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Unlike many historic communities, New Castle is a residential town where people live and work!</p> <p>Learn more about the City of <a href="https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/history/" target="_blank">New Castle's charming history</a> or take a peak at their <a href="https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/events-happenings/" target="_blank">upcoming events</a> and plan a visit! </div>   <br /> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul style=" list-style-type: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://arden.delaware.gov/">Arden</a></li> <li>Ardencroft</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://ardentown.delaware.gov">Ardentown</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.townofbellefonte.com/">Bellefonte</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.delawarecity.org/">Delaware City</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul style=" list-style-type: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://townofelsmere.com/">Elsmere</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.middletown.delaware.gov/">Middletown</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://newcastlecity.delaware.gov/">New Castle</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://newarkde.gov/">Newark</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://newport.delaware.gov/">Newport</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul style=" list-style-type: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://odessa.delaware.gov/">Odessa</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://smyrna.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smyrna</a> *</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://townsend.delaware.gov/">Townsend</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/">Wilmington</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <br />  <a id="kent"></a> <p>  </p> <h3>Kent County</h3> <hr class="guide-blue-hr"> <div class="text-center"><a href="https://felton.delaware.gov/" target="_blank"><img src="https://delaware.gov/wp-content/themes/dosgic_GUIDES_theme/img/municipalities/municipalites_felton.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="Town of Felton's Brick Town Hall on a winters day." /></a> </div><br />   <div class="alert alert-secondary"> <p>The <a href="https://felton.delaware.gov">Town of Felton</a> was built in 1856. It was laid out when the Delaware Railroad reached this area and became a "whistle" stop on the new railroad line!</p> <p>Talk about whimsical, the Town of Felton even hosts a holiday display contest! Be sure to add Felton to your holiday touring checklist! </p> </div>  <br /> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul style=" list-style-type: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://bowersbeach.delaware.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bowers Beach</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://camden.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Camden</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://cheswold.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cheswold</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://clayton.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clayton</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cityofdover.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dover</a></li> <li>Farmington</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://felton.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Felton</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul style=" list-style-type: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://frederica.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frederica</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://harrington.delaware.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harrington</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://hartly.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hartly</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://houston.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Houston</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://kenton.delaware.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kenton</a></li> <li>Leipsic</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://littlecreek.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Little Creek</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <ul style=" list-style-type: none;"> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://magnolia.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Magnolia</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://www.cityofmilford.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Milford</a> *</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://smyrna.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smyrna</a> *</li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://viola.delaware.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer">Viola</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://woodside.delaware.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer">Woodside</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" href="https://wyoming.delaware.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wyoming</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <br />   <a id="sussex"></a> <p>  </p> <h3>Sussex County</h3>  <hr class="guide-blue-hr"> <div class="text-center"><a href="https://www.seafordde.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://delaware.gov/wp-content/themes/dosgic_GUIDES_theme/img/municipalities/municipalites_seaford.jpg" class="img-fluid" alt="An evening football game captured on a beautiful fall night in Seaford." /></a> </div><br />   <div class="alert alert-secondary"> <p>Looking for something fun to do? <a href="https://www.seafordde.com/" target="_blank">Seaford</a> has you covered! 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