Visiting the State of Delaware:
Excellent Ocean Viewing Opportunities
By Greg Chadwick
Delaware was the first state to be recognized in the United
States. Today Delaware is primarily known for their attractive
small cities and towns with friendly individuals and a peaceful
attraction. The capital of Delaware is Dover which features the
historic square known simply as the Green. When you go here you
can see a number of the homes that were built in the eighteenth
century with many of them still being in original condition.
Within walking distance of this square there is the Johnson
Victrola Museum with an excellent collection of phonographs and
the Biggs Museum of American Art which has art going back two
hundred years for display.
The other main city in Delaware is Wilmington which was
originally started by the Quakers as a shopping and market
center. Today Wilmington has a very historical importance where
there are many wonderful museums including the Hagley Museum
which is based out of a mansion originally built in the
eighteen hundreds. In addition Wilmington offers the Brandywine
Zoo for those who prefer animal attractions.
In Delaware there are many quaint B&Bs to choose from when you
are traveling. However, the top two are the Hotel du Pont and
the Inn at Montchanin Village. The Hotel du Pont in Wilmington
features luxury surroundings, excellent amenities and some of
the best restaurants you can find in Wilmington. The other
option is the Inn at Montchanin Village which is located in
Montchanin, Delaware. The inn is actually made up of a cluster
of buildings that used to be homes for the workers in the
DuPont powder mills. Now remodeled, these buildings acts as
guest rooms and suites with beautiful gardens all around the
property.
However, you can never travel to Delaware without enjoying the
excellent views of the ocean. One excellent place to visit is
the Eye of Water which is located in Brandywine Valley,
Delaware which is actually very close to Wilmington. This
features the Longwood Garden which has circulating water for a
fifty foot waterfall. The place actually sits on top of over
ninety thousand gallons of water, but you never know it when
you stand inside the pavilion.
Another excellent option is the Delaware Coast Watchtowers. Not
only can you have an excellent view of the ocean but you will
also get to enjoy a bit of history as well. This site features
several tall towers that once acted as sentry towers during
World War II. Soldiers would man these towers for twenty-four
hours a day to keep a lookout for any German ships and
submarines. The towers still remain and offer an excellent
chance to learn a little history while driving along the scenic
coast of Delaware and enjoying the beautiful ocean scenes.
About The Author:
Greg Chadwick owns and operates the Delaware
Hotel Finder website. To find great deals on Delaware Hotels
please visithttp://www.delawarehotelfinder.com.
