Must see attractions in Delaware

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    Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

    Hundreds of thousands of waterfowl use this protected wetland as a stopping point along their migration routes. A 12-mile wildlife driving trail, running…

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    Cape Henlopen State Park

    One mile east of Lewes, more than 4000 acres of dune bluffs, pine forests and wetlands are preserved at this lovely state park that's popular with bird…

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    Hagley Museum & Library

    The Du Pont family got its start here in 1802 making…gunpowder. In the museum, check out the exhibits about the family's early history then join a guided…

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    Trap Pond State Park

    Six miles east of Laurel, Trap Pond State Park is the home of the northernmost bald cypress habitat – a flooded forest that looks like it lurched out of…

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    Brandywine Creek State Park

    This state park is the gem of the area. A green space this size would be impressive anywhere, but is doubly so considering how close it is to prodigious…

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    Old State House

    Take a moment to enjoy the short docent-led tour of this small but interesting former state capitol building. Built in 1791 and since restored, the Old…

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    Delaware Art Museum

    Exhibits work of the local Brandywine School, including Edward Hopper, John Sloan and three generations of Wyeths. The museum's fantastic collection of…

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    Winterthur

    Six miles northwest of Wilmington is the 175-room country estate of industrialist Henry Francis du Pont and his collection of antiques and American arts,…

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    Air Mobility Command Museum

    If you're into aviation, you'll enjoy this museum; the nearby airfield holds more than 30 restored vintage cargo and freight planes, including C-130s, a…

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    John Dickinson Plantation

    A restored 18th-century home of the founding father of the same name, also known as the Penman of the Revolution for his eloquent written arguments for…

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    Johnson Victrola Museum

    Throw your doubts aside. This small niche museum is pretty darn cool. Delaware native Eldridge Reeve Johnson founded the Victor Talking Machine Company,…

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    Biggs Museum of American Art

    Audio clips share evocative stories about the grand folks depicted in various portraits scattered across this small but intriguing museum. Their stories…

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    Delaware Seashore State Park

    A windswept slice of preserved dunes and salty breezes possessed of a wild, lonely beauty. The 3-mile round-trip Burton Island Trail begins at the…

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    Ebright Azimuth

    At 447.65ft, the highest point in Delaware does not share lofty views or pose a challenge for access. In fact, you can drive there, park on a cross street…

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    Fenwick Island State Park

    This barrier island park tucked between Bethany Beach to the north and Ocean City, MD to the south offers peaceful groves and 3 miles of quiet beach and…

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    Old Court House

    Built in 1732, and now a state-operated museum, this was the first court and state capitol in Delaware. The state colonial assembly met here from 1732…

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    Amstel House

    One of three museums overseen by the New Castle Historical Society, this house is a surviving remnant of 1730s colonial opulence. Guided tours available…

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    Dutch House

    A small example of a working residence dating from the late 1600s. Tours offered at 1pm and 3pm.