Delaware is a compact state and its proximity to major cities of the US mid-Atlantic region make it easy to access and explore. Considered a hidden treasure by those who take the trouble to explore it, Delaware was the first state to sign the Articles of Confederation in 1778 signaling entry into the Union. A popular tourist destination is the Kalmar Nyckel boatyard in Wilmington, named after the first Swedish immigrant ship that docked there in the eighteenth century. Vistors can take sailing trips, explore a nautical blacksmithﾒs and tour the Swedish Museum. Wilmington is just 25 miles away from Philadelphia International Airport, a major hub for domestic and international flights. Whilst in Wilmington, it is worth visiting the Riverfront development for its beautiful views along the Christina River and the many restaurants, bars and boutique shops hewn out of old warehouse buildings. Delaware is well worth a visit: a state that harmoniously blends modernity with history.
The mid-Atlantic region of the US stretches from New York City to Philadelphia, and from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes. It offers the visitor everything from fast-paced life on New Yorkﾒs streets to the rural seclsusion of New Jerseyﾒs country towns. The state of Delaware boasts some beautiful seaside towns including Lewes and Dewey beach, both of which offer visitors excellent opportunities for water sports and are well worth visiting. Or why not chance your luck in New Jerseyﾒs famous Atlantic City casinos? And if its history you are after, a visit to Pennsylvaniaﾒs Gettysburg battlefield is sure to impress.