Delaware City, Delaware

What to do:

Explore the shops of this quiet river-side town, take a ferry to Pea Patch Island to tour Fort Delaware State Park, or hike and bike along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Trail.

Iconic eats:

Local crab and hot hush puppies at Crabby Dick's; hand-dipped ice cream at the Ice Cream Parlor.

Local's tip:

Ghost tours at Fort Delaware State Park are spooky fun and fill up quickly.

Good day to visit:

Delaware City Day in late-July or during the River Towns Ride & Festival in late-October.

GPS coordinates:

300 Canal St., Delaware City, Delaware. 19706