Whether you’re looking for a fun place with the family or a respite from your busy day, come to White Clay Creek State Park. As part of the Delaware State Park System, White Clay Creek State Park calls itself a “relaxing oasis,” and that’s the truth! You can relax and enjoy the lush greenery and have a picnic with friends or your family. Or you can take a hike or mountain bike ride on the many trails. The Pomeroy Trail takes you over the footbridge, where you get a nice view of the creek. The park also hosts a number of events year round. Bring the kids to the Nature Center, where there’s usually something fun and educational happening. There’s sledding and cross country skiing in the winter, and don’t miss the summer concert series!

White Clay Creek State Park
425 Wedgewood Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-6900
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At an impressive 933 acres, it's no wonder that Brandywine Creek State Park plays host to such a huge spectrum of activities. Some of the activities are simple, like enjoying the sights and aromas in the Tulip Tree Woods. One of Delaware's first nature preserves, this grove of tulip poplar dates back nearly 200 years. So does the Freshwater Marsh, where bluebirds flit to and fro and wildflowers thrive.

You can also go bird-watching at the park, which is home to more than bluebirds. Many types of hawks soar overhead, so keep an eye out. If you're interested in fishing, Brandywine Creek teems with bluegill, crappie, and small mouth bass, while Wilsons Run has trout. Near the lakes there are 14 miles' worth of trails. They're an ideal spot to go for a run or a hike, or to capture a special photograph. Once you're done, spread out a blanket on one of the lawns and read a book, fly a kite, or have a picnic.

Brandywine Creek State Park
41 Adams Dam Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 577-3534
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Indian Sizzler has built a loyal following among Newark locals, and it's easy to understand why. The menu is large and varied, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are large. But most of all, the food is simply delicious.

Start your meal with an order of keema samosa, which are delicately-spiced, meat-filled hand pies, deep fried and served with a sweet dipping sauce. Vegetarians will appreciate the large number of meat-free choices. Saag aloo is a popular potato and spinach-based dish, while navratan korma combines garden fresh vegetables with a spicy cashew and herb sauce. And don't forget to include an order of naan, the clay oven baked bread that is traditionally used as a utensil to scoop rice and sauce from your plate to your mouth.

Dining in is always fun, but an online ordering system also makes it quick and easy to get delivery or take out from Indian Sizzler.

Indian Sizzler
72 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 738-3445
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