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New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The city is located six miles (10 km) south of Wilmington and is situated on the Delaware River. As of 2020, the city's population was 5,551. New Castle constitutes part of the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area.
- Take A Guided Tour. During the summer months, guided walking tours of Historic New Castle’s architectural gems are available on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.
- Visit Battery Park. New Castle’s Battery Park is on the Delaware waterfront. It is named for its artillery fortification against enemy ships in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Experience Packet Alley And The Strand. Packet Alley runs from The Strand to the Delaware River. In 1933, a historical marker was placed at the intersection.
- Visit The Courthouse. Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware’s first court and state capitol and was the meeting place for Delaware’s colonial assembly until 1777.
Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community. Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295.
Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295. Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley.
New Castle County is the northernmost of the three counties of the U.S. state of Delaware (New Castle, Kent, and Sussex). As of the 2020 census, the population was 570,719, making it the most populous county in Delaware, with nearly 60% of the state's population of 989,948.
Vacation Rentals. Cruises. Rental Cars. Forums. United States. Delaware (DE) New Castle. Plan Your Trip to New Castle: Best of New Castle Tourism. By Jamie B. 1,300. Explore New Castle. New Castle, Delaware, "the first capital of the first state," was founded in 1651.
Things to Do in New Castle, DE - New Castle Attractions. Tours near New Castle. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites. 658. Historical Tours. from. $44. per adult. Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia. 963. Historical Tours. from. $29. per adult.
