2. Nemours Estate, Wilmington-This beautiful 77-room home is complemented by equally impressive gardens, the largest formal French gardens in North America.
3. Winterthur Museum and Gardens-The 175 rooms were designed to be as historically accurate as possible, with antique furniture, needlework, textiles, silver, glass, paintings, prints.
4. Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover- Wander the hangar and lot out front to see the artifacts that reflect airlifting, air refueling, and the history of the Dover Air Force Base.
5. Hagley Museum and Library-The Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington encompasses the site of the original du Pont gunpowder mills, as well as an estate and gardens.
6. Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington-The museum is especially known for the premier collection of the works and papers of American artist Howard Pyle.
7. John Dickinson Plantation-The farm makes for an educational family outing with costumed interpreters roaming about the property performing duties.
8. Brandywine Creek State Park-Brandywine Creek State Park encompasses 933 acres and is an important area for birds and other wildlife. The park features the Brandywine Zoo.