Away from the Crowds in Delaware

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge receives thousands of migratory birds each year. Bombay Hook is one of the largest remaining tidal salt marshes in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The Raymond Pool welcomes elegant avocets in the summer. There are diverse habitats among them: freshwater pools, salt marshes, and upland fields.

In the spring visitors can see warblers and herons building nests. In the autumn snow geese arrive.

The Bear Swamp Observation Platform lets you get closer to wildlife.

Cape Henlopen is the southern cape of the Delaware Bay along the Atlantic coast. Cape Henlopen State Park is an amazing place where maritime forests meet with stunning beaches.

You can see the remnants of Fort Miles that offer an example of WWII coastal defense.

This is the place for birdwatchers, especially during migrations. Osprey can be seen diving for fish offshore.

The elevated Hawk Watch Platform offers amazing views across the bay and Atlantic. Visitors can climb the tower, bike the trails, or surf fish.

The Seaside Nature Center has interactive exhibits.

Delaware Seashore State Park stretches across a barrier island and has pristine beaches. The park is between the Atlantic Ocean and two inland bays. The highlight is the Indian River inlet connecting the inland bays to the ocean, and it is a great place for fishing. The north and south inlet beaches offer guarded swimming areas with modern facilities.

Fenwick Island State Park is a barrier island paradise with pristine beaches between the Atlantic Ocean and Little Assawoman Bay. You can rent kayaks and paddleboards to explore the wetlands.

See the historic Fenwick Island Lighthouse, standing on the Delaware-Maryland border since 1859.

Visit the Thunder Lagoon Waterpark for fun water adventures.

Lewes is the first town of Delaware and was founded in 1631. It is a picturesque community of Dutch heritage and a maritime past. There are well-preserved historic buildings and museums.

You can explore downtown on foot. There are boutiques and antique shops housed in historic buildings as well as many restaurants.

The Zwaanendael Museum has exhibits of the maritime and social history of the area.

The Cannonball House is a reminder of the War of 1812.

At Fisherman’s Wharf you can watch commercial fishing boats bringing in their daily catch.

Visitors can take a ferry ride across Delaware Bay to Cape May, New Jersey.

Trap Pond State Park offers mystical cypress forests and protects the northernmost natural stand of bald cypress trees in the US. These trees rise directly from the water, and you can paddle the water trails through the cypress wetlands.

The Bob Trails offers amazing views of cypress groves and abundant wildlife.

Trap Pond is a great place for fishing.

Rehoboth Beach is a city on the Atlantic Ocean along the Delaware Beaches in eastern Sussex County, Delaware. It offers a wide shoreline and is known for its iconic boardwalk with classic arcade games, shops, and delicious treats. Rehoboth has earned the reputation of being the “Culinary Coast.”

Stroll along Rehoboth Avenue with boutique shops and upscale restaurants.

Just minutes from downtown you’ll find the Junction & Breakwater Trail offering scenic strolling and biking.

Winterthur is located in New Castle County northwest of Wilmington. It is a decorative arts museum housed in a mansion that is surrounded by naturalistic gardens. The museum was founded by Henry Francis du Pont. It showcases American objects made between 1640 and 1860.

The gardens are magical with the enchanting Azalea Woods.

The Sundial Garden, which blooms in summer.

The Enchanted Woods, a fairy tale garden with a Tulip Tree House ideal for children.