This Day Trip To Kent County Is One Of The Best You Can Take In Delaware
By Sarah McCosham|Published March 15, 2021
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
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Delaware is a delightful place to visit, boasting beautiful beaches, lots of history, scenic state parks, and amazing regional cuisine. Despite its size — Delaware is 96 miles long, making it the second-smallest state in the United States, after Rhode Island — this state is rife with day trip opportunities. Feeling stressed out? Head to the Sussex County for a beach day. Looking to learn something new (pun intended)? New Castle is a history lover’s dream-come-true. And if you’re craving outdoor adventure and reprieve, head to Kent County. This day trip to Kent County is one of the best you can take in Delaware.
If there's one word that describes Kent County, it would be parks.
First State Heritage Park is one of the newest in the Delaware State Park system -- but it includes some of the oldest established public spaces in Delaware. This site is centered on the Dover Green, which was laid out in 1717, back when Delaware was still a part of Pennsylvania.
The First State Heritage Park is Delaware's fist urban "park without boundaries," located in the historic Kent County district of Dover, which has been Delaware's capital city since 1777.
You'll definitely want to visit this outdoor space in the spring. The City of Dover plants 40,000 tulips over the winter, and each spring, Downtown Dover comes alive with the most breathtaking, colorful blooms.
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The John Dickinson Plantation is another living history museum in Kent County.
John Dickinson, known as the "Penman of the Revolution," was one of America’s founding fathers who wrote of "freedom and liberty for all" - while being a slave owner himself. The plantation is a testament to the paradoxical story of America. Today, the John Dickinson Plantation has been converted to a museum where visitors can tour the grounds and interact with staff dressed in period costume.
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Outside Dover, Kent County's Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is breathtakingly beautiful.
The 16,000-acre refuge provides excellent views of myriad habitats, as well as opportunities to view birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects in their natural setting. There are several walking trails and observation areas.
Each season brings different birds to the refuge looking for feeding, resting, or nesting areas. Bombay Hook is known nationally as an excellent bird watching refuge along the Atlantic Coast.
For a scenic Delaware hike, look no further than Kent County's Killens Pond State Park.
If you've never been camping before, "glamping" offers a less rugged, more comfortable experience! And the cabins at Killens Pond are both charming and rustic.
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Kent County truly is one of the most picturesque places to visit in Delaware.
Make it a day trip or weekend getaway; there's lots of natural beauty to behold in this oft-overlooked state.
Are you feeling all heart-eyed for Kent County yet? The First State truly ranks first in terms of natural beauty, in our humble opinion. A day trip to Kent County is one of the best you can take in Delaware; you’ll be charmed and awestruck by all the area has to offer. For more unforgettable day trips in Delaware, here are five unique day trips you can take.
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