List of State Attractions

1. National Land
2. State Land
3. Private Attractions
4. Major Shopping Centers

I. National Land

• First State National Historical Park
  Celebrating Delaware’s role as the first state to ratify the Constitution, this multi-site park includes historic buildings, trails, and cultural landmarks throughout New Castle, Dover, and beyond.
  Location: Statewide, DE (main site in New Castle)
  Website: nps.gov/frst
• Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
  One of the premier birding areas on the East Coast, this tidal salt marsh is home to migratory waterfowl, bald eagles, and scenic observation towers.
  Location: Smyrna, DE
  Website: fws.gov/refuge/bombay-hook
• Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
  A serene landscape of marshes, forests, and ponds ideal for hiking, photography, birdwatching, and seasonal wildlife tours.
  Location: Milton, DE
  Website: fws.gov/refuge/prime-hook

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II. State Land

Top 10 State Parks

• Alapocas Run State Park
  A scenic Wilmington park with wooded trails, rock climbing cliffs, and the Blue Ball Barn museum and event space.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/AlapocasRun
• Brandywine Creek State Park
  Features rolling meadows and woodlands, perfect for hiking, birding, and picnicking along the Brandywine River.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/BrandywineCreek
• Cape Henlopen State Park
  One of Delaware’s top coastal parks with Atlantic beaches, WWII observation towers, a fishing pier, and biking trails.
  Location: Lewes, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/CapeHenlopen
• Delaware Seashore State Park
  Offers ocean and bay access, camping, surf fishing, and beachcombing along the narrow barrier island between the Indian River Inlet and Rehoboth Bay.
  Location: Rehoboth Beach area, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/DelawareSeashore
• Fenwick Island State Park
  A quieter alternative to nearby beach towns, this park provides swimming, sunbathing, and dune trails with fewer crowds.
  Location: Fenwick Island, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/FenwickIsland
• Fort Delaware State Park
  Located on Pea Patch Island, accessible only by ferry, this Civil War-era fort includes reenactments and historic tours.
  Location: Delaware City, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/FortDelaware
• Fox Point State Park
  Offers scenic riverfront views of the Delaware River and walking trails with interpretive signs on the area’s natural history.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/FoxPoint
• Killens Pond State Park
  Features a large pond for paddling and fishing, a water park, hiking trails, and year-round camping and cabins.
  Location: Felton, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/KillensPond
• Lums Pond State Park
  The largest state park in Delaware, offering kayaking, fishing, a Go Ape zipline course, and hiking trails around the pond.
  Location: Bear, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/LumsPond
• Trap Pond State Park
  Home to the northernmost natural stand of bald cypress trees in the U.S., this park offers scenic kayaking and pontoon tours.
  Location: Laurel, DE
  Website: destateparks.com/TrapPond

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III. Private Attractions

• Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
  A historic mansion with an unparalleled collection of American decorative arts, surrounded by 1,000 acres of gardens and meadows.
  Location: Winterthur, DE
  Website: winterthur.org
  Phone: (800) 448-3883
• Hagley Museum and Library
  A museum complex on the site of the original DuPont gunpowder mills, featuring industrial history, gardens, and restored homes.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: hagley.org
  Phone: (302) 658-2400
• Nemours Estate
  A Gilded Age French-style mansion and gardens built by Alfred I. duPont, with lavish interiors and fountains on par with European palaces.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: nemoursestate.org
  Phone: (302) 651-6912
• Delaware Children’s Museum
  Hands-on exhibits for young children covering STEM, health, transportation, and creative play.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: delawarechildrensmuseum.org
  Phone: (302) 654-2340
• Brandywine Zoo
  A small but charming city zoo home to red pandas, reptiles, river otters, and conservation programs.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: brandywinezoo.org
  Phone: (302) 571-7747

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IV. Major Shopping Centers

• Christiana Mall
  Delaware’s largest and most popular mall, featuring Apple, Nordstrom, Target, and tax-free shopping just off I-95.
  Location: Newark, DE
  Website: christianamall.com
  Phone: (302) 731-9816
• Concord Mall
  A smaller, more traditional indoor mall with a variety of shops, services, and dining options in suburban Wilmington.
  Location: Wilmington, DE
  Website: concordmall.com
  Phone: (302) 478-9271
• Tanger Outlets – Rehoboth Beach
  A sprawling, multi-campus outlet center offering deep discounts on major brands just minutes from the beach.
  Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE
  Website: tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth
  Phone: (302) 226-9223

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For more information about state, visit the state's official tourism site: Travel State