Set on the banks of the Christina River, the DuPont Environmental Education Center is part of the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge, and it's the perfect place to enjoy nature without having to leave the city. The 212-acre property is home to a wide variety of animals, including otters, beavers, and turtles, and it's also a great place to spot migrating birds. The Visitor's Center offers informative exhibits and panoramic views of the river and the surrounding marshland, and there's a good selection of walking trails to choose from, ranging from a quarter-mile boardwalk to a 7-mile trail to New Castle.

1400 Delmarva Ln, Wilmington, DE 19801, Phone: 302-656-1490

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