Things to do & places to visit in New Castle, Delaware, United States

New Castle, Delaware, "the first capital of the first state," was founded in 1651. Having been home to Native Americans, the Dutch, and the British, New Castle truly is a "uniquely American place." The Amstel House is a Georgian mansion dating back to 1730. The Dutch House has survived from an even earlier period, featuring furnishings from the 17th century. With ancient graveyards, town greens, old churches and traditional English gardens, New Castle brings history alive.

New Castle city in Delaware, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 17:05.

Top things to do (20)

Top places to visit (28 attractions)

5.0 Mo'zArt Gallery And Studio (7 reviews)
- The Gallery is Amazing
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

Mo'zArt features original paintings by the owner, Dennis Young. Available are many paintings of Old New Castle and of surrounding cities and states. Paintings are done in the representational style and priced in the range from $50 to $1500. There are museum quality prints that are very affordable. The museum is in the heart of the town with the iconic courthouse directly across the street. See more..
5.0 Our Lady Queen of Peace Statue (3 reviews)
- Large Mary Statue
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
A quiet place to sit and pray. Area to sit and relax. Stations of the Cross. Lots of parking and church. See more..
5.0 Mussers Christmas Light Show (2 reviews)
- Disney Themed Light Show for the Holidays
Saturday: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Cultural Events

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5.0 Kegler's (1 review)
- Good new/ old school hip hop happy hour
Bars & Clubs
Fun after work spot to hit on a friday and other theme nights they have. It's always crowded but a good crowd. Good drink specials & great food. The bartenders are very friendly. No drinks are allowed on the dance floor. Line dances mixed with all the today and old school hits. Good DJ See more..
5.0 Delaware Premier Transportation (1 review)
- Shuttle Service for Wedding
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Taxis & Shuttles
Airport Shuttle / Airport Taxi service based in New Castle Delaware, Delaware Premier Transportation is "Your Anytime Any Occasion Ride." Service to/from Philadelphia Airport, BWI, JFK, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and other destinations. See more..
5.0 New Castle Presbyterian Church (1 review)
- A Nice Visit
Churches & Cathedrals

An old world design that is just lovely. It is so plain, yet so interesting. It is a good example of what was important when this country was born. What a nice church to visit to sit and reflect. See more..
4.5 Battery Park (196 reviews)
- Peaceful walk by the salty sea
Parks

This is a beautiful walk close to New Castle's historic district. Stopped in New Castle for a leg rest mid-way through a drive not knowing quite what I'd find besides the history of the first state. This is a perfect walk, nicely paved and maintained, just on the water. You can smell the salty air or walk a little further and find shade tree-lined clearings. Even though it is fairly busy, there are moments where you can be all to yourself and it is simply peaceful. Walked for about an hour, then headed to see the rest of the town. See more..
4.5 New Castle Court House (104 reviews)
- Awesome tour
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Government Buildings

Delaware approved the Declaration of Independence in this building, which was constructed in 1732. See more..
4.5 Read House and Gardens (46 reviews)
- Wonderful guided tour
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites

My mom and I were on a road trip and decided to stop in Delaware to visit the Read House. We signed up for the guided tour, which was wonderfully informative and took us through the downstairs of the house and through the town. Definitely worth the stop and would love to come back and stay a couple days in the town. See more..
4.5 Immanuel Episcopal Church (28 reviews)
- Definitely worth a look!
Religious Sites

Taking a walk in this historic town I decided on giving this church a look. It's adjacent graveyard has many old headstones dating back all the way back to colonial times. I always find it interesting to read some of these old headstones, several were of children who died quite young,sad but in those days it was almost a given that not all children survived til adulthood. Some headstones are so old that time has worn them away. I found the inside somewhat simple but was surprised by the pews. I had never before seen pews like the ones here. They were sectional in a way with doors to enter (see pictures) unusual for me but maybe other Protestant churches in the area have similar type pews. Definitely worth a look when in New Castle. See more..
4.5 Dutch House Museum and Gardens (25 reviews)
- Great History. Great Tour.
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • History Museums

This house dates back to the late 1600s and is documented to be the oldest structure in town, and the second oldest in the state. The Dutch House is a rare example of an early Colonial-era middle class family home. See more..
4.5 New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal (21 reviews)
- Building history and town information
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 AM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

The New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal is the place to begin your visit to Historic New Castle. Inside you will find information on the restaurants, shops, museums, and historic sites in town. You can also watch a brief orientation video and pick up the free self-guided walking tour. Tickets for tours of the Amstel House and Dutch House Museums are available for purchase. The Arsenal also has two rental rooms available for parties, meetings, and other occasions. Hours are Monday - Saturday, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Sunday, 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM. See more..
4.5 Amstel House Museum and Gardens (19 reviews)
- My favorite tour in New Castle!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

The Amstel House is the first mansion in Delaware and was home to an early Governor. Originally known as "The Corner," this was the most important home in the late 1700s. High society came to this house, including George Washington, who attended a wedding here. See more..
4.5 Old Library Museum (7 reviews)
- Quaint One Room Library
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Historic Sites

The Old Library Museum serves as the exhibit space for the New Castle Historical Society. The building is currently closed, but arrangements for access are being made and a new exhibit is being developed. Please check back, or visit our website, for updates on when the Old Library Museum will reopen. The building served as the library for New Castle City from the 1890s through the 1960s. It is an excellent example of Victorian architecture. See more..
4.0 New Castle Farmer's Market (118 reviews)
- UNIQUE and YUMMY jumble of farmers market and flea market
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Flea & Street Markets

We love this place, it's a perfect stop between NYC and DC but it is not your typical farmers market. So this is a mix of traditional farmers market vendors like meat and baked goods and a crazy mix of international shops and discount stalls. We LOVE the Stotzfus area which has meat and baked goods and juices. They have every pie and lemonade you can dream of. We also like the other butcher near the front and got an EXCELLENT thanksgiving bird for a great price. The ice cream shop was closed this week, but it has tropical/latin unique flavors, popsicles, and my favorite ice cream sandwich. Finally the mexican restaurant and elote stand is also a fave. I like the especial tacos. I have bought veggies here, but the veggie and fruit market seems to be mostly a discount place, you wont find fancy heirloom tomatoes. Some reviews call the market dirty or shabby, we kind of love it for what it is, even if the first time we visited it was a surprise. See more..
4.0 Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix (20 reviews)
- Go Karts and Axes
This location was reported permanently closed Amusement & Theme Parks

Good go kart races, plus axe throwing! Indoor track was well designed, and karts seemed fast enough. 4 lanes of axe throwing. Membership option for go karts helps with price for repeat races. Just watch as some karts stall-out mid race. Also have a racing simulator. See more..
4.0 Bowlerama (8 reviews)
- Cool place
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM Bowling Alleys
Good family fun. No complaints kids enjoyed it. That's all that matters! Some what clean place. Decent rest rooms. See more..
4.0 John M. Cleveland Civil War Museum (3 reviews)
- Check website before planning a visit
Spent < 1 hour Military Museums • History Museums

Be sure to check the website before planning a visit. At this time it seems only open on Saturdays and Sundays. See more..
4.0 New Castle Applebee's (1 review)
- Fast Service Good Food on Friday Night
Bars & Clubs
We were seated almost right away. Also happy to find Sam Adams Oktoberfest still on tap. We went with another couple and baby. We both got the 2 for $27 with wings and spinach & artichoke dip along with 2 Fiesta Lime chicken. We were all happy with our meats and the service was very friendly. They also took care of our toddler who had the mac n cheese. We find Applebee's to pretty standard and enjoyable. See more..
4.0 JB McGinnes Pub & Grille (1 review)
- Went once and looking forward to visiting again
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM Bars & Clubs
I went to JB McGinnes Pub with some friends to see a Rush cover band. I see while passing-by that they often have live music which is a HUGE plus for me, even if it isn't my kind of music. The stage is great, the lighting is high-quality, and the facility has ample seating if you get there early. The food was great and priced well. They obviously had an extensive drink list (they are a Pub!) and the cocktails were great. The service I am unsure about because it was crazy busy with the band there and we were at a bar table. The food was prepared quickly, though. It looks shady on the outside, but it is nice and welcoming when you enter. There was also a cover, but I think women got in free or cheap, and it may only be because there was a band there. I would recommend this place for adults who can be open-minded and not turned off by the shadiness of the plaza it is located in. Kids shouldn't be in a pub in my opinion, and probably wouldn't be welcome at night, so I would say get a sitter if you visit later in the evening! See more..
3.5 Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office (15 reviews)
- History comes in small bites
Historic Sites

Constructed in 1832, the Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office is a tiny building that was once part of a railroad in the Civil War period. The building found its home in Battery Park, New Castle, Delware in the 1950's. See more..
3.5 Fresh Faced Skin Care (3 reviews)
- Go to Place for any skin care issues
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spas
I have been seeing Erica for a number of years and she never disappoints. As I get older she recommends different treatment plans for me and the results are amazing. I have sent some photos of before and after to my sisters on her neck treatment and their is no doubt the treatment works. Anyone with skincare concerns should make an effort to make an appointment with Erica. She knows skincare and even makes her own product which is available for sale. See more..
3.5 Bellanca Air Museum (3 reviews)
- Aircraft Museum of early flyers
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Bellanca aircraft company was in New castle Delaware in the early 1900's. It is known for early aircraft design, seaplanes and a model that Charles Lindbergh wanted to cross the Atlantic ! Also displayed are early photos of the area and airplane memoribilia from newspapers. There is also a model train layout to view. Plenty of history in a well done collection. See more..
2.0 Deemers Beach (1 review)
- Pebbly Beach
Beaches

Stopped at this beach to check it out while in downtown Old New Castle. You can reach this small strip of beach by walking the trail along the wharf that passes through Battery Park OR by parking at the small access lot off of River Rd (Route 9) near Dobbinsville Park. The small access lot is NOT marked. It is an unpaved road that opens into a dirt parking lot. Here you walk up a small incline to arrived at the paved walking path. Across the path you will see lots of LARGE rocks lining the path and edge of a small cliff that overhangs the beach. There is no actual path leading down to the beach. There is NO EASY access to the beach. You have to climb down rocks to reach the beach. People have sort of made a makeshift set of stairs out of some of the smaller rocks. Once down onto the beach, you will find that it is a very pebbly beach. There are some small sections of sand, but it literally is a bunch of sea pebbles. We found lots of drift wood washed up along the rocks that line the cliff. Also, we found lots of trash and discarded belongings such as broken beach chairs. We did find a good amount of broken glass along the waters edge and throughout the small beach. We also, came across 2 dead fish. The smell was not pleasant. Across the water you get a distant view of the Nuclear Power Plant in NJ. On the plus side we did find several clam shells washed up on the shore. Plus it was free to visit. Overall, this is not a very desirable beach for swimming or wading. I did NOT see any signs indicating whether people could/should swim here or NOT. I also did not see any signs regarding fishing or crabbing. There was NO sign for the beach even, just an unmarked parking lot. There are no restrooms at the beach. There were 2 large trash cans at the parking lot entrance to the beach. Access to the water is not user friendly. See more..
1.0 Gracelawn Memorial Park (1 review)
- Insensitive money grubbing business
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Cemeteries

Founded in 1934, Gracelawn Memorial Park is an 80-acre cemetery for all faiths. We provide a haven of peace in a beautiful setting located just north of historic New Castle, Delaware. Gracelawn has been serving families for more than 70 years, with over 50,000 individuals having pre-selected their burial property with us. Our staff of 18 services approximately 800 interments annually, offering traditional ground burial, in-ground lawn crypts, and above-ground entombment or inurnment in one of our stately mausoleums. Our Memorial Chapel harmoniously blends the contemporary and the traditional into a lovely facility to be used by our lot owners for the final services for a loved one. The twelve magnificent colored cut glass windows were designed especially for our Chapel. Through the perpetual care taken to maintain the beauty and tranquility of our grounds, we render respect for those interred here and for their families. Gracelawn's natural beauty and inspirational statuary provide the perfect surroundings for visiting the final resting place of a loved one. We’re proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, the Bereavement Travel Program, the 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and access to an acclaimed grief management library. As North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, the Dignity Memorial brand is your assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. All of our services are designed to help our families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to helping families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more informati... See more..
Delaware Reliable Taxi (0 review)
Spent More than 3 hours Taxis & Shuttles
Delaware Reliable Taxi provides on time and reliable 24 hour transportation service to the public of Delaware and its nearby cities. We have 19 years experience in safely transporting and exceeding the expectations of happy clients of Delaware and its close by cities. When you choose Delaware Reliable Taxi, you get a lot of benefits including but not limited to: peace of mind, a ride in new and s See more..
Rivercross Fellowship Church (0 review)
Saturday: Churches & Cathedrals
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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (0 review)
Saturday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

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