PLACES OF INTEREST SURROUNDING NEWARK, DELAWARE
The City of Newark, located in New Castle County, Delaware, is 50 miles from Philadelphia, 70 miles from the Atlantic Ocean beaches, and less than an hour's drive from the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. In addition to being so close to the Maryland and Pennsylvania borders, Newark is just a 20-minute drive from Wilmington - the First State's largest city. Newark is the third most populous city in Delaware - behind Wilmington and Dover.
HAGLEY MUSEUM (Rt. 141, Wilmington) is located on the original site of the DuPont Powder Mills. The museum traces the development of industry in the Brandywine Valley. Admission charged. Phone (302) 658-2400.
WINTERTHUR MUSEUM AND GARDENS (Rt. 52, 6 miles northwest of Wilmington) exhibits more than 100 period rooms that cover American domestic history from 1640 to 1840, and a public garden like no other. Admission charged. Phone (302) 888-4600.
NEMOURS (Rockland Rd., Wilmington), a 300 acre country estate built in 1910 by Alfred I. DuPont is furnished with fine examples of antique furniture, rare rugs, tapestries and art. The Gardens are one of the finest examples of French-style gardens in America. Admission charged. Phone (302) 651-6912.
DELAWARE ART MUSEUM (Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington) has permanent collections as well as traveling exhibits. Works of well known Brandywine Valley artists are on display. Admission charged. Phone (302) 571-9590.
NEW CASTLE (Historic New Castle, Delaware). Many places of interest to see and visit, such as the Old Library Museum, Immanuel Episcopal Church, Old Court House, Old Dutch House Museum, Old Presbyterian Church, Amstel House Museum and George Reed II House.
LONGWOOD GARDENS (Rt. 1, Kennett Square, PA, about 20 miles from Newark) is one of the world's greatest outdoor gardens and conservatories. Highlights include seasonal plant displays and, in summer, illuminated fountains and open-air theatre. Admission charged. Phone (215)388-6741. Website for Longwood Gardens.
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM (Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, PA) is a restored century old grist mill featuring paintings by three generations of the Wyeth family and scores of other American artists and illustrators.