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Hockessin
is an unincorporated community located in New Castle County in northern Delaware. The population was 12,902 at the 2000 census and the town is pronounced HO-kass-in. The name is believed to have been derived from the Lenape word meaning "pieces of bark" or from a misspelling of "occasion" as pronounced by the Quakers who originally settled the area. Hockessin is one of the fastest growing areas in the state of Delaware. The peaceful hamlet of Hockessin is known for its shops and bills itself as "A Shopping Destination in the Heart of the Brandywine Valley." This unique collection of shops and restaurants includes specialty shops that offer fine furniture, gourmet cookware, outdoor furniture, "art to wear" and handcrafted jewelry, and even a shop especially for dog and cat lovers. Restaurants offer steaks, fish, and homemade soups, gourmet take-out, imported cheeses, and gift baskets. Other places to visit near Hockessin include Fort Delaware State Park, which is one of Delaware's first state parks, created in 1951. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places, with a Union fortress that dates to 1859. The fort was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia and once served as a prison for Confederate prisoners of war. Fort Delaware State Park can be accessed only by ferry and offers a living history museum, hiking and picnicking.
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Hockessin Vacation Rentals
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Hockessin Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square | 815 E Baltimore Pike | Kennett Square, PA | 5.1 mi. | (610) 444-9100 | | Clarion Collection Mendenhall | 323 Kennett Pike | Mendenhall, PA | 5.5 mi. | (610) 388-2100 | | Fairville Inn | 506 Kennett Pike | Mendenhall, PA | 5.5 mi. | (610) 388-5900 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 1024 Old Churchman's Rd | Newark, DE | 7.0 mi. | (302) 266-6400 | | Christiana Hilton Inn | 100 Continental Dr | Newark, DE | 7.1 mi. | (302) 454-1500 | | Wilmington Days Inn | 900 Churchmans Rd | Newark, DE | 7.1 mi. | (302) 386-2400 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotels | 333 Continental Dr | Newark, DE | 7.2 mi. | (302) 283-0800 | | Red Roof Inn Wilmington | 415 Stanton Christiana Rd | Newark, DE | 7.2 mi. | (302) 292-2870 | | Fairfield Inn-newark | 65 Geoffrey Dr | Wilmington, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 292-1500 | | Newark Travelodge | 268 E Main St | Newark, DE | 7.5 mi. | (302) 737-5050 | | Comfort Inn | 100 Mcintosh Plz | Newark, DE | 7.8 mi. | (302) 453-9100 | | Holiday Inn Wilmington/Newark | 1203 Christiana Rd | Newark, DE | 7.8 mi. | (302) 737-2700 | | Hampton Inn-wilmington/newark | 3 Concord Ln | Newark, DE | 7.9 mi. | (302) 737-3900 | | Quality Inn & Suites-Wilmington | 4000 Concord Pike | Wilmington, DE | 7.9 mi. | (302) 478-2222 | | Rodney Hall C Univ Of De | 113 Hillside Rd | Newark, DE | 8.0 mi. | (302) 831-2886 | | Best Western Brandywine Valley Inn | 1807 Concord Pike | Wilmington, DE | 8.0 mi. | (302) 656-9436 | | Rodney Hall A Univ Of De | 209 Hillside Rd | Newark, DE | 8.1 mi. | (320) 831-2886 | | Brandywine River Hotel | Rt 1 And Rt 100 | Chadds Ford, PA | 8.1 mi. | (215) 388-1200 | | Courtyard Wilmington Brandywine | 320 Rocky Run Pkwy | Wilmington, DE | 8.2 mi. | (302) 477-9500 | | Doubletree Hotel-wilmington | 4727 Concord Pike | Wilmington, DE | 8.2 mi. | (888) 478-2933 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 350 Rocky Run Pkwy | Wilmington, DE | 8.2 mi. | (302) 479-2000 | | Inn At Wilmington | 300 Rocky Run Pkwy | Wilmington, DE | 8.2 mi. | (302) 479-7900 | | Staybridge Suites Wilmington/Newark | 270 Chapman Rd | Newark, DE | 8.3 mi. | (302) 366-8097 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott | 410 Eagle Run Rd | Newark, DE | 8.3 mi. | (302) 369-6212 | | Sheraton Suites Wilmington | 422 Delaware Ave | Wilmington, DE | 8.3 mi. | (302) 654-8300 | | Residences At City Center | 1007 N Orange St | Bear, DE | 8.4 mi. | (302) 778-3000 | | Best Western Delaware Inn & Conf Ctr | 260 Chapman Rd | Newark, DE | 8.4 mi. | (302) 738-3400 | | Wilmington Newark Residence Inn By Marriott | 240 Chapman Rd | Newark, DE | 8.4 mi. | (302) 453-9200 | | Residences At City Center | 1007 N Orange St | Wilmington, DE | 8.4 mi. | (302) 778-3000 | | Brandywine Suites Clarion Collection Hotel | 707 N King St | Wilmington, DE | 8.5 mi. | (302) 656-9300 | | Courtyard By Marriott Wilmington Christiana | 48 Geoffry Dr | Wilmington, DE | 8.5 mi. | (302) 456-3800 | | Days Inn Wilmington Downtown | 1102 W St | Wilmington, DE | 8.5 mi. | (302) 429-7600 | | Hotel Dupont | 11th & Market Sts | Wilmington, DE | 8.5 mi. | (302) 594-3100 | | Wyndham Wilmington | 700 King St | Wilmington, DE | 8.5 mi. | (302) 655-0400 | | Comfort Suites | 56 S Old Baltimore Pike | Newark, DE | 8.8 mi. | (302) 266-6600 | | Quality Inn Skyways | 147 N Dupont Hwy | New Castle, DE | 9.0 mi. | (302) 328-6666 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton Newark Wilmington South | 640 S College Ave | Newark, DE | 9.2 mi. | (302) 453-9700 | | Sleep Inn | 630 S College Ave | Newark, DE | 9.2 mi. | (302) 453-1700 | | Embassy Suites Newark Wilmington S | 654 S College Ave | Newark, DE | 9.4 mi. | (302) 368-8000 | | Rodeway Inn | 3 Memorial Dr | New Castle, DE | 9.8 mi. | (302) 654-5400 |
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| Blue Ball Bed & Breakfast | 1075 Main St | Blue Ball, PA | 29.6 mi. | (717) 355-9994 |
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Hockessin Weather & Climate
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Northern Delaware, which consists of New Castle County, is generally considered to have a humid subtropical climate. There is some debate as to whether the extreme northern portion of the county is humid subtropical or warm continental. The main difference being whether winter temperatures are cold enough to support a fixed period of snow cover each year. Most areas of northern Delaware experience relatively mild winters because the mountains of Pennsylvania protect it from harsh, cold winds. Summers are warm and humid with thunderstorms, although not as hot as the southeastern part of the state. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the state; however, the north and southeast receive the most precipitation. Delaware is a tiny state, only 96 miles long and from 9 to 35 miles across. Almost all of the state is part of the Atlantic Coastal Plain and therefore the effects of the ocean moderate the climate. Severe storms, such as hurricanes are rare in northern Delaware and when they do occur, plenty of warning is given for these types of storms.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
41°F |
23°F |
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| February |
45°F |
25°F |
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| March |
54°F |
32°F |
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| April |
65°F |
40°F |
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| May |
75°F |
50°F |
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| June |
83°F |
59°F |
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| July |
87°F |
65°F |
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| August |
85°F |
63°F |
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| September |
78°F |
56°F |
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| October |
67°F |
44°F |
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| November |
56°F |
36°F |
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| December |
46°F |
28°F |
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Hockessin Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located about 24 miles east of Hockessin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Harrisburg International airport (MDT) located approximately 63 miles northwest of Hockessin in Harrisburg ( Middletown ), Pennsylvania, the Atlantic City International airport (ACY) located roughly 63 miles southeast of Hockessin in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and finally the Baltimore Washington International airport (BWI) located around 66 miles southwest of Hockessin in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Hockessin Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Blue Diamond Park | New Castle | DE | 11.1 mi. | | | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster | PA | 36.6 mi. | | | Clementon Amusement Park | Clementon | NJ | 37.9 mi. | | | Exhilarama | Voorhees | NJ | 39.0 mi. | | | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson | NJ | 44.3 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 48.9 mi. | | | Jeepers | Parkville | MD | 52.3 mi. | | | Dorney Park | Allentown | PA | 57.8 mi. | | | Hersheypark | Hershey | PA | 61.1 mi. | | | Storybook Land | Egg Harbor Township | NJ | 64.5 mi. | | | Storybook Land | Cardiff | NJ | 64.6 mi. | | | Bushkill Park | Easton | PA | 67.1 mi. | | | Gillian's Wonderland Pier | Ocean City | NJ | 69.4 mi. | | | Playland | Ocean City | NJ | 69.4 mi. | | | Mariner's Landing | Wildwood | NJ | 72.4 mi. | | | Morey's Piers | Wildwood | NJ | 72.4 mi. | | | Splash Zone Water Park | Wildwood | NJ | 72.4 mi. | | | Wild Wheels Adventure Pier | Wildwood | NJ | 72.4 mi. | | | Steel Pier | Atlantic City | NJ | 73.9 mi. | | | Tivoli Pier | Atlantic City | NJ | 73.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water World | Phoenixville | PA | 25.6 mi. | | | Mountain Creek | Vernon | NJ | 36.1 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 48.9 mi. | | | Killens Pond Water Park | Felton | DE | 54.2 mi. | | | Dorney Park & Whitewater Kingdom | Allentown | PA | 57.8 mi. | | | Gillian's Island | Ocean City | NJ | 69.4 mi. | | | Morey's Pier Raging Waters | Wildwood | NJ | 72.4 mi. | | | Thundering Surf Water Slide | Beach Haven | NJ | 78.9 mi. | | | Chesapeake Beach Water Park | Chesapeake Beach | MD | 88.3 mi. | | | Alpine Slide at Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 89.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Vinces Sport Center Par 3 Golf Course | Newark | DE | 8.0 mi. | | | Delcastle Golf Course | Wilmington | DE | 9.0 mi. | | | Ed Oliver Golf Club | Wilmington | DE | 9.0 mi. | | | Rock Manor Golf Club | Wilmington | DE | 9.0 mi. | | | Three Little Bakers Country Club & Dinner Theatre | Wilmington | DE | 9.0 mi. | | | Tattersall Golf Club | West Chester | PA | 13.0 mi. | | | Clayton Park Golf Course | Glen Mills | PA | 13.9 mi. | | | Golf Course At Glen Mills | Glen Mills | PA | 13.9 mi. | | | Spring Lake Recreation Center | Glen Mills | PA | 13.9 mi. | | | Wyncote Golf Club | Oxford | PA | 14.5 mi. | | | Downingtown Country Club | Downingtown | PA | 14.7 mi. | | | Brantwood Golf Club | Elkton | MD | 14.8 mi. | | | Club At Patriots Glen | Elkton | MD | 14.8 mi. | | | Moccasin Run Golf Course | Atglen | PA | 17.9 mi. | | | Chesapeake Bay Golf Club North East Course | North East | MD | 18.3 mi. | | | Wild Oaks Golf Club | Salem | NJ | 19.6 mi. | | | Bob Thatchers Old Masters Golf Club | Newtown Square | PA | 20.6 mi. | | | Springfield Country Club | Springfield | PA | 20.7 mi. | | | Beckett Golf Club | Swedesboro | NJ | 20.8 mi. | | | Paxon Hollow Golf Club | Media | PA | 21.0 mi. | | | Holly Hills Golf Club | Alloway | NJ | 23.8 mi. | | | Honey Brook Golf Club | Honey Brook | PA | 23.8 mi. | | | Honeybrook Golf Club | Honey Brook | PA | 23.8 mi. | | | Back Creek Golf Club | Middletown | DE | 24.0 mi. | | | Frog Hollow Golf Club | Middletown | DE | 24.0 mi. | | | Van De Grift Golf Club | Middletown | DE | 24.0 mi. | | | Kimberton Golf Club | Kimberton | PA | 24.6 mi. | | | Oakmont East Golf Course | Oakmont | PA | 24.9 mi. | | | Furnace Bay Golf Course | Perryville | MD | 25.3 mi. | | | Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club | Mountain Top | PA | 25.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hidden Valley Ski | Hidden Valley | PA | 27.8 mi. | | | Hidden Valley | Vernon | NJ | 36.1 mi. | | | Vernon Valley Great Gorge | Vernon | NJ | 36.1 mi. | | | Doe Mountain | Macungie | PA | 50.9 mi. | | | Camelback | Tannersville | PA | 89.0 mi. | | | Alpine Mountain | Analomink | PA | 90.8 mi. | | | Shawnee Mountain | Delaware | PA | 103.5 mi. | | | Craigmeur | Newfoundland | NJ | 109.4 mi. | | | Tanglewood | Tafton | PA | 114.9 mi. | | | Whitetail Ski Resort | Mercersburg | PA | 117.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Brandywine Springs State Park | | DE | 4.5 mi. | | | Walter S Carpenter State Park | | DE | 6.6 mi. | | | Brandywine Creek State Park | | DE | 6.8 mi. | | | Brandywine Battlefield State Park | | PA | 8.8 mi. | | | Bellevue State Park | | DE | 11.1 mi. | | | Fort Mott State Park | | NJ | 15.1 mi. | | | Fort Delaware State Park | | DE | 15.2 mi. | | | Lums Pond State Park | | DE | 16.5 mi. | | | Ridley Creek State Park | | PA | 17.3 mi. | | | Marsh Creek State Park | | PA | 18.9 mi. | | | Elk Neck State Park | | MD | 24.6 mi. | | | Susquehanna State Park | | MD | 25.4 mi. | | | Elk Neck State Park | | MD | 26.1 mi. | | | French Creek State Park | | PA | 29.6 mi. | | | Susquehannock State Park | | PA | 31.5 mi. | | | Independence Mall State Park | | PA | 31.6 mi. | | | Evansburg State Park | | PA | 31.9 mi. | | | Palmer State Park | | MD | 32.8 mi. | | | Fort Washington State Park | | PA | 33.3 mi. | | | Evansburg State Park | | PA | 33.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Brandywine River Museum | Chadds Ford | PA | 8.1 mi. | (History) | | Rockwood Museum | Wilmington | DE | 8.5 mi. | (History) | | Winterthur Meseum | Wilmington | DE | 8.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Delaware History Center | Wilmington | DE | 8.5 mi. | (History) | | Hagley Museum | Wilmington | DE | 8.5 mi. | (History) | | Read House and Gardens | New Castle | DE | 11.1 mi. | (History) | | The Condiment Packet Gallery | West Chester | PA | 12.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Valley Forge Historical Society Museum | Valley Forge | PA | 24.5 mi. | (History) | | Friendship Fire Company Museum | Woodbury | NJ | 29.1 mi. | (History) | | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (History) | | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthroplogy | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (History) | | Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Rosenbach Museum & Library | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Mutter Museum | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Science) | | Paley Design Center | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Technology) | | La Salle University Art Museum | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Art) | | LaSalle University Art Museum | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Art) | | Paley/Levy Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Art) | | Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Brandywine Zoo | Wilmington | DE | 8.5 mi. | | | Philadelphia Zoological Garden | Philadelphia | PA | 30.5 mi. | | | New Jersey State Aquarium at Camden | Camden | NJ | 32.1 mi. | | | The Baltimore Zoo | Baltimore | MD | 59.7 mi. | | | National Aquarium in Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 59.7 mi. | | | ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park | Hershey | PA | 61.1 mi. | | | Cape May County Park Zoo | Cape May | NJ | 72.5 mi. | | | National Zoological Park | Washington | DC | 94.5 mi. | | | Staten Island Zoo | Staten Island | NY | 98.1 mi. | | | Salisbury Zoological Park | Salisbury | MD | 98.7 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 109.6 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 109.6 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 109.8 mi. | | | Clyde Peeling's Reptiland Ltd. | Allenwood | PA | 111.0 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 116.9 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 119.9 mi. | |
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