Delaware is lovely in all seasons, but some of us really love the winter. Personally, my favorite time of year is when I can have the beach all to myself for a morning walk, no matter how much I have to bundle up! For those of you who spend all winter in Delaware trying to stay warm, here are a few indoor adventures and attractions to keep you from feeling frosty.
- Head out on a Brewery Tour
Google Local / Noah Woodward Delaware is home to more than just Dogfish! Many of our small towns (and cities, too!) are home to brillaint little breweries that serve up tasty lagers, IPAs and pilsners. Click HERE for an interactive map that will take you to some of our coolest small breweries.
- Give Curling a try
Facebook / Diamond State Curling Club The Diamond State Curling Club helps anyone give this Olympic sport a try. Visit the ice rink in New Castle County to practice your sweeping and see if you’ve got what it takes to star in a new sport. Learn more about curling in Delaware here.
- Explore the Delaware Children’s Museum
Facebook / Delaware Children’s Museum Kids love this interactive museum, and adults love that their children and grandchildren can burn some energy while learning about the world around them! Don’t let winter weather get you feeling cooped up - a visit to this exciting indoor playground is just what you need.
- Catch a show at the Queen
Facebook / The Queen Wilmington The Queen, on Market Street, is located right in the heart of Wilmington. Meet friends for a drink at Merchant Bar and then walk across the street to the Queen, where you’ll find great bands and performances all winter long.
- Play all day at The Main Event in Newark
Google Local / YIMPROS The Main Event has it all - bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and more! Visit this all-in-one entertainment center for a great day out of the house. You could easily spend hours here - it’s fun for kids and adults alike!
- Spin across the ice in Bumper Cars!
Facebook / Delaware State Fair The Centre Ice Rink in Harrington is home to the coolest thing in Delaware this winter - bumper cars on ice! Spin and slide across the rink as you battle your way to bumper car victory. Read more about this unique icy attraction right here.
- Step back in time at Jessop’s Tavern
Facebook / Jessop’s Tavern Jessop’s Tavern is one place in Delaware where you can step back in time. This colonial themed restaurant is located in a 300 year old building, and the authentic early American cuisine is always delicious. See what makes this restaurant so special right here.
- Spend a day antiquing in Bridgeville
Google Local / Eric Maryann Klemmer Bridgeville is the antiquing capital of the First State. You could spend hours in Antique Alley, but don’t leave town without checking out the Downtown district, too! Tiny shops and larger warehouses are the perfect places to shop on a blustery winter day.
- Check out Dover’s Air Mobility Command Museum
Google Local / Matthais R. Monschein Dover is home to the Air Mobility Command Museum, where you can learn about our nation’s aviation past with hands on exhibits and fascinating stories. This impressive and awe-inspiring military museum is one of Delaware’s hidden gems.
- Relax and stroll around the Delaware Contemporary
Google Local / The Delaware Contemporary One of Delaware’s best art museums is open all winter long, and you’ll love their rotating exhibits. Contemporary art is always fun to view and interpret, but it’s even better when you find out the museum is free to attend. They do run on donations, so contributing if you can is always appreciated.
How do you enjoy spending winter in Delaware? Would you rather be on the beach, or hiding in a museum? Tell us your favorite things about the “off season” in the comments below.
Google Local / Noah Woodward
Delaware is home to more than just Dogfish! Many of our small towns (and cities, too!) are home to brillaint little breweries that serve up tasty lagers, IPAs and pilsners. Click HERE for an interactive map that will take you to some of our coolest small breweries.
Facebook / Diamond State Curling Club
The Diamond State Curling Club helps anyone give this Olympic sport a try. Visit the ice rink in New Castle County to practice your sweeping and see if you’ve got what it takes to star in a new sport. Learn more about curling in Delaware here.
Facebook / Delaware Children’s Museum
Kids love this interactive museum, and adults love that their children and grandchildren can burn some energy while learning about the world around them! Don’t let winter weather get you feeling cooped up - a visit to this exciting indoor playground is just what you need.
Facebook / The Queen Wilmington
The Queen, on Market Street, is located right in the heart of Wilmington. Meet friends for a drink at Merchant Bar and then walk across the street to the Queen, where you’ll find great bands and performances all winter long.
Google Local / YIMPROS
The Main Event has it all - bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and more! Visit this all-in-one entertainment center for a great day out of the house. You could easily spend hours here - it’s fun for kids and adults alike!
Facebook / Delaware State Fair
The Centre Ice Rink in Harrington is home to the coolest thing in Delaware this winter - bumper cars on ice! Spin and slide across the rink as you battle your way to bumper car victory. Read more about this unique icy attraction right here.
Facebook / Jessop’s Tavern
Jessop’s Tavern is one place in Delaware where you can step back in time. This colonial themed restaurant is located in a 300 year old building, and the authentic early American cuisine is always delicious. See what makes this restaurant so special right here.
Google Local / Eric Maryann Klemmer
Bridgeville is the antiquing capital of the First State. You could spend hours in Antique Alley, but don’t leave town without checking out the Downtown district, too! Tiny shops and larger warehouses are the perfect places to shop on a blustery winter day.
Google Local / Matthais R. Monschein
Dover is home to the Air Mobility Command Museum, where you can learn about our nation’s aviation past with hands on exhibits and fascinating stories. This impressive and awe-inspiring military museum is one of Delaware’s hidden gems.
Google Local / The Delaware Contemporary
One of Delaware’s best art museums is open all winter long, and you’ll love their rotating exhibits. Contemporary art is always fun to view and interpret, but it’s even better when you find out the museum is free to attend. They do run on donations, so contributing if you can is always appreciated.
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