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Fort DuPont State Park

Facts about (Fort DuPont State Park):

Overview ofFort DuPont State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : While you are in the Delaware City area, take the time to visit nearby Fort DuPont State Park. Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, the Fort was actively used as a military base from the Civil War through World War II. Following World War II, the Fort was turned over to the State of Delaware and has been used for various purposes, including the Governor Bacon Health Center. Portions of the land were dedicated as a State Park in 1992.Fort DuPont is located just south of Delaware City off Route 9. The park features 322 acres along the scenic Delaware River and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Open year-round, the park provides opportunities for passive recreation including picnicking, fishing, and hiking. A self-guided trail is available for visitors to explore the site's rich historic past. For those interested in more active recreation, the park provides both tennis and basketball courts.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Fort DuPont State Park): Visitors will find historical sights, nature trails, a picnic area, game courts, and fishing opportunities.

Contact Information:
Address:P.O. Box 170,Delaware City, DE 19706
Phone No:(302) 836-2533
For more Information about (Fort DuPont State Park) Kindly visit the official
website:http://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-dupont/index.asp


   

Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Americinn Bear 89.906.2
Econo Lodge Airport 56.996.5
Super 8 New Castle 51.206.5
Quality Inn And Suites Skyways 99.997.5
Comfort Suites Newark 79.968.0
Ramada Newark Wilmington Area 55.208.6
Residence Inn Marriott Wilming 119.008.6
Staybridge Suites Newark 105.008.6
Towneplace Stes Marriott Wilmi 89.298.7
Inn At Christiana 125.009.1
Courtyard Marriott Newark 109.199.2
Fairfield Inn Marriott Newark 99.009.2
Holiday Inn Exp Stes Newark 98.119.2
Econo Lodge Newark 54.979.3
Hilton Wilmington Christiana 119.009.3
Days Inn Newark Wilmington 59.959.4
Homestead Newark-christiana 79.999.4
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, De 57.959.4
Red Roof Wilmington De 61.999.4
Motel 6 Wilmington 39.999.5
Clarion Hotel The Belle 109.999.6
Country Inn Stes Newark 78.709.6
Howard Johnson Inn And Suites 55.2510.5
Quality Inn University 64.9810.5
Hampton Inn Middletown 139.0010.8
Es Newark Wilmington South 159.2111.0
Fairview Inn 54.0011.1
Homewood Ste Newark Wilmington 169.0011.1
Homewood Suites By Hilton Newark/wilmington South 98.1011.1
Sleep Inn University 69.6311.1
Super 8 Newark 55.9911.7
Brandywine Stes Clarion Collection 0.0012.5
Clarion - Brandywine Suites 112.0012.5
Courtyard Marriott Newark Univ 139.0012.5
Doubletree Downtown Wilmington 120.0512.5
Hotel Du Pont 399.0012.8
Marriott Execustay Residnce Cc 0.0012.8
Sheraton Suites Wilmington 119.0012.8
Courtyard Marriott Wilmingtn D 109.0012.9
Inn At Montchanin Village 172.0015.4
Best Western Brandywine Valley 107.1015.5
Inn At Montchanin Village 172.0015.6
Quality Inn And Suites 89.9917.1
Courtyard Marriott Brandywine 110.0017.7
Inn At Wilmington 126.6717.7
Homewood Stes Ilg Brandywine 184.5017.8
Doubletree Wilmington 103.3217.9
Darley Manor Inn 0.0018.1
Days Inn Wilmington Newark 69.0918.4
Holiday Inn Select Wilmington 109.0018.8
Best Western Smyrna Inn 71.9919.5
Relax Inn 50.0019.6
Hilton Garden Inn Dover 129.0025.3
Holiday Inn Exp Hotel Suites 85.0025.3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dover 89.0025.3
Sleep Inn And Suites 79.0325.3
Comfort Suites Dover 69.9925.4
Country Inn And Suites Dover 80.1025.5
Sheraton Dover Hotel 89.0025.6
Hampton Inn Dover De 84.1525.7
Dover Downs Hotel And Casino 145.0026.1
Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott 89.0026.8
Red Roof Dover 62.0926.8
Residence Inn Marriott Dover 119.0026.8
Holiday Inn Dover Downtown 104.5127.0
Days Inn Dover Downtown 55.2027.4
Comfort Inn Dover 69.0028.1
Mainstay Suites Dover 104.0028.3
Super 8 Dover 75.0828.4
Relax Inn Dover 53.1028.7


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-27T09:38:47Z
Forecast at a Glance
Sunday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 66°F
Hi 86°F
Monday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
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Lo 70°F
Hi 88°F
Tuesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
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Lo 70°F
Hi 85°F
Wednesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
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Lo 65°F
Hi 82°F
Thursday (AM)
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lo 61°F
Hi 78°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
8551910 - Reedy Point, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 68.0 F NA 0.9 Miles Wind:
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8551762 - Delaware City, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 67.8 F NA 1.3 Miles Wind: 7.96
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8551762 - Delaware City, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 67.8 F NA 1.3 Miles Wind: 7.96
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Wilmington, New Castle County Airport, DE Overcast May 23 2011, 12:51 am EDT 60.0 F 96% 8.1 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 59 F (15 C)
8573927 - Chesapeake City, MD May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 66.0 F NA 12.1 Miles Wind: 8.94
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8540433 - Marcus Hook, PA May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 64.6 F NA 19.6 Miles Wind:
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8537121 - Ship John Shoal, NJ May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 63.9 F NA 21.1 Miles Wind: 20.99
Wind Chill: 61 F (16 C)
Susquehanna, MD F NA 26.0 Miles Wind:
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Philadelphia International Airport, PA Overcast May 23 2011, 12:54 am EDT 59.0 F 87% 28.4 Miles Wind: 3
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Dover Air Force Base, DE Overcast May 23 2011, 12:55 am EDT 64.0 F 100% 29.9 Miles Wind: 9
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