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Newark is in Delaware.

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Exits off of I-95: There are two exits for Newark off of Interstate 95. The Route 896 is best when coming from the south and takes you closer to campus and Main Street. Northern travelers should take Route 273.

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Newark's access to public transportation is outstanding for a community of its size, and this public transportation is underutilized. Newark is served by DART First State buses, routes #6, 16, 33, 34, and 65, providing service to Wilmington, Christiana Mall, and Elkton, MD. Most routes travel through the university campus and also stop at the rail station, discussed below. There is also a Unicity bus, run jointly through the city and the University, free for everyone to ride, which acts as a community circulator. The University of Delaware also operates a bus system, available and free to all students and those associated with the university.

Newark has a Rail Station, (Map, via Google Maps) serviced by both SEPTA and AMTRAK. Newark is the last stop on the R2 (SEPTA) line, one of the farthest points out on the system. SEPTA service to Newark involves 4 trains both directions with the morning and evening rush hours, weekdays only. Fare is $5.50 one way to downtown Philadelphia and $3.00 to Wilmington. The AMTRAK service in Newark is less practical; there is only one train per day in each direction. However, the Acela Express stops in nearby Wilmington, Delaware.

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The University of Delaware has a beautiful campus that has architecture compared to that of the University of Virginia. It is located at the cross street between Main Street and South College Avenue in Newark.

White Clay Creek State Park is also located in and around Newark.

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Shopping in Newark (mostly along Main Street) focuses on items college students want to buy. Along with chain stores, there are local favorites, including:

• Rainbow Books & Music -- This Newark institution has a great selection. It also sells jewelry, home items and gifts.

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There are a number of local favorites in the Newark area, especially for college students visiting friends at the University of Delaware. These include:

• Deer Park Tavern
• Grotto Pizza -- This sauce-rich pie, a regional favorite, started in Rehoboth Beach. It's found at two locations in Newark: in the Main Street Galleria and in the College Square Shopping Center. Try the strawberry margaritas, too.
• Pita Pit - Make your own pita for lunch and then walk next door for dessert at Cold Stone Creamery.
• Newark Bagel - Specializes in bagels. (Imagine that!)

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• Iron Hill Brewery - The local restaurant and microbrewery also has locations in Wilmington, Delaware, and Westchester and Media, PA.
• Klondike Kates - Rock out to 90's music on Tuesday with half-priced nachos, get your Weekend Shakedown on Friday with DJ Andrew Hugh, and get down with your get down with 80's night on Saturday.

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• Marriott Courtyard Wilmington Newark/Christiana Mall, 48 Geoffrey Drive, ☎ 302-456-3800, [1].  edit
• Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Newark, 240 Chapman Road, ☎ 302-453-9200, [2].  edit

• Hilton Estate, 100 Continental Drive, [3]

• Hawthorn Suites [4], Suites, full or efficiency kitchens, exercise facilities and on-site guest laundry and valet service.

• Ramada Newark, 260 Chapman Rd., [5].
• Hilton Wilmington Christiana, 100 Continental Drive, ☎ 302-454-1500, [6].  edit
• Ramada Newark/Wilmington, 260 Chapman Road, ☎ 302-738-3400, [7].  edit

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Please note: Despite enforcement varying in many different areas of the United States the drinking age is 21 across America. This is enforced to a fault in Newark where underage consumption and fake identification can draw attention from the law even if it is done with the utmost discretion. Use caution when interacting with police as they are accustomed to dealing with inebriated college students.

• Deer Park Tavern -- Located at the end of Main Street. This location has been serving alcohol to the area since the early 1800s. Notable guests include Edgar Allan Poe who is said to have laid a curse on the entire town after tripping on his way out of the tavern.
• Grotto Pizza -- Located at the end of Main Street. This sauce-rich pie, a regional favorite, started in Rehoboth Beach is also among the more popular hangout spots of college students drawn by its cheaper drinks and laid back atmosphere.
• Klondike Kate's - Located at Main Street and the end of College Ave. Kate's is a packed college bar from Thursday to Saturday without fail. Try Tuesday for Half-Priced Nachos or Thursday for 80s Night!
• Iron Hill Brewery - Located across the street from Klondike Kate's, Iron Hill is known for its very tasty Microbrewed beer that is brewed in house!
• Timothy's - The farthest bar from Main Street, located down Paper Mill Road. Timothy's is a sports bar with a very large seating area and inexpensive drink specials.