TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Museum highlights |
|  | Johnson Victrola Museum: Named in honor of local inventor E.R. Johnson, this museum explores the sound recording industry from its beginnings and includes displays of early talking machines, records and other relics from the 1890s to 1929. Address: Bank and New St, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-739-4266 Free |  |
|  | Air Mobility Command Museum: Located on the Dover Air Force Base, this museum showcases the history of military aviation through exhibits and a sizeable collection of planes that have been used throughout history. Address: 1301 Heritage Rd, Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-677-5938 Free |  |
|  | Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art: This museum, named after a local art collector, features American painting and crafts from Colonial portraiture to 20th-century Impressionism, with a special focus on the work of local artists during the Colonial and Federal periods. Address: 406 Federal Street, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-674-2111 Free |  |
Gambling |
|  | Dover Downs: A huge entertainment venue that features horse racing, a hotel and restaurant, plus 2,000 slot machines ranging from a nickel to $50 per play. Address: 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-674-4600 |  |
Historic sites |
|  | Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village: A great family outing, this complex is comprised of a large exhibit hall, with artifacts from a 19th-century farming community, and a village with 15 buildings where staff perform various jobs related to this period. Address: 866 N. du Pont Hwy, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-734-1618 Admission fee |  |
|  | John Dickinson Plantation: Once owned by a wealthy Quaker tobacco planter, this plantation has been converted to a living museum where visitors can tour the grounds and interact with staff dressed in period costume. Address: Kitts Hummock Road , Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-739-3277 Free |  |
Off to the races |
|  | Dover International Speedway: The venue for popular races like the NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series, it is considered by many to be one of the best tracks in the U.S.. Address: 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-674-4600 Admission fee; closed in October and April |  |
Restaurant |
|  | W. T. Smithers: Overstuffed sandwiches at lunch, crab cakes at dinner and a lively bar scene make this casual eatery a winner. Address: 140 S. State St, Dover, Delaware Phone: 302-674-8875 |  |
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"Dover"
TheCelebrityCafe.comThis small area of Delaware has everything from quiet beaches to casino gambling.
"A little bit of everything"
Boston.com / Boston Globe, Nov 10, 2004 Delaware offers history, grand mansions and farm fresh fruits and vegetables all located within just a few miles.
"Compact but compelling"
Road & Travel MagazineYou can explore the entire state of Delaware in a day, but take your time to enjoy the many fine museums.
"Now Buzz Off!"
Washington Post, May 26, 2004 These ten attractions in and around Virginia are ideal springtime destinations for anyone wishing to escape cicada season.
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