People are always complaining that there’s little to nothing to do in Delaware, but with a car (or an uber) there are a multitude of things to do on a budget. Sometimes, you just need to know the right place to look.
- State Parks
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Whether it be for a photoshoot, a picnic, or a run, parks are an easy way to make your own fun.
– Brecknock County Park, Camden, DE– Killens Pond State Park, Felton, DE
– First State Heritage Park, Dover, DE
– Tidbury Park, Dover, DE
– Wyoming Park, Wyoming, DE
– Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park, Bear, DE
- Movies
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Although the movies can be pricey, if you go at certain hours, on certain days, you’ll get a sort of discount at certain locations. Movies are also a good way to unwind and disconnect from the outside world for a while. If you’re brave enough, you can movie hop for an all-day adventure.
– AMC in Dover, DE
– Westown Movies in Middletown, DE
– Regal Peoples Plaza in Newark, DE
– Movies at Midway in Rehoboth, DE
– Regal Salisbury & RPX, Salisbury, MD
- Beaches
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In the winter or summertime, the beaches are always a good way to relax, walk around, visit some boardwalks, walk your dogs, or just listen to the sounds of the ocean. If you like to be by yourself, the beach during the wintertime is a must.
– Rehoboth Beach, DE– Lewes Beach, DE
– Broadkill Beach, DE
– Bethany Beach, DE
– Bowers Beach, DE
– Fenwick Island, DE
– Kitts Hummock, DE
– Dewey Beach, Dewey, DE
– Cape Henlopen, Lewes, DE
– Ocean City, MD
- Bowling
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An underrated past time where you can get a little competitive, grab something to eat, or hang out in the arcade. Best with a group of friends.
– Lefty’s Alley & Eats in Lewes, DE
– AMF Doverama, Dover, DE
– Bowlero in Wilmington, DE
– Mid County Lanes and Entertainment, Middletown, DE
– Main Event in Newark, DE
– Milford Bowling Lanes Inc, Milford, DE
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Longwood Gardens in Chester County, PA
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A little bit of a hike from lower, slower, Delaware, Longwood Gardens features a large variety of exotic and beautiful plants to view for a low fee.
- Magic Gardens in Philadelphia, PA
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Unlike traditional gardens, this is actually an art exhibit in the form of a maze where mosaics and art create the entire structure.
- Skating
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Skating is something people often overlook, it is a fun way to have inexpensive fun watching your friends fall or just going for a date, you can’t really go wrong.
– Ice Skating at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, Harrington, DE
– Dover Skating Center, Dover, DE
– Christiana Skating Center, Newark, DE
– Skateworld Inc, Laurel, DE
- Zoos & Aquariums
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If you love animals, cruelty-free, conservational zoos and aquariums are a good place to admire wildlife in a safe environment. Check before you go to assure you’re not supporting a business that mistreats & exploits these creatures.
– Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE
– Salisbury Zoo, Salisbury, MD
– Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA
– National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD
– Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ
– Seaport Aquarium, Wildwood, NJ
- Stay in for the night!
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– Have a paint night
– Clean your room
– Journal
– Get some homework done
– Order take out
– Binge watch a show
– Have a party
– Read a new book
– Try a Youtube Tutorial
– Cook
– Start something you’ve been putting off
– Plan a tattoo
– Facetime someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
If you’re looking to get out of Delaware for a while, take a day trip to New York, Philly, or Baltimore
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