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Things to see in Dover, Delaware (United States): 19 places and when to go
Dover, Delaware is a town in United States with around 76,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are Delaware Bay, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Ship John Shoal Light. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.1581, -75.5247
- Population
- About 76,000
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Architecture (4) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 206 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dover, Delaware
The places in and around Dover, Delaware, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Delaware BayBay on the east coast of the United States27 km
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife RefugeBreeding ground and animal sanctuary in Delaware11 km
- Ship John Shoal LightLighthouse in New Jersey, United States21 km
- Blackbird State ForestState forest in Delaware, United States25 km
- Cedar Swamp Wildlife AreaProtected area24 km
- Cherbourg Round BarnPark in Delaware, United States of America, United States of America5.9 km
- Cross Ledge LightLighthouse in New Jersey, United States26 km
- Elbow of Cross Ledge LightLighthouse in New Jersey, United States22 km
- Killens Pond State ParkState park in Delaware, United States19 km
- Miah Maull Shoal LightLighthouse in New Jersey, United States28 km
- Reedy Island Range Rear LightLighthouse in Delaware, United States28 km
- AspendaleHistoric house in Delaware, United States16 km
- Belmont HallBuilding in Delaware, United States16 km
- Fennimore StoreHistoric building9.3 km
- Ivy Dale FarmBuilding in Delaware, United States15 km
- Massey Air MuseumAviation museum29 km
- Rawley HouseHistoric home located at Leipsic, Kent County, Delaware9.3 km
- 3 Palms Zoo & Education CenterWith kids · Wildlife24 km
- Killens Pond Water ParkWith kids19 km
When to go to Dover, Delaware
The best time to visit Dover, Delaware is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:32
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:09
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:30
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dover, Delaware
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 206 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Fairton6 places36 km
- Queenstown6 places53 km
- Lewes16 places54 km
- Cape May22 places57 km
- Woodbine5 places61 km
- Wilmington, Delaware78 places66 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dover, Delaware?
The best known: Delaware Bay, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Ship John Shoal Light, Blackbird State Forest, Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dover, Delaware?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Dover, Delaware?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 206 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dover, Delaware as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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