Best Location Among Newark Hotels near the University of Delaware
Home to the main campus of the Fightin' Blue Hens, Newark is a lively town that's home to a great variety of attractions. You can enjoy a day of shopping less than a mile away at the Christiana Mall, which has more than 130 stores and is tax free year round. Several interesting historic attractions, including the Iron Hill Museum and the Hale-Byrnes Home, are also close to our Newark, DE hotel's accommodations near the University of Delaware. Located at exit 4B off I-95, our Country Inn & Suites is about an hour from Delaware beaches and only 35 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Our conveniently located hotel provides an excellent home base for exploring all that the area has to offer.
Christiana Mall (0.8 miles) For great local shopping, try Christiana Mall where you can take advantage of great deals, a variety of stores and tax-free shopping. Phone: +1 (302) 731-9815
Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club (5.1 miles) This club has public golf courses, meeting and event facilities, public grills, tennis courts, paddleball and a driving range. Phone: +1 (302) 368-6640
Delaware Park (1.9 miles) The Delaware Valley's premier racetrack and gaming venue, this is the place to go for an exciting race. Phone: +1 (800) 41-SLOTS
Hale-Byrnes House (0.9 miles) Visit this historic home built in 1750 that was formally used as a meeting place for Gen. George Washington. Phone: +1 (302) 998-3792
Iron Hill Museum (6.7 miles) Learn about the natural and cultural history of the Iron Hill area at this museum, located in a former one-room schoolhouse. Visitors can also go on a nature walk to the colonial iron mines and Native American jasper quarry. Phone: +1 (302) 368-5703
The Pond Ice Arena & Performance Center (3.8 miles) Enjoy public ice skating in Newark at The Pond Ice Arena, which features two ice surfaces, a pro shop and off-ice training facility. Phone: +1 (302) 266-0777
University of Delaware (5.1 miles) The University of Delaware in Newark has more than 20,000 students and more than 100 academic majors. Phone: +1 (302) 831-2000
Additional attractions include:
Dover Downs (40.2 miles) A smoke-free casino featuring nearly 3,200 of the newest and most exciting slot machines, Dover Downs adjoins Dover International Speedway and hosts two thrilling NASCAR® race weekends each year. Phone: +1 (302) 674-4600
White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park Phone: +1 (302) 994-6400 ext 7436 or 7437
Driving Directions: The Country Inn & Suites is located on Rte. 58-West/1024 Old Churchmans Road, off Interstate 95 at exit 4-B or Rte. 1 at exit 166.