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Kent County Tourism

Dover, Delaware

Archaeology, Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Military, Specialized

The economic climate may not be the greatest, and we know our visitors are looking for their best values. Get out of the house this spring and visit Delaware’s Capital Region – Greater Dover and Kent County.

Did you know we're less than a tankful away from major East Coast cities? Visitors to Dover, Delaware's Capital City, and Kent County, Delaware are pleasantly surprised by our variety of historical and cultural attractions, beautiful farmland and coastal scenery, and our curious mix of old traditions and modern high-tech culture. In Kent County, visitors can find Amish buggies on city streets, delicate shorebirds and giant C-5 Galaxy military cargo planes, quiet museums and exciting NASCAR races, arts and antiques, Colonial history, slots and harness racing.

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Purchased by the Seaford Historical Society in 1976, this rare and complete Victorian Italianate mansion, ca. 1850s, has been lovingly restored and fully furnished. Step into the Governor Ross Mansion, and step back into time. See the only documented log slave quarter in Delaware.