10 Once-In-A-Lifetime Adventures You Can Only Have In Delaware
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Kim Magaraci
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Adventure may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of Delaware, but our little underrated state is full of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can’t find anywhere else! We’ve gathered a list of 10 Delaware Adventures for you to try out. Many of them are water and ocean related, so they’re perfect for late summer days! Pack your bags and grab your favorite adventure buddy so you can set off to fill your summer up with amazing experiences. Get your fill of history, adventure, cuisine and more on these amazing Delaware adventures.
Treasure maps, cannon battles and sunken booty await you on the Pirates of Lewes adventure cruises. Perfect for anyone who wishes they could be a pirate for a day, the cruises last over an hour and include a pirate gun or sword. You'll have to defend your ship in an epic water-cannon battle. Check out this link
for more information!
To paraphrase the great Mitch Hedberg, it must be great to be a racecar passenger, and just bother the driver. "Can I turn on the radio? Why are we driving in circles? Man, you really like Tide." Experience the thrill of a racecar ridealong, or drive one on your own at Dover International Speedway. This Dover, Delaware Adventure is one of the most thrilling experiences you can have in the First State! Book your experience with Rusty Wallace here.
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Lum's Pond and Trap Pond are both great places to snorkel and check out the underwater wildlife. Snorkeling is magic - it's like discovering an entire new world! Schools of minnows and other fish will swim right up to you, and you'll be amazed at what else you can see under the surface. You'll need to bring your own gear, or you can rent from Aquatic Safari in Wilmington. To find prices and learn more, visit their website.
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Delaware Tech in Dover offers cooking classes for personal enrichment every Monday or Thursday night. Learn from the culinary instructors and create a dish, meal or dessert to die for! At the end of the class, mingle with chefs and participants while you enjoy your creation. The schedule and offerings can be found here.
Seaford is host to the 3rd annual Recycled Boat Regatta on August 6, 2016. Create your own cardboard boat to participate in the event, or just show up to cheer on your favorite teams. They offer awards for fastest, most whimsical, best team effort and of course - the Titanic Award for the most dramatic sinking. After all, these are made of cardboard! Learn more about this event, hosted by the Delaware Nature Society, here.
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Sunset Stables in Bear, Delaware is the only public trail riding stable in the state. Explore the beautiful trails around Lum's Pond State Park on one of their trusty steeds, which are safe, well trained and appropriate for any level rider. If you're an experienced rider and want to get out on to the beach on a borrowed horse, you can check out Kershaw Acres' Beach Ride program, in Milton, DE.
For information, check out Sunset Stables and Kershaw Acres.
Dolphins and Whales are both common in the Delaware bay off of Lewes - and with a charter or a cruise from Fisherman's Wharf, you'll be able to spend some time watching them play, hunt, and hang out in their favorite waters. There is something absolutely magical about seeing a whale up close! Check the cruise schedule here.
There's nothing like seeing Delaware from the serenity of a hot air balloon, floating with the wind over the coast and farmland. You'll enjoy sights you've never been able to see from the ground as you soar above the trees, gently floating around the state, and then you'll get to celebrate with a bubbly toast after you land. Once you've traveled by hot air balloon, you'll be hooked - it really is the experience of a lifetime! DelMarVa Balloon Rides offers hot air balloon rides in Delaware, and you can find out more information here.
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Launching a Kayak for a coastal tour is an experience like no other - away from the boundaries and close shorelines of river and creek trips, you'll feel a sense of freedom that will awaken your soul. Coastal Kayak in Fenwick Island will get you set up with the right gear as they guide you along the coast for an unforgettable Delaware adventure.
The Original Kalmar Nyckel was the Mayflower of the DelMarVa region, and one of the original pioneer ships of the New World. Now, you can set sail on a replica, the beautiful museum ship that sets sail from Wilmington and Lewes. Learn about the history of the first Delaware settlements as you cruise along in style.
Maybe “Delaware Adventure” isn’t such an unusual phrase after all. I mean, the first sailors on the Kalmar Nyckel certainly were adventurers, as were those who first kayaked the Delaware Bay, or decided to test the theory of “hot air rises”, to the extreme. Join them and celebrate Delaware’s beauty and all it has to offer with your own Delaware adventure this summer.
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