The Finest In Arts & Culture
Delaware's 1,982 square miles are packed full of Arts & Culture attractions. Our attractions offer an impressive array of paintings, illustrations, furniture, pottery, stained glass and more.

Delaware Museum of Natural History
Wilmington, DE

Family fun with life-sized dinosaurs, Great Barrier Reef, butterfly garden, and African Watering Hole.

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Wilmington, DE

The home of collector and horticulturist Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969), Winterthur is one of the greatest surviving country estates of its kind in the nation. Magnificent mansion tours, holiday tours, garden tram tours, new exhibitions, annual events, dining and tax-free shopping. It will be even more than you expected.

Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, PA

Exhibiting American art in a 19th-century grist mill, the Brandywine River Museum is internationally known for its unparalleled collection of works by three generations of Wyeths and its fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting.

Governor Ross Mansion and Plantation
Seaford, DE

A restored Italian Villa-style structure circa 1859, featuring a three-story entry tower. Once a 1400-acre plantation, it today consists of 20 acres and features eight unique outbuildings, including a log slave quarter and honeymoon cottage. Docents available for tours. Buses welcome. Group rates. Special events.

Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village
Dover, DE

Explore Delaware's rural past and present through exhibits, events and programs. 'Loockerman Landing' re-creates a 19th century rural village. Events celebrate the rural culture of Delmarva with demonstrations, music and games. Changing exhibits explore changing technologies and the connection between the land and its people.

The First State
Delaware's history spans from pre-Colonial days to the present. The First State offers hundreds of exciting and stimulating attractions. Enjoy museums and monuments that honor all aspects of our rich heritage.

Nemours Mansion & Gardens
Wilmington, DE

Set among spectacular French formal gardens, the Louis XVI-style chateau was built for Alfred I. DuPont and contains 102 rooms furnished with fine examples of antique furniture, rare rugs, tapestries and outstanding works of art.

Hagley Museum and Library
Wilmington, DE

Hagley's stunning riverside landscape reveals a remarkable combination of experiences that illustrate a chapter of American history. The museum depicts home and work life in a 19th-century industrial community. Visitors tour the du Pont ancestral home, participate in a mid-19th-century school day, stroll through a formal French garden, and see period machines in action.

Woodland Ferry
Seaford, DE

Float back in time on the Virginia C, better known as the Woodland Ferry. Three autos at a time take the free crossing over the beautiful Nanticoke River on the 300-year-old cable-run ferry, one of the last of its kind in the eastern United States.

Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware
Wilmington, DE

Re-creation of the Dutch-built, Swedish-flagged ship that brought the first permanent European settlers to Delaware Valley. The ship spends July sailing out of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal and visits various other ports along the East Coast. The ship is available for public tours, sailing events, receptions and charter sails.

Cape Henlopen State Park
Lewes, DE

Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy ocean swimming and sunbathing. Cape Henlopen has many year-round hiking and biking opportunities. Experience the park's scenic and ever-changing landscape and get a lesson in history along the three-mile-long paved trail that loops the park.

Looking for a Bargain?
Delaware is the home of tax-free shopping! Automatically save on whatever you buy here. From family fun to romantic dinners for two, Delaware offers a rich selection of choices for you, your family and friends.

Shipyard Shops
Wilmington, DE

Great stores with a boatload of bargains located right on the river. Tax-free shopping at brand name stores: L.L Bean, Coldwater Creek, Lillian Vernon, VF Factory Outlets and more. Great food and wonderful savings!.Whatever you're into, it's the perfect outlet.

Tanger Outlet Center
Rehoboth Beach, DE

Discover a bargain hunter's paradise and tax-free shopping in more than 130 brand name outlet stores. Shop and save in such stores as Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, OshKosh, Eddie Bauer, J.Crew, Ann Taylor and many more. Buy direct from the manufacturer. Happy Shopping!

Riverfront Wilmington
Wilmington, DE

A unique cultural and entertainment destination where you can enjoy restaurants, shops, museums, sports and entertainment as you stroll along the Riverfront. Learn about the history of the Christina River on a water taxi tour. Located conveniently along I-95, just 30 minutes from Chester County, Pa.