Delaware City

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VIBE: SMALL TOWN CHARM

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