- Our list of the best things to do in Dover, Delaware, features the top 59 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dover, DE has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Dover, DE , followed by 36 popular activities in nearby cities, including Middletown, Milford, Smyrna, Felton, Harrington, Odessa, Wyoming, Bridgeton and Clayton
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Only those who manage to escape Sherlock Holmes’s room will become his team of assistants
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Located at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, the Air Mobility Command Museum is dedicated to preserving historic military aircraft. It emphasizes the history and function of the Air Mobility Command, which delivers supplies and fighting forces throughout the world.
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Dover's Johnson Victrola Museum houses a panoply of memorabilia and exhibits on the history of sound recording and the music recording industry. Parking and museum access are free, and the first floor is wheelchair accessible.
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Dover, Delaware is home to the John Dickinson Plantation, a historical interpretive center that was once the residence of John Dickinson, one of the signers of the United States Constitution. Tours are available, and large groups must schedule tours in advance.
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Auto racing fans are well acquainted with the Dover International Speedway, a one-mile oval track that frequently hosts NASCAR events. It is particularly known as a major venue for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series.
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Nestled in downtown Dover, Delaware, the Dover Downs is a resort and casino that features gorgeous accommodations, thrilling gaming, delicious food and world-class entertainment. Dover Downs also features a health spa.
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Dover, Delaware is home to the Fordham Brewing Co. This micro-brewery is best known for its variety of ales. Visitors are always welcome, and tastings are available. The brewery also sells its wares at its gift shop.
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Biggs Museum of American Art
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Located in Dover, Delawaare, the Biggs Museum of American Art is a free art museum dedicated to preserving the work of American artists, past and present. Its most impressive holdings include historical wooden furniture, sterling silver tea sets and paintings.
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Created in 1905, the Delaware Public Archives, is one of the oldest public archives in the country. Visitors have free access to the over 95,000 square feet of genealogy, government, and historical records.
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Much more than a typical historical museum, the Delaware Agriculture Museum and Village, features 15 buildings replicating life in a 19th century farming village. In addition to hundreds of artifacts and displays in the main hall, visitors can stroll outside through the village and explore the shops, schoolhous…
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Dover's Old State House was built between 1787 and 1791. It is one of the oldest buildings in the United States. The House is no longer an active government building, but is open for tours and exhibitions.