Visiting Delaware
   
You have been chosen by the Division of Delaware Tourism to make a presentation about visiting Delaware.  You must persuade families to visit a specific location or event in Delaware. 

Use the links below to read, learn, and take notes about your place or event.  Remember, your want to persuade families to visit.

You will be using PowerPoint to create your presentation.  Your presentation must include:

  • A Title Slide
  • A brief history of the area or event
  • What is there to do there?
  • How do you get there?
  • Any other important information that you would like to include
  • A bibliography page (where did you learn your information)

General Delaware Links
  Visit Delaware - Explore and learn about places and events in Delaware.
  State if Delaware Tourism - Links to information about Delaware.
  Delaware Travel - Delaware Vacation Planner
  Coastal Heritage Greenway Auto Tour - Locations to visit as you drive along Delaware's Coast
  Delaware History for Kids

Wilmington and New Castle County
  Wilmington Attractions - Read about some of the attractions in Wilmington
  Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley - Learn about attractions in and around Wilmington and New Castle County
  New Castle Visitor's Center - Learn about the city of New Castle's history and events.
  Brandywine Zoo - Information about the animals as well as directions and hours.
  Riverfront Wilmington - Schedules, events, directions and more.
  Wilmington Blue Rocks - Team schedule, ticket information, and more.

Dover and Kent County Links
  Delaware State Fair - Learn about the fair using the links on the left side of the site.
  Dickinson Mansion - Includes the location and History.  More information is available at the Coastal Heritage Greenway Auto Tour
  Delaware Agriculture Museum - Pictures, information, history, museum hours and more.
  Dover Area Museums and Local Attractions - Links and information.

Beach Communities and Sussex County Links
  Southern Delaware Tourism - Lean about Sussex County Delaware.
  Our Beach Towns - Includes links for all of Delaware Beach towns.
  City of Rehoboth - Information and history of Rehoboth
  Rehoboth Beach  - Visitor information
  Lewes - Visitor Information
  Lewes Visitor's Bureau - More Lewes information
  At the Beach: The Cape May-Lewes Ferry - Ferry information
  Cape May Lewes Ferry - Information about the ferry including pricing and schedules.
  Cape May Lewes Ferry Facts - Information and pictures
  Fenwick Island - Visitor information
  Fenwick Island Lighthouse - History of the lighthouse
  Fenwick Island - More information about the lighthouse and the community
  Bethany/Fenwick Area - Tourist information
  Bethany Beach - Visitor information

Delaware State Parks Links
  Delaware State Parks - Use the links on the left to explore and learn about all of Delaware's State Parks including Lums, Trap, Killen, Cape Henlopen and more.
  Cape Henlopen History - History of the Delaware Seashores.
  Delaware Seashore State Park - Directions and information about the facilities.
  Fort Delaware - Lots of Information about Fort Delaware.
  Fort Delaware and Pea Patch Island - History and Pictures
  Lums Pond - A small amount of information.  Includes a brief history of the area.
  Killen's Pond - A small amount of information including a brief history.
  Cape Henlopen State Park - A small amount of information.
  Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge- Information and history
  Bombay Hook - More information about the wildlife refuge

More Resources

 

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