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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks 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. 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!
2. 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..
3. Dover International Speedway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
The venue for popular races like the NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series, it is considered, by many, to be one of the best tracks in the U.S..
Reviewed By Regal233
This was an awesome experience! I’m a lifelong fan of NASCAR and this was a bucket list thing. Everyone was so helpful and friendly from start to finish. My spotter, Neal (hope that’s right) was so very helpful. He guided me around the track with continuous instructions on how to get around the track and how to do it faster. I topped out at 133 mph. I can’t say enough about my experience. It’s something I will never forget! Oh, and I’m 70 years old so don’t think you’re too old. Just awesome! Thank you NASCAR Experience!
4. Christ Episcopal Church
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By sageandsunflowers
We have been members here for many years. The music is so inspiring [particularly when there isn't a pandemic!]. They sing the psalms, the gloria, the sanctus, and the kyrie [as they are meant to be!]. The staff and the parishioners are loving, kind, and welcoming.
5. Delaware Governor's Mansion (Woodburn)
6. Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Main Exhibit Hall" Visitors will marvel at the many inventions and monuments to engineering that played a key role in the growth and expansion of agriculture in the First State. Our authentic 1890's Village, Loockerman Landing, illustrates life in a rural Delaware village in the 1890s. Visit the General Store, whose proprietor has just stepped out; the Farmhouse where the midday meal is being prepared; the School House where lessons have been interrupted for the day; the Train Station where the mail has just arrived on the afternoon train and the Church where preparations are already underway for Sunday services. Afterwards, visit the Blacksmith and Wheel-Wright Shops for horse shoes and wagon wheels; the Mill to pick up flour for making bread.
7. Legislative Hall
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4.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By 139nathaliep
On Monday most museums were closed but not legislative Hall. We had a private guided tour explaining the entire two stories building. All year long you can visit the state capitol house even in sessions. Only caucus are closed to the public. The rooms are nice, made of Delaware bricks and the floors of Italian marble. Very fancy. Portraits of the governors and military heroes are nice also.
8. Delaware State University
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
