WELCOME
Welcome to Historic Downtown Dover
We drive business and job opportunities, growth of economic and cultural assets & development of commercial and residential real estate, while preserving our historic qualities.
- Our Mission & Values
- Organizational Structure
- Partnership Board & Staff
- Planning Committees
OUR HISTORY
Historically Happening in Dover
Dover was founded as the court town for newly established Kent County in 1683 by William Penn, the proprietor of the territory generally known as the "Lower Counties on the Delaware."
- Downtown Dover History
VISIT DOWNTOWN
Ways to Experience Downtown Dover
Download our New Shop Downtown Dover Brochure. This publication was developed by the Downtown Dover Merchants Committee. This committee supports a sustainable business community through business communication, networking support and promotional activities to enhance and grow the downtown Business Improvement District.
- Shop Downtown Dover Brochure
- Arts
- Banks
- Bed & Breakfast
- Meeting Venue
- Personal Services
- Restaurants & Taverns
- Retail Stores
- Museums
- Parks
- Public Buildings
- Parking Downtown
- Download Map & Complete Listing - PDF
DOING BUSINESS HERE
Opening Your Own Business?
New business start-ups can happen easier and faster in Dover. Why? Every place you need to register and license your business is practically within walking distance of downtown.
- Top Ten Reasons
- How the DDP Works for You
- Incentives
- Download Development Boundary Map
- Partners & Resources
EVENTS CALENDAR
It's Historically Happening Downtown
Click to Download our 2019 Calendar of Events. Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all our events or call us at 302-678-2940.
- First Friday
- Busking Program
- Paint Dover
- Window Contest
CONTACT US
Downtown Dover Partnership
101 West Loockerman Street, Suite 1A
Dover, DE 19904

Phone: 302-678-2940
- Contact Information
- info@downtowndover.com

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Downtown Dover Delaware We would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our website and familiarize yourself with our Historic Downtown Dover District. If you are a prospect or existing business person the website will attempt to provide you with most of the information you will need in considering downtown Dover as a potential location for your business.

If you are just a visitor or community member the website will make an effort to inform you of all the programs, events and family-fun special activities occurring within the downtown district. READ MORE

Downtown Dover Parking 2020
As the New Year begins, Downtown Dover Partnership remains committed to improving the quality of life for residents and visitors of Dover, Delaware through a collaborative effort. Parking is one of our core areas of responsbility and we are seeking your help and input to further improve Downtown Dover Parking.

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DOWNTOWN DOVER PARKING SOLUTIONS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Important COVID-19 Update from Downtown Dover Partnership

Until further notice, the Downtown Dover Partnership office will be closed starting today. We want to do our part in limiting the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and limiting exposure to our constituents and staff. With this said, the staff will be working from home and will be available by email and will work to assist you the best we can remotely. All DDP scheduled committee meetings and all upcoming events are cancelled until further notice. Below is a lot of information that I wanted to get out to everyone. I know it is very lengthy, but there is a lot of pertinent information. I will be sending out emails with updates and updating our Facebook page as I receive details. I thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work remotely and we wish you all well during these trying times. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Calls made to the DDP office at 302-678-2940 will be checked periodically throughout each day and returned.