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ATTRACTIONS

New Castle is a ''must see'' Delaware destination! It is a city filled with appealing attractions, ranging from gorgeous natural settings to interesting museums and historical sites. Among New Castle's recommended attractions, there are:

Old New Castle Court House

211 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE

Built in 1732, the Court House served as the meeting place for Delaware's colonial assembly from 1732 to 1777 when New Castle was Delaware's capital. Tour topics include Delaware boundaries, colonial history, slavery and abolition.

The Read House and Gardens

42 The Strand, New Castle, DE

Built in 1801 in Federal style by the son of George Read I, a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. formal garden designed in 1847. Twelve rooms open to the public, three in the Colonial Revival style.

The Museum of the American Road

2160 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE

A fabulous and interesting museum that traces the history of motorcycles and roadside America.

Annual Events

There are dozens exciting and entertaining events, happening in New Castle, throughout the year, among the most expected ones, being:

- Easter Fair, taking place in April, sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church, featuring crafts, activities, 11 am Egg Hunt, refreshments, and more,

- Historic New Castle Day, hapenning in May, featuring garden tours, carriage rides, plein air artists, walking tours, food and shopping,

- New Castle Historical Society Annual Garden Party, held in June,

- New Castle Antiques Show, celebrated in August,

- Annual Kitchen to Garden Tour, kept in October,

- and the Spirit of Christmas, happening in December, among many other events.