Distinctly Delaware

We're famous for our tax-free shopping and world-class entertainment options, but you'll also find romantic hideaways, scenic byways and fun places for the whole family to enjoy.

Or maybe you just want to slip back into America's proud past: Walk the cobblestone streets of New Castle… visit the square in Dover where Delawareans rallied around the U.S. Constitution… enjoy festivals celebrating diverse ethnic groups.

From north to south, enchanting landscapes also promise seasons of exceptional bird watching, fishing, hunting and camping, along with an extensive trail system for biking, hiking and canoeing.

WHY NOT DO IT ALL?

Getting around Delaware's three regions is so easy, in a short time you can move from the captivating Brandywine Valley up north, through pleasant Central Delaware towns, and then southward along warm, enchanting waterways to the ocean's edge.

As you go, you'll discover a tempting array of attractions suiting your every interest.

WHEN CAN WE EXPECT YOU?

Delaware is a four-season destination - come here any time of the year to enjoy a different perspective on the "First State."

In Northern Delaware (New Castle County), spring and autumn bring new dimensions of color to vast du Pont properties maintained as a triumph of both natural and architectural splendor. Dine in elegant surroundings, and then immerse yourself in the Wilmington nightlife, with its clubs, theater groups and dance troupes.

Central Delaware (Kent County) invites you to wile away a summer afternoon strolling through the capital city of Dover. Just beyond the slots, horse racing and headlining entertainment at the ever-popular Dover Downs complex lies a quiet, peaceful land with many sites instrumental to the founding of a new nation. This is where you learn firsthand why "It's good being first."

Then there's Southern Delaware (Sussex County), which draws visitors through small, pastoral towns toward sand, surf and limitless family fun. Throughout the year, you can look forward to a relaxing escape filled with sight-seeing, golf, trips to the spa and plenty of bargain-hunting at tax-free outlet stores and antiques shops.

Planning a holiday getaway? Delaware knows how to celebrate, with parades, fireworks, special tours and other unforgettable events that get you in the spirit.

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