Why visit Bear
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 35 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Charles Allen House, James Stewart House and Becks Pond County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Bear
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bear
Bear is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bear had a population of 23,060.
From the Wikipedia article Bear, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks28
Charles Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
James Stewart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New Castle County
James Stewart, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Christina, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in New Castle County, Delaware
W. Casperson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in New Castle County, Delaware
Buena Vista
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Christiana Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Delaware, United States
Cooch's Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Delaware, U.S
Dragon Run Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Grantham-Edwards-McComb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
House in New Castle, Delaware
John Lewden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
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La Grange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House near Glasgow in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Becks Pond County Park
Park · 1.2 mi
See page 2 of the URL (PDF) for enumeration of facilities. This document describes the area as 108.79 acres.
Restaurants and cafes35
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.0 mi
1299 Quintilio Drive, Bear
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.1 mi
250 Buckley Boulevard, Bear
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
sweetFrog
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.1 mi
1225 Quintilio Drive, Bear
Mo-Th 13:00-20:45; Fr 13:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su off
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.7 mi
240 Fox Hunt Drive, Bear
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Marino's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
515 Eden Circle, Bear
Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00
23 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
According to common legend, the name "Bear" originated from a tavern located along the roadway from Wilmington to Dover, Delaware (at the intersection now formed by U.S. Route 40 and Delaware Route 7), whose sign was decorated with the image of a large bear, and which George Washington had reportedly visited.
In later years, Bear has had a history of being centered around shopping centers and neighborhoods located along U.S. Route 40.
White Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
From the History section of Bear, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Old Fort Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
350 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark
Christina Early Education Center
School · 4.0 mi
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
800 North Brownleaf Road, Newark
Healthcare4
Map of Bear
136 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Ag Farm Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Castle County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-24: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Castle County Airport (ILG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Brookside 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Glasgow 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Newark 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Wilmington 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Hockessin 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Middletown 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Smyrna 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Dover 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Philadelphia 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- WHITE HALL, BEAR, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 18 33 21 View east along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) at the exit for Delaware State Route 1 SOUTH (Dover) in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-18 09 32 51 View north along Delaware State Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) at Exit 160 (U.S. Route 40, Bear, Glasgow) in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-18 10 03 23 View south along Delaware State Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) at Exit 156 (U.S. Route 13 NORTH, Delaware State Route 71 SOUTH, Wilmington, Red Lion) in Bear, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 18 34 10 View east along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) at the exit for Delaware State Route 1 NORTH (Christiana, Wilmington) in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-18 13 47 27 View south along Delaware State Route 71 (Red Lion Road) from the overpass for southbound Delaware State Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) in Bear, New Castle County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-18 13 49 12 View north along Delaware State Route 71 (Red Lion Road) from the overpass for southbound Delaware State Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) in Bear, New Castle County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-18 13 50 36 View south along Delaware State Route 71 (Red Lion Road) at U.S. Route 13 (DuPont Highway) in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-20 11 41 57 View west along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) at the exit for Delaware State Route 1 SOUTH (Dover) in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-20 11 43 47 View west along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) from the overpass for Delaware State Route 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway) in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JAMES STEWART, JR HOUSE, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- JAMES STEWART HOUSE, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- W. CASPERSON HOUSE ST. GEORGES, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Allen House Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christiana DE HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- Cooch's Bridge - Detail of Cannon, Kendigger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ST. GEORGES CEMETERY CARETAKER'S HOUSE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pencader Church Glasgow Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linden Hill St Georges DE, Smallbones, CC0
- J Lewden House DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- DRAGON RUN FARM, KIRKWOOD, NORTH NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert Ferguson House HABS DE1, Ken Zebooker, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Public School No. 111-C Christiana Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCoy House (Kirkwood, Delaware), Michael Romagnoli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Fort Christiana DE 1, Smallbones, Public domain
- OLD CANN MANSION HOUSE, KIRKWOOD, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- OLD POST OFFICE, KIRKWOOD, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buena Vista, U.S. Route 13, South of U.S. Route 40, Tybouts Corner, New Castle County, DE, David Ames, photographer, Public domain
- La Grange Glasgow DE1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GRANTHAM-EDWARDS-MCCOMB HOUSE, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Correll's Farm and Lawn Supply, Michael Romagnoli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dave Bush Line Dancers, R&BSoullinedancing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corporation papers, R&BSoullinedancing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 40 EB past Salem Church Road-Porter Road, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 40 EB past Walther Road-Glendale Boulevard, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DE 7 NB past DE 71, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) in flight, Keith, CC BY 2.0
- DE 71 NB past DE 7, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- P20231106AS-0699, The White House, Public domain
- P20231106AS-0710, The White House, Public domain
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