Highest-rated things to do in Delaware, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Delaware your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Delaware reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Delaware using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Delaware, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Indian River Inlet Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
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#29. Hopkins Farm Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
- Address: 18186 Dairy Farm Road Lewes, Delaware
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#28. Grand Opera House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Address: 818 North Market St. Wilmington, Delaware
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#27. Lewes Historical Society
- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 110 Shipcarpenter St. Lewes, Delaware
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#26. Jungle Jim's
- Rating: 4/5 (255 reviews)
- Address: 36944 Country Club Road Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#25. Junction and Breakwater Trail
- Rating: 4.5/5 (226 reviews)
- Address: Hebron Road Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#24. Fenwick Island State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Address: Route 1 Fenwick Island, Delaware
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#23. Christiana Mall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (420 reviews)
- Address: 132 Christiana Mall Newark, Delaware
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#22. Bally's Dover Casino Resort
- Rating: 4/5 (1,054 reviews)
- Address: 1131 North Dupont Hwy Dover, Delaware
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#21. Wilmington Riverwalk
- Rating: 4/5 (437 reviews)
- Address: Jack A. Markell Trail Wilmington, Delaware
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#20. Johnson Victrola Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (145 reviews)
- Address: 375 South New St. Dover, Delaware
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#19. DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (168 reviews)
- Address: 708 Ocean Highway Fenwick Island, Delaware
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#18. Delaware Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy Wilmington, Delaware
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#17. Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach Surfside
- Rating: 4/5 (440 reviews)
- Address: 35000 Midway Outlet Drive Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#16. Bethany Beach Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (481 reviews)
- Address: Garfield Parkway Oceanfront Bethany Beach, Delaware
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#15. Delaware Seashore State Park
- Rating: 4/5 (463 reviews)
- Address: 39415 Inlet Road Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#14. Lewes Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (541 reviews)
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#13. Dewey Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (559 reviews)
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#12. Bethany Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (657 reviews)
- Address: N Atlantic Ave. Bethany Beach, Delaware
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#11. Gordons Pond
- Rating: 4.5/5 (363 reviews)
- Address: Ocean Drive Cape Henlopen State Park Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#10. Dogfish Head Milton Brewery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (623 reviews)
- Address: 6 Cannery Village Center / 424 Chestnut St. Milton, Delaware
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#9. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,002 reviews)
- Address: 311 North Boardwalk Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#8. Rehoboth Beach Public Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,698 reviews)
- Address: N Boardwalk Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#7. Hagley Museum And Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (824 reviews)
- Address: 200 Hagley Creek Road Wilmington, Delaware
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#6. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,059 reviews)
- Address: 5105 Kennett Pike Winterthur, Delaware
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#5. Funland
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,823 reviews)
- Address: 6 Delaware Ave. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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#4. Nemours Estate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (748 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Rockland Road Campus Of Nemours Children's Hospital Wilmington, Delaware
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#3. Cape Henlopen State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,461 reviews)
- Address: 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes, Delaware
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#2. Cape May - Lewes Ferry
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,934 reviews)
- Address: 43 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes, Delaware
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#1. Air Mobility Command Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (1,158 reviews)
- Address: 1301 Heritage Rd. Dover Air Force Base Dover, Delaware
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
