featuring bright accent walls and carpeted floors, the laid-back rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities consist of an exercise room, an indoor pool and a hot tub, plus a furnished patio. suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas. complimentary perks include a breakfast buffet and parking. set along us-13, this unpretentious hotel is a mile from races at the dover international speedway, and 2 miles from both the first state heritage park and the old state house Philadelphia International Airport 1 hr 9
The Old State House (9 min) Former state capitol building, built in 1791, featuring a geometric staircase & gilt ceiling sham. Woodburn: Governor's House (6 min) Built circa 1798, the Governor of Delaware's Georgian home now hosts guided tours & events. First State Heritage Park (9 min) Outdoor space linking historic landmarks such as the public archives, museums & the State House. Delaware Public Archives (7 min) Dover International Speedway (5 min) This large, state-of-the-art track hosts NASCAR car races & features a giant monster sculpture. Johnson Victrola Museum (8 min) Museum focused on life of Dover native E.R. Johnson, who founded Victor Talking Machine Co. (1901). Delaware Agricultural Museum (10 min) Museum showcasing tractors & farm equipment, with an adjacent 1890s village (barn, windmill, etc.). Air Mobility Command Museum (16 min) Aircraft & artifacts reflecting history of Dover Air Force base in a restored WW II hangar. Silver Lake Park (6 min) 182 acres of woodsy green space with walking trails, a playground, picnic shelters & water access. Biggs Museum of American Art (7 min) Museum with decorative art, antiques & local pieces. Delaware State Police Museum (4 min) This small museum on the history of the Delaware State Police features a helicopter & vintage car. John Dickinson Plantation (14 min) Home of the Revolutionary War statesman features tours of plantation history & costumed guides. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (13 min) Tidal salt marsh & birding destination with trails, observation towers & a 12-mile wildlife drive. Legislative Hall: The State Capitol (7 min) First State Heritage Park's John Bell House (8 min) |