Indian River Bay Step inside a regal Chateau Country mansion Delaware mansions and gardens stand as some of the most opulent homes in the nation and are ideal destinations for a day trip or a weekend of sightseeing. Situated in one of the state’s most picturesque landscapes, each offers its own charm: Winterthur Museum , Garden and Library for its matchless collection of American antiques and naturalistic gardens; Hagley Museum for its historic DuPont Co. gunpowder mills; Nemours Estate for its formal French garden and fountains; and Mt. Cuba Center for its vistas of native greenery. the fort has been featured on Ghost Hunters and other television shows. Take a day to enjoy the Wilmington Riverfront You could easily spend the whole day by the river, enjoying the restaurants, museums, and other attractions springing up around the Wilmington Riverfront. Grab lunch at Banks’ Seafood Kitchen , explore the Delaware Children’s Museum , or catch a movie at the Penn Cinema IMAX theatre . Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere at the Constitution Yards Beer Garden as you stroll the Riverwalk, just a jaunt away from the full-court action at the Chase Fieldhouse and your choice of hotels with a view. Insider Tip: Nature lovers shouldn’t miss a hike through the DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge along the Jack A. Markell Trail. Explore historic Fort Delaware State Park It stands in the middle of the river like an apparition from the past: A Civil War fort that once housed Confederate prisoners but now stands open to visitors who can hear its story from costumed interpreters. Insider Tip: Known for “ghostly” activity, 10
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