Take A One-Day Road Trip To Any Of These 10 Fantastic Delaware Destinations
One of the best things about living in a small state: nothing’s off limits! While Wyomingites might have to plan for a long weekend to visit some of their state’s sites and California is basically the size of the entire East Coast, here in Delaware everything is a one-day road trip. When you’re looking for a few destinations to fill up your summer calendar, gas up the car and spend a day, sunrise to sunset, in any of these fantastic locations.


After you've seen the gorgeous gardens of Winterthur, enjoy lunch in Greenville. BBC Tavern is right around the corner and serves up delicious burgers, salads and nachos. Your next destination is just up the road, so follow signs for the Hagley Museum. Here, you'll find the first DuPont home in America, and the preserved remnants of the original DuPont Gunpowder Mills. This is a fascinating museum and estate where you'll find historic buildings, barns and gardens, as well as a stunning home and live demonstrations of water wheels, steam whistles and more.


Once you've explored Delaware City, head to the ferry and ride over to Pea Patch Island. Here, you'll find historic Fort Delaware, which is typically open for tours. Fort Delaware was a confederate prison during the Civil War, and the history is absolutely fascinating.
The ferry will take you right back to Delaware City once you've toured the historic Fort. If you're into all things spooky, be sure to stick around Delaware City after dark, because it's the most haunted town in Delaware.


After walking through a huge part of Delaware history, head to the neighboring Middletown. Downtown Middletown is one of the most charming areas of the state. Enjoy shopping, browsing, and some of the best crab dip you'll ever try at Sully's Irish Pub. If you've got time, catch a show at the Everett Theater!


After your morning of birdwatching and wildlife spotting, head into Dover for a picnic on The Green. This spot at the center of town is surrounded by historic buildings, so once you've refueled check out parts of the town that have been designated as locations within First State National Historical Park.a


Once you're in Cape May, enjoy unparalled shopping and dining before catching your return voyage that takes you home. If you time it right, you'll get to watch a sunset out on the bay.
What’s your favorite place to go on a whim in Delaware? I swear, Bombay Hook gets better every time I decide to make the drive. Tell me your favorite places in the comments below!
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