Delaware State Capitol, Dover

Name: Delaware State Capitol
Address: Legislative Avenue, Dover, United States
Telephone: +1 302-739-9194

#5 among attractions in Dover

Museum, Top attraction, History museum

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The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware located in the state capital city of Dover on Legislative Avenue that houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly. It was designed in the Colonial Revival architecture style by E. William Martin and Norman M. Isham, and built 1931–1933, with wings added in 1965–1970 and 1994. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°9'26"N, 75°31'11"W

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Legislative AvenueDover United States

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+1 302-739-9194

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Delaware State Capitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Biggs Museum of American Art, Old State House, Governor's Cafe, Christ Church.

~940 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover
5 min walk • First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
~1190 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Old State House, Dover
6 min walk • Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style.
~1860 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Cafe
Governor's Cafe, Dover
9 min walk • The Delaware Governor's Mansion, also known as Woodburn or Governor's House, is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. It is located in Dover, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Governor's House" in 1972.
~1270 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Christ Church, Dover
7 min walk • Christ Church is a historic Episcopal church and cemetery located at S. State and Water Streets at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It is located on one of two public squares set aside for houses of worship in the Dover town plan of 1717.
~510 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover
3 min walk • The Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial is a law enforcement memorial in Dover, Delaware, United States. The memorial was unveiled in April 2010. It was vandalized in June 2020.
0.4 miW
Georgian architecture, Church
Delaware State Museum Buildings, Dover
11 min walk • Delaware State Museum Buildings, also known as Old Presbyterian Church Complex, is a historic museum complex located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. The complex consists of four buildings.
~1230 ftW
Outdoor activities, National park, Park
The Green, Dover
6 min walk • First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Blue Hen Mall, Dover
26 min walk • The Blue Hen Mall is a defunct shopping mall on Bay Road in Dover, Delaware. The mall opened in August 1968, and was the main mall in the Dover area until the Dover Mall opened in 1982, leading to its decline. In the 1990s, the mall was converted into a corporate center.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Dover Green Historic District, Dover
26 min walk • Dover Green Historic District is a national historic district located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 79 contributing buildings centered on The Green and including most of the inhabited part of 18th century Dover.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Victorian Dover Historic District, Dover
16 min walk • Victorian Dover Historic District is a national historic district located at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It encompasses 482 contributing buildings representative of the community's commercial, domestic and industrial development between the first quarter of the 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Delaware State Capitol open?

Delaware State Capitol is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Delaware State Capitol?

Nearby attractions include Delaware Law Enforcement Memorial, Dover (3 min walk), Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover (5 min walk), Old State House, Dover (6 min walk), The Green, Dover (6 min walk).