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It has no sales tax, so shoppers from neighbouring states come to buy, and it sits conveniently between Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC.\r\n\r\nIn the north, Wilmington is the largest city, close to the Brandywine Valley, where the du Pont family built mansions and gardens that are now museums, including Winterthur and Nemours, and Longwood Gardens is just over the border in Pennsylvania. New Castle is a well-preserved colonial town on the Delaware River. In the south, the Atlantic beaches of Rehoboth, Dewey and Lewes are the summer escape for the whole region, and Cape Henlopen State Park has dunes, trails and a beach.\r\n\r\nGive Delaware one to three days, or add it to a trip to Philadelphia or Washington. 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New Castle's historic streets and the Wilmington Riverfront are free to wander.\r\n\r\nRehoboth's boardwalk and the beaches are free, though parking is not. Cape Henlopen State Park charges entry for cars in season.\r\n\r\nThe gardens and estates charge entry.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"No sales tax | On everything\r\nNew Castle | Free to wander\r\nBoardwalk | Free in Rehoboth\r\nRiverfront | Wilmington's waterfront walk","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in Delaware","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"Delaware has blue crabs and seafood from the bay, scrapple at breakfast, and boardwalk fries and saltwater taffy at the beaches. Rehoboth has a surprisingly good restaurant scene.\r\n\r\nDogfish Head, one of the best-known craft breweries in the USA, started in Rehoboth and brews in Milton.\r\n\r\nThe state is famous for chicken, and summer peaches are a treat.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Blue crabs | From the bay\r\nScrapple | A breakfast classic\r\nDogfish Head | Famous craft brewery\r\nBoardwalk fries | At the beach","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Delaware","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Dewey Beach is the party town in summer, with bars and live music. Rehoboth has bars and a lively LGBTQ+ scene.\r\n\r\nWilmington has bars on the Riverfront and downtown.\r\n\r\nOutside summer, the beach towns are quiet.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Dewey Beach | Summer parties\r\nRehoboth | Bars and LGBTQ+ nightlife\r\nWilmington | Riverfront bars\r\nOff season | Quiet","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Delaware","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Amtrak stops in Wilmington on the line between Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Philadelphia's airport is the nearest major airport, around 30 minutes from Wilmington.\r\n\r\nIn summer, DART buses run to the beaches, and the Beach Bus links the beach towns. The Cape May\u2013Lewes Ferry crosses to New Jersey.\r\n\r\nA car is the easiest way to get around, especially between north and south.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Amtrak | Wilmington, on the Northeast line\r\nNearest airport | Philadelphia\r\nBeach buses | In summer\r\nCape May\u2013Lewes Ferry | To New Jersey","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Delaware","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Delaware costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Delaware has no sales tax, which helps. Beach towns are expensive in summer, with few budget beds, so book early. Wilmington is cheaper.\r\n\r\nThere is a tax on accommodation. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nGardens and estates charge entry.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Sales tax | None\r\nBeach towns | Expensive in summer\r\nAccommodation tax | Applies\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Delaware","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Delaware is generally safe. Take normal city care in parts of Wilmington at night.\r\n\r\nSwim only at beaches with lifeguards, as rip currents are common. Ticks are common in grass and woods.\r\n\r\nHealth insurance is essential in the USA. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nRip currents | Swim with lifeguards\r\nWilmington | Normal city care\r\nTicks | Check after walks","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Delaware","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Wilmington for the north, and Rehoboth or Lewes for the beaches.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Wilmington |  | The largest city, close to the Brandywine Valley. | Riverfront; Hagley Museum; Winterthur; Nemours | 1306562\nRehoboth Beach |  | A beach town with a boardwalk and a lively scene. | Boardwalk; Beaches; Dogfish Head; Cape Henlopen nearby | 1306497\nLewes |  | A historic, quieter beach town at Cape Henlopen. | Cape Henlopen State Park; Historic district; Cape May\u2013Lewes Ferry | 1306561","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"Summer is beach season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Spring and autumn are best for the gardens. Winter is cold and the beaches are quiet.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Wilmington, rounded.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 6 | 1 | Cold\r\nFebruary | 8 | 1 | Cold\r\nMarch | 13 | 1 | Cool\r\nApril | 19 | 2 | Gardens bloom\r\nMay | 24 | 3 | Beach season opens\r\nJune | 29 | 4 | Summer\r\nJuly | 31 | 5 | Peak beach season\r\nAugust | 30 | 5 | Peak beach season\r\nSeptember | 26 | 3 | Warm, quieter\r\nOctober | 20 | 2 | Autumn\r\nNovember | 14 | 1 | Quiet\r\nDecember | 8 | 2 | Festive","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Beach summers and film and jazz festivals.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Rehoboth Beach Film Festival | November | Rehoboth Beach | A film festival in the off season. |  | \nRehoboth Beach Jazz Festival | October | Rehoboth Beach | Jazz across the town. |  | \nBeach season | Memorial Day to Labor Day | Delaware beaches | The beach towns at full volume. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Delaware prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Beach towns cost more in summer.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 70 | 30 | 10 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 120 | 55 | 20 | 25\r\nComfortable | 220 | 100 | 40 | 50","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across Delaware and the region, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in the USA","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Delaware questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is there sales tax in Delaware? | No. Delaware has no sales tax.\r\nIs Delaware worth visiting? | Yes, for the Brandywine Valley gardens, New Castle and the beaches. It is easy to add to Philadelphia or Washington.\r\nHow do I get to Delaware? | By Amtrak to Wilmington, or fly into Philadelphia.\r\nWhat are the best beaches in Delaware? | Rehoboth for the boardwalk, Dewey for nightlife and Lewes or Cape Henlopen for quieter beaches.\r\nHow many days do you need in Delaware? | One to three days.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Delaware? | May to September, with summer for the beaches.\r\nCan I reach Cape May from Delaware? | Yes, on the Cape May\u2013Lewes Ferry from Lewes.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Delaware and the region: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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