Are you getting a little stir crazy, being cooped up inside all winter? Me too! That’s why I’m starting to think about all the Delaware road trips I’m going to take this spring. Take advantage of that nice weather when it finally comes around and check out all of these amazing, inexpensive ways to see the First State.

1. Try a scenic road trip, from Alapocas Run to Cape Henlopen, stopping at the prettiest spots in the state.
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Some of the most amazing scenery in the state can be found along this drive — it takes you through perfection! You can conquer this trip in one day, or split it up along a weekend of sightseeing. Find our guide and interactive map right here.
2. Or take a quick drive down Delaware's most scenic byway, Route 9.
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie
If you want a quicker drive and don't want to get out of your car much, enjoy a peaceful drive down the Bayshore Byway... AKA Route 9. Start up in New Castle and drive the bay coast. You'll spot all sorts of wildlife in the marsh!Find our guide and interactive map right here.
3. Visit the best of Delaware's parks and wildlife with a Great Outdoors Road Trip!
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If you want a more active road trip, lace up your hiking boots! This Great Outdoors trip will take you on a few of our best hikes. Find our guide and interactive map right here.

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4. Stop by the most charming towns in Delaware for a chance to see the simple life.
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Delaware is a state full of quaint small towns — take a weekend and explore the best of them! This trip shows you a few of the most overlooked small towns in the state. Find our guide and interactive map right here.
5. Visit Delaware's historic sites on a short trip through all three counties.
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Learn about the history of the First State while also seeing some of the state's best landmarks on this weekend-long trip through the entire state. Find our guide and interactive map right here.
6. See Delaware's hidden beaches along the bay.
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All along the bay, there are small, nearly unknown beaches like Pickering and Prime Hook Beach. Pull out your flip-flops and grab a camera, because you'll fall in love with these sandy shores. Find our guide and interactive map right here.
7. Meet the state's ghosts on a haunted road trip!
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How brave are you feeling? Tour the most haunted places in the state, including Fort Delaware, Woodburn, and Catman's Grave. Find our guide and interactive map right here.

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