Capital: Dover
Largest City: Wilmington
Abbreviation: DE
Joined the Union: December 7, 1787
Nickname: The First State

Despite its small size, Delaware has a varied landscape that transitions from a suburban north to an agrarian south. It has miles and miles of sandy beaches, making it a popular summer destination for residents of the Mid-Atlantic megalopolises, and also boasts many historic towns that were founded by the Swedes who originally settled The First State.

Areas to Explore

WILMINGTON

Other Places to Visit

Dover

While modern-day Dover is a manufacturing hub and one of the state’s fastest growing regions, the city is historically known for its role in the post-Independence era. Many of the structures located on The Green date to the days of the Revolution, encompassing houses, a church, a tavern and some government buildings such as the Delaware Legislative Hall.