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Delaware is a state of firsts, and has a strong reputation of putting vacationers first. This small state has a wonderful blend of history and recreation, from cities to resort towns. Vacation rentals in Delaware provide accommodation and relaxation. Delaware Beaches The clean beaches of Delaware, rated by the Clean Beaches Council, are the premier recreation activity choice of those visiting Delaware. 24.5 miles of coastline and 12 miles of state park areas within the Southern Delaware stretch make for plenty of possibilities. Sporting activities include boating, canoeing, swimming, and kitesurfing as popular enjoyments, while beachcombing and whale/dolphin watching are only a few of the non-sporting endeavors. Delaware Key Areas Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley maintain 18th and 19th century architecture, while having the feel of city life. The Christina Riverfront is perfect for walking, or even taking a water taxi to enjoy the tax-free shopping and atmosphere. Wilmington offers a variety of ethnic festivals and supports a variety of performing arts such as ballet, opera, jazz, blues, Gospel, and rock music. Partake in a unique setting at Celebrity Kitchens, and either have the chefs cook in front of you, or alongside you, then enjoy the complimentary wines. The Delaware Toy and Miniature Museum has dolls, antique toys and vase pieces dating back to 600 B.C. An array of golf courses and clubs gives good choices about where to play a round. Tour the oldest church remaining as originally built and still holding worship, Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church and the Hendrickson House Museum. Historic New Castle is a Colonial town founded in 1651, filled with interesting architecture, antique and specialty shops. The Brandywine Valley is the location of several du Pont mansions that have transitioned into museums. Dover’s military and racing reputation is well known. You will want to spend a significant amount of time at the Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base. An impressive collection of vintage and restored aircraft from World War II is housed, and also a wealth of educational/historical exhibits including a one-of-a-kind set of United States historical flags. Special events featuring different military work units are also part of the museum’s fare. NASCAR racing is a popular spectator sport, hosted twice a year at Dover International Speedway, a huge facility with the first concrete superspeedway. Dover International Speedway also presents “Monster Racing Excitement,” where participants can ride racecars and trucks with a professional driver, or ride alone after a lesson. After such a heart racing experience, visit the Biggs Museum of American Art, which contains a fine collection of landscape/marine paintings, portraits, furniture, silver, sculptures, and much more. Dover is proud of its strong agriculture base, and a number of farms in the area provide pick-your-own opportunities. Relax in Southern Delaware with several small areas ripe for recreation and history. The river Nanticoke in Seaford is lined with a lighted Riverwalk for walking alongside the river, and has a boat and canoe launch. The 1939 DuPont plant is still in operation, and the Seaford Historical Society’s Ross Mansion and Seaford Museum is open for tours. Trap Pond State Park, famous for being the northernmost U.S. point to naturally have bald-cypress trees, is in Laurel, where you can also skydive at the local airport. Historic Milton, at the mouth of the Broadkill River, has attracted residents from large cities like Washington DC and New York City, looking for more rural living with recreation close by. All areas lead to the coastal region, the true playground of Delaware. Rehoboth, Dewey, and Bethany Beaches have a plethora of activities, from clamming and crabbing, to surfing and swimming, to go-karts, and so much in between. Fenwick Island is another resort area, great for water enthusiasts. Lewes has the distinction of being the first town in the First State, and therefore a history buff’s pleasure. The deVries Monument and Fort Site dates from 1631, and the gambrel-roofed Fisher-Martin house circa 1730 now sits behind the Zwaanendael Museum. Lewes is also a town connected to New Jersey by the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, a pleasurable hour and 15-minute trip. Sites and tours to see Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson Museum and Restaurant in Wilmington Wilmington and Western Railroad Historic Delaware City Afro-American Historical Society of Delaware in Wilmington Historic Downtown Dover Woodburn, the Governor’s House in Dover Parson Thome Mansion in Milford John Dickinson Plantation in Dover Chief Little Owl Totem Pole in Bethany Beach-Fenwick Fenwick Island Lighthouse Mason-Dixon Line Marker in Delmar Lewes Historical Complex Anna Hazzard Museum in Rehoboth Beach |