New Castle might be the prettiest, most exciting town in Delaware during the fall. From great restaurants to beautiful scenery, you’ll want to plan a day trip to one of the oldest towns in America and see all that it has to share with you.

New Castle, Delaware is the perfect spot to enjoy fall in Delaware.
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The quaint town along the Delaware river offers historic tours, delicious restaurants, and more. The cool weather and stunning scenery make autumn the best season to explore New Castle.
The historic Green at the center of town turns bright yellows, oranges, and reds when the weather starts to change.
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For nearly 400 years, Delawareans have been enjoying the changing of the seasons on the Green! Walk around and read the markers that tell the story of this little town.

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In the fall, the town comes alive with visitors looking to learn about the history of one of the oldest towns in America.
You can visit many of the historic buildings, like the Old Courthouse, Amstel House, Dutch House and the Old Library.
If you're brave enough, take a haunted walking tour of the town!
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The last three weekends of October provide you the chance to stroll the haunted streets of a nearly 400 year old town, and even walk through the halls of a haunted mansion! These rare tours do sell out, so get your tickets here.
The restaurants throughout town will satisfy your appetite, no matter what you crave.
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Jessop's Tavern offers a colonial dining experience that will make you feel like you've stepped through a time machine, or Nora Lee's will bring you into a mardi-gras themed cajun restaurant. There are also plenty of cafes and coffee shops in town, so you won't have trouble finding a place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Autumn is the best season to enjoy many of Delaware’s towns, attractions, and events. In fact, once you’ve visited New Castle, you’ll want to check a few more things off your fall Delaware bucket list, like these great pumpkin patches in Delaware that make for the best autumn day trip in the state.

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