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Area Attractions
Air Mobility Command Museum (South of L5) Dover Air Force Base, 1301 Heritage Rd., Dover, DE 19902; 677-5938; This is the only museum in the United States dedicated to airlift and air refueling history. Showcases a growing collection of rare vintage aircraft
and artifacts including B-17G, C-47 and C-124. Tues-Sun 9-4. FREE. amcmuseum.org G
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (North of AA6)
1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA 19380; 610-436-9600; Climb aboard interactive, hands-on helicopters! More than 40 exhib-
its show the past and future of rotor wing aircraft. Wed-Sat 10-5; Sun noon-5. helicoptermuseum.org B G
Amstel House (EE6, N2)
2 East Fourth St., New Castle, DE 19720; 322-2794; The Georgian mansion’s original woodworking, architectural detail and open- hearth kitchen reflect the style and refinement of the town’s early prosperity. newcastlehistory.org G
André Harvey Studio (CC5)
101 Stone Block Row, Wilm., DE 19807; 656-7955; Bronze sculpture and 18K-gold jewelry displayed in historic 1814 Breck’s Mill. Represented in national and international public and private collections. Call for hours. andreharvey.com G
Ashland Nature Center (BB3)
3511 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE 19707; 239-2334; Open year round. Overnight lodge for school and public groups, four self-guided trails through a variety of habitats, seasonal butterfly house and picnic area. delawarenaturesociety.org/ AshlandNatureCenter G
Biggs Museum of American Art (South of L5) 406 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901; 674-2111; Impressive collection of American paintings, Delaware Valley silver and furniture circa 1700 to the present. Changing exhibitions. Tues-Sat 9-4:30; Sun 1:30-4:30. FREE. biggsmuseum.org M B G
Blue Ball Barn (CC6)
1914 West Park Dr., Wilm., DE 19803; 577-1164; Historic structure built in 1914 by Alfred I. du Pont, named after the Blue Ball Tavern and centerpiece of the Alapocas Run State Park. Features the Delaware Folk Art Collection. destateparks.com M B G
Brandywine River Museum of Art (AA5)
US Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317; 610-388-2700; Outstanding collection of American art, renowned for its holdings
of work by N.C., Andrew and Jamie Wyeth as well as other artists. Tour the Andrew Wyeth Studio and more. brandywinemuseum.org MBG
Brandywine Zoo (CC5, B4)
Brandywine Park, 1001 North Park Dr., Wilm., DE 19802; 571-7747; Open year-round, the 13-acre zoo is home to 150 intriguing animals. Many special programs and activities are offered. Snack bar and gift shop. brandywinezoo.org B G
Cape May-Lewes Ferry (South of L7)
43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958; 800-643-3779; Ferry connects Victorian Cape May, NJ with historic Lewes, DE year round. Enjoy the scenic trip across the Delaware Bay on “the best boat ride in Ameri- ca.” cmlf.com B G
Chadds Ford Historical Society (AA5)
1736 North Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317; 610-388-7376; Explore the history of Chadds Ford through educational programs and public events. Offers tours of John Chads’ (1725) and Barns-Brinton Houses (1714). chaddsfordhistory.org M B G
• All listings are in Delaware area code 302 unless noted.
• Letter/number coordinates refer to maps at the back of the guide.
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