Winter in northern DelaWare let’s Go Shopping in newark For many who travel to and through Delaware, tax-free shopping is top of mind. Just off I-95, the nearly 200 retailers at Christiana Mall in Newark are ready to oblige, from major department stores to name-brand shops to quirky boutiques. Stop for a bite or take in a movie when you’ve wrapped up your retail therapy. NEWARK Christiana Mall ©Malcolm L. Van Atta III Beyond Wilmington – into the Past in new Castle & odessa Just south of the big city, two beautifully preserved small towns are not to be missed. The historic district of New Castle, the original 17th-century capital of the Delaware Colony, is a genuine journey to the past: Colonial homes converted into museums, a Dutch artisan’s house that is one of the oldest dwellings in the state, and Jessop’s Tavern & Colonial Restaurant , still serving beer and fresh seafood after 300 years. The town is also one of Delaware’s most pleasing holiday stops, delightfully decorated, with performers and carolers wandering the historic streets. Then, head south to the town of Odessa, once a bustling port, with Colonial homes from the lushly appointed Corbit-Sharp House to the modest working-class Collins-Sharp House . Dine in the early 19th-century Cantwell’s Tavern and enjoy regional fare, craft beer, and cocktails in a cozy historic setting. ODESSA 60 Corbit-Sharp house ©Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway
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