Best hotels in Newark
Four Points by Sheraton Newark Christiana Wilmington
56 South Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE, 19702
Just a couple of minutes from I-95, the Four Points boasts a wellness center, spa, comfy rooms, and excellent dining at the Farm-A-Sea Bistro. You’re also close to the University of Delaware.
Staybridge Suites Wilmington Newark
270 Chapman Road, Route 273, Newark, DE, 19702
An all-suite hotel, this well-located spot is just off I-95. You can cook for yourself in your fully-equipped kitchen, or head out to Newark or the nearby Christiana Mall. Free laundry facilities and an outdoor pool make the Staybridge Suites Wilmington Newark great for longer stays.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark
1201 Christiana Road, Newark, DE, 19713
With another great location close to the highway, the Holiday Inn Express has fast check-in and check-out, and a superb breakfast where you can make your own pancakes. If you want to dine out, you’re close to both Newark and the Christiana Mall, which boast lots of different choices.
Best restaurants in Newark
The Little French Cafe
64 East Main Street, Newark, DE, 19711
France comes to Delaware at this petite but popular Gallic eatery on Main Street. The menu is short, simple, and geared towards light bites, but the crepes, quiche, and pastries are all exemplary.
The Peach Blossom Eatery
76 East Main Street, Newark, DE, 19711
This bright and welcoming breakfast and lunch restaurant offers local produce and some absolutely must-try sandwiches. Start the day with delicious blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes and at lunchtime look no further than ‘Get in my Belly’, which combines seared pork belly with shaved fennel, goat cheese, and peach jam.
Hamilton’s on Main
102 East Main Street, Newark, DE, 19711
With a sedate room and a tempting menu, this might be the best fine dining restaurant in Newark. The dinner menu starts with crab and corn chowder, takes a detour into arancini, and then winds up with tasty dishes such as pork wellington and jerk-blackened scallops.
Best things to do in Newark
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
502 Mopar Drive, Newark, DE, 19713
With a laboratory, research center, and a visitor attraction, the botanic gardens are a green and gorgeous change of pace. Free to enter, you’ll discover thousands of species inside and you can download a map for a self-guided tour.
Hale Byrnes House
606 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE, 19713
This historic home was built in 1750 and is famed for George Washington holding a council meeting here in 1777 during the Revolutionary War, after a battle in Delaware. Check it’s open before visiting – they often host interesting historical talks.
Iron Hill Park
1337 South Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE, 19702
A large chunk of Newark’s celebrated green space, Iron Hill Park sprawls for a mammoth 335 acres. Take a peaceful stroll through the wooded areas, hire a bike to explore, or pack a picnic for the handsome pavilions. There is lots to see and do in this massive park.