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The 10 Best Things to do in New Castle, Delaware (DE)
New Castle, Delaware, "the first capital of the first state," was founded in 1651. Having been home to Native Americans, the Dutch, and the British, New Castle truly is a "uniquely American place." The Amstel House is a Georgian mansion dating back to 1730. The Dutch House has survived from an even earlier period, featuring furnishings from the 17th century. With ancient graveyards, town greens, old churches and traditional English gardens, New Castle brings history alive.
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1. New Castle Presbyterian Church
2. Delaware Premier Transportation
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Airport Shuttle / Airport Taxi service based in New Castle Delaware, Delaware Premier Transportation is "Your Anytime Any Occasion Ride." Service to/from Philadelphia Airport, BWI, JFK, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and other destinations.
3. 2nd ACT Antiques Collectibles & Treasures
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
We are a 5,000 sq ft collectibles collaborative of art & antiques. We source the old & infuse it with a tad of the new, the beautiful, the rare, the quirky and believe beauty should be a part of everyone's lives. Our inventory is hand selected from a variety of sources with you in mind. We also do custom framing on premises.
Reviewed By shawnh777 - Washington DC, United States
This large antique store includes a pleasant mountain of local treasures to sort through. It includes a plethora of antiques, collectibles, and serves as gallery for a number of local artists. Set in what was once an historic opera house, the store now reflects the history of New Castle. While some of the prices for the new art and the antiques are a little high, almost everyone could find a memento from their stay at New Castle. We found a small painting by a local artist of the Old Library in New Castle that captures our memory of the town perfectly
4. Mo'zArt Gallery And Studio
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Mo'zArt features original paintings by the owner, Dennis Young. Available are many paintings of Old New Castle and of surrounding cities and states. Paintings are done in the representational style and priced in the range from $100 to $2000. There are museum quality prints that are very affordable. The museum is in the heart of the town with the iconic courthouse directly across the street.
Reviewed By ladyinmaryland - Smyrna, United States
We spent a Saturday touring New Castle and stumbled upon this gallery. We popped in and chatted with Dennis Young the Artist/Owner and he shared the background on a number of the paintings. The gallery is packed with original paintings of the New Castle, DE area. Being new to DE his insight was simply fascinating. The gallery is no to be missed.
5. Mussers Christmas Light Show
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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Reviewed By daisyferret1 - Bear, United States
We attended the light show at Musser's again this year and it did NOT disappoint. This year was a Disney theme. Not only did they have all the lights and tree, but they also had a big screen up. The screen was showing clips from various Disney movies while corresponding songs played and color themed lights danced. Some of the characters/movies included in the show were Aladdin, Cinderella, Moana, Rapunzel, Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Zootopia, Jungle book, Princess & the Frog (Tiana), Lion King, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Inside Out, The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hercules, Frozen, Nemo and Merida. The show starts every half hour and you tune your car radio to the designated station to hear the music as you watch the light show. Show lasts about 15 minutes. Overall, we really the light show. It was really pretty and we loved the theme this year. It wasn't really "Christmassy" but it was a nice show.
6. New Castle Court House
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Delaware approved the Declaration of Independence in this building, which was constructed in 1732.
Reviewed By iggnacious - New York City, United States
We loved the history and how our tour guide -- Bob -- brought it all to life. The court house in itself is fascinating and Bob made it all the better. We left wanting to learn more!
7. Dutch House Museum and Gardens
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
This house dates back to the late 1600s and is documented to be the oldest structure in town, and the second oldest in the state. The Dutch House is a rare example of an early Colonial-era middle class family home.
Reviewed By shawnh777 - Washington DC, United States
We enjoyed visiting the Dutch House on a double tour with the Amstel House, shortly after we toured the Read House, and you should visit all three. the Dutch and Amstel House can be booked through a tour at the Arsenal, while the Read House is a separate price charged at the house itself. The Dutch House is the oldest of the three, built in the 17th century. On the tour, you get to see the three rooms on the lower level, and get an interesting history of the home and the people who have lived there, including the mistakes made about the home's history over time. The tour guide was exceptional and brought the home alive.
8. Amstel House Museum and Gardens
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
The Amstel House is the first mansion in Delaware and was home to an early Governor. Originally known as "The Corner," this was the most important home in the late 1700s. High society came to this house, including George Washington, who attended a wedding here.
Reviewed By shawnh777 - Washington DC, United States
The Amstel House fills the gap between the Dutch House and the Read House in telling the story of New Castle's history. The architecture is brought alive by excellent tour guides, who share the homes surprising connection to George Washington. It's incredible to be able to walk through history across three homes that takes you from the early 17th century to the present day.
9. Read House and Gardens
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By shawnh777 - Washington DC, United States
This mansion tells the stories of three families who lived there from the early 1800s through the donation of the building to the Historical Society. It is kept in excellent condition, with period furniture throughout and most of the original architecture intact. We popped in and paid a few dollars for a tour through the rooms, which lasted about 40 minutes. You go through the first and second floors, including the servant spaces and kitchen, and hear a lot about the history of the house from the unliked Mr. Read to the fun-loving Lairds with their tenuous grasp of history. I highly recommend you visit this home after visiting the Dutch House and Amstel House, so that you get three different homes, built as the wealth of New Castle increased over 170 years.
10. Old Library Museum
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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.
