Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Castle, DE

  • The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near New Castle, Delaware, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, National & State Parks, Historic Buildings and Bowling.
  • From Battery Park to Garfield Park Activity Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Castle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, West Chester and Media.
  • The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near New Castle, Delaware, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, National & State Parks, Historic Buildings and Bowling.
  • From Battery Park to Garfield Park Activity Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Castle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, West Chester and Media.
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8.1 Miles
37% 27 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 14 Gender Rd, Newark, DE 19713 MoreLess Info
Arcade games, mini-golf, children's snack bar and different other entertaining opportunities await at Vince's Sports Center. This 18 acre center can be rented for special occasions.
8.1 Miles
84% 43 votes
History Museums 610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Travel back to the turn of the century when you visit Rockwood Museum in Wilmington. Located in a family mansion, the museum displays original furnishings and clothing from the 1890's through 1920 and represents life through the Depression and World Wars.
8.2 Miles
96% 28 votes
Playgrounds 4401 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
The Can Do Playground is a play area designed so that all children, regardless of physical or developmental disabilities, can have access and fun. The playground features a variety of equipment and play areas.
8.3 Miles
92% 421 votes
Architectural Buildings 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Designed in the 18th century French style, Nemours Mansion & Gardens are located on a 3,000 acre plot. The mansion is 5 stories up and the gardens have statues, fountains and a 800,000 gallons pool, all designed in the Art Nouveau architectural style.
8.3 Miles
96% 1046 votes
Historic Buildings 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807 MoreLess Info
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Hagley Museum & Library is dedicated to the legacy of the DuPont family. It includes photos, vintage advertisements, scientific exhibits about the development of nylon and other synthetic materials, and other ephemera related to the DuPonts.
8.6 Miles
47% 19 votes
Amusement Parks (Kids) 44 FoxHunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701 MoreLess Info
Located in Bear, Delaware, the Hullaballoo Amusement Center is a safe, indoor play space for children aged 12 and younger. The main play zone is restricted to kids less than 4 feet, 6 inches tall.
8.7 Miles
36% 11 votes
Skating Rinks 101 John F. Campbell Drive, Newark, DE 19711 MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of recreational, hockey, and figure skating programs, The Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center, is home to high-level on and off ice training facilities. The venue also includes amenities for private parties, a fitness center and restaurant.
8.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 101 John Campbell Road, Newark, DE 19711 MoreLess Info
Consisting of two indoor rinks, Pond the Ice Arena hosts public skating sessions, including a glow in the dark cosmic skate night. The arena also offers learn to skate and learn to play hockey programs for the community.
8.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
History Museums 2029 Sunset Lake Road, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
The Pencader Heritage Museum is a small museum that packs a lot of history. Children and adults can learn about the history and culture of the area, and exhibits include Cooch family memorabilia and more.
8.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
Canoeing 2111 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to the Brandywine River, Wilderness Canoe Trips offers visitors 1.5 hour canoe and kayak trips where they can travel the river with a seasoned guide. The waters of the river are calm and are suite for beginner kayakers.
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