The Best of Delaware

Gordons Pond Trail, Cape Henlopen State Park

Walk difficulty: easy

Gordons Pond Trail is a scenic trail located in Cape Henlopen State Park
The trail traverses through salt marshes and offers views of Gordons Pond, a large saltwater lagoon
The trail features a mix of marshy grasslands and sandy dunes, and is popular for bird watching

The Air Mobility Command Museum is a military aviation museum located at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, where it remains the only museum in the United States dedicated to the history of airlift and air refueling
The museum houses over 30 aircraft, including historical planes from different eras
It features exhibits that narrate the story of humanitarian efforts, airlift operations, and air refueling history
The museum is situated in a restored World War II hangar, reflecting the history of Dover's Air Force base and its contributions to military aviation

The DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum is located in Fenwick Island, and was established to recover and preserve maritime heritage
It opened in 1995, and features one of the most extensive collections of shipwreck artifacts on the Delmarva Peninsula
The museum houses over 5,000 artifacts recovered from various shipwrecks, primarily off the Atlantic coast
Artifacts featured include items like gold and silver bars, jewels, everyday crockery, and tools
The DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum not only showcases local maritime history but also includes treasures from famous shipwrecks like the Guadalupe and the Conde de Tolosa, both Spanish galleons

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The Cape May–Lewes Ferry is a ferry service that operates daily across the Delaware Bay, connecting Cape May, New Jersey, and Lewes, Delaware
The ferry takes about 85 minutes to complete the journey, and accommodates vehicles, bicycles, and foot passengers
This ferry is a popular option for travelers looking to explore the coastal regions of New Jersey and Delaware

Best time to visit: May-Aug

Funland is an amusement park located on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, established in 1961
The park features 19 rides, catering to various age groups and thrill levels, and also includes games and an arcade

Best time to visit: May-Aug

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk stretches approximately one mile, and is lined with a variety of shops, restaurants, and amusement attractions
Originally built in 1873, visitors can enjoy classic boardwalk experiences, including family amusements, beach stores, and a selection of eateries

The Nemours Estate is a historic country estate located in Wilmington
It features a French neoclassical mansion with 77 rooms, designed and built between 1909 and 1910
The estate is renowned for its jardin à la française formal gardens, which are among the grandest in the United States
The estate's mansion is notable for its elegant architecture, grand staircase, and luxurious furnishings, and also includes unique features such as a private bowling alley, and a collection of rare vintage cars
The formal gardens are complete with fountains, statues, and a colonnade, reminiscent of European chateaus
The Nemours Estate offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the Gilded Age and is a landmark in American architectural history