Highest-rated things to do in Delaware, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in Delaware, according to Tripadvisor
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
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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.
