Delaware became the first US state in 1787 and proudly celebrates its heritage. Enjoy history, culture and outdoor activities in this small state.
Delaware became the first US state in 1787 and proudly celebrates its heritage. Enjoy history, culture and outdoor activities in this small state.
Learn the stories of Delaware’s creation as the nation’s first state at 36 locations along the Delaware History Trail. Visit the beaches and do plenty of tax-free shopping to complete your trip.
In the far north of the state is Wilmington, Delaware’s largest city, now nearly 400 years old. Enjoy beautiful gardens, historic homes and a variety of museums. Take a boat ride on the Christina River, which flows through the city, or walk along the coast and stop for a bite to eat at Riverfront Market. A tributary of the Christina River, Brandywine Creek was a major battleground during the Revolutionary War, with the loss to American General George Washington. Currently, the Brandywine Arts Festival is a major event held every September.
Delaware’s beaches are some of the best in New England. Follow the waterfront walkway to sunny, white-sand Rehoboth Beach. Golfers, families and the LGBT community flock to the region to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
From opulent mansions to pristine beaches and tax-free shopping, Delaware is the state that packs so much adventure into so little time and for a bargain price. Whether you start at the magnificent Du Pont family estates in the north or the family-friendly ocean resorts in the south, Delaware offers hustlers and budget travelers the kinds of options they simply can’t find elsewhere on the East Coast. from the USA. It’s right in the action-packed Mid-Atlantic with easy access from nearby international airports, Interstate 95 and AMTRAK rail lines. Select your flavor of fun and savor the land of countless discoveries.
Kayak through lush bald cypress trees at Trap Pond State Park. Experience extreme treetop activities with the adventure-packed Go Ape! zip line. Get in touch with a remarkable wildlife refuge, also home to many migratory birds. Take a trip exploring fishing or stand-up paddleboarding in the quiet bays of Delaware.
Country United States
Before statehood Delaware Colony, New Netherland, New Sweden
Admitted to the Union December 7, 1787 (1st)
Capital Dover
Largest city Wilmington
Largest metro and urban areas Delaware Valley
Government
• Governor John Carney (D)
• Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long (D)
Legislature General Assembly
• Upper house Senate
• Lower house House of Representatives
Judiciary Delaware Supreme Court
U.S. senators Tom Carper (D)
Chris Coons (D)
U.S. House delegation Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) (list)
Area
• Total 1,982[2] sq mi (5,130 km2)
• Rank 49th
Dimensions
• Length 96 mi (154 km)
• Width 30 mi (48 km)
Elevation 60 ft (20 m)
Highest elevation (Near the
Ebright Azimuth[3][4][5]) 447.85 ft (136.50468 m)
Lowest elevation (Atlantic Ocean[3]) 0 ft (0 m)
Population (July 1, 2021)
• Total 1,003,384[6]
• Rank 45th[8]
• Density 500/sq mi (190/km2)
• Median household income $69,100[7]
• Income rank 16th
Demonym Delawarean
Language
• Official language None
Time zone UTC−05:00 (EST)
• Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (EDT)
USPS abbreviation
DE
ISO 3166 code US-DE
Traditional abbreviation Del.
Latitude 38° 27′ N to 39° 50′ N
Longitude 75° 3′ W to 75° 47′ W
Website delaware.gov
Real Estate United States, Delaware
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List of cities in Delaware
- Arden Ardencroft Ardentown
- Bellefonte Bethany Beach Bethel Blades Bowers Bridgeville
- Camden Cheswold Clayton
- Dagsboro Delaware City Delmar Dewey Beach Dover
- Ellendale Elsmere
- Farmington Felton Fenwick Island Frankford Frederica
- Georgetown Greenwood
- Harrington Hartly Henlopen Acres Houston
- Kenton
- Laurel Leipsic Lewes Little Creek
- Magnolia Middletown Milford Millsboro Millville Milton
- New Castle Newark Newport
- Ocean View Odessa
- Rehoboth Beach
- Seaford Selbyville Slaughter Beach Smyrna South Bethany
- Townsend
- Viola
- Wilmington Woodside Wyoming