DelawareThings to do

Things to do in Delaware

  1. Starboard

    A Dewey Beach tradition since 1960, the Starboard is the region's best bet for brunch. Order the Eggs Del marva - eggs Benedict topped with crab-meat. At night, Starboard transforms into the area's biggest beach party with wall-to-wall drunks and live entertainment.

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  2. Hagley Museum

    Hagley Museum is a fascinating shrine to the Du Pont legacy. The sprawling outdoor museum includes the ruins of the original DuPont company mills, craftsmith demonstrations and exhibits on some of the DuPont company inventions such as nylon.

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  3. La La Land

    Rehoboth's perfect date restaurant is a whimsical pink and purple dreamland featuring an acclaimed Asian- fusion menu, beautiful outdoor patio dining area and cloudlike back bar. Don't miss the lobster tail topped with crabmeat gratin.

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  4. Winterthur

    Winterthur, 6 miles northwest of Wilmington, is the 175-room country estate of industrialist Henry Francis du Pont and his collection of antiques and American arts, one of the world's largest.

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  5. Royal Treat

    There's a reason why there's always a line outside this landmark ice-cream parlor. Royal Treat serves up the best and thickest chocolate milk shakes we've ever tasted. The breakfast menu is only so-so.

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  6. Jessop's Tavern

    There are big, mouthwatering colonial dishes like roast duck and honey-drop biscuits, all heavy on butter, cream and the other things that make life worth living, at Jessop's Tavern.

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  7. Bethany Blues BBQ

    For a nice change of pace from the usual seafood fare, Bethany Blues BBQ has falling-off-the-bone ribs and pulled-pork sandwiches.

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  8. Dogfish Head

    When a place mixes its own brewery with some of the best live music on the Eastern Shore, you know you've got a winning combination.

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  9. Cultured Pearl

    A locals' favorite, this wonderful Asian restaurant with traditional Japanese decor and rooftop deck has the area's best sushi.

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  10. Old Court House

    The Old Court Housedates back to the 17th century.

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  12. Arsenal at Old New Castle

    The classy Arsenal at Old New Castle serves big, mouthwatering colonial dishes like roast duck and honey-drop biscuits, all heavy on butter, cream and the other things that make life worth living.

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