Where does the Russian land come from? Every fifth-grader knows. But the answer to the question "where does the American land come from?" "Everyone who has ever visited the First US State of Delaware knows. It was the inhabitants of this one of the smallest states in the country, in their time, protesting against British rule, first stood at the origins of the Union, and then first adopted the Constitution. So Delaware has become the first state of the Union forever in the minds of every American.
Delaware, also known as the "First" or "Diamond" state, lies in the eastern part of the peninsula of the same name at the mouth of the same river on the Atlantic coast of the United States . This quiet, lowland state attracts tourists all year round with its mild climate and rich historical sites, neat and friendly small towns, cozy villages, long sunny beaches on the ocean coast . Here you can retire with your family or drive around the whole state in your car - in any case, an unforgettable vacation is guaranteed .
Capital - Dover
Big cities - Wilmington, Newark, Milford, Smyrna and Seaford
How to get there
The capital of the state neither air, nor rail transport can not boast. You can arrive here only by bus or car. Wilmington also did not have its own air haven, although trains travel here. So you have to get to the state on the road. Only here from where?
The nearest international airport to Wilmington is in Philadelphia . The ticket Moscow-Philadelphia costs about 55 thousand . rub ., and the flight with two transplants continues from 40 hours, fly to the States you can from Domodedovo, Vnukovo or Sheremetyevo - the choice is yours! Get ready to rest already in flight, because air carriers are ready to offer you comfortable conditions and a high level of service in flight, and also take care of you during transfers, providing food, a hotel and everything you need. . It looks like the times of "excruciating" trips go away in the past, and it's time for travelers to really enjoy the trip from the first steps on the aircraft's ramp. .
Search for air tickets to the city of Philadelphia (the nearest airport to Delaware)
Well, here you are in Philadelphia. From the airport, go to the bus station and take a ticket to Wilmington, after some 30-40 minutes you will be there. In Delaware, you can choose to travel on buses that fly all over the state, or on a rented car. The last will cost you $ 30 per day
Climate
The climate of Delaware is a transition from subtropical to continental. It is a pleasant snowy winter (-7 ° C), warm summers (+20 ° C). The mountains of Pennsylvania obscure the coast of Delaware from the northern winds, making the local climate mild and considered healthy. Well, a pleasant extension to the state's climate will be a very long coastline. Now the beaches area: Rehoboth Beach, Lewis, Dewey Beach, South Bethany Beach are waiting for you, beach lovers and tanneries.
Entertainment, sightseeing, attractions
The main attractions of the state include the Brandywine Valley with its DuPont family mansions, the Hagley Museum and the Rockford Tower; the historic city of New Castle on the shores of the Delaware Bay with its Amstel House mansion (1730 g .) and the Old Court House Museum (1732 g .); State Historic Park of Fort Delaware in Delaware City; Nantikok Indian Museum in Millsboro; the Scandinavian Church of Holy Trinity, 1698 g . buildings, the historic park of Fort Christine - the first permanent settlement of Europeans in the territory of Delaware and the Opera House in Wilmington, as well as the 300-year-old Woodland Ferry ferry and Mountain Creek Mountain Mountains in Greenville and , of course, the capital of the state, where one must visit the Museum of the Life of Small Cities, the Museum of American Art of Biggs, the Archaeological Museum and the Aviation Museum .
However, the capital is not the largest city in the state. The city of Wilmington is considered the industrial, economic and cultural center of the state. So for the story go to Dover, and for modern attractions - in Wilmington.
It is also interesting to visit the cities of Newark (see the state university and the famous figure skating school), Milford with its museums and ancient buildings, Smyrna and Seaford will give you all the charms of "one-story" America: a quiet and measured lifestyle, small shops and cinemas, cafes and bars, where everyone seems to know each other for a long time.
Wilmington
Wilmington enjoys a special attention of tourists, with its historical buildings, the Art Museum and the Sculpture Park Copland; Here is the house and manor house of the founder of the chemical concern Dupont.
In the center of the city, history lovers will be interested in the building of the railway station, DuPont headquarters, surprising with the original architecture, and several preserved neighborhoods near the embankment of the r. Christine.
Be sure to visit the Hagley Museum, located north of the city. Here you will learn about the history of the formation of American industry and business, the life of workers of that time. On the territory of the museum there are buildings of powder mills and a mansion of the Dyupon family of the 19th century, a garden and park complex and a scientific library. In general, if on vacation you prefer to take a walk, see, find out and reflect - go to Wilmington. If the rest for you is the sun, the ocean, the surf and the chaise longue, then "you are crying" the beach resorts of Delaware.
Beach holidays
The resort town, welcoming its guests with a mild subtropical climate and the noise of the ocean, is located in the east of the state in the form of a fan with wide parks, streets and squares - this is Rehoboth Beach. A very lively place that boasts wooden sidewalks along the coast, long beaches, golf courses, shopping centers and nightclubs.
In addition to many supermarkets, boutiques, bars and restaurants, fitness centers and art galleries, Rehoboth Beach is famous for its large and very beautiful sandy beach, considered the most beautiful in Delaware, and offers a lot of opportunities for outdoor activities: surfing, kayaking, diving, fishing - lovers of water sports do not have to be bored.
All prices are indicated in June 2013