Bustling with locally owned shops, lively restaurants & bars and year-round events, Downtown Dover exudes small-town charm! Admire historic buildings as you stroll down our streets, and discover fun things to do and see at every turn. Here are just a few ways to enjoy Downtown Dover:
1. Fill Up On Mouthwatering Dishes & More
Eat your way through local specialties and time-honored classics when you chow down at one of our many great restaurants, some of the places can even divulge a bit of history!
2. Shop Local
The quaint streets of historic Downtown Dover are lined with mom-and-pop shops, independent boutiques and gift shops Go shopping and pick up a few specialty gifts for yourself or someone else or think of us when you are in need of a particular service!
3. Get Pampered At A Salon
Whether you’re looking to get a fresh new look or just need a simple cut, make an appointment at one of the many salons we have downtown!
4. Experience The Love For The ARTS
Get ready to cultivate your love for the arts by taking in a class at our Art League or stop in and visit one of our local galleries!
5. Enjoy A Thirst-Quenching Drink
Once the sun goes down, experience the nightlife downtown. Belly up to the bar and enjoy some of our local craft beers or your drink of choice! Many of our watering holes offer up nightly entertainment and you can always guarantee that you will strike up conversation with one of our friendly locals!
6. Delve Into Local History
Walk through the streets of Downtown Dover and enter a passageway back in time. There are a lot of great museums, exhibits and cultural sites that showcase our area's rich history!
7. Take A Walking Tour.
While you’re downtown, checkout this free map of our Downtown Historic Walking Tour, a self-guided tour that highlights the city’s historic buildings, all while delving into the fascinating history of each location along the way!
http://www.destateparks.com/downloads/maps/first-state-heritage/FSHP-ProgramGuideMap-MAP1113.pdf
You can also contact the First State Heritage Park, for a listing of their guided tours!
http://www.destateparks.com/PARK/first-state-heritage/index.asp
8. Get Festive During A Special Event.
Find fun things to do downtown all year long when you attend one of the many events happening downtown! Below is a poster of some of the great things we have happening in 2018! Check our events calendar often, as we update it frequently and provide you with detailed information about each event. You will always be able to see just what to do during your upcoming visit with us!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/DowntownDover/events/?ref=page_internal
