Family Travel - AmericInn® of Harrington, DE
The Perfect Family Vacation in Harrington Delaware
With its convenient location, Kids Stay for Free program, spacious family-style accommodations and signature suites sleeping up to 4 people, complimentary AmericInn Perk breakfast and high-speed Internet access, the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Harrington provides the ideal setting for your next family vacation in Delaware. Harrington provides year-round fun and excitement for the whole family. Bring your family to a country setting within easy reach of Dover & its many attractions, or the beach with its tax free shopping and boardwalk.
There's something for everyone to enjoy during your family vacation in Harrington Delaware!
Family Amenities and Features
- Children 12 and under stay free
- Complimentary AmericInn Perk Breakfast
- Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet Access
- Library area with books and games
- Heated Indoor Pool
- Laundry Room
- Cable TV
- Microwave and Mini-Refrigerator in all guest rooms
Family Attractions and Activities
The Centre Ice Rink at Delaware State Fair - The Centre Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fair is a 49,000 sq. ft. facility and will be reopening on the week of August 11th. In the summer, The Centre becomes the home for the 4-H and FFA organizations for their exhibits and demonstration programs during the annual Delaware State Fair.
Address: 18500 South DuPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952-0028
Distance: Across the street
Phone: (302) 398-5900
Hours of Operation: Hours vary based on season; please call for information.
Delaware State Fair - Home of the Delaware State Fair and so much more. Variety of events held weekends April – October including Horses and Dog shows, Rodeo’s, Southern Delaware’s Street Rod Show, American Super Camp (BMX bike camp) and several craft shows.
Address: 18500 South DuPont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952-0028
Distance: Across the street
Phone: (302) 398-3269
Hours of Operation: Vary by event; please call for more information.
Putt-a-Rosa Miniature Golf - Mini-golf course and paint ball facility.
Address: 5899 S Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, DE 19963
Distance: 10 miles
Phone: (302) 422-2840
Hours of Operation: Open seasonally.
Killens Pond Water Park- Outdoor pool and waterslides.
Address: 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton
Distance: 6 miles
Phone: (302) 284-4526
Hours of Operation: Open seasonally.
Abbotts Mill Nature Center - Abbott's Mill Nature Center features education programs for families, school classes and public groups, walking trails through fields, pine woods and streams, and a historic, fully operational gristmill.
Address: 15411 Abbotts Pond Rd., Milford, DE 19963
Distance: 12 miles
Phone: (302) 422-0847
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM. Other times by appointment. Trails are open dawn to dusk everyday.
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge- Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act for use as an inviolate sanctuary, or any other management purpose, expressly for migratory birds. The refuge is considered to have one of the best existing wetland habitat areas along the Atlantic Coast. The intensively managed freshwater impoundments have become important stop-over sites for spring and fall migrating shorebirds and wading birds. Endangered and threatened species management activities provide habitat for the Delmarva fox squirrel, nesting bald eagles and migrating peregrine falcons.
Address: 11978 Turkle Pond Road, Milton, DE 19968
Distance: 24 miles
Phone: (302) 684-8419
Hours of Operation: The Refuge is open 1/2 hour before sunrise to a 1/2 hour after sunset.
DAFB Air Mobility Command Museum - Where do old airplanes go? The lucky ones go to the Air Mobility Command Museum—the only museum dedicated to airlift and air refueling history! If you want to climb inside an airplane big enough to swallow three buses you can explore our C-133. If aviation history is your thing, see several "First, Last or Only" aircraft from jet fighters to a WWII bomber complete with authentic nose art. Experience what it's like to fly a giant airplane—take a seat in one of our flight simulators. Junior aviators can "pilot" a mini-airplane to have their picture taken by mom and dad. It's all free from movies to guided tours.
Address: 1301 Heritage Rd., Dover AFB, DE 19902-5301
Distance: 18 miles
Phone: (302) 677-5938
Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Federal holidays.
Johnson Victrola Museum - The Johnson Victrola Museum is a tribute to Delaware's native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, who founded the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1901. Exhibits include phonographs, recordings, memorabilia, trademarks, objects, and paintings that highlight Mr. Johnson's successful business enterprises and chronicle the development of the sound-recording industry.
Address: 406 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901
Distance: 17.3 miles
Phone: (302) 739-3262
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Open most state holidays; please call to confirm. Hours subject to change.
Spence's Bazaar - A popular community bazaar, this enclosed auction and flea market features a variety of products including fresh produce from area farmers and great food from the Amish community.
Address: 550 South New Street, Dover, DE 19901
Distance: 16.9 miles
Phone: (302) 734-3441
Hours of Operation: Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from early morning until afternoon.
The Schwartz Center for the Arts - The Schwartz Center for the Arts was originally constructed in 1904 and known as The Dover Opera House. George M. Schwartz expanded it into a movie theater in 1923 and tabbed it The Capital Theater.
Address: 226 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
Distance: 17.3 miles
Phone: (302) 678-5152
Hours of Operation: Varies daily (based on performances)
Dover International Speedway- Affectionately known as the “Monster Mile,” Dover International Speedway is a one-mile, high-banked superspeedway in Dover, DE. Dover has been a fixture on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule since its inception in 1969 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary season in 2008. Coinciding with its special anniversary, Dover is also in the midst of the “Monster Makeover,” a multi-year capital improvement project that will bring new fan amenities and renovations to the 135,000-seat motorsports facility.
Address: 1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Distance: 20 miles
Phone: (302) 883-6500
Hours of Operation: Varies – please call for more information.
Family Attractions and Activities in the Area
- Putt-A-Rosa Miniature Golf 10 mi
- Killens Pond Water Park 6 mi
- DAFB Mobility Museum 18 mi
- The Centre Ice Rink 1 mi
- Abbotts Mill Nature Center 12 mi
- Prime Hook Nature Preserve 25 mi
