- The list below includes 156 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, Delaware, including 104 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Skating Rinks and Malls.
- From White Clay Creek State Park to Glasgow Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wilmington, West Chester, New Castle and Middletown.
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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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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.
13.6 Miles
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.
13.8 Miles
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.
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Featuring over 80 retail and food stores, Concord Mall has top retail chains such as Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble, Yankee Candle, and Ruby Tuesday. Announcements can be found online each month for events specific to certain stores as well as general events, such as the Antique Auto Show.
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Spanning 328 acres, scenic Bellevue State Park offers various hiking/walking trails, horse stables, garden patches, and catch-and-release fishing. Playgrounds, shaded picnic areas, tennis courts, and disc golf are also available.
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Enjoy an honest-to-goodness farm produce stand experience at Filaksy's Produce in Middletown, Delaware. The most popular offerings are corn, strawberries, homemade ice cream, jams, preserves and pickles. During strawberry season, patrons may purchase pre-picked berries or glean their own from Filaksy's fields.
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The site of the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brandywine, Brandywine Battlefield now offers guided tours (visitors provide their own cars), with stops at the Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, Birmingham Hill, and Sandy Hill, and lunch at the Northbrook Marketplace. Self-guided exploration always available.
15.3 Miles
The Brandywine River Museum is a historic and American art complex, including an extensive collection with works by Andrew and Wyeth. Artworks are housed in a historic grist mill, and guided walking tours of the collection and adjacent farm introduce visitors to the site.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Brandywine Town Center 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a lobby snack bar.