Baywood Greens Chip, sip, and chew at Baywood Greens Some come just for the golf, but so much more awaits visitors at Baywood Greens , a golf course setting so picturesque that it’s been called “Augusta of the North.” Repeatedly ranked No. 1 in the state by Golf Digest, the course is just one attraction at this close-to-the-beach destination, which also features a marina, pool, and tennis courts. Wind up the day with a meal among friends at the Clubhouse at Baywood restaurant. by Ross’s railroad line and its precious cargoes of Delaware-grown tomatoes, strawberries, and peaches heading for Philadelphia. Get close to wildlife at DuPont Nature Center DuPont Nature Center’s water-side attractions include guided tours and interactive exhibits designed to get visitors up-close-and-personal with the Delaware Bay’s natural history and ecology. Look around and see some of the 130-plus species of birds, fish, shellfish, and other animals in this beautiful estuary habitat. Inside the center, view nesting ospreys on the live osprey cam, or check out the live, interactive nature cam to see horseshoe crabs and shorebirds across the harbor. Don’t miss the aquariums, full of live horseshoe crabs, fish, shellfish, and terrapins. Check out Delaware’s next garden hotspot Still sprouting along the banks of Pepper Creek , the Delaware Botanic Gardens is Southern Delaware’s tribute to the vital impact of plants on the lives of people and their environment. Set on 37 acres just south of Indian River Bay , the garden offers a year-round living habitat to the wildlife that have inhabited Coastal Delaware for thousands of years and stands as a great example of the ecosystem that still thrives so close to the ocean. Try your luck at Harrington Casino & Raceway Enjoy more than 1,800 slot machines, table games, simulcasting, and sports betting options at Harrington Raceway & Casino . Try your luck, then grab a cocktail and a bite at one of the casino’s restaurants, which tempt with such treats as bone-in rib-eye and fork-tender filets frequently accompanied by live entertainment. Visit in July and you’ll get to experience the sights and sounds of the Delaware State Fair. See one side of old agricultural life Explore the lovingly restored 1859 Governor Ross Mansion near Seaford, where Governor William H. H. Ross (1814-1887) lived just a short distance from the railroad he helped to establish. Inside, immaculate original plaster mouldings, doors, and shutters lend an authentic charm to this fully furnished home. Guided tours remind visitors of a time when Southern Delaware’s economy was lifted ONLINE Explore unique things to do in Delaware at VisitDelaware.com. 24
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