Must-see attractions in Delaware

  • A couple of Canada geese in migration at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Delaware.

    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

    Delaware

    Hundreds of thousands of waterfowl use this protected wetland as a stopping point along their migration routes. A 12-mile wildlife driving trail, running…

  • Trap Pond State Park on a beautiful fall day.

    Trap Pond State Park

    Delaware

    Six miles east of Laurel, Trap Pond State Park is the home of the northernmost bald cypress habitat – a flooded forest that looks like it lurched out of…

  • Staircase leading down to the courtroom of the Old State House on The Green in Dover, Delaware.

    Old State House

    Delaware

    Take a moment to enjoy the short docent-led tour of this small but interesting former state capitol building. Built in 1791 and since restored, the Old…

  • The Crying Giant Sculpture at the Delaware Art Museum.

    Delaware Art Museum

    Delaware

    Exhibits work of the local Brandywine School, including Edward Hopper, John Sloan and three generations of Wyeths. The museum's fantastic collection of…

  • A room in the former country house of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur, Delaware.

    Winterthur

    Delaware

    Six miles northwest of Wilmington is the 175-room country estate of industrialist Henry Francis du Pont and his collection of antiques and American arts,…

  • Hagley Museum & Library

    Delaware

    The Du Pont family got its start here in 1802 making…gunpowder. In the museum, check out the exhibits about the family's early history then join a guided…

  • Brandywine Creek State Park

    Delaware

    This state park is the gem of the area. A green space this size would be impressive anywhere, but is doubly so considering how close it is to prodigious…

  • Air Mobility Command Museum

    Delaware

    If you're into aviation, you'll enjoy this museum; the nearby airfield holds more than 30 restored vintage cargo and freight planes, including C-130s, a…

  • John Dickinson Plantation

    Delaware

    A restored 18th-century home of the founding father of the same name, also known as the Penman of the Revolution for his eloquent written arguments for…

  • Johnson Victrola Museum

    Delaware

    Throw your doubts aside. This small niche museum is pretty darn cool. Delaware native Eldridge Reeve Johnson founded the Victor Talking Machine Company,…

  • Biggs Museum of American Art

    Delaware

    Audio clips share evocative stories about the grand folks depicted in various portraits scattered across this small but intriguing museum. Their stories…

  • Ebright Azimuth

    Delaware

    At 447.65ft, the highest point in Delaware does not share lofty views or pose a challenge for access. In fact, you can drive there, park on a cross street…

  • Old Court House

    Delaware

    Built in 1732, and now a state-operated museum, this was the first court and state capitol in Delaware. The state colonial assembly met here from 1732…

  • Amstel House

    Delaware

    One of three museums overseen by the New Castle Historical Society, this house is a surviving remnant of 1730s colonial opulence. Guided tours available…

  • Dutch House

    Delaware

    A small example of a working residence dating from the late 1600s. Tours offered at 1pm and 3pm.

  • Delaware History Museum

    Delaware

    In an art-deco Woolworth's building, this museum run by the Delaware Historical Society proves the First State has done much more than earn its nickname,…

  • Redden State Forest

    Delaware

    Three miles northwest of Georgetown is the largest state forest (9500 acres) in Delaware. You can access some 44 miles of trails in the forest, but for…