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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Restaurant serves a wide array of Moroccan cuisine dishes, including chicken with lemon and olive, vegetarian menu, and desserts
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90% 130 votes
National & State Parks Waterfront, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Battery Park covers 25 acres and has plenty of playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts and more. Castle Clinton, built before the 1812 war, had more than 4 million visitors in 2009 – according to the National Park Service this was the most visited park in America.
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Parks 26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Illinois State Parks, the Garfield Park Activity Center hosts a variety of programs, including basketball, tee ball, and other sports that kids can play for free. The center also hosts special events.
1.9 Miles
73% 56 votes
Farmers Markets 110 N. DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Permanent vendors and casual sellers find their place at the New Castle Farmer's Market. It offers all types of things for the bargain seeker, from pets to Amish food specialties.
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89% 18 votes
Historic Homes East Third Street, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
New Castle's Old Dutch House is Delaware's most important repository of Colonial-area furniture and domestic items. It features fine hand-crafted pewter dinnerware, hand-carved wooden furniture, delicate textiles and immaculately-preserved antique carpeting.
0.3 Miles
92% 48 votes
Historic Homes 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
Built in 1801, Read House & Gardens' mansion covers with its 22 rooms 14,000 square feet. The garden was added in 1847. It can be rented for private special events, such as weddings.
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93% 14 votes
Historic Homes 2 East 4th Street, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Named the first grand mansion of Delaware, the Amstel House now appears as a middle-class Dutch home and is available for tours. The house was built in the 1730's and features original woodwork, an open hearth and early Dutch colonial decor.
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57% 7 votes
Historic Sites Delaware Street, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
A historic building that dates back to 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office used to be part of a Civil War era railroad. The building has since been transplanted to its current location.
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Historic Homes 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
The historical George Reed II House the is a museum that was built in 1804. The 14,000-sqft house includes twenty-two rooms, a fireplace, a dining room, a bedroom, and a garden area.
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90% 59 votes
Historic Buildings 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
The historic New Castle Court House, now a museum and state landmark, was the original capitol building of the State of Delaware. It is now filled with artifacts and media related to Delaware's role as one of the thirteen original states.
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100% 6 votes
Historic Buildings 40 E. 3rd St, New Castle, DE MoreLess Info
With beautiful and stunning architecture, the Old Library Museum offers an interesting collection of items commemorating the history of the New Castle community. This includes clothing, furnishings and special items that represent African Americans.
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