Tourist Attractions in Dover, DE

The capital and second largest city of Delaware was originally founded as a court town back in 1683 by William Penn.  A lot had taken place in the area since then and its central square, popularly known as The Green, has become a witness to rallies and several patriotic events all throughout the years. Because of its historical significance, the city is home to several establishments that have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Among these include the Bradford-Loockerman House, Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover Air Force Base, Dover Green Historic District, Old Statehouse, Tyn Head Court, Town Point and several others.  Several events also take place in the city. NASCAR races are being held at the Dover International Speedway for two weekends each year and these draw nearly 100,000 people into the city. The Firefly Music Festival is also held in the same venue every summer.

There are 14 tourist attractions found in Dover, DE. This is 9% of all tourist attractions listed in Delaware. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are museums and landmarks. Then there is also nature attractions listed in Dover. You may find a list of all categories of Dover attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Dover of that type.