Last Updated:
1/23/24
Delaware
Below is a list of the best places I would visit on a trip to this location. My picks fit my personality and interest. Everyone has a different interest so you may not like everything I listed which is fine. If you like a place, I recommend saving it to Google Maps for a future trip down the road. I made sure to include the address or GPS to make it easier to find. You can find out more about me in the "About Me" section to see if we share common interests.
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Breakfast
Metro Diner
4601 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: Two Pancakes Swirled with Cinnamon and Sugar, Topped with Cream Cheese Icing, Candied Pecans, and Cinnamon Butter $9.99
Steak & Scramble Bowl: Seasoned Sirloin Steak, Scrambled Eggs, and Roasted Grape Tomatoes Served Over Hashbrown Potatoes and Drizzled with Hollandaise Sauce $13.79
Fried Chicken & Waffle: Half a Fried Chicken and a Belgian Waffle, Topped with Powdered Sugar and Sweet Strawberry Butter. Served with Their Signature Sweet & Spicy Sauce $16.79
Croissant French Toast: Four Pieces of Buttery Croissant, Battered/Grilled, Topped with Powdered Sugar $10.49
Breakfast Burger: Angus Burger Topped with Cheddar Cheese, Hashbrown, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon, Egg Any Way, and Hollandaise Sauce $13.99
Hours:
Daily 8 am - 8 pm
Order Online: Yes
Jan. Highlight: Try the Strawberry Shortcake Griddles
Fractured Prune
20214 Coastal Hwy #8021, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Sample of the Donut Flavors
Black Forest: Raspberry Glaze, Mini Chocolate Chips, and Coconuts
Blueberry Hill: Blueberry Glaze and Powdered Sugar
Chocolate Covered Cherry: Cherry Glaze and Mini Chocolate Chips
Lemonade: Lemon Glaze and Granulated Sugar
Peanut Butter Cup: Peanut Butter Glaze and Mini Chocolate Chips
Pebble Beach: Honey Glaze, Cinnamon Sugar, and Mini Chocolate Chips
Peppermint Pattie: Mint Glaze and Mini Chocolate Chips
Trail Mix: Banana Glaze, Chocolate Sprinkles, Coconut, and Peanuts
Hours:
Seasonal, Check Their Website
For Updated Hours
Order Online: Yes
Activities
Fort Delaware State Park
From Their Website "Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Visitors take a half-mile ferry ride from Delaware City to Pea Patch Island. A tram provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Here, costumed reenactors take you back to the summer of 1864.
Fill your day with hands-on history. See the 8-inch Columbiad cannon fire a live gunpowder charge! See a replica of Pea Patch Island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the Island's past."
Will Post Cost of Ferry When April Comes Around
45 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE 19706
Hours:
Closed for Season
Will Reopen April 27, 2024
Air Mobility Command Museum
The Museum House Over 30 Aircraft
Some of the Aircraft You Will See
C-47A Skytrain
C-5A Galaxy
C-123K Provider
C-141A Starlifter
B-17G Flying Fortress
F-101B Voodoo
KB-50J Superfortress
The Cost is FREE
1301 Heritage Rd, Dover AFB, DE 19902
Hours:
Closed Mon & Tues
Weds to Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
Hagley Museum
From Their Website "Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family."
Admission
Adult: $20
Seniors (62+) $16
Children (6-14) $10
200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
Hours (1.10.24):
Daily 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Wednesdays
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
The Key Exhibits Not to Miss at Museum
Regional Journey: See Bald Cypress Swamp, Salt Marshes, Bayshore Dunes, Deciduous Forest, and Delaware Bay
Alison K. Bradford Global Journey Gallery: See Artic Tundra, African Savanna, Tropical Rainforest, and Ocean Life
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation Paleozone: See Skeletons of Dryptosaurus, Nyctosaur, and Mosasaur
Tree of Light in the Atrium
Admission Rates:
General Admission: $14.50
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Hours (1.10.24):
Daily 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Wednesdays
Food
Bethany Blues
18385 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
Hours:
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm
Mon to Thurs 11:30 am - 10 pm
Fri & Sat 11:30 am - Midnight
Order Online: Yes
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Pork Belly Burnt Ends (starter): Slow Smoked, Brown Sugar Rub, Honey Garlic BBQ $14.00
Smoked Brisket Kielbasa Entree: Housemade Brisket Kielbasa, Hickory Smoked, Sauteed Peppers & Onions, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Carolina BBQ Mustard $18.00
Smokehouse Mac Skillet Entree: Smoked Andouille Sausage, Pulled Pork, Smoked Gouda, Smoky BBQ Sauce, Onion Frizzles $18.00
The Carolina Cuban: Carolina Chopped Pork, Shaved Ham, Pickles, Swiss Cheese, and BBQ Mustard $15.00
Blues' BBQ Taco: 2 Flour Tortillas, Choice of BBQ Meat, Creamy Coleslaw, Pico De Gallo, Pickled Onions, Chipotle Aioli, Tortilla Chips, and Smoked Salsa $14.00
Ultimate BBQ Sampler (3 pounds of BBQ fun): 1/4 Rack St. Louis Ribs, 1/4 Rack Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork, Carolina Pork, 1/4 Delmarva Chicken, Beef Brisket, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Brisket Kielbasa, and Cajun Smoked Turkey $62.00
Ioannoni's Specialty Sandwiches
624 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
Sample Menu of What I Would Order
Turkey-N-Stuff: Turkey, Cranberry, Stuffing, and Mayo medium $12.35 large $21.00
Roast Pork & Cheese: with Sharp Provolone Cheese small $10.60 large $21.20
Chicken Parmesan: Chicken Cutlets with Provolone Cheese and Red Sauces small $11.15 large $22.25
Meatball with Cheese: Sharp Provolone Cheese small $9.85 large $20.00
Cheese Steak: with AmeSharp Provolone Cheese small $9.85 large $20.0
Hours (1.10.24):
Mon to Sat: 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday Seasonal
Order Online: Yes
Hopkins Farm Creamery
18186 Dairy Farm Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
Sample of the Ice Cream Flavors
Apple Pie: Sweet Cream Base with Sliced Apple, Cinnamon, and Crumbled Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Black Raspberry: Sweet Cream Base with Black Raspberry Puree
Brownie: Chocolate Ice Cream with Chunks of Brownies
Chocolate Banana Walnut: Chocolate Ice Cream with Banana Puree and Walnut Pieces
Cherry Vanilla
Coconut: Sweet Cream Base with Creamy Coconut Puree and Toasted Coconut Flakes
Butter Brickle
Hours (1.13.23):
Closed for Season
Reopen in March
Single Scoop $3.95 Double Scoop $5.45 Triple Scoop $7.25
Places to Stay
FYI: The hotel prices are estimated and will most likely fluctuate since I looked them up on their website. I will keep them updated the best I can every three months. I look for the cheapest available room, usually a queen bed. I typically look at book rates two months in advance and in the middle of the month to get average rates. Reminder: It is an ESTIMATE
HOTEL DU PONT
Located Near the Grand Opera House, Delaware Art Museum, and Hagley Museum
From their Website: "Standing tall for over a century, "The Hotel" - as locals call it - is a hub for creativity and connection in Wilmington. Nestled in the breathtaking Brandywine Valley, the spirit of adventure endures. From museums to historic gardens to wineries, Wilmington has it all."
Food/Drinks Options: Le Cavalier (French Food), Spark'd Creative Pastry (Breakfast Go To), and DE.CO Food Hall (8 Unique Restaurant Stalls)
Who is this for: People that are Fans of Historic Buildings, Downtown Walkers, Museum Enthusiast, & Foodies with a Wide Palate
42 W 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
King Bed in Jan 23' - $400
King Bed in April 24' - $499
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
Located Near the Grand Opera House, Delaware Art Museum, and Hagley Museum
From their Website: "Standing tall for over a century, "The Hotel" - as locals call it - is a hub for creativity and connection in Wilmington. Nestled in the breathtaking Brandywine Valley, the spirit of adventure endures. From museums to historic gardens to wineries, Wilmington has it all."
Food/Drinks Options: Victoria's Restaurant (Fine Dining), Plaza Pub (Oceanfront Lounge), and Grotto Pizza (Off Site Pizza Delivery)
Who is this for: People that are Summer Beachgoers But Do Not Like Driving South, Weekend Warriors, Gordons Pond Trail Hikers, and People that like to Remember Old School Rehoboth Beach
2 Olive Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Estimated Cost for Weekend Night (without tax/fee)
2 Queens in Jan 23' - $254.80
2 Queens in April 23' - $374.00
2 Queens in April 24' - $374.00
21 and up fun
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Covered in Nuggs: American IPA | 6.7% ABV
90 Minute IPA: Imperial IPA | 9.0% ABV | 90 IBU
Namaste: White Ale | 4.8% ABV | 20 IBU
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Almond Butter: Porter | 7.7% ABV | 27 IBU
Nordic Spring: IPA | 6.5% ABV | 45 IBU
Something Atomic: Imperial Stout with Pineapple, Banana, Pecans, and Cinnamon | 12.0% ABV | 37 IBU
Hours (1.10.24):
Monday Closed
Tues to Thurs 11:00 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11:00 am - 10 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 8 pm
Food Menu: Yes
Crooked Hammock Brewery
36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes, DE 19958
SAMPLE OF BEER MENU
Beach Escape: Session IPA | 4.5% ABV | 16 IBU
Brand New Day Tropical Punch (spring): Sour | 5.5% ABV | 13 IBU
Lift Ticket: Golden Stout | 7.7% ABV | 35 IBU
South To Somewhere: Coconut Golden Ale | 4.9%
Let 'Em Say We're Hazy: New England IPA | 6.9% ABV
Star Align: Sour Fruited | 6.6% ABV
Hours:
Sun to Thurs 11 am - 9 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Jan. Highlight: Try the Lift Ticket (7.7%), with Notes of Coffee Beans, Cacao Nibs, and Vanilla
Food Menu: Yes
Again these are just few of my picks that fit my personality and interest. If you feel that I left one-off that may interest me or other people, message me on Facebook about the location. I value a person's opinion and never just discard the information. Always looking forward to learning about new places to add to my Google Map. ~ Shawn
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The Summary in Activities Uses OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com