Top 9 Free Things to do in Newark, Delaware (DE)

October 20, 2021 Alida England

Newark (/ˈnuːɑːrk/ NEW-ark) is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is home to the University of Delaware.
Restaurants in Newark

1. Iron Hill Park

Whittaker Rd Between Old Batlimore Pike & Welsh-Tract Rd, Newark, DE http://friendsofironhill.org/
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Iron Hill Park

2. Glasgow Park

Rt 896 & Rt 40, Newark, DE http://www.nccde.org/912/Glasgow-Regional-Park
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 259 reviews

Glasgow Park

Reviewed By CarlosB761

And that’s exactly what they did on this 300+ acre parcel of land that was once a working farm, every year they’ve added more attractions. This park has it all and keeps expanding. Walking and bike trails, wooded hiking trails, a man made hill, skate park designed by famed skateboarder Tony Hawk, kids playground, picnic pavilions, basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, dog park, water features. And, oh yes, they old farm buildings have been preserved now and they have a farmers market on site every week in the summer. Plus tons of events throughout the year!

3. Aunt Margaret's Antique Mall

294 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711-7311 +1 302-454-8007
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Aunt Margaret's Antique Mall

4. Christiana Mall

132 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE 19702-3297 +1 302-731-9815 http://www.shopchristianamall.com/
Excellent
48%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 417 reviews

Christiana Mall

Reviewed By Naina-Damani - London, United Kingdom

Christiana Mall is perfect for tax free shopping. It has a combination of individual shops and department stores such as Macy's, Nordstrom, JC Penney and Target with great food court. It is all new and clean.

5. Newark Reservoir

Old Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE http://www.cityofnewarkde.us/index.aspx?NID=459
Excellent
60%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Newark Reservoir

Reviewed By iwrocki2020 - Wilmington, United States

Our first visit on an unseasonably warm sunny day in February. Almost every parking space was taken. Portable potties (2) available in excellent condition. Uphill distance was measured by a man with a measuring device - hence 800 meters - a winding wide path to the reservoir. From that elevation one can see the Delaware Memorial Bridge 14 miles away. Worth a visit.

6. Co-op Farmers Market

280 E Main St, Newark, DE 19711-7333 +1 302-368-5894 http://www.newarknaturalfoods.com/farmers-market/
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Co-op Farmers Market

7. Delaware Welcome Center

530 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Newark, DE 19702 +1 302-731-8599 http://www.hmshost.com/delaware-welcome-center-travel-plaza/
Excellent
35%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 155 reviews

Delaware Welcome Center

Reviewed By ParkerSturbridge

Europe's motorways (and Italy's in particular) boast the nicest rest stops in the world. But this one is clearly the best of the best in the USA. Easy to access from either side of I-95, this rest area clearly has it all. Lots of shopping, tons of eateries, clean rest rooms and a huge open area for gathering, eating or just relaxing on your journey. Check the Pret a Manger in the corner for a delicious and wholesome sandwich that is a huge cut above the fast food options. Stop on you way to wherever you're going.

8. Cabela's

1100 Christiana Mall, Newark, DE 19702-3237 +1 302-266-2300 http://www.cabelas.com
Excellent
33%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
12%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 49 reviews

Cabela's

Reviewed By N2881IMbarbarac

Went there for ski trip outfits. Great place they have a lot of things good for little kids. Nice clothes and jackets and shoes and boots they have just about everything. Great experience

9. Cooch's Bridge

Old Baltimore Pike, east of Rt. 896 Between 896 & Rt 72, Newark, DE http://www.visitdelaware.com/attraction.htm?a=64&s=history
Excellent
5%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
25%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 20 reviews

Cooch's Bridge

Site of the historic Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, a Revolutionary War battle: September 3, 1777

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