From Nov. 22 to Jan. 6, Delawareans can earn prizes for experiencing holiday magic throughout the state. Thanks to the Delaware Tourism Office, you can explore “Delaware’s Hidden Holiday Gems” with a new mobile passport program. Visit all nine holiday hotspots along the trail to experience the best of the season in Delaware—and earn prizes.
“Delaware’s Hidden Holiday Gems is our office’s first short-term passport to be released,” says Jessica Welch, Director of the Delaware Tourism Office. “In light of the holiday season, we hope to attract tourists to each of Delaware’s three counties and experience what they have to offer during this special time of year.”
The Hidden Holiday Gems Trail features three destinations for each of Delaware’s three counties. In New Castle County, the trail spotlights Holidays at Hagley, Noël at Nemours and Holiday Magic at the Wilmington Riverfront. In Kent County, the three destinations are Zoo Lights and Christmas Nights at 3 Palms Zoo, Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway and Ice Skating at Tre Sorelle Dolce. Sussex County’s Holiday Gems include Santa’s House on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Schellville’s Enchanted Winter Celebration and Lewes Lights.
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Once you visit all three destinations in one county, you’ll receive a randomly selected prize. If you visit all nine locations on the Holiday Hidden Gems Trail, you’ll earn all three prizes.
“The goal of these trails is to not only promote local businesses but encourage travel to new places in Delaware that may be overlooked at first glance,” says Welch. “On the way to these attractions, tourists will see all that Delaware has to offer and explore someplace new.”
Start Your Journey Through Delaware With Three Unique Trails
Along with the Holiday Hidden Gems Trail, the tourism office also launched the Delaware on Tap Trail and the Delaware History Trail. With the Delaware on Tap Trail, users can discover over 35 craft beverage locations throughout Delaware. Any craft beverage enthusiast will find something to love along the trail, from craft beer to wine, mead and spirits. The Delaware History Trail guides users through 30 culturally significant locations throughout the state. From du Pont estates in the north to Sussex County’s Fort Miles Museum, there’s plenty of history to explore. Plus, users can earn prizes from checking in along all three trails.
Start your journey along the Holiday Hidden Gems Trail online.
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