Best Places to Visit in Delaware
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Delaware with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Delaware sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Delaware that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Delaware whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Wilmington, DE
Connect to the natural world through exploration and discovery at the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Experience habitats from around the globe, gaze up to a giant squid, encounter a jaguar face-to-face and marvel at the diversity of shells from around the world. Gallery highlights also include the only permanent dinosaur collection in Delaware and a simulated coral reef. Museum researchers maintain our expansive collections of mollusks and birds, including the second-largest collection of birds’ eggs in North America. Scientists from around the world visit the Museum to study specimens and request loans to assist them further in their research.
DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
Fenwick Island, DE
DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum is an ever-changing exhibit that expands and diversifies with the acquisitions of new artifacts as they are recovered. Our collection of shipwreck and recovered artifacts is one of the largest in the Mid-Atlantic and contains shipwreck artifacts both regional and worldwide. Our current location houses about 10,000 artifacts at all times, while the other 80% are rotated throughout museum exhibits around the world. Our long-range goal is to expand our facilities to exhibit the entire collection at one location.
Viking Golf Family Park
Fenwick Island, DE
Viking Golf family park is located in Fenwick Island, Delaware, just seconds north of Ocean City, Maryland. A shore tradition, our park includes one of the most challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses, a go-kart track, Thunder Lagoon Waterpark as well as various concessions nestled in our little Viking village and Boardwalk. Such popular eats as pizza, burgers, beach fries, funnel cakes, ice cream and caramel popcorn are prepared to order and sure to satisfy all hungry Vikings.
Biggs Museum of American Art
Dover, DE
Established in 1993, the Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art Museum houses one of the finest collections of American fine and decorative arts. Experience a variety of art forms such as sculptures by Hiram Powers and images by Brandywine School illustrator, Frank E. Schoonover. The Biggs offers changing exhibitions throughout the year relating to historical and contemporary art topics. Intimate galleries offer guests an unexpected and personal experience with the collection.
Nemours Mansion and Gardens
Wilmington, DE
Owned and developed by their founder, Alfred I. duPont (1864-1935), Nemours Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles used on the Estate, and nearly 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.
Dover Intertnational Speedway
Dover, DE
Dover International Speedway (formerly Dover Downs International Speedway) is a race track in Dover, Delaware, United States. Since opening in 1969, it has held at least two NASCAR races. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosted USAC and the IRL IndyCar Series. The track features one layout, a 1 mile (1.6 km) oval, with 24° banking in the turns and 9° banking on the straights. The speedway is owned and operated by Dover Motorsports.
Funlad
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Funland is a family amusement center located on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. A family owned and operated business since 1962, Funland provides family fun at reasonable prices for those who visit them each summer. The park offers great entertainment for the whole family, featuring 18 rides, 13 midway games, an electronic shooting gallery, redemption center, and an arcade with video and pinball machines. See Rides for a better picture of what’s in store for your Funland visit. Rides and games are on a “pay as you go basis” so you can enjoy Funland both as a spectator and a participant.
Frightland
Middletown, DE
Frightland is a local haunted attraction started in the mid 90’s. It has benefited many charitable organizations over the last decade. Frightland has eight haunted attractions including The Attic, Barn of Horror, Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods as well as amusement rides and live entertainment. Check out the most recent feature, the Insane Asylum.
Hagley Museum and Library
Wilmington, DE
Hagley’s library furthers the study of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals’ papers and companies’ records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of the business system on society. Hagley Library is a proud member of the prestigious Independent Research Libraries Association (IRLA).
