- The list below includes 165 free or cheap things to do in or near Hockessin, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like Arts & Crafts Classes, Art Gallery, Specialty Museums and Botanical Gardens.
- From Ashland Nature Center to Mt. Cuba Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hockessin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, Newark, West Chester and New Castle.
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A museum of American decorative arts, the Winterthur Museum is surrounded by a sixty acre garden. The museum features a variety of art exhibits, and hosts frequent lectures and other educational events.
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Wilmington & Western Railroad is the first railroad to be included in the National register of Historic Places. Opened as a tourist attraction in 1966, this 1870 railroad uses steam engines to transport children of all ages back in time, for all occasions, whether for romantic evenings or special celebrations.
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5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735
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Winterthur, Delaware is home to the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Erected by the DuPont family, this sprawling estate features priceless antiques, elaborately-embroidered textiles, multiple formal gardens, a greenhouse full of exotic plants and other one-of-a-kind elements. It also includes a large woods…
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Hosting regional leagues, AMF Price Lanes offers visitors a bowling alley with 52 lanes to choose from. In addition to bowling, visitors can play a variety of arcade games or participate in Friday night karaoke.
5.4 Miles
Devoted to protecting the Brandywine watershed's natural and cultural resources, Brandywine Conservancy the has fought to protect nearly 60000 acres of local land. The conservancy runs several community outreach and environmental education programs.
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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.
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A variety of guided tours introduce visitors to the history and horticulture of the Longwood Gardens. Spread over 1000 acres, the conservatory area alone houses 20 different gardens, including the Orchid House, Camellia House, and Italian Water Garden.
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Bob Carpenter Center is a 5,000 seat basketball arena, which is also suited for concerts and banquets. It has its own locker rooms and weight-rooms.
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On September 3, 1777, a famous Revolutionary War battle was fought at Cooch's Bridge. Today, the site contains artifacts, cannons, and educational exhibits commemorating the events that occurred during this tumultuous time in American History.
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Your visit to Rockford Park & Tower is highlighted by the 100-year old stone water tower. The rest of the park features a combination of large open areas, wooded areas with hiking trails, picnic areas and more.