- 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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A restaurant and bar with an Irish pub feel, J.B. McGinnes Pub & Grille features live music as well as a regular karaoke night. It also features pool tables and a juke box.
8.8 Miles
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden that features a variety of native plants from the Piedmont region. The garden offers two hour docent led walking tours and features a picnic area where guests can bring their own food.
9.3 Miles
Located in Hockessin, Delaware, the Ashland Nature Center is dedicated to promoting nature appreciation and environmental conservation through wildlife education, school field trips, community presentations and other important events. Overnight lodging is available.
9.5 Miles
Marshall Steam Museum is a museum offering a variety of exhibits on steam based vehicles. Among these exhibits is an operating collection of antique automobiles and a steam locomotive exhibit.
9.7 Miles
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.
9.9 Miles
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.
9.9 Miles
Offering a unique collection, Velocipede Museum features interesting bicycle exhibits along with a wealth of information about their history. The museum has further expanded to include displays and memorabilia relative to lighting and signage.
10.0 Miles
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.
10.0 Miles
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.
10.0 Miles
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.