Newark, Delaware Travel Guide
Introducing Newark, Delaware! Newark is a college town home to the University of Delaware. Around 30,000 people call this northwest Delaware town home. Newark is an arty town with many specialty stores, plenty of woods and outdoor recreation, and a wide variety of food options. Located just north of I-95, Newark is easily accessible from nearby cities such as Wilmington, Delaware (25min, 14 miles), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1hr, 45 miles), and Baltimore, Maryland (1hr 10min, 63 miles). Whether you are stopping by to tour the university, looking to do some shopping, or wanting a great bite to eat, Newark has something for you!
A major draw of Newark is the University of Delaware. This land grant university has nearly 25,000 students and is the largest university in Delaware. Interested in touring? Check out their visitor information here.
Downtown Newark has several shops for visitors to enjoy. Find your new favorite vinyl at Rainbow Records or Wonderland Records, enjoy the Captain Blue Hen Comics comic selection, or find your next book obsession at Hockessin Book Shelf.
Looking to get outside? Newark has everything from nature trails to state parks. Get on campus and walk through the University of Delaware Botanical Gardens or walk around the Newark Reservoir Trail to enjoy the water view. Head to White Clay Creek State Park or Middle Run Valley Natural Area for great hiking and biking.
Newark has lots of great places for a bite to eat! Start your trip at Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co. for some caffeine from their house-roasted beans, then head to Peach Blossom for brunch. For lunch, head to KC’s Pizza for pizza, local favorite The Chicken House for Peruvian dishes, or local favorite Ramen Kumamoto for ramen. Newark has plenty of places to have a nice dinner. Try the classic tavern food at Deer Park Tavern, grab tapas and paella at Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant, or have an Italian dinner at La Casa Pasta Restaurant. End your day with a sweet treat from Woodside Farm Creamery or UD Creamery. Brewery lovers, rejoice! Spend some time at one of Newark's breweries, including Iron Hill Brewery, Agrilla Brewing Co., and Midnight Oil Brewing Company.
Looking to stay in Newark? Book a room at the nearby Hyatt Place, Courtyard Newark, Springhill Suites, or Embassy Suites. Want a whole place for yourself? Consider booking a Vrbo, here are some of our favorites: Family home for 4, Rustic Retreat for 12, and a Vibrant Cottage for 4.
Whatever you’re into, Newark, Delaware has something worth seeing. We hope this travel guide gives you a glimpse into life in Newark that can inspire a future visit.
Happy Travels!
The Modern Travel Guide
