Delaware
Experience Delaware
From world-class museums to charming wineries to live horse racing, Delaware is an exciting vacation and getaway destination for every season. Explore magnificent gardens and historic estates in Chateau Country, enjoy exquisite collections of American art, tee off on championship fairways and visit Dover, the state capital and home to one of the most beautifully preserved capitol complexes in the nation. Beauty, history and scenery await you in the “First State.”
Top 10 Attractions in Delaware
Longwood Gardens . Nestled in the Brandywine Valley of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware, Longwood Gardens is a horticultural masterpiece that encompasses 1,050 acres of exquisite gardens, magnificent flowers, woodlands and meadows with majestic trees and opulent architecture.
Winterthur Museum. Located on 982 acres and boasting hundreds of acres of naturally magical gardens, Winterthur Estate is one of the most renowned American country estates.
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Hagley Museum and Library. Situated on 235 acres along the Brandywine River, Hagley Museum illustrates the progression of American industry and the impact of the American business system on society. This National Historic Landmark and National Recreation Trail features beautiful architecture, horticulture, interactive exhibits, and a stunning walk along the water.
Brandywine River Museum. Set in a 19th-century grist mill, Brandywine River Museum is an internationally famous museum exhibiting 19th century American art, including its extensive collection of American landscape paintings, illustration and still life art and a collection of art by the Wyeth family.
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Delaware Museum of Natural History -The Delaware Museum of Natural History is a place where all ages can explore the natural world. Puzzles, games, experiments, life-sized dinosaur skeletons, specimens, and fossils are among the educational exhibits to encounter.
Nemours Mansion and Gardens. Set on a magnificent 300-acre estate, Nemour Mansion is a grand Louis XVI château with 102 rooms with eclectic furnishings, period antiques, rare Oriental rugs, tapestries and paintings dating to the 15th century. The beautifully landscaped gardens include a working carillon tower, natural woodlands and formal French gardens.
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Chadds Ford Winery. Located in the Brandywine Valley, Chadds Ford Winery makes its home in a 17th century renovated colonial barn. Pennsylvania’s largest and most famous winery, Chadds Ford produces 30,000 cases of distinctive European-style wines, including Cabernet, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
Dover Downs Casino and Race Track. Dover Downs features Delaware’s most exciting activities and world-class entertainment, including an action-packed casino, live harness racing and simulcasts, Dover International Speedway and a spa.
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QVC Studios. Located in West Chester, PA, QVC is the No. 2 shopping network in America with sales of $3.4 billion. Take a tour of the studios and catch a glimpse of the live broadcast.
Delaware Park Racing, Golf & Slots. Delaware Park is a world-class entertainment venue, featuring 3,250 slot machines, live thoroughbred racing, simulcast racing, White Clay Creek Country Club, an 18-hole championship golf course, and dining and banquet facilities.
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Museums of Delaware & Pennsylvania. Where Northern Delaware meets Southeastern Pennsylvania, the magnificent Brandywine Valley is a destination of natural beauty, centuries old history and a colorful culture. Explore Brandywine Valley’s world-class museums, elegant country estates and magnificent gardens where American art, architecture and horticulture illuminate the region’s rich heritage.
- Winterthur Museum
- Hagley Museum and Library
- Brandywine River Museum
- Delaware Museum of Natural History
- Delaware Art Museum
Northern Delaware Wineries and Vineyards.
Carved out by the Brandywine River, the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley in Northern Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to many charming vineyards, beautiful wineries, historic estates and magnificent gardens. Experience a wine tasting adventure through the Brandywine Valley Wine Country, and savor distinctive wines, breathtaking landscapes and Delaware’s history of wine producing.
- Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
- Chaddsford Winery
- Nassau Valley Vineyards
- Stargazers Vineyard
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Hersha Hotels Delaware. Hersha Hotels features two excellent hotels in Wilmington, Delaware, with several exciting getaway packages that help you explore this magnificent region. From Wilmington's Riverfront to the Grand Opera House to 14 state parks, Northern Delaware is the ideal destination for a family getaway or romantic retreat.
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Delaware Museums
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Where Northern Delaware meets Southeastern Pennsylvania, the magnificent Brandywine Valley is a destination of natural beauty, centuries old history and a colorful culture. Explore Brandywine Valley’s world-class museums, elegant country estates and magnificent gardens where American art, architecture and horticulture illuminate the region’s rich and beautiful heritage.
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Wine & Vineyards
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Carved out by the Brandywine River, the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley in Northern Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania is home to many charming vineyards, beautiful wineries, historic estates and magnificent gardens. Experience a wine tasting adventure in the Brandywine Valley Wine Country and savor distinctive wines, breathtaking landscapes and Delaware’s rich history of wine producing.
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