Delaware Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover Delaware with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore coastal parks, historic colonial towns, museums, and hidden gems throughout the First State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Delaware, including historic sites, beach towns, museums, and scenic parks. From colonial landmarks to quiet Atlantic coastline escapes, discover some of the best things to do in Delaware.
Lums Pond State Park
From peaceful coastal marshes and scenic beaches to forest trails and historic parklands, Delaware’s parks highlight the beauty of the Mid-Atlantic coastline. Our featured Delaware park showcases one of the state’s top outdoor escapes.
John Dickinson Plantation
Delaware’s historic places reflect its important role in America’s founding, from colonial settlements to Revolutionary War heritage. Our featured historic site in Delaware offers a closer look at a destination that helped define the First State’s story.
Best National Parks in Delaware
Top 5 Delaware State Parks
- Cape Henlopen State Park
- Trap Pond State Park
- Lums Pond State Park
- Brandywine Valley State Park
- Fort Delaware State Park
Top 5 Delaware Museums
- Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington
- Winterthur Museum in Wilmington
- Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington
- Delaware Museum of Nature and Science in Wilmington
- Johnson Victrola Museum in Dover
Know Before You Roam: Delaware Quick Facts
- Largest City: Wilmington
- High Point (Rank): Ebright Azimuth 447 ft (48)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “The First State”
- State Flower: Peach Blossom
- State Tree: American Holly
- State Animal: Gray Fox
- State Bird: Delaware Blue Hen
- State Fish: Weakfish
Explore Delaware on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore Delaware with the Roam Your Home map.
Each pin marks a destination we’ve written about, from historic landmarks to scenic parks and hidden coastal gems. Click a location to learn the story and begin planning your Delaware adventure.