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New Castle is situated on the Delaware River, at the head of Delaware Bay & At a distance of 10 Kms from south of Wilmington. If the particular thing to be noticed about Newcastle, it is all real & not a colonial Disney creation. The city still have Dutch, Federal architecture. Read House and Gardens (1801 – 1804) construction is the best example of Georgian/Federal architecture in America. The Amstel House in Georgian style architecture reflects the 18th-19th century lifestyle. New Castle is an appealing town that has a glorious past of more than three centuries. The city’s interesting parts include Old Dutch House, Old Library Museum & Deemers Beach Marina - a spectacular beach that ideal for outdoor adventures & recreational activities like fishing, boating etc.

Located in the downtown of this historic city, the New Castle Court House (now called as Old Court House) is one of the oldest courthouses & declared as national historic landmark. The New Castle Court House is also Delaware's first capital building and meeting house for the colonial and first state Assembly. Slavery and the Underground Railroad, the trials of abolitionists Thomas Garrett and John Hunn are the significant events that took place here. Apart from this, the history of Delaware’s court & Assembly, social culture, archaeology & underground railhead & the showcased period portraits, furniture, arts & artifacts are the highlights of the museum.
New Castle Courthouse Museum
Facing to Delaware riverfront, a Battery Park is a middle sized sandy beach in New Castle. The view of the Delaware River adjacent to the park with big trees, plants & grassy landscape that the habitat of squirrels & rabbits looks like beautifully painted frame. The park provides beautifully lined walkways for fun & relaxation, picnic table, playgrounds, and courts for the tennis & Basketball. It is the place where Delaware State’s City Day Celebration & weekly open air concert in summer take place. The historical ticket booth from the Frenchtown Railway is in this park.
Battery Park


Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Quality Inn And Suites Skyways 99.991.8
Motel 6 Wilmington 39.992.6
Clarion Hotel The Belle 109.992.7
Econo Lodge Airport 56.992.7
Super 8 New Castle 51.202.7
Fairview Inn 54.004.2
Americinn Bear 89.904.7
Courtyard Marriott Newark 109.194.8
Fairfield Inn Marriott Newark 99.004.8
Comfort Suites Newark 79.965.1
Days Inn Newark Wilmington 59.955.1
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, De 57.955.1
Red Roof Wilmington De 61.995.1
Country Inn Stes Newark 78.705.3
Hilton Wilmington Christiana 119.005.3
Homestead Newark-christiana 79.995.3
Towneplace Stes Marriott Wilmi 89.295.5
Brandywine Stes Clarion Collection 0.005.6
Clarion - Brandywine Suites 112.005.6
Doubletree Downtown Wilmington 120.055.6
Ramada Newark Wilmington Area 55.205.7
Staybridge Suites Newark 105.005.7
Residence Inn Marriott Wilming 119.005.8
Hotel Du Pont 399.005.9
Marriott Execustay Residnce Cc 0.005.9
Sheraton Suites Wilmington 119.005.9
Courtyard Marriott Wilmingtn D 109.006.0
Holiday Inn Exp Stes Newark 98.116.1
Inn At Christiana 125.006.1
Econo Lodge Newark 54.976.2
Best Western Brandywine Valley 107.108.6
Inn At Montchanin Village 172.008.7
Inn At Montchanin Village 172.008.9
Super 8 Newark 55.999.5
Howard Johnson Inn And Suites 55.259.7
Quality Inn University 64.989.7
Es Newark Wilmington South 159.219.9
Homewood Ste Newark Wilmington 169.009.9
Homewood Suites By Hilton Newark/wilmington South 98.109.9
Sleep Inn University 69.639.9
Quality Inn And Suites 89.9910.2
Courtyard Marriott Newark Univ 139.0010.3
Courtyard Marriott Brandywine 110.0010.8
Inn At Wilmington 126.6710.8
Homewood Stes Ilg Brandywine 184.5010.9
Doubletree Wilmington 103.3211.0
Darley Manor Inn 0.0011.5
Days Inn Wilmington Newark 69.0911.5
Holiday Inn Select Wilmington 109.0012.1
Hampton Inn Middletown 139.0016.9
Best Western Smyrna Inn 71.9926.4
Relax Inn 50.0026.4


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-27T09:13:27Z
Forecast at a Glance
Tuesday (PM)
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 69°F
Hi 86°F
Tuesday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 70°F
Hi 88°F
Tuesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 69°F
Hi 87°F
Wednesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 64°F
Hi 84°F
Thursday (AM)
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lo 60°F
Hi 79°F
Friday (AM)
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Lo 64°F
Hi 77°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Wilmington, New Castle County Airport, DE Overcast May 23 2011, 12:51 am EDT 60.0 F 96% 2.2 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 59 F (15 C)
8551762 - Delaware City, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 67.8 F NA 5.7 Miles Wind: 7.96
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8551762 - Delaware City, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 67.8 F NA 5.7 Miles Wind: 7.96
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8551910 - Reedy Point, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 68.0 F NA 7.2 Miles Wind:
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8540433 - Marcus Hook, PA May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 64.6 F NA 13.3 Miles Wind:
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8573927 - Chesapeake City, MD May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 66.0 F NA 16.0 Miles Wind: 8.94
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Philadelphia International Airport, PA Overcast May 23 2011, 12:54 am EDT 59.0 F 87% 22.9 Miles Wind: 3
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8537121 - Ship John Shoal, NJ May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 63.9 F NA 26.7 Miles Wind: 20.99
Wind Chill: 61 F (16 C)
Susquehanna, MD F NA 28.3 Miles Wind:
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8545240 - Philadelphia, PA May 22 2011, 4:18 pm EST 64.2 F NA 29.3 Miles Wind:
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Campgrounds Location Miles
Cape Henlopen 64.5 Miles
Delaware Seashore 75.1 Miles
Trap Pond 78.9 Miles