- Our list of the best things to do in Newark, Delaware, features the top 192 nearby activities — including 87 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newark, DE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Newark, DE , followed by 166 popular activities in nearby cities, including Wilmington, West Chester, New Castle, Havre de Grace, Middletown, Media, Elkton, Downingtown, North East, Kennett Square, Chadds Ford, Hockessin, Bear, Delaware City, Chester, Greenville, Odessa, Winterthur and Clayton
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Authentic Mexican food including molcajetes, chimichangas, seafood, fajitas and enchiladas, complemented by margaritas and sangrias
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A historic building that dates back to 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office used to be part of a Civil War era railroad. The building has since been transplanted to its current location.
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Battery Park covers 25 acres and has plenty of playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts and more. Castle Clinton, built before the 1812 war, had more than 4 million visitors in 2009 – according to the National Park Service this was the most visited park in America.
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Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
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The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
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Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
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With beautiful and stunning architecture, the Old Library Museum offers an interesting collection of items commemorating the history of the New Castle community. This includes clothing, furnishings and special items that represent African Americans.
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Built in 1801, Read House & Gardens' mansion covers with its 22 rooms 14,000 square feet. The garden was added in 1847. It can be rented for private special events, such as weddings.
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New Castle's Old Dutch House is Delaware's most important repository of Colonial-area furniture and domestic items. It features fine hand-crafted pewter dinnerware, hand-carved wooden furniture, delicate textiles and immaculately-preserved antique carpeting.
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Affiliated with Illinois State Parks, the Garfield Park Activity Center hosts a variety of programs, including basketball, tee ball, and other sports that kids can play for free. The center also hosts special events.
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The historical George Reed II House the is a museum that was built in 1804. The 14,000-sqft house includes twenty-two rooms, a fireplace, a dining room, a bedroom, and a garden area.