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Winter has arrived in the First State, and with it, longer nights and cooler temperatures. Delaware, with it's scenic and vast outdoor adventures, is a wonderful winter destination - from the Wilmington in the north, to Smyrna and Dover in the center of the state, and all the way out to Dewey Beach Atlantic coast. Experience fun winter activities in Wilmington, check out the Wilmington Ice Arena - lace those skates tight and take a spin on the ice.
Escape the chill and visit the Delaware Art Museum, or the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Staying in the north, be sure to check out some high flying college basketball action as the Delaware University Fightin Blue Hens fight their way through the Colonial Athletic Association - check out a game at Alumni Stadium. While on the campus, be sure to visit the University of Delaware Center for Black Culture. On the Delaware coast, visit Dewey Beach and have a blast at the annual Starboard Always Awesome New Years Eve Party.
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From Wilmington, to Dover south to Dewey Beach, a visit to Delaware offers vibrant cities, rich history and heritage, and wonderful family beaches. Wilmington, at the north of the Delmarva Peninsula, is the state's largest city, conveniently located on Interstate 95 less than 30 miles to Philadelphia to the north and about 1 1/2 hours to Baltimore in the south. The heart of New Castle County, Wilmington is the gateway to Brandywine Valley, filled with beautiful rolling hills and unspoiled views. Detour down Route 52 or Kennett Pike, called the greenway, to enjoy the beauty of the Greater Wilmington outdoors.
Wilmington’s Delaware Art Museum, north of downtown, is delving into its permanent collections for several exciting fall exhibitions. The illustration galleries at the Museum are undergoing a re-installation with the work of Howard Pyle and other American illustrators. The Storyteller’s Art: Reimagining America Through Illustration shows through 2012. Also on the fall schedule, Anne Truitt: Luminosities exhibit is on display through January 8, 2012.
Get ready for a fabulous New Year’s Eve. The Delaware Art Museum and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are partnering for an amazing New Year’s Eve party. The evening begins at The Grand, with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra performing “Hollywood to Vienna”. Patrons then depart to the museum to ring in the new year with live music, food and champagne – a great party to welcome in 2012.
The historic Grand Opera House in Wilmington has a full schedule of entertainment for residents and visitors. This long time city landmark, located on Market Street, hosts a variety of performers. See the likes of Pink Martini or Emmylou Harris in November, with Rufus Wainwright and a Charlie Brown Christmas on tap for December. With over 75 events a year, check The Grand’s schedule anytime you visit Wilmington for outstanding entertainment.
For a great Delaware event in Kent County and the greater Dover area, check out October’s 2nd Annual Delaware Wine and Beer Festival. Join the fun of the Keg Toss and Corn Hole competitions, enjoy live music and sample Delaware’s premier brewers and vintners. The festival is just south of Dover, near Felton, just off Route 13.
NASCAR enthusiasts don’t miss the excitement of Dover International Speedway. North of Dover off State Route 1, the speedway hosts the 2011 NASCAR triple-header weekend September 29th through October 2nd. The series features the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race, The “OneMain Financial 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race and the “AAA 400” NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Delaware has you covered with delightful sites, events and attractions any season you visit.
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