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VISITORS GUIDE
Celebrating Historic New Castle & Historic Delaware City
730 Ferry Cut Off, New Castle, DE 19720
302-322-3330
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Welcome to the 5th Annual
The River Towns Ride & Festival is a one-day event that is a joint festival held between the two historic Delaware waterfront towns of New Castle and Delaware City. Today’s non-race activities take place from 11:30am-5pm.
The two towns are 10 miles apart and connected by the bike-friendly corridor of Route 9. Therefore, the event features a bicycling component that will have riders cycling between the two destinations. Professional and amateur cyclists are participating in the River Towns Time Trial for cash and prizes. The Time Trial is also Race #5 on the Mid-Atlantic Time Trial Series (MATTS) and will serve as the Delaware Time Trial State Championship.
NEW CASTLE ACTIVITIES:
Live music by: DJ Paul Freeberry (11:30am-1:30pm) Groove Brothers, Inc. (1:45pm-5pm) Activities: Hayride, Face Painting, Kids Games & Attractions, Craft Beer Tastings, Food,Historic Tours, Exhibitions and more.
DELAWARE CITY ACTIVITIES:
Live music by: Tony Cappella & Friends (12:30pm-2:30pm) The Honey Badgers (2:45pm-5pm)
Activities: Family-Friendly Riverside Craft Beer Festival featuring fun for every age! Including: Corn Hole Games, Pony Rides, Inflatables and Scarecrow Making (take home for your fall decorating with donations benefiting the Delaware City Police Athletic League!) Main Street shops and restaurants ready to serve you along with complementing vendor sales! River Towns Ride Cycling Awards at the Gazebo. AND, NEW THIS YEAR…
The British Are Coming… the BRITISH CAR SHOW that is!
TODAY’S SCHEDULE:
• 9am-11am: Delaware State Time Trial Championship (New Castle to Del. City)
• Noon: River Towns Recreational Ride starts in Delaware City
• 12:30-4:30pm: Riders are finishing (distances vary)
• 11:30am-5pm: Free Family Festivals in New Castle & Delaware City
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New Castle, DE
BRIEF HISTORY OF NEW CASTLE
Historic New Castle is distinguished as a charming example of early American civilization. Its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, central Green, and commanding view of the Delaware River create a compact scene unique in the United States. Founded in 1651 by the Dutch, and later ruled by Sweden and Great Britain, New Castle became the seat of the regional government. Starting as the colonial capital in 1704, New Castle became the first state capital of Delaware in 1776. Much of New Castle survives as the colonial and federal generations knew it. The distinction of New Castle today is due to the busy life that has gone on here without break for centuries and its blending of the significantly historic and new.
ANNUAL EVENTS IN NEW CASTLEwww.newcastlecity.delaware.gov www.historicnewcastle.com
SEPTEMBER:
4th Saturday – Art on the Green
Saturday – River Towns Ride & Festival (mid-Sept. or early Oct.)
OCTOBER:
1st Weekend – Oak Knoll Book Fest
Last Weekend – Halloween Parade, Ghost Tours and Activities
DECEMBER:
2nd Saturday – New Castle Spirit of Christmas
2nd Saturday – Dickens Christmas
MAY:
1st Weekend – May Market Plant and Garden Sale
3rd Saturday – A Day in Old New Castle House and Garden Tour
JUNE:
2nd Friday & Saturday – Separation Day
2nd Saturday – Colonial BBQ Competition
JULY:
Wednesdays – Concerts in Battery Park
AUGUST:
Last Sunday – New Castle Antique Show
Wednesdays – Concerts in Battery Park
Delaware City, DE
Delaware City Delaware…Historic Past—Bright FutureNestled beside the riverside, we welcome you to Historic Delaware City. A town where history, the arts, birding, cycling and stunning nature converge
with great food, entertainment and hometown pride!Board the ferry to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island; stroll our downtown
and promenade; hike across the canal and be rewarded with a stunning view of our marina, the natural beauty and charm of Fort DuPont or a breathtaking panoramic view from “the point” adjacent to the parks trail head.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN DELAWARE CITYwww.delawarecity.com
• RIVER TOWNS RIDE & FESTIVAL September or October, 2018
• CRUISE CLUB WITH COOL CARS 4th Saturday of each month, April-October (3pm-dusk)
• DELAWARE CITY FARMERS' MARKET Every Saturday thru Oct. 28 (rain or shine), 8am-noon
• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT "DRACULA IN LOVE" Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 28 & 29 @ 8pm
• DELAWARE CITY'S HALLOWEEN PARTY & PARADE Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 (6pm)
• WILMINGTON TRAIL CLUB-WALK ACROSS DELAWARE Saturday, Nov. 4, 2016 (8am)
• DELAWARE CITY'S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 (6pm)
• DELAWARE CITY'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE Saturday, Dec. 9 (form-up 6pm; parade starts soon after)
• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT "THE GAMES AFOOT OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS" Friday thru Sunday, Dec. 15-17, times vary
• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT: "ORIGINAL PLAY COMPETITION" Feb. 2018 (times tba)
• SIXTH ANNUAL FIRST STATE MAYORS BALL Feb. 24 (Gala Black-tie Fundraiser)
• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT: "FULL FRONTAL NUDITY" April 2018 (times tba)
• FORT DELAWARE OPENS April 2018
• DELAWARE CITY TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE Saturday, April 28, 2018 (8am-5pm)
• DELAWARE CITY DAY Saturday, Mid-July 2018
• 33RD ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES August 2018 in Battery Park (times tba)
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History Comes Alive on the
Delaware River!
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Making Connections toRiver Towns
Ride DART to Old New Castle and Delaware City for restaurants, shopping, or just to visit the
wonder and beauty of our historic river towns.
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We are proud to sponsor the River Towns Ride & Festival, celebrating Historic New Castle and Historic Delaware City.
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Good luck to the bicyclists par ticipating in
the River Towns Ride.
WRA is proud to support the development of
pedestrian and bicycle trails throughout Delaware.
P E O P L E F O C U S E D • P R O J E C T D R I V E Nw w w . w r a l l p . c o m
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Visit Delaware City, Delaware!Two hundred years of maritime heritage come alive when you visit Delaware City, Delaware. You can almost hear the toots of steamboats in the distance!
• Ride the Three Forts Ferry to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island and Fort Mott in New Jersey.
• Visit Fort DuPont.• Walk along the original Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal. • Stroll Main Street with quaint shops.• Dine in style at the town’s eateries.
Stay at Delaware City Marina, a clean, modern full-service facility central to all the attractions of this historic seaport. Friendly staff and knowledgeable technicians await your arrival.
Newly remodeled, the marina features new, beautiful, sparkling bath facilities; new floating docks; new 30- and 50-amp electrical service and pedestals; remodeled and updated ship’s store; new Wi-Fi; new laundry room; and new diesel and gas dispensers on the fuel dock.
Slips, Storage, Service, Fuel & Marine Supplies
35-Ton Marine Travelift, Launch and Tow Services
Delaware City MarinaPHONE: 302.834.4172 • FAX: 302.834.5187
302 Canal Street, Delaware City, Delaware 19706LAT: 39.57318 / LONG: 75.59027
Your first step to an unforgettable step into history begins at: www.delawarecitymarina.biz
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NICKLEINSURANCE & REAL ESTATE
119 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE 19706(302) 834-9700 • 1-800-564-9995
3920 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807(302) 654-0347 • 1-800-564-9995
Pampered PetsGROOMING SPA
Treat Your Pet to the Best!Providing Excellent Grooming Services for 25 years!
Offering Single Baths & Trims or Our Full Grooming Service!
78 Clinton St. P.O. Box 231 • Delaware City, DE 19706
(302) 834-8065
OUR FULL GROOMING SERVICE INCLUDES:
• 2 Hydro-Massage Baths• Nails Trimmed• Paw Pads Trimmed• Fluff Dry
• Ears Plucked & Cleaned• Glands Expressed• Breed Specific or Puppy Clip• Bows or Bandana
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Come be part ofsomething special.
Visit us atwww.dcfc15.com
or stop by anytimefor a tour.
WE’RE LOOKINGFOR VOLUNTEERS
DELAWARE CITY LIONS CLUB“The Friendly Club”
Is pleased to supportThe River Towns Ride and FestivalProudly serving our community
since 1951. Visit us on FacebookDelaware City Lions Club
PO Box 338Delaware City, DE 19706
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Headquarters of the American Birding Association
93 Clinton Street Delaware City, Delaware
A unique picturesque venue to hold a Wedding, Vow Renewal, Family Reunion or other outdoor Event.
Choose the Pavilion in a tranquil tree covered setting overlooking C&D Canal and Scott’s Run, the White
Gazebo overlooking the Tree Farm or a secluded spot among the trees for your
Ceremony.
www.farmweddingde.com
Wedding VenueMcCarthy Tree Farm
Majority Leader
Valerie Longhurst
State Representative
“I am pleased to celebrate the River Towns Ride & Festival this year. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase these
vibrant cities. I hope you will join me in thanking the organizers for their hard work putting together an event
for everyone in our community to enjoy.” - Val
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Majority Leader
Valerie Longhurst
State Representative
“I am pleased to celebrate the River Town Ride & Festivalthis year. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase these
vibrant cities. I hope you will join me in thanking the organizers for their hard work putting together an event
for everyone in our community to enjoy.” - Val
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The Power ofCollaboration
saul.com
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehris a proud sponsor ofRiver Towns Ride & Festival.
Silvia A. Shin , PartnerTimothy A. Frey, Partner
1201 North Market StreetSuite 2300Wilmington, DE 19801302.421.6800
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The Cutting Edgeof Delaware, Inc.
Landscaping • Property MaintenanceTree Removal • FREE ESTIMATES
Sean Johnson • Stephen DiVigillio
511 5th Street • Delaware City, DE 19706
302/834-8723
Proud Supporterof the
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WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION OF DELAWARE'S HISTORIC CITIES
267 East Main Street Newark, DE 19711
Max B. Walton, Partner T 302-888-6297 connollygallagher.com
1000 West Street, Suite 1400Wilmington, DE 19801
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RIDE.
Best of Luck on the Fifth Annual
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302.834-4568
Proud to Support the 5th Annual
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LIVE ON MAIN(302) 369-8895
See virtual tours of all our properties at:
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Best of Luck on the Fifth Annual
Linda Cathcart &
Dick Cathcart
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SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION
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92 CLINTON STDELAWARE CITY, DE 19706WWW.LEWINKSYSONCLINTON.COM
Our Best for the Fifth Annual
We Support Delaware City
Stanley E. Green&
Connie Green
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Crown Jul’sCrown Jul’s
302-836-3255406 4th Street • Delaware City, DE
STYLING SALONFOR MEN • WOMEN • CHILDREN
With Over A Decade ofExperience in DE & PA
I Am Sure I Can Help You.
Jim Brady, Realtor Direct: 302-836-2846
Cell: 610-613-3381 Email: [email protected]
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. 1271 Quintilio Drive Bear, De 19701 302-834-3431 • JamesBrady.LNF.com
PROUD SPONSORS5th Annual
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302-836-0224101 5th Street • Route 9 | Delaware City, DE 19706
Win FREE Seafood at wisoscrabs.comDelaware’s Friendliest Crab House & Seafood Market
Delaware City,Thank you for the warmwelcome!
I’m very happy
to be here. Good LuckRiver Town
Riders!
Town of Delaware City,City Manager Carol Houck
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Marling’s Emergency Cleaning & Restoration
Locally owned and operated since 1989, Marling’s is available to handle all of your emergency
cleaning & restoration needs!
ANYTIME - ANYDAY
• Water & Sewage Damage • Board Up • Fire/Smoke Damage • Mold Remediation • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Air Duct Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Trauma/Crime Scene
Marling’s proudly supports the River Towns Ride & Festival
(302) 325-1759
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Residents of theCity of New Castle, Delaware
~ Where History Lives ~
Thanks to the residents of two great Rivertowns:
New Castle & Delaware City
Chris & KarenCastagno
Good Luck Riders!!Fifth Annual
For information about Wilmington University’s undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, visit wilmu.edu.
Wilmington University is a proud sponsor of the River Towns Ride and Festival.
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ANTONIO’S LAWN & LANDSCAPE
302-293-1200ANTONIOSLAWN.com
• AERATION AND OVERSEEDING
• LEAF REMOVAL
• SPRING ANDFALL CLEAN UP
• FERTILIZATION
• INSTALLATION
• SNOW REMOVAL
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Whether you are starting a new business or getting your accounting in order for your existing business, don’t go it alone, we are here to help! Schedule a consultation now at www.wrtaxes.com.
710 Wilmington Rd • Suite FNew Castle, DE 19720
302.414.0056 • wrtaxes.com
Lisa M. Whitaker, [email protected]
Michele M. Rago, [email protected]
In a town where old meets new, come toast old
friends and meet some new in our beautiful
outdoor area!
414 Delaware StreetNew Castle, DE 19720
(302) 763-3134
Serving breakfast, lunch,dinner, and brunch!
Open Tuesday-Sunday 8am
Best of Luck on theFifth Annual
Linda & Michael Ratchford
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State Senate
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BUYRITE LIQUORS
Fine Exotic Wines,Spirits, & Craft Beer
From Around The World
427 West 7th St.New Castle,
Delaware
Proud to SupportHistoric New Castle & Delaware City
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LOSCO & MARCONI, P.A.
Delaware Attorneys & Counselors
Real Estate
Litigation Services
Estate Planning
(302) 656-7776
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Proud Supporter of The River Towns Ride & Festival
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Robert J. Peoples, Inc.
Painting Contractor Since 1918
New Castle, Delaware (302) 984-2017
Someoftheservicesthatweoffer:
•InteriorandExteriorPainting•FauxFinish•Restoration
CallforFREEEstimate302-984-2017
Owner and President
Steven M. Pedrick
Our two bases are strategically located on the Delaware River within 10 miles of all terminals in our operating area. This allows us to offeron-time service and highly competitive pricing.
* Ships over 10,000 NRT with a working bow and/or stern thruster will be charged at the same rate as ships less than 10,000 NRT.
Additional Fees: 1. Other Services – For all other tug services in these zones, $325 per hour, per tug including running time to and from the tug base.2. Fuel Surcharge – All rates in this schedule are subject to the prevailing fuel surcharge.3. Ice Surcharge – In heavy ice, a charge of $175 per hour, per tug will apply.
Prime Rate Schedule Effective June 15, 2007
Zone 2Wilmington, DE
Flat-rate per ship movement:
Ships under 10,000 NRTUnder 149.9 meters $660150 to 199.9 meters $1,072200 meters and over $1,234
Ships over 10,000 NRT* $1,975
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Zone 3Delaware City, DE
Flat-rate per ship movement:
Ships under 10,000 NRTUnder 149.9 meters $1,620150 to 199.9 meters $2,081200 meters and over $2,607
Ships over 10,000 NRT* $4,530
Zone 1Claymont, DE to Philadelphia, PA
Flat-rate per ship movement:
Ships under 10,000 NRTUnder 149.9 meters $1,396150 to 199.9 meters $1,607200 meters and over $1,987
Ships over 10,000 NRT* $3,222
P.O. Box 389New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 652-1666www.wilmingtontug.com
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Carman Auto Group • www.CarmanAutoGroup.com
Official Cars of the 2017 River Towns Ride & Festival
Carman
Proudly Supports
RIVER TOWNSRide & Festival
Celebrating the Rich History of New Castle & Delaware City
Best Wishes for a Successful Event!
4550 Wrangle Hill Road, Delaware City, DE 19706 24-hour Community Information Line (302) 834-6200
PROUD SPONSORS5th Annual