Location: Dover
Top Things to do in Dover
Top 6 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Dover, Delaware (DE)
With NASCAR at the Speedway, harness racing at Dover Downs, 10 nationally recognized museums, plus historical attractions galore, it's easy to see why the capital of Delaware is a great weekend destination. Check out the world's largest cargo plane, stationed at Dover Air Force Base, or explore the beginnings of recorded sound at the Johnson Victrola Museum. It's the perfect time to visit the Biggs Museum of Art, which is running a special exhibition to celebrate its 10th anniversary. "Artful Living: the Legacy of Sewell C. Biggs" features fine and decorative art gems from the private collection of the local patron and museum namesake. Also worth a visit: the Delaware Agricultural Museum and the John Dickinson Plantation, where staff, dressed in period costume, explain and reenact life in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Round out the day with a meander around Green and Loockerman Streets downtown. Lined with historic Colonial and Victorian buildings, plus specialty book, candle and jewelry stores, it's a great place to shop or sample the local fare at a neighborhood cafe or restaurant.
Restaurants in Dover
1. 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.
2. Old State House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By TXMARTINS - Atlanta, United States
This large area full of history and government buildings with stunning architecture is a must when you are in Dover! We drove in too late for the tour, but stayed over an hour and a half walking the grounds, seeing so many of the historical buildings and houses. Very well maintained and easy parking when we were there. Kid friendly & a great place for them to run around!
3. John Dickinson Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Once owned by a wealthy Quaker tobacco planter, this plantation has been converted to a living museum where visitors can tour the grounds and interact with staff dressed in period costume.
Reviewed By Grayhare - Macungie, United States
Had passed the sign many times never stopped. Glad we finally did. You get a nice film then a tour of the main house guided by reenactors. The plantation is small now but in its heyday was huge. Worth the stop to learn more about a lesser known founding father if our country..
4. First State Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" that links historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of government since 1777.First State Heritage Park is a partnership of state and city agencies under the leadership of Delaware State Parks. Admission to all sites is free.
Reviewed By TXMARTINS - Atlanta, United States
In what some call the first urban park this is a great area full of history, restored buildings and tours to learn more about the first state’ large open green space with a ton of room for a picnic or to just enjoy a leisurely stroll. Easy parking. Tip: Admission to all sites is free!
5. Firefly Music Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
This four-day music festival in Delaware has been featuring big-name and emerging live acts since 2012. Over 100 bands perform throughout the event across seven different stages. The lineup features every type of music from alternative rock to EDM, attracting a wide range of fans. Held at Dover International Speedway, the expansive grounds include restaurants, bars, a market and even campsites, where attendees can pitch a tent to get the full festival experience.
6. Dover Downs Casino
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,038 reviews
A huge entertainment venue that features horse racing, a hotel and restaurant, plus 2,000 slot machines ranging from a nickel to $50 per play.
Reviewed By 872bernettas
My husband and I stayed 3 nights at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. The hotel is clean, comfort and quiet. We danced the night away at Fire & Ice to the music of a live band, enjoyed a delicious seafood meal at the Festival Buffet, we had an intimate dinner one night at Michelle's, and enjoyed the wide variety of gaming options in the casino. And to top it off Dover Downs is located in an area near a mall and is bustling with other business and resturants in the same vicinity, so went to the movies one day, did some shopping and took advantage of a couple cultural events that was happening in the area. We had it all during our visit.
