Delaware, the First State, packs remarkable diversity into the nation's second-smallest state — from the cosmopolitan Wilmington riverfront and historic New Castle's cobblestone streets to the Victorian beach resort of Rehoboth Beach and the wild marshes of Cape Henlopen. Rich in colonial and Revolutionary War history, home to major corporate headquarters and the DuPont dynasty's legacy estates, and bordered by Atlantic beaches, Delaware rewards visitors who look beyond its modest size.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Dogfish Head beer merchandise
Where: Dogfish Head Milton brewery shop (6 Cannery Village Center, Milton) or Rehoboth brewpub shop
Thrasher's French Fry seasoning
Where: Thrasher's stand (Rehoboth boardwalk) or local gift shops
Delaware 'First State' merchandise
Where: Gift shops in New Castle and Dover
Blue crab artwork and crafts
Where: Rehoboth Beach galleries and Lewes boutiques
Local artisan pottery
Where: Rehoboth Beach Art League (12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth)
DuPont/Winterthur branded items
Where: Winterthur Museum gift shop (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington)
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
Seasonal produce, artisan breads, local honey, cut flowers, and prepared foods
Where: Rehoboth Beach
Hours: Thursdays 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (mid-May through October)
Lewes Farmers Market
Local Delaware produce, fresh eggs, artisan crafts, local honey, and seasonal flowers
Where: Lewes
Hours: Saturdays 8:00 AM - noon (May through October)
Firefly Antique Market
Antiques, vintage furniture, collectibles, and coastal decor
Where: Dewey Beach area
Hours: Weekends 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (summer season)
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Christiana Mall
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Concord Mall
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sunday noon - 6:00 PM