Things To Do

Make Learning About Newark Delaware an Active Event. Here Are a Few Tips on How:

• Take walking tours
• Keep track of the number of steps you take while walking around
• Take the stairs when possible

For extra information on what to do in Newark visit the
Delaware Tourism Website.

Free Museums, Cultural Events and Other Places of Interest

Are you more interested in cultural experiences than physical activity? Why not combine the two- keep track of the number of steps it takes you to see an entire museum, take the stairs whenever possible, walk around for 30 minutes when visiting art and craft shows, concerts or the Riverwalk.

Museums

• University Gallery Like other college and university museums nationwide, the University Gallery represents the academic institution's respect for the historical traditions of diverse groups and the aesthetic innovations of the arts throughout the state, region, nation, and world. The Gallery serves as a symbol of cultural continuity, which promotes scholarship, education, experimentation, and public service on behalf of the University community and the citizenry of the state.
• University Mineralogical Museum The collection of the late Irene duPont forms the core of the University Mineralogical Museum. Guided and self-guided tours available.

Cultural Events

• The Arts in Delaware The Delaware Division of the Arts maintains the Arts in Delaware web site, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware. Includes links to arts and cultural organizations, as well as an arts calendar of events.
• Delaware Humanities Forum The Forum fulfills its mission by sponsoring humanities programs and activities and by providing financial and other support to non-profit groups so that they can sponsor their own humanities programs for Delaware audiences. Web site includes calendar of events.
• Mid-Atlantic Ballet The mission of Mid-Atlantic Ballet is to provide quality ballet training, dance education, and performances to Delaware and neighboring communities.

Parks, Trails, Nature Centers and Wildlife Refugees

Parks and Trails

• Rails to Trails Walking, biking, skating paths by state
• Delaware Greenways Web site features a directory of greenways ideal for hiking and bicycling. Greenways are linear corridors of open space that can be used for either conservation or recreation. The greenway trail provides a safe and enjoyable place to hike and bike.
• Delaware State Parks Includes directory of parks, including recreational activities available at each, as well as a calendar of events search engine.
• New Castle County Parks Features a sampling of county and municipal parks run by Newark, Wilmington, New Castle County and the state of Delaware.

Nature Centers and Wildlife Refuges

• Delaware Nature Society Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society, a private, non-profit membership organization, fosters understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education; preserves ecologically significant areas; and advocates stewardship and conservation of natural resources. Web site includes listing of programs offered, as well as a calendar of events.