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.
Delaware is one of America's smallest states, measuring roughly 35 miles wide and 100 miles long, making it entirely drivable in under 2 hours. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves northern Delaware with a 30-minute drive to Wilmington. Amtrak's Northeast Corridor passes through Wilmington Station, providing fast connections to Philadelphia (25 min), Baltimore (55 min), Washington DC (1.5 hr), and New York City (2 hr). The statewide DART First State bus network links all major towns. A rental car is the most practical way to reach beaches, wildlife refuges, and Brandywine Valley estates.
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