Delaware State Parks - Historic 1 of 2

Delaware state parks have many different parkssunfish, bass, and catfish.
which cater to all tourists. But the following parks willFirst State Heritage Park at Dover
highlight the history of Delaware for tourist.This is not actually a park but more like historical and
If you love history, then the following parks will catercultural sites link together throughout the Dover,
to you. Out of 19 parks the following five are historic:Delaware.
Bellevue State Park, First State Heritage Park ofDover is the capital of Delaware and in 2004 the
Dover, Fort Delaware Park, Fort DuPont State Park,governor established this Delaware state park.
and Fort Miles Historical Area.Tourist can take a self guided tour, with audio tapes,
Bellevue State Parkof approximately 30 sites in the historical district of
The Bellevue Hall mansion is the only historical site atDover.
this Delaware state park.During the first Saturday of each month, visitors can
The park tried to retain the original splendor of thefind extra things to do with the guided tours of
Bellevue Hall mansion. The present mansion showssome of Dover's rich history.
the alterations made by the DuPonts.The self guided tour will take you through the historic
William DuPont, Jr. made the changes to the Bellevuesites of Dover. Some of those sites include the
Hall mansion and surrounded his mansion with manyLegislative Hall, Delaware Public Archives, The State
of the best facilities. You will find he invested moneyHouse Museum, Woodburn Hall House, Museum
into the woodlands, pond, fields, tennis courts,Square, Biggs Museum of American Art, and the
gardens, and equestrian stables.Delaware Visitor Center.
This park covers 328 acres of land and containsOf the two parks, First State Heritage Park will give
places for picnics, hiking trails, a 1-1/8 mile fitnessyou a lot of information on the historic past of
track that circles a catch and release fishing pond.Delaware. Bellevue State Park offers you more of a
You will find that the fishing pond is stocked withscenic experience of both parks.