Delaware is full of incredible natural attractions, so don’t let anyone ever tell you our state is boring. These scenic Delaware spots are some of the prettiest in the region, and they all offer plenty of opportunity for recreation on and off of the water.
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Flickr / Jeffrey Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refgue is one of the most important stopovers on the Atlantic Flyway for migratory birds. You’ll see snow geese here by the dozen, herons all summer long, and plenty of other rare wildlife. The park is easy to drive through, with viewponts along easy to stroll boardwalks along the way.Read more about Bombay Hook here.
- Cape Henlopen State Park
Facebook / Cape Henlopen State Park The dunes of Cape Henlopen are one of the most scenic Delaware scenes you’ll find. From the view of the lighthouses to the World War II towers on the sand, it’s hard to imagine any more interesting landscape in the state.Read more about Cape Henlopen State Park here.
- Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Flickr / James O’Guinn While it’s a little less recognized than Bombay Hook, Prime Hook National Wildlidfe Refuge is just as incredible to visit. Spot foxes, red knots, herons and best of all, unbelievable sunrises and sunsets.Read more about Prime Hook here.
- Delaware’s Bayshore Beaches
Flickr / Allison Richards Delaware’s Atlantic beaches get a lot of summer love, but the little known bayshore beaches offer scenery, nature, and fresh air without the overwhemling crowds of the southern beaches.Chec out our Hidden Beaches road trip.
- White Clay Creek State Park
Facebook / White Clay Creek State Park White Clay Creek State Park is an oasis right in the middle of New Castle County. This underrated state park is gorgous in all four seasons, and the trails are well maintained. Walk around this park just before dusk and you’ll be rewarded with incredible light.Read more about this stunning Delaware State Park here.
- Fenwick Island State Park
Facebook / Ken Ronkowitz Fenwick Island is a state park and beach in Sussex County, and it could not be more perfect. Soft sand, clean water, and total serenety await you here.Learn more about this pristine Delaware beach here.
- Trap Pond State Park
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie Trap Pond State Park is a paddler’s dream. This bald cypress swamp is unheard of at our latitude, so it really is a wonder. Rent a boat or drop in at any of the park’s boat launches and enjoy Delaware’s most interesting pond right from the middle of it.Read up on this incredibly unique park here.
What are you waiting for? Get out and explore the natural beauty that scenic Delaware has laid out for you!
Flickr / Jeffrey
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refgue is one of the most important stopovers on the Atlantic Flyway for migratory birds. You’ll see snow geese here by the dozen, herons all summer long, and plenty of other rare wildlife. The park is easy to drive through, with viewponts along easy to stroll boardwalks along the way.Read more about Bombay Hook here.
Facebook / Cape Henlopen State Park
The dunes of Cape Henlopen are one of the most scenic Delaware scenes you’ll find. From the view of the lighthouses to the World War II towers on the sand, it’s hard to imagine any more interesting landscape in the state.Read more about Cape Henlopen State Park here.
Flickr / James O’Guinn
While it’s a little less recognized than Bombay Hook, Prime Hook National Wildlidfe Refuge is just as incredible to visit. Spot foxes, red knots, herons and best of all, unbelievable sunrises and sunsets.Read more about Prime Hook here.
Flickr / Allison Richards
Delaware’s Atlantic beaches get a lot of summer love, but the little known bayshore beaches offer scenery, nature, and fresh air without the overwhemling crowds of the southern beaches.Chec out our Hidden Beaches road trip.
Facebook / White Clay Creek State Park
White Clay Creek State Park is an oasis right in the middle of New Castle County. This underrated state park is gorgous in all four seasons, and the trails are well maintained. Walk around this park just before dusk and you’ll be rewarded with incredible light.Read more about this stunning Delaware State Park here.
Facebook / Ken Ronkowitz
Fenwick Island is a state park and beach in Sussex County, and it could not be more perfect. Soft sand, clean water, and total serenety await you here.Learn more about this pristine Delaware beach here.
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie
Trap Pond State Park is a paddler’s dream. This bald cypress swamp is unheard of at our latitude, so it really is a wonder. Rent a boat or drop in at any of the park’s boat launches and enjoy Delaware’s most interesting pond right from the middle of it.Read up on this incredibly unique park here.
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