Quick Facts

Where is Delaware?

Situated on the eastern seaboard of the United States, the state of Delaware is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware River and Bay, as well as by the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Delaware's location affords easy access to the major metropolitan areas of the northeast. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York are all within a two-hour drive. Boston is six hours away, as is Pittsburgh.

And where is Wilmington?

Wilmington, the state's largest city, is located on I-95 in the state's northernmost county.

What is the Brandywine Valley?

The Brandywine Valley is named for the Brandywine River, which winds through the countryside where Pennsylvania and Delaware meet.

Why is the area often referred to as Chateau Country?

Because four major public Brandywine Valley country estates dot the countryside - plus many private estates. These former du Pont family-owned estates are now open to the public and showcase elegant 19th- and 20th-century American lifestyles, exquisite gardens and priceless antiques.

• Hagley Museum
• Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
• Nemours Mansion & Gardens
• Longwood Gardens

What station will give me current traffic conditions?

The Delaware Department of Transportation has its very own station - WTMC 1380 AM - giving traffic conditions as reported by the DelDOT Transportation Management Center.

Who are some famous entertainers from Delaware?

• Bob Marley
• George Thorogood
• Ryan Phillippe
• Elisabeth Shue
• Clifford Brown
• Robert Mitchum
• Valerie Bertinelli
• Judge Reinhold

Does Wilmington have sister cities?

• Watford, England
• Kalmar, Sweden
• Fulda, Germany
• Ibadan, Nigeria
• Olevano Sul Tusciano, Italy