Delaware’s Hidden Holiday Gems promotes local tourism
The Delaware Tourism Office recently announced its new passport, Delaware’s Hidden Holiday Gems, highlights nine distinctive attractions in the state celebrating the holidays this season. The passport will run through Monday, Jan. 6.
“Delaware’s Hidden Holiday Gems is our office’s first short-term passport to be released,” said Jessica Welch, Delaware Tourism Office director. “In light of the holiday season, we hope to attract tourists to each of Delaware’s three counties to experience what they have to offer during this special time of year.”
The mobile passport, also known as a trail, will bring Delaware’s holiday magic to life as it takes travelers throughout the state with three specific destinations to stop at in each of the state’s three regions. From intricately decorated museums to festive light displays, the passport provides an itinerary for holiday travelers to find off-the-beaten-path attractions.
In Southern Delaware, the passport will highlight Santa’s House on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Schellville’s Enchanted Winter Celebration and Lewes Lights. Zoo Lights and Christmas Nights at 3 Palms Zoo, Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway and Ice Skating at Tre Sorelle Dolce will be featured in central Delaware. Featured stops in northern Delaware will be the Hagley Museum and Library’s Holidays at Hagley, Noël at Nemours Estate, and Holiday Magic at Riverbright Wilmington.
Once participants using the passport check in at three locations within a region, they will receive one of three randomly selected prizes. The program will encourage users to visit all of the locations throughout Delaware to win the three prizes available.
To sign up and gain access to the digital passport, go to VisitDelaware.com. Using location-based technology, passport participants can check in at and track locations they have visited using their phones.
“The goal is not only to promote local businesses, but also encourage travel to new places in Delaware that may be overlooked at first glance,” said Welch. “On the way to these attractions, tourists will see all that Delaware has to offer and explore someplace new.”
