New Castle County

New Castle County is the northernmost of the three counties of the U.S. state of Delaware. This county has the highest population and population density of any Delaware county, and it is the smallest county in the state by area. It has more people than the other two counties, Kent and Sussex, combined. New Castle County is also the most economically developed of the three. 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. And, thanks to preservation efforts, this vibrant, fully occupied community remains one of the most important Colonial/Federal villages in America – second only to Williamsburg, Virginia in the number and authenticity of its historic structures. The New Castle Court House Museum is part of the First State National Historical Park. Take a drive northwest of Wilmington, and you’ll notice how the scenery seems to quietly become that much more enchanting. This is “Chateau Country,” Delaware’s most exclusive region and for generations the home of the DuPont family and its grand mansions. Today, many of those spectacular homes and their stunning gardens are open to visitors.

Location: Delaware, United States

Website: https://www.newcastlede.gov/

Distance from Delaware: 54 miles

Travel time: 1 hour 8 minutes

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