In 1694, Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers discovered Newark. However, it was officially established in 1758 after George II of Great Britain granted a charter. The history of Newark was greatly influenced by schools. In 1765, a grammar school established by Francis Alison moved to Newark and became the Newark Academy. Three of its first graduates, Thomas McKean, George Read, and James Smith, were among the signers of the Declaration of Independence. In the state of Delaware, there are schools that are named after McKean and Read, Thomas McKean High School, and George Read Middle School. In 1833, a new school was established after the granting of a charter. It was named Newark College. Newark College and Newark Academy merged together and became Delaware College. However, it was closed in 1859. But eleven years later, Delaware College was restored. In 1921, it was renamed to University of Delaware.

The White Clay Creek State Park is a beautiful space where visitors and residents can relax and enjoy the outdoors. The park was established in 1968, and since then it has become a favorite place for people to admire the stunning views, enjoy nature, and join different outdoor activities.

The Fred Rust Ice Arena at the University of Delaware is a skating rink that offers fun for everyone. Here, you can find some of the top figure skaters around the world. They also offer public sessions for casual skaters.

The Hale-Byrnes House, located on Christian Road, is included in the list of the National Register of Historic Places. This local historical icon was originally constructed in the mid-‘18th century. It was often used as a residence for prominent people who took part in the Revolutionary War.

One of the best shopping centers in the region is Christiana Mall, which consists of more than 100 stores. It is located near I-95, so it can be easily accessible by those who are looking for restaurants, retailers, and various types of entertainment.

The Glasgow Regional Park is one of the leading outdoor spaces in New Castle County. Aside from its winding trails and lush greenery, it also includes several amenities. They have a bark park with individual areas for large dogs and small dogs, basketball courts, a huge playground area, tennis courts, and four pavilions for family picnics.