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| Delaware |
| Capital City |
| Dover |
| State Nickname |
| First State |
| Population |
| 853,476 |
| Location |
| North of Maryland; east of Maryland and Pennsylvania; south of New Jersey; west of New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Area |
| 2,490 square miles |
| Time |
| Eastern Time Zone |
| Climate |
| Humid subtropical and continental |
The Delaware Guide
is your easy as pie travel guide to the First State in the union. Despite Delaware's ranking as the second smallest state in the country, it is packed full of adventure, excitement, culture, and even relaxation. Historic sites and state parks, shopping and sports, spas, and casinos abound. And the best news is, it's all within driving distance.
Planning a vacation takes a lot of
work. Before you arrive in Delaware for a relaxing stay, it is
important to take the time to get information about where you are
going, and making decisions that include when to go, where to go, and
where to stay once you get there. After research has been done and
decisions have been made, the time has come to book your trip. Let
us help you sort out all the details with our guide to Planning
Your Trip.
Dance:
If you love ballet, you'll be pleased to find that the Ballet Theatre of Dover, the First State Ballet Theatre, the Wilmington Ballet Company, and the Delaware Dance Company all make their homes in the First State. Each companies perform several events throughout the year, so the chances of catching one on your vacation are great. For those who prefer to get in on the action and dance themselves, there are a number of options from private classes to dance clubs. (More... ) |
Music:
While there are plenty of options when it comes to hearing live music in Delaware, one of the most popular hot spots seems to be Dewey Beach. Here visitors can catch the Delaware Music Festival and the Dewey Beach Americana Music Fest among other concerts and live performances. Best of all, most of the area's events are free. |
Delaware's location along the Atlantic coastline lends itself to
having an abundance of prime seafood as part of the local fare. Blue
crab is especially popular, used to make crab cakes, sandwiches,
soups, and salads, and is served whole, either steamed or fried.
Other popular dishes from the sea include oysters, shrimps, scallops,
and a variety of fish. Of course, if you don't want to eat seafood
during the entire extent of your stay, Delaware has other options.
Our guide to the First State's Foods
will fill you in on what more you have to look forward to.
