10 Things to do in Delaware City That You Shouldn't Miss

April 27, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Delaware City is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 1,695 at the 2010 census. It is a small port town on the eastern terminus of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and is the location of the Forts Ferry Crossing to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island.
Restaurants in Delaware City

1. Ghost Hunts USA

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Ghost Hunts USA

Ghost Hunts USA is the largest Ghost Hunting Companies in the USA. We host paranormal ghost hunting events across America in the most haunted locations, where you become the ghost hunter for the night. We have experienced team members who guide you through every step of the way.

2. Cozy Quarters Farm

607 Madison St, Delaware City, DE 19706-8742 +1 302-521-2588 [email protected] http://www.cozyquartersfarm.com
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Cozy Quarters Farm

Our farm offers a fun horseback riding experience. We are all friendly including our four legged friends! We have trail riding, horseback riding lessons, horse boarding, horse leasing, and we offer pony parties. Our ponies come to your party bedazzled and ready to impress!

Reviewed By allbris - Bear, United States

Half hour farm experience with my girls who love horses!!!! My son 1 absolutely loved it as well !! He got up and was just as included!! They didn’t rush the time limit and everything was perfect!!!! Schedule and out in open. Perfect for any age!!! One of my favorite pandemic experience where you don’t have to worry

3. Forged Creations

124 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE 19706-7706 +1 302-832-1631 [email protected] http://forgedcreations.com/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Forged Creations

Working blacksmith shop and museum. Blacksmith Kerry Rhoades uses Forged Creations as his means of expressing his designs. Through various blacksmithing techniques, Kerry designs various elements from gates, railings, sign brackets, hooks, furniture, sculpture, and more. Many forged creations are functional as well as being a piece of art.

4. Fort Delaware State Park

Pea Patch Island Ferry Departs from 45 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE +1 302-834-7941 http://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/
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4.5 based on 134 reviews

Fort Delaware State Park

Reviewed By bobkemerait

Even with my keen interest in history, only recently have I learned about Ft. Delaware and even more recently about the opportunity to visit. For my family of 3, $36 total paid for our boat ride from Delaware City and park admission. We were able to roam freely through the fort, reconstructed POW barracks, and interact with park staff dressed in clothes appropriate for 1864. Their knowledge and helpfulness made the fort come alive with history. We enjoyed our time greatly to include watching a cannon being fired; there are additional “behind the scenes” tours available for a small extra fee. Based upon numbers of visitors and limitations on the ferry, you have approximately two hours to spend on the island once you arrive, but this is not hard-and-fast depending on the number of visitors. The day my family and I were there, crowds were light. I highly recommend Ft Delaware State Park for anyone interested in history, or simply exploring an old fort. Note: it was very hot the day we were there. Water was available, but if you want something else, or bottled water, or snacks, bring your own. (You must carry your trash out with you). Also, the yellow flies (small horseflies) were HORRIBLE on some parts of the island, so I recommend bringing insect repellent. They were not a problem inside the fort, but outside.... wow...

5. Chespeake & Delaware Branch Canal

Canal Street, Delaware City, DE
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Chespeake & Delaware Branch Canal

6. Battery Park

Clinton St, Delaware City, DE http://www.del.net/org/dc/
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Battery Park

7. Port Penn Interpretive Center

Fort DuPont State Park, Delaware City, DE 19706 +1 302-836-2533 http://www.destateparks.com/attractions/port-penn/index.asp
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Port Penn Interpretive Center

8. Fort DuPont State Park

9 Off Route, Delaware City, DE 19706 +1 302-834-7941 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-DuPont-State-Park/109644302395558
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Fort DuPont State Park

Reviewed By Pannipannini - Maryland, United States

We walked from the Fort Delaware shop to Fort DuPont State park, across 5th bridge, through the loop in the park and back to town. Loved the old abandoned buildings of the former military base and the munitions building - creepy! Beautiful scenery and not a soul around. Round trip was 4.6 miles. Can be muddy on the fort trails so bring shoes for that.

9. Dragon Run Park

Off Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE +1 302-834-7549
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Dragon Run Park

10. Calvin Childs

Calvin Childs

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