Location Reports Kent County, Delaware
exhibits, the museum recently acquired the Air Force Two as part of its perma- nent outside ramp displays.
First State Heritage Park is a collection of historical buildings and museums located within the historic commercial district of Dover, the state capitol. The park includes the old state house, the Johnson Victrola Museum, Legislative Hall, the John Bell house (the oldest wooden structure in Dover), and the Biggs Museum of American Art.
Air Force Two is a VC-9 jet that served for 30 years transporting the nation’s most senior and distinguished leaders, including Presidents, Vice Presidents and First Ladies. Also new to the Air Mobility Command Museum is the Air Force’s oldest operational air control tower. Visitors will be able to climb into the tower, which directed Dover Air force Base planes from 1956 to 2009.
In addition, the museum also offers its facilities to nonprofit groups for meet- ings, conventions, reunions and military functions of all types.
Monster Racing Excitement at Dover International Speedway and Delmarva Board Sport Adventures are two exam- ples of great team building activities available for groups in the area. Monster Racing Excitement offers opportunities to drive or ride in authen- tic stock cars on Dover International Speedway’s “Monster Mile,” while DelMarVa Board Sport Adventures is a stand up paddleboard and windsurfing outfitter offering eco-adventures along with group paddle boarding and wind- surfing activities.
On acres of picturesque fruit tree laden farmland, the Pizzadili Vineyard and Winery is a family run operation that makes a wide variety of delectable wines, bringing a bit of their home country, Italy, to Kent County. An ideal location for large groups, they offer a pavilion that seats up to 400 people. Wine tastings and winery tours also are available.
• INCENTIVES
The Kent County, Delaware Convention and Visitors Bureau is offering a $5,000 transportation incentive for groups who may need that extra support to get their attendees to Kent County. It’s a way for the bureau to give back to meeting planners as everyone these days is looking to save on their bottom line.
58 March April 2012 • HOT RESTAURANTS
Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House, locat- ed in the Colonnade of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, offers a great seafood menu as well as handcrafted beers and wines in an early 20th century pub- inspired environment.
Frankie’s, also located in the Colonnade of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, is a casual neighborhood-style restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
Chops Grille is a contemporary steak- house located within the Sheraton hotel in Dover. Its diverse menu, and availability for breakfast, lunch and din- ner, makes it a top-choice for any occasion.
McGlynns Pub and Restaurant was established in Newark in 1983 when owner Bob Ashby purchased the Drummond Ale House and created a neighborhood restaurant with an Irish pub charm. A location in Dover was opened in 2008, and offers a great view of Silver Lake.
• THINGS TO DO
Delaware’s first “urban park without boundaries,” First State Heritage Park is a collection of historical buildings and museums located within the historic commercial district of Dover, the state capitol. The park includes the old state house, the Johnson Victrola Museum, Legislative Hall, the John Bell house (the oldest wooden structure in Dover), and the Biggs Museum of American Art. The park offers daytime walking tours daily, March through November, as well as evening lantern tours.
John Dickinson Plantation is an 18th century plantation that was the home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, a signer of the Constitution and “Penman of the Revolution.” Tours and interpretative programs are available.
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