A Drive Down Delaware's Loneliest Road Will Take You Miles And Miles Away From It All
By Kim Magaraci|Published May 01, 2017
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Kim Magaraci
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
Delaware’s a crowded state above the canal, but lucky for us, there’s plenty of space to stretch out in Slower, Lower. It’s nice to take the time to appreciate our rural surroundings with a scenic drive – but oftentimes, those drives are straight through the country, heading down to Trap Pond or maybe out to Harvest Ridge Winery. Don’t forget about the bayshore, which is the largest tract of preserved marshland on the east coast! Delaware’s ecological diversity is on display on quiet Route 9, where you can sometimes drive for miles and not see anyone beyond the bay gulls and birds that call these marshlands home.
The 'official' Bayshore Byway starts off in historic New Castle.
It's a great place to grab lunch before you begin your journey. Stop into one of the many cafes and take a few minutes to stroll downtown New Castle - it'll set the mood for a day of discovery.
As you head south, you'll quickly end up on Route 9.
Be sure to stop and stroll the walking paths! This enormous plot of preserved marsh is among the largest in the country, and it's an important stop on the Atlantic Flyway. You'll be blown away by the ecologic diversity!
From the marshlands to the historic cities of New Castle and Dover that bookend the route, Delaware Route 9 is the most incredible escape that's hiding right along our coast. Pack a few snacks and get ready for a drive that'll leave you feeling relaxed and ready for the week ahead.
