22 Awesome Delaware Places to Visit with Kids & Teens

You’re Going to Love these Delaware Places To Visit With Kids and Teens!

Delaware is one of those states on the East Coast of the United States that could be very easy to miss. It’s small, funny shaped, and may even make some say, “Dala-Where?” But Delaware packs so much history and family fun into such a tiny space! So if you are road tripping, or visiting the East Coast, don’t miss Delaware! It’s perfect for adventure and family fun! Here are 22 awesome Delaware places to visit with kids and teens.

Checkout These Fun Things To Do In Delaware

Delaware – Parks

• First State Heritage Park  – Dover, Delaware
• Cape Henlopen State Park: State park in Lewes, Delaware. Maybe your kiddos will enjoy this State Parks Coloring Book
• Delaware Seashore State Park: State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
• Fort Delaware State Park: Harbor defense facility in Delaware City, Delaware.
• Fort duPont State Park & the rest of the Delaware State Parks

Delaware – Museums

• Air Mobility Command Museum – Dover, Delaware
• Delaware Art Museum: Art museum in Wilmington, Delaware.
• Winterthur Museum: Museum in Wilmington, Delaware.
• Delaware Museum of Natural History: Museum in Wilmington, Delaware

Delaware – Beaches, Lakes, and Rivers

• Rehoboth Beach: Beach town in Delaware.
• Bethany Beach: Beach town in Delaware.
• Cape May-Lewes Ferry: Ferry system that connects Lewes, Delaware, with North Cape May, New Jersey.
• Dewey Beach: Beach town in Delaware.
• Lewes Beach: Beach in Lewes, Delaware.

Delaware Places to Visit – Add these to the Itinerary

• Dover Air Force Base – Dover, Delaware
• Christiana Mall: Shopping mall in Newark, Delaware.
• Dover International Speedway: Car racing track in Dover, Delaware.
• Brandywine Zoo: Zoo in Wilmington, Delaware.
• Nemours Mansion and Gardens: Museum and garden in Wilmington, Delaware.
• Bellevue State Park: State park in Wilmington, Delaware.

Delaware – Virtual travel & learning

There is so much to do in Delaware, that you might find it hard to fit it all in or afford to do it while you are visiting. Luckily, there are great online resources at many of the museums and parks. You can make the most of learning about Delaware and taking a few virtual field trips by incorporating the Delaware State Study into your pre- and post-visit activities. Kids enjoy museums more when there are focused activities and they have a little understanding of the people and places they will be experiencing. Adding a good book, some online activities to learn history and geography, and having fun with art are all great ways to inspire and educate.

Delaware – Use The World as Your Classroom

The Delaware State Study pack has everything your family needs to have fun learning about Delaware at home (virtually) or on the road.

Learn About Delaware’s Famous People

• E. I. DuPont  -Industrialist/Entrepreneur
• Henry Heimlich  – Surgeon/Inventor
• George Read – Statesman

Learn About Delaware’s Famous Landmarks:

• Delaware National Scenic River
• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

You will also find resources for science, art, and geography to round out a packed week of learning resources for kids aged 3rd grade to 12th grade.

The Delaware State Study Pack has all the resources, including videos, in a PDF. You and your kids can pick and choose which ones you want to complete. It has been carefully curated course for middle/high schoolers. There are interesting videos and selected lessons so your family can easily learn online.

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