Top Things to do in Delaware
Top Hotels in Delaware
- 1. Avenue Inn & Spa
- 2. Hotel Du Pont
- 3. Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
- 4. Fenwick Shores, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- 5. Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence Inn by Marriott
- 6. Hilton Wilmington / Christiana
- 7. Comfort Inn and Suites
- 8. Hampton Inn Rehoboth Beach
- 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rehoboth Beach
- 10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Wilmington - Legal District
Things to do in Delaware, United States: The Best Specialty Museums
Delaware offers vacationers miles of discoveries, like cleanest-in-the-nation beaches, opulent du Pont family mansions and the opportunity to shop sales-tax-free. Size and location also work to Delaware’s advantage. Within a few hours’ drive, visitors can stroll through quaint Colonial-era towns, savor full-flavored culinary adventures without the big-city prices, or cheer their favorite band at the annual Firefly Music Festival.
Restaurants in Delaware
1. Johnson Victrola Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Named in honor of local inventor E.R. Johnson, this museum explores the sound recording industry from its beginnings and includes displays of early talking machines, records and other relics from the 1890s to 1929.
Reviewed By 804thelmag - Felton, United States
Having purchased a Victor Talking Machine at an auction, I wanted to visit the mueseum to learn about the company and the machines. Entered a 1920s-era store inside the museum and was greeted by a very knowledgeable lady who explained how the company got started. She demonstrated numerous talking devices using 78-rpm records; fun to listen to the old records. Also learned prices of the machines back in the day. Many of the recording artists were black, to include Fats Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, Duk Ellington, Enrico Caruso, John McCormack, Nellie Melba, Rosa Panselle and Marian Anderson. Also learned the color of the label determine the type of music that was recorded. For example, Red was Classical, Black was Popular, Green was Educational, etc. In Europe the color of the label determined the price of the record. Heard the story of Nipper, the dog who heard his master's voice, becoming one of the most famous canines in history. The museum highlights the life and achievements of Delaware's native son, Eldridge R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. The tour lasted about an hour but you were welcome to stay longer to read the information presented.
2. Air Mobility Command Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 818 reviews
Located on the Dover Air Force Base, this museum showcases the history of military aviation through exhibits and a sizeable collection of planes that have been used throughout history. Coronavirus Operations: Our outside aircraft ramp will be available for you to see 25 historical military aviation aircraft. The below guidelines apply: Museum Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No tours will be provided Inside museum will be closed Mobile Museum Store will be available (red trailer) Portable restrooms will be available Social distancing is required Masks are required when social distancing cannot be maintained
Reviewed By BarryBagels
Very informative and wonderful exhibits featuring military aerial transport and aerial refueling operations. Staff and volunteers take great pride and are a wonderful source of information that brings the exhibits to life. Michael, the operations manager, took us on a tour in his 8 seat golf cart of the 30 or so aircraft on the museums grounds. Seeing the giant C5A transport engineering marvel from the inside out was an outstanding experience. The museum is open 7 days a week, is free, has plenty of parking and has a wonderful gift shop that the kids, little and adult, would love. You can easily spend two to four hours there.
3. Delaware Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Delaware Aviation Museum is a non-profit organization that provides flight adventures in WW2 and Vietnam Era aircraft, guided tours by appointment and educational flight opportunities for qualified pilots. There is something for all ages. To schedule a flight adventure and/or guided tour of the museum, call 443-458-8926.
4. Auburn Heights Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Auburn Heights Preserve is part of Delaware State Parks. The site features a Victorian mansion that is fully antique furnished, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, scenic views, and much more! The property also houses the Marshall Steam Museum, operated by the Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve, which contains the world's largest collection of operating steam automobiles. For full details, please visit our website.
5. Marvel Carriage Museum
6. Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum at Delaware Seashore State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
The Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum is a historic site located within Delaware Seashore State Park. Self-guided tours of the museum are offered year round and provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about the history of the United States Life-Saving Service, precursor to the current day U.S. Coast Guard.Not only is the Indian River Life-Saving Station open for tours, it also acts as the "hub" for all educational and recreational programs held within Delaware Seashore State Park. Programs cover a wide range of topics and activities from local maritime history to guided kayak tours.
Reviewed By CurtK815 - New Castle, United States
My wife and I visited the Life Saving Station Museum at Indian River recently. The fee is nominal to get in and is worth it to help keep this historic site available to the public. We learned a lot about what these surfmen did and how they saved those people shipwrecked off the coast. We learned their techniques and the equipment they used. A tour of the building gave us a first hand view on what their lives were like. Great place.
7. Nanticoke Indian Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Megyeri - Washington DC, United States
A most educational retreat from the nearby beach. So much can be learned about the Nanticokes’ contributions, history, and their impact on the local area that children cannot help but be impressed with the artifacts on display. Curator and director, Sterling Street, is a wealth of knowledge, a charming guide, and one who personifies the best of the Nanticoje tribe. June, his assistant, is a personable addition to the visit. The museum is small but the yearly pow-wow is a not-to-miss event.
8. The Seaford Museum
9. Delaware State Police Museum and Education Center
10. Old Library Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
The Old Library Museum serves as the exhibit space for the New Castle Historical Society. The building is currently closed, but arrangements for access are being made and a new exhibit is being developed. Please check back, or visit our website, for updates on when the Old Library Museum will reopen. The building served as the library for New Castle City from the 1890s through the 1960s. It is an excellent example of Victorian architecture.
Reviewed By shawnh777 - Washington DC, United States
This is a one-room, free-to-enter, historic building in New Castle. You walk in to find a volunteer to welcome you. When we were there, the library was hosting a small exhibit on the Italian immigrant experience. You can't go wrong by popping in if you are near the New Castle Green to learn a little history and see the building.
