About this city
Christiana is an important unincorporated community and historic crossroads in New Castle County, Delaware, situated along the navigable headwaters of the Christina River. Named after Queen Christina of Sweden during the New Sweden colonial era, the town blossomed in the 18th century as a vital transshipment point for agricultural goods moving between the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River. Today, Christiana blends its rich colonial heritage, marked by landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places, with modern commercial significance. It serves as a major retail and medical hub for the Mid-Atlantic region, anchored by the massive Christiana Mall and the expansive Christiana Hospital complex near the junction of Interstate 95.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Shop tax-free at the massive Christiana Mall, visit historic colonial sites like the John Lewden House, and hike or fish along the scenic White Clay Creek nearby.
