A botanical garden with two types of wetlands, an 18th-century chapel, and an Art Deco-style movie theater give Dagsboro several specific points of interest for a stay. Parsons Farms also offers seasonal pick-your-own produce. You can explore nature, local history, and an offering that depends on the harvest calendar as distinct highlights.
A Botanical Garden Landscape Along Pepper Creek
The Delaware Botanic Gardens are a public botanical garden in Dagsboro, created for the benefit and enjoyment of all. The 37-acre site includes a high plateau, sloping wooded areas with freshwater wetlands, and 1,000 feet of waterfront with tidal wetlands along Pepper Creek. The upland, wooded slopes, and waterfront bring together a variety of terrain; both freshwater and tidal wetlands are part of the garden’s landscape. Visitors interested in gardens and wetland landscapes will find both themes combined here. Walking tours are also available.
As of September 5, 2026, the gardens are open Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check the opening hours before your visit. Free parking is available in the gardens’ parking lot.
Chapel, Museum, and Movie Theater
Prince George’s Chapel was built in 1755 as an Anglican Chapel of Ease and served the northern outlying area of Maryland’s Worcester Parish. The chapel was officially dedicated as a museum on June 15, 1974.
The Clayton Theatre offers a distinctive architectural landmark: the building was constructed of concrete in the Art Deco style in 1948 and clad in Formstone. It opened on February 2, 1949. The two dates are close together but refer to different events: first the building’s construction, then the theater’s opening. The Clayton Theatre shows first-run films. If you’d like to plan a movie visit for a specific date, check the current schedule in advance.
Seasonal Pick-Your-Own Produce at Parsons Farms
Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and pumpkins are available for seasonal pick-your-own at Parsons Farms. Which crops are available may vary from year to year and depending on the weather. A continuously running hay wagon takes visitors to the designated pick-your-own area. Children can feed and pet the animals; check before traveling to see whether the animal activities are taking place.
The gardens and the farm differ when it comes to choosing a date: opening days and hours are listed for the gardens, while pick-your-own availability may depend on the season, year, and weather. Plan a garden visit around its opening hours, and check which fruits are currently available at Parsons Farms. If a particular harvest or a movie date is important to your stay, it’s worth checking the current offerings for each.
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