New Castle County Real Estate

Formed in the late 1600s, New Castle County in Delaware steeped in local and American history. The Swedish were the first to establish a permanent settlement here. The Dutch came a little later on and ended up driving the Swedes from the area and establishing New Amstel in the present day county. This is why New Castle claims itself as the "First County in the First State." Eventually, even the British came and took over establishing the most stable society yet. These historical aspects create quite a modern atmosphere that mixes quaint village life with contemporary big cities.

The New Castle County area has always been a big shipping hub due to its inlet and ocean location. This allows residents and visitors alike to enjoy a vast array of delicious seafood among other culinary delicacies. There are also plenty of activities to partake in including ample antique and modern shopping, museums, art galleries, parks, concerts, plays, and much more. Just browse through the following links to see what interesting things New Castle County has to offer. These websites cover many towns and cities including Wilmington, New Castle, Newark, and the surrounding suburbs.

Schools

• Red Clay Consolidated School District
• Brandywine School District
• Appoquinimink School District

Shopping

• Almost History - Unique furniture store that sells primitive and country furniture salvaged from old structures at least 100 years old, along with gifts and other home accessories.
• Oak Knoll Books - Largest firm in the world that sells books about books and the history of Delaware.
• Cactus Wren Gallery - Jewelry and art from over 100 Native American artists.
• New Castle Historical Society - featuring The Dutch House, 17th century-style Dutch colonial antiques and artifacts.
• Christiana Mall - Newark, DE. Tax-free shopping at its best!
• Concord Mall - Wilmington, DE. Over 90 retail stores.

Arts and Culture

• The Grand Opera House - Great place to see a show or some stand up comedy in Wilmington, DE.
• Delaware Art Museum - Expanded galleries and sculpture park in Brandywine Valley.
• Nemours Mansion & Gardens - With beautiful French formal gardens, this 102 room mansion showcases antique furniture, tapestries, and art. 
• First State Children's Theater - World-class theater performing classic plays and literature, suitable for all ages. 

Dining/Lodgings

• Kentucky Derby Inn - 170 year home refurbished as a quaint Bed and Breakfast.
  Phone: 302-324-8889 Email: run4theroses@webtv.net
• Inn at Mendenhall
• The Pennsbury Inn
• Holiday Inn Select - Wilmington
• McGlynns Pub and Restaurant - Newark, Delaware's favorite Irish pub.
• Deer Park Tavern - Newark's oldest tavern serving burgers, nachos, steaks, and fresh seafood.
• Iron Hill Brewery - With a location in Newark and Wilmington, this multi-year Great American Beer Festival winning Brewery offers handcrafted beers served with a lunch, brunch, and dinner menu.

Sports

• Frawley Stadium - Home to one of the most successful minor league baseball teams in the country, the Wilmington Blue Rocks.
• Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
• Wilmington Rowing Center - located on the Christiana River along the Riverwalk.
• The Pond - Ice arena and performance center.
• Mountain Bike Racing - for all your mountain bike racing information
• Master Robert Pritchett - for the best in martial arts and personal training
• CKkung fu academy - for Kung fu, MMA, and Vee Jitsu training

General Visitor Information

• Riverfront Wilmington - varied entertainment, shopping, history, and restaurants.
• Visitor's Bureau of Historic New Castle
• Visit Delaware - Anything you could ever want to know about the entire state of Delaware.
• Replacement Windows - For information on one of the best home improvements you can make.
• www.pantanorealestate.com - For information on Foreclosure or Bank owned properties.

New Castle County Homes for Sale

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