Places to visit near

North Star

North Star is a town in New Castle district, Delaware, United States of about 7,980 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit: 13 churches, 11 parks and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are White Clay Creek State Park, White Clay Creek Preserve and Middle Run Natural Area.

39.7612° N, 75.7191° WPop. 7,980

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km82
Must-see279
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from North Star

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

43 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Star
  2. White Clay Creek Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. White Clay Creek State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Newark Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Wilmington & Western Railroadmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mount Cubaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in North Star
Today’s loopNorth StarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Star?

White Clay Creek State Park (nature spot, about 6 km), White Clay Creek Preserve (nature spot, about 6 km), Middle Run Natural Area (nature spot, about 6 km), Mount Cuba (heritage site, about 8 km), Newark Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), Wilmington & Western Railroad (museum, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Star?

82 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 11 parks, 4 other attractions, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to North Star?

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, about 17 km by road; Ott's Chapel (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to North Star?

Rockford Park, about 16 km by road; Longwood Gardens (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Star?

Start in North Star, visit White Clay Creek Preserve, then White Clay Creek State Park, then Newark Reservoir, then Wilmington & Western Railroad, then Mount Cuba, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.