Here Are 7 Things They Don't Teach You About Delaware In School

Any Delawarean that’s ventured outside of our state has heard something along the lines of “Where’s Delaware?” or “What state is that in?”. Apparently, the American education system isn’t doing a great job of telling others about our little state. Nevermind that we were actually the first state… I digress. The secrets of Delaware have been safe for years, but now it’s time to let the cat out of the bag and fill everyone in on what they’ve been missing. Here’s what they don’t teach you about Delaware in school when they’re covering the geography, history, and culture of the bigger states.

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You would think that more people would be able to find Delaware on a map, considering that we were the very first state of the Union! Delaware has done a lot to impact the history of the United States... read up on some unusual and important Delaware history here.

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You don't have to head to a big city or a super dense state to find incredible food! Delaware prides itself on our hole in the wall restaurants, where a simple exterior masks an almost unbelievable, gourmet surprise that foodies will go wild for.Check out our best hole-in-the-walls here.

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Plenty of people talk about Ocean City, Maryland, but true travelers know that Rehoboth, Dewey, and Bethany Beach are the best beach towns in the United States. In fact, there's so much to do in Dewey that it's become the coolest town on the East Coast!

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Our beach towns aren't only exciting when it's summertime. In fact, many Delawareans plan their beach vacations for fall or winter.Find out why here.

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Delaware's state parks preserve some crazy history! You can walk through an abandoned World War II fort, explore a Prisoner of War camp, and walk the start of the Mason-Dixon Line... all in one day.Check our historic hikes out, and plan the coolest stroll of your fall ASAP.

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Bombay Hook and Prime Hook are internationally significant spots for birders... okay, that kind of sounds boring. What I mean to say is that these little-known slices of paradise are filled with rare critters, stunning scenery, and very few people. If you want to get in touch with nature, check these places out.

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One thing that you might know about Delaware is that it's full of small towns. In fact, there are only a few places in Delaware where the population is higher than 5,000 people! We love our small towns, and sense of community that you get when you visit them.Here are a few of our favorites that you need to check out.

This underrated state is so amazing, it’s a shame that more people don’t visit! Help spread the word about our small wonder — and maybe our great, great grandchildren will never hear “Dela-where?!” ever again.