New Castle County Travel Guide

Delaware

A cityscape with a river, industrial buildings, and a mix of modern and older architecture.
A rural landscape with a field, a small pond, and trees under a sunset sky.
A street with a blue SUV parked on the side, a white car, and a building with a red awning labeled 'Zaikka Indian Grill'.
A vibrant street corner with a red building featuring green and yellow accents, intersecting with Market Street and 4TH Street.
A lake with mountains in the background.

Popular cities in New Castle County

Wilmington
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
With music festivals, lively neighborhoods, museums and wineries, this “midway city” between Washington, D.C. and New York is an attraction in its own right.

Reasons to visit

  • Wilmington Riverwalk
  • Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
  • Grand Opera House
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Newark
Known for Dining, Universities and Shopping
Come to Newark and enjoy its university life, sports and natural setting.

Reasons to visit

  • University of Delaware
  • White Clay Creek State Park
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New Castle
Known for Dining, Historical and Castle
Explore New Castle: its castle, history, churches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Old Court House
  • New Castle Historic District
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Bear
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Family-friendly
Escape to relaxing Bear! Enjoy its dining and football.

Reasons to visit

  • Lums Pond State Park
  • Castle Park
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Middletown
Known for Dining, Festivals and Cheese
Explore Middletown: its festivals, dining, cathedral and more!
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Hockessin
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Dining
Experience the local cuisine, forests and hiking in Hockessin!
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Stay near popular New Castle County attractions

A river bordered by dense green foliage.

University of Delaware

8.8/10 (876 reviews)
Explore the campus of University of Delaware during your trip to Newark. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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