Delaware Attractions,
Popular places to visit!
Delaware attractions have been making this state a hot vacation spot year after year.
Popular places to visit - Beaches and close surrounding areas of Delaware:
This is also one of Delaware Attractions...we're centrally located to major tourist areas of the U.S.! You can make a lot of day trips when your in here!
You are able to stay near the beaches but also make day trips to all the major areas and do your major tax free shopping in Delaware. One of the best places to save money!
This is how far Delaware is from major site seeing cities, the time could vary according to traffic and speed of driving.
- Manhattan, N.Y. - 167 miles from Dover, DE (3 hours)
- Washington, D.C. - 94 miles from Dover, DE (2 hours)
- Philadelphia, PA - 84 miles from Dover, DE (1.5 hours)
- Virginia Beach, VA - 195 miles from Dover, DE (3.5 hours)
- Atlantic City, N.J. - 130 miles from Dover, DE (2 hours)
- Mount Pocono, PA - 175 miles from Dover, DE (3 hours)
- Baltimore, MD - 91 miles from Dover, DE (2 hours)
- Ocean City, MD - 68 miles from Dover, DE (1.5 hours)
- Williamsburg, VA - 231 miles from Dover, DE (4 hours)
Delaware Attractions
Tax AdvantagesOne of the biggest Delaware attractions!
I' m sure you have heard of "Delaware Corporations"...well Wilmington Delaware is know as the banking capital for a reason. The reason Delaware has tax advantages is to draw in more businesses and tourism into the state.
But Delaware Tax Advantages is just not for businesses...it's also to entice more people to move here!
Delaware Tax Advantages include:
*Always consult with a tax professional for any tax advice.*
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Real EstateDelaware is one of the smallest states in the U.S. so it is usually overlooked... which is actually good, if your looking toget the most out of your money for a house!
The Tax Advantages listed above helps to offer a home buyer more in the real estate market here. Which is why real estate is also noticeable as being part of Delaware attractions.
Wilmington, Newark, and Dover, would most likely be the most populated areas of Delaware. Wilmington, DE is considered the banking capital of the U.S. as well as Headquarters for DuPont, Inc.
Newark, DE is home to University of Delaware, one of the top engineering schools in the U.S....I should know cause I graduated from there ;-)
And Dover is the Capital of Delaware and home to Delaware State University but it is not as populated as Newark and Wilmington.
So that means everything else is steadily being developed from farm land to brand new housing developments, which puts real estate in the top of Delaware attractions. Read more...
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State ParksYou can really take in the natural splendor of Delaware attractions at it's state parks. The parks here offer
fishing, camping, picnic activities, and the chance to enjoy the Delaware outdoors.
The state parks are spread out across Delaware. Some parks are more out near a forest area while others are closer to the water where you can canoe, boat tour, or just enjoy fishing. Read more...
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FishingWhen you come to Delaware you are literally surrounded by water.
That's why fishing is part of the list of Delaware Attractions.
You have multiple ponds, the Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, beaches, and the whole east coast of Delaware right on the Atlantic Ocean!
Crapping, fresh water, salt water, deep water, and fly fishing are all awaiting for you when you come to Delaware. Read more...
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CampingDelaware has 5 state parks that offer beautiful campgrounds.
Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, and Trap Pond have family campgrounds.
Campgrounds are open from March 1st until November 30th.
Year around camping is offered at Killens Pond's cabins and camping loops.
Rather you enjoy camping near the beach and beautiful waters or camping beneath tall beautiful trees near a pond, Delaware campgrounds offer it all to you!
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Places to Visit
LewesLewes Delaware offers the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Visitors can go from Cape May, New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware and see the Atlantic Ocean at the same time.
You just park your car on the ferry and enjoy the ride. The ride is about 1 hour and 20 min. one way. You must make reservations before you get there to guarantee you a spot.
The Zwaanendael Museum memorializes the first settlement in the Delaware Valley.
It give visitors a look at the long and varied Delaware history. But this is just one stop in Lewes on a popular walking tour!
Lewes also have the Cape Henlopen State Park which attracts thousands of beach visitors who look forward to swimming and tanning. Read More ...
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Rehoboth BeachThis beach is a well known beach in Delaware because Tanger Outlets is located here. Yes, Tax-Free Shopping at it's best. ;-)
Rehoboth Beach also offers a beautiful board walk filled with food and games. Read more about Rehoboth Beach...
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Bethany BeachThis is also one of Delaware popular beaches. It makes up part of Delaware's Quiet Resorts. There are also many attractions and places to visit inland from the beach.
A lot of attention is at the Bandstand, located at the end of Garfield Parkway and the Boardwalk.
There is a shuttle running from Memorial Day to Labor Day that will take you to all the attractions there. There is also a parade, fireworks, games, and contest every year during the Fourth of July.
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Dewey BeachAs a Delaware attraction, Dewey Beach makes one of the most scenic coastlines in Delaware.
A retreat that is ideal for couples, families and retirees.
Dewey beach is three blocks wide and one mile long. On the West of Dewey is the Rehoboth Bay and on the East is the Atlantic Ocean. You can literally park your car here because everything is walking distance.
You are minutes away from either the Beach or the Bay.
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Fenwick IslandWatch the Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean in the morning then catch the sunset over the bay.
Fenwick Island is about a mile long and a half a mile wide. It's between the Atlantic Ocean and the Little Assawoman Bay.
This island also offers fine dinning as well as a romantic getaway.
To the north is the Delaware Seashore State Park, which has miles of expansive dunes, Atlantic Scenery, and gives bird watchers a chance to catch nature at it's best! Read more about Delaware Seashore Park...
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Ocean City, MarylandOcean City is located just over the southern Delaware-Maryland Border and gives you 10 miles of free, clean, and sandy beaches right on the Atlantic Ocean.
The Boardwalk is well known due to it's Amusement Park which is right on the Beach.
They have fine food, nightlife, and fun! But don't forget when you cross that Maryland State Line your are no longer in a Tax-Free State!
Tip: Do most of your heavy shopping at the Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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All the beaches have lodging, fine foods, and nightlife. It is really hard to squeeze 1 or 2 beaches into a one day event.
Of course fishing is everywhere in Delaware as well. All the beaches and parks offer bait and tackle to fishing trips!
Most people end up getting a hotel room to give them time to take in all the shopping and beaches here. That's also why many people end up taking advantage of Delaware Attractions by buying new homes here.
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