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Overview of Delaware (Delaware (DE))
Delaware (Delaware (DE)) features major hubs at Wilmington & Rehoboth Beach. Key sights, National & State Parks, and travel highlights across the state include Winterthur Museum & Nemours Estate in Brandywine Valley, Historic New Castle, Rehoboth Beach boardwalk & Cape Henlopen State Park.
How to get to Delaware
Amtrak Acela & Northeast Regional at Wilmington Station (25 mins from Philadelphia, 90 mins from NYC/DC), I-95 & US-13. Use our Amtrak & USA Rail Pass Calculator ($) and $80 National Parks Pass Calculator to plan your route.
Signature local food in Delaware
When visiting cities and towns across Delaware, look out for these regional American specialties at classic diners, smokehouses, seafood shacks, and farmers markets:
- Delaware Bay blue crabs & crab cakes
- Boardwalk vinegar-splash french fries
- Scrapple & peach pie (state dessert)
- Saltwater taffy & boardwalk caramel popcorn
- Coastal Delaware craft ales & meads
Best time to visit Delaware
Best time to visit Delaware: May–Oct.
Featured cities & towns in Delaware (4 featured · 33 total)
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, county & elevation facts, nearest airport/Amtrak station, regional food specialties, and neighboring towns:
| City / Town | County & Type | Population | Elevation | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Wilmington, DE | US City | 70,898 | 28 m (92 ft) | City guide → |
| Camden Camden, DE | US City | 3,505 | 12 m (39 ft) | City guide → |
| Avalon Avalon, DE | US City | 0 | 26 m (85 ft) | City guide → |
| Keystone Keystone, DE | US City | 0 | 28 m (92 ft) | City guide → |