Spend a Delightful Spring Day Exploring These 8 River Towns In Delaware
When the weather is nice, there’s no better place to be than one of these charming river towns in Delaware. With plenty of shopping, dining, and nature to enjoy, you’ll never be bored if you hit the road!

Downtown Milford is one of the best places to spend a weekend in Spring. Visit for their annual ladybug festival, celebrating our state insect! Read more about the Bug and Bud festival right here.

Laurel is wildly famous for being home to Trap Pond State Park, and paddlers come here from all over to see the bald cypress trees up close. However, Broad Creek runs through most of the town, and you can get a dose of nature wherever you are.
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Seaford is a great town for nature lovers. Plan a tubing trip down the Nanticoke for a relaxing springtime float.
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Wilmington's Riverfront is one of the best neighborhoods in all of Delaware. You'll find theaters, music venues, museums, playgrounds, and plenty of restaurants. Plan a visit and you won't ever want to leave.

Bowers is an old fashioned fishing town that's still proud of its heritage. Stop by the Maritime Museum and grab a strawberry pie at JP's Wharf and you'll really get to know this place.

Delaware City is a great place to enjoy both nature and history. Take a ferry out to Pea Patch Island in the middle of the river to see historic Fort Delaware for yourself. Enjoy a waterfront meal at Crabby Dick's at the end of your day.

Downtown Milton is one of the most underrated spots in the state. Stroll the Governor's Walk to enjoy a beautiful river view, and the head to The Backyard to dine outside and enjoy the fresh spring air. Read more about this hidden gem of a restaurant here.

New Castle is more than just a town of historic buildings! Visit to spend time on the Green and in Battery Park, where you can spot migratory birds on the river and watch ship traffic go in and out. Enjoy a picnic out in the open, or stop by one of the town's many restaurants for a bite to eat.
Are you planning a trip to any of these river towns in Delaware this spring? Tell us your favorite spots in the state in the comments below!
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