Location: Bridgeville
Top Things to do in Bridgeville
What to do and see in Bridgeville, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Bridgeville is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population is 2,048, an increase of 42.6% from the previous decade. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Bridgeville
1. Governor Ross Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey
This is probably the furthest north "southern plantation" I have seen. The Seaford Historical Society is taking excellent care of this property.They also seem to offer a lot of educational programs. The Ross Mansion, Slave Quarters, granary are some of the attractions. Inexpensive and educational.
2. Antique Alley of Bridgeville, LLC
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
20,000 Sq Ft climate controlled shopping. Over 65 vendors and 125 booths, all with a variety of items. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, handmade wreaths, jewelry, vintage, shabby sheek, childrens corner, a little bit of everything! You never know what treasures you may find at Antique Alley of Bridgeville, LLC
Reviewed By Kim Z - Princeton, New Jersey
Huge antique store with lots of stuff for everyone. Great prices and sometimes booths have 50% off. What bargins! I have found such great treasures at this place. Recent purchase was a beautiful wine rack cabinet at 50% on that day! Would highly recommend. You could spend hours in this large store.
3. T.S. Smith & Sons
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By John B - Bridgeville, Delaware
Whether you're a local or a beach traveler passing through, if you're looking for fresh produce, this is an excellent stop. Try the Apple cider donuts when they have them. Hot and tasty treat. Jams and jellies are excellent.
The place is located just off 13 south and barely out of your way, a block down the r o ad.
4. The Seaford Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Chimesboss - Ocean View, Delaware
Seaford was once the nylon capital of the world. From small rural transportation center in the 1930's the railroad and boat traffic connected here, to the place were nylon was first spun into thread in industrial quantity came in that decade.
The museum has a wide variety of artifacts, and ranges over many different aspects of life in this town. It touches on its most notorious resident Patty Cannon a pirate in a skirt on dry land, touches on the always touchy issue of race, water and a number of other aspects of the life of the town. You find out things like in addition to the birthplace of synthetic textile production, it also was the birthplace of the right on red road rule and its connection to the textile plant.
What was not covered in detail was the farm life, beyond poultry production that may well have driven the waterfront shipping and rail connections but there was much else to see in it. Allow yourself time and plan to come back. The docent we met was informative and willing to tour you through the museum and knew her stuff.
A package of admission to both the museum and the Governor Ross home, an antebellum home on the outskirts of town is available, but be forewarned unless you start the day early it isn't possible to give each the time they need. The good news is the tickets are good for a year so it is a bargain.
As newcomers to Delmarva, beyond the beaches this was one of the better introductions to life in these communities.
5. Downtown Alley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Downtown Alley is an addition to Antique Alley of Bridgeville.... In addition to antiques we have gift items, homemade items, home decor, world famous Eagle Wingz sauces, and just a little something for everyone
Reviewed By rob24 - Hillsborough, New Jersey
Stopped by this store after leaving Antique Alley. Much smaller, but still a nice mix of vendors and displays. A nice shop with friendly employees - worth a visit
6. Bridgeville Historical Society Museum
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By daisyferret1 - Delaware
Stopped in the Bridgeville Historical Society Museum during the annual Apple scrapple festival (2nd full weekend in October). This is my second visit to the museum. I visited previously during another Apple Scrapple festival several years back. The museum is rather small, just one small room. They have some information on Rapa scrapple, railroads, agriculture, T.S. smith & sons and etc. They had an organ, a vintage dress, a cider press and some other artifacts regarding the region on display. I was not real impressed with the museum. It was free during the festival, so nothing lost. The staff really did not engage us much, so that was disappointing. Maybe if they took the time to point out some interesting tidbits, it would have peaked our interest to read more, but we just strolled in & back out onto the street.
