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About Dover
Dover serves as the capital and second-most populous city in Delaware, situated on the St. Jones River within the state's coastal plain. The city functions as the county seat of Kent County and anchors a metropolitan area that is part of the larger Philadelphia region. It was named by William Penn after Dover in Kent, England.
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Woodburn: Governor's House
Located in Capitol Green, Woodburn: Governor's House serves as the official residence of the governor of Delaware and their family. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as 'Governor's House' in 1972.
It is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family.
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Best Hotels in Dover
23 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Hampton Inn Dover
Hampton Inn Dover is a hotel situated in the Dupont Manor neighborhood.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Dover
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dover is a hotel located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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Sleep Inn & Suites
Sleep Inn & Suites is a hotel located in the Dupont Manor neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Dover
51 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Bubbakoo's Burritos
Bubbakoo's Burritos serves Mexican cuisine in the Woodstock Court neighborhood.
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Clean Eatz
Clean Eatz is a restaurant located in the Woodstock Court neighborhood.
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La Hacienda
La Hacienda is a Mexican restaurant located in the Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park.
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La Tonalteca
La Tonalteca is a Mexican restaurant located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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LongHorn Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse is a steak‑centric restaurant located in East Lake Gardens.
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My Roma Pizza
My Roma Pizza is a pizza restaurant located in the Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Dover
2 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Dover
3 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Dover
8 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Biggs Museum of American Art
The Biggs Museum of American Art offers a collection that spans several centuries, featuring works by notable American artists.
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Johnson Victrola Museum
Johnson Victrola Museum is located in Capitol Green, Dover, Delaware, housed within the Eldridge Reeves Johnson Memorial Building of a historic complex that includes the Old Presbyterian Church and other structures.
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The Old State House
The Old State House is a historic two‑story, five‑bay brick building on Capitol Green, built between 1787 and 1792 in the Middle Georgian style. Its front facade features a fanlight over the center door, a Palladian window above it, and an octagonal cupola atop a shingled side gabled roof.
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Woodburn: Governor's House
Located in Capitol Green, Woodburn: Governor's House serves as the official residence of the governor of Delaware and their family. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as 'Governor's House' in 1972.
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Delaware Agricultural Museum
The Delaware Agricultural Museum is located in the East Lake Gardens neighborhood.
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John Bell House
John Bell House is an attraction located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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Delaware State Police Museum
The Delaware State Police Museum in Dupont Manor showcases the history of state policing.
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Monster Monument
The Monster Monument is an attraction located in the neighborhood of Towne Point.
Best Shops in Dover
9 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Dover
48 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Brecknock Park
Brecknock Park is a park located in the neighborhood of Chaplecroft.
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City Hall Plaza
City Hall Plaza is a public park located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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City Hall Plaza
City Hall Plaza is a park located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries in the Capitol Green neighborhood provides access to an urban "park without boundaries" that connects historic and cultural sites throughout Dover, Delaware.
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Holden Park
Holden Park is a public park located in the Woodstock Court neighborhood.
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Kings Highway Triangle
Kings Highway Triangle is a park located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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Loockerman Plaza
Loockerman Plaza is a park located in the Capitol Green neighborhood.
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