Known to many only during the hour or so it takes to pass through on I-95 (though now also as the home state of Joe Biden), teeny, historic Delaware boasts lovely country and towns (especially down south) and a thriving tourism industry in places like Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, and Dewey Beach.

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Wilmington's Hotel Du Pont in 'Sleeping with History at 7 of the USA's most Historic Hotels'

McGhiever   The Hotel Du Pont in Delaware's capital, built during the USA’s “Gilded Age” to rival the finest hotels in Europe, opened in 1913. Rich woodwork, mosaic and terrazzo floors, gilded hallways and other adornments were created by artisans from France and Italy who toiled for 2½ years to make the building a monument to outstanding craftsmanship. The results of their efforts serve as reminders of a decades-long period of economic development in the United States that began in the 1870s.…

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  • Maria de los Angeles May 2, 2025 at 9:52am
    Lonely Planet recently came out with more than a dozen great things for visitors to Delaware, and as someone who´s spent the last several years living in nearby Washington DC, I´ve done several of these and appreciate all of them https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-delaware
    16 best things to do in Delaware
    Here are the top things to do in Delaware, from scenic trails to historic estates and beaches.
  • David Paul Appell December 12, 2024 at 1:42pm
    Many people think that Wilmington is DE´s capital. It isn´t, but it is the state´s largest city. And despite its rep as the USA´s "corporate capital" because so many corporations are registered here, it also has a lot to offer leisure and not just business travelers! This article gives 10 great examples: https://www.thetravel.com/things-to-do-in-wilmington-complete-guide/
    https://www.thetravel.com/things-to-do-in-wilmington-complete-guide/
  • Helen Brown September 19, 2023 at 12:48pm
    A site called Attractions of America shows us a whopping 30 cool things to see/do in this tiny state: https://www.attractionsofamerica.com/attractions/delaware.php
    Delaware Top 30 Attractions For Your Itinerary
    Top 30 tourist attractions in Delaware. Explore sightseeing, travel destinations & fun things to do in Delaware at famous attractions like Dover Down…
  • Max Pesling May 1, 2022 at 8:12am
    The USA's smallest state is a regional magnet for several beaches along its 381-mile coastline, and as the 2022 summer season starts to appear on the horizon, the website PennLive.com, which covers next-door Pennsylvania, recently published an interesting and helpful guide to Delaware's strands: https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/04/delaware-beach-guide-info-on-...
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