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Delaware Museum of Natural History (BB4) 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilm., DE 19807; 658-9111; Meet Delaware’s only dinosaurs, explore an African watering hole and a walkover Barrier Reef, see shells and mammals from around the world and visit the hands-on Nature Nook. delmnh.org M B G
DuPont Environmental Education
Center (CC6, E3)
1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilm., DE 19801; 656-1490; This four-story nature center located at Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington Riverfront features interactive exhibits & daily hands-on activities. delawarenaturesociety.org/ DuPontEnvironmentalEducationCenter MBG
Dutch House (EE6, N3)
32 East Third St., New Castle, DE 19720; 322-2794; 17th-century house furnished with unique artifacts and antiques reflecting the lifestyle of early Dutch colonists. Guided tours. newcastlehistory.org G
First State National Historical Park
(Throughout Delaware)
544-6363; The park extends the length of the state and has a presence in all three counties. It includes seven locations: New Castle Court House Museum complex, Fort Christina and Old Swedes Church in New Castle County, the Dover Green and John Dickinson Plantation in Kent County and the Ryves Holt House in Sussex County. nps.gov/frst/index.htm G
Fort Delaware (FF5)
Pea Patch Island, 45 Clinton St., Delaware City, DE 19706; 834-7941; Moated Civil War Fort
on the Delaware River offers award-winning living history programs. Closed Jan-Mar and in rough weather due to ferry ride. See website for hours. destateparks.com G
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm (CC4)
500 Greenbank Rd., Wilm., DE 19808; 999-9001; Experience life in early Delaware. Living history tours of the farm and 300- year-old grist and textile mills. Sheep graze near Red Clay Creek. Open Apr-late Nov. greenbankmill.com B G
Hagley Museum and Library (CC5)
Rt. 141, Wilm., DE 19807; 658-2400;
See where the du Pont story began in the Brandywine Valley. Features the original gunpowder mills, estate and garden. hagley.org M B G
Hale-Byrnes House (DD4)
606 Stanton-Christiana Rd., Newark, DE 19713; 998-3792; Washington and Lafayette met here before the Battle of Brandywine. Restored house built in the 1750s. Open 1st Wed of each month, noon-3 or by appointment. FREE. halebyrnes.org
Herr’s Snack Factory Tour (West of AA1)
271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA 19362; 610-932-6400; Our tour is a first-hand learning experience that includes visual methods that are sure to impress. Discover little-known facts like what makes a great chipping potato or how tortilla chips get
their seasoning. herrs.com G
Historic Houses of Odessa (H3)
Second and Main Sts., Odessa, DE 19730; 378-4119; Delaware’s finest examples
of 18th-and 19th-century architecture and a superb collection of period objects and furnishings. Open year round. historicodessa.org M B G
Historic New Castle
Presbyterian Church (EE6, N3)
25 E. Second St., New Castle, DE 19720; 328-3279; It is one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in the nation (founded in 1667). Visit our 1707 Meeting House. Self-guided tours, 9-5; guided tours available with appointment. newcastlepreschurch.org G
Kalmar Nyckel (CC6, D6)
1124 E. Seventh St., Wilm., DE 19801; 429-SHIP (7447); Seaworthy re-creation of the ship that brought the Swedes to Delaware in 1638. Open for dockside tours, private events, public day sails and sailing charters. kalmarnyckel.org B G
Longwood Gardens (AA3)
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348; 610-388-1000; Explore one of the great gardens of the world featuring a 4-acre conservatory, outdoor gardens spanning 1,077 acres and 86 acres of beauty in the Meadow Garden. longwoodgardens.org MBG
M/V Bay Breeze Cruises (south of GG1)
208 Bank St., Chesapeake City, MD 21915; 410-885-5500; A passenger cruise vessel offering eco tours & sightseeing cruises, steamed blue crab, sunset and booze cruises. mvbaybreeze.com B G
DELAWARE CENTER FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS on the Riverfront Wilmington
30 Exhibitions Annually
Free Admission
Award-Winning Museum Store
Enriching Programs & Exciting Events
“Best place to see the unexpected.”
- Delaware Today
www.thedcca.org facebook.com/thedccaorg
Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Sculptured by world-renowned artist Charles Parks, this 33-foot stainless steel statue stands tall over Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Delaware.
Gift shop on premises.

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