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There are myriad attractions available along the Delaware Bayshore Byway. Use the filters to customize the view to help you find the most appealing attractions for your visit

Amstel House Museum

The Amstel House is one of the few surviving authentic colonial 1730’s mansions of New Castle. The home was owned by one of the wealthiest local men of the era, Dr. John Finney.

Fort Christina

Established by Swedish and Finnish colonists over 375 years ago, Fort Christina is one of the sites that make up the First State National Historical Park.

Kalmar Nyckel

Located in New Castle, DE you can learn more about local maritime history and set sail on a river cruise aboard the iconic Swedish colonial ship.

New Castle Battery Park

Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours. Includes playground, tennis courts, and restrooms.

New Castle Court House Museum

Visit one of the oldest courthouses in the United States. Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware’s first court and state capitol.

New Castle Historical Society

The New Castle Historical Society preserves and shares the history of New Castle, Delaware through museums, programs, publications and tours.

Old Swedes Historic Site

While visiting this site you will travel through time as you learn about the early Swedish settlement that once thrived along the Christina.

Port Penn Interpretive Center

Explore this old school house that’s been converted into a museum. Get glimpse into village life in an economy tied to the resources of the Delaware River.

Port Penn Wetlands Trail

The trail includes a boardwalk and an actual “Floating Fishing Cabin,” used by fishermen of Port Penn in the recent past. 

Read House & Gardens

Explore the expansive early 1800’s 2.5 acre estate of George Read, Jr., including the 14,000 square foot mansion and its expansive garden space.

The Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve

Beautiful tidal salt marsh that you can view up close via an accessible boardwalk – an excellent example of the salt marshes along Delaware’s Bayshore.

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Port Penn/Augustine

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Historic Odessa

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Historic New Castle

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