Since Delaware is the First State, it’s no surprise that some of our towns are the most historic in America. New Castle, Delaware, is certainly one of them. Plan a trip to this gorgeous town that seems frozen in time to step back into Colonial America. We know you’ll agree that it is one of the most charming historic towns in Delaware!

New Castle is one of the oldest towns in Delaware.
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As an originally English colonial town it still retains all of its historic charm.
The architecture here is unlike anywhere else in the state.
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On any drive through New Castle, you'll be driving past houses and buildings that are centuries old.
The New Castle Court House Museum is one of the oldest courthouses in the United States.
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It was the center of a 12-mile circle that defined the border between Delaware and Pennsylvania.
William Penn's original landing spot in the New World is here in New Castle.
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While here you can visit historic Battery Park to see what Penn saw when he first set foot in America.

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The Town Green is a small tract of land that was dedicated to the inhabitants of New Castle by William Penn himself in 1701.
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The land is still managed by members of the Penn family today, making it one of the most historic spots in Delaware.
Another one of Delaware's most famous churches, Immanuel on the Green, towers over New Castle.
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The church was constructed in the early 1700s, and in 1980 a huge fire broke out, damaging the building.
If you want to get the most out of your New Castle visit...
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...be sure to stop by Jessop's Tavern for a meal.
This colonial restaurant is set in a 300-year-old building and serves up food just like the meals the earliest European Americans enjoyed right here in Delaware.
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We locals think it is one of the best restaurants in Delaware!

There are so many wonderful towns in Delaware, and New Castle is just one of them. Have you ever been to New Castle? If so, what was your favorite part? Do you remember when Immanuel was burning? Do you have any recommendations for places to visit in Delaware?  We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

And if you’d like to read more about Jessop’s Tavern, check out The Delaware Restaurant That’s One Of The Most Unique In America. When you’re finished with your meal, if you’d like to work off some of those delicious calories with a hike, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

If you’re still in the mood for more First State adventures, take a look at this video:

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Where can we find historic homes in Delaware?

  • The Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library in Wilmington is where you’ll find a historic DuPont mansion dating back to 1837, a forest trail, and an impressive art collection,
  • The Lewes Maritime Museum at the Cannonball House in Lewes is set in a historic home that dates back to the 1760s and shares the history of the town’s rich nautical history.
  • The Amstel House Museum in New Castle is one of the oldest buildings in town dating back to the 1730s and still contains some of its original features.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other amazing historic homes in Delaware.

Where can we find beaches in Delaware? 

  • Woodland Beach is a popular spot for enjoying the sunrise and sunset in addition to fishing – all from the pier.
  • Kitts Hummock features a great deal of wildlife and is popular with bird watchers.
  • Pickering Beach is where people go to gather horseshoe crabs and sea glass.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other beautiful beaches in Delaware.

Where can we find farmer's markets in Delaware?

  • The Milton Farmers Market in Milton features a wide array of vendors selling fresh local produce and other consumable items made from locally-sourced ingredients.
  • The Riverwalk Farmers Market in Milford was at one time named one of the American Farmland Trust's Top 50 Farmers Markets in the country.
  • The Historic Lewes Farmers Market in Lewes draws folks from all over the region and is one of the largest in the state.

Read on to learn about the many other taste-tempting farmer's markets in Delaware.

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