Delaware is the First State, or the Constitution State. As one can tell by the states nicknames, it was the very first state to ratify the constitution. However, it has many attractions that are meant just for the smaller crowd.
One such place is downtown Brandywine. Find stores like Apple Bottom Clothes and other shopping amenities where items for all ages and interests can be found.

The Delaware Children’s Museum in Wilmington is very new and caters to kids ranging in age from toddler to preteen. They are entertained by educational exhibits, creativity studios, and climbing structures.

Wilmington is also home to the Delaware Children’s Theatre. It is an historic theater house with performances for children ages four and up. Shows are weekend events.

The Brandywine Zoo has over 150 kinds of wild animals in exhibits that maximize opportunites to see them. It’s the only zoo in the entire state.

DuPont Theater, Children’s Series is located in an historic 1,252-seat Victorian theater. It is the oldest theater still in operation in the US and it also presents traveling Broadway shows touring the country. Regular schedules include programming for children of school ages.

For the sea-lovers, there is the Kalmar Nyckel — The Tall Ship of Delaware. It’s an authentic replica of the same ships used in the 17th century that brought the first settlers to America. It holds public dockside tours, pirate events, and day sails.

A family destination, Herrâ Food Factory Tours are educational and fun. Tours are one hour long, and they take visitors throughout the plant, showing them how they make and package snack foods.