Posted in Delaware June 13, 2022 by

This Delaware Road Trip Takes You From The Brandywine Valley To The Bayshore Beaches

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day in Delaware, we’ve built a road trip just for you! This delightful day trip takes you from the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley all the way to the scenic and serene bayshore beaches.

This beautiful, scenic road trip through Delaware shows off the best destinations in the state in New Castle County and along the Delaware Bay.
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Start off by peeking at our interactive, customizable Delaware Road Trip Map
You'll start your day at Lucky's Coffee Shop in Wilmington, which is a great place to get breakfast.
Lucky's Coffee Shop, 4003 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
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Their pancakes, scrambled eggs, and hash browns are absolutely delicious!
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This Delaware diner is a local favorite and features a retro vibe.
Next, spend some time enjoying the fresh morning air at Winterthur, in the heart of the Brandywine Valley.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735, USA
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It's easy to see why we think that Winterthur is the most beautiful place in the Brandywine Valley.

After spending your morning amongst the flowers and plants at Winterthur, take a back-roads drive through Brandywine Valley, and then head toward the Wilmington Riverfront.
There are dozens of worthy lunch spots near the water, but we love the Riverfront Market.
Riverfront Market, 3 S Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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No matter what sort of cuisine you're craving, you'll find it offered up here!
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Lots of visitors agree that Riverfront Market is the best place for lunch in Wilmington.
Next, it's time to check out one of Delaware's most underrated destinations -- Woodland Beach.
Woodland Beach, DE 19977, USA
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Did you know that Woodland Beach was once home to an enormous resort? You'll want to bring bug spray, in case the flies and greenheads are blowing in off the water.
After your day upstate and a walk along the bay, it's time for some waterfront dining!
Wheelhouse, 7 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, USA
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The fresh, locally caught seafood here is worth the drive from just about anywhere - and you can't beat the view!
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This waterfront restaurant in Lewes, Delaware is a local favorite and features views of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
Stick around in Lewes for a bit, where you'll find great shops, soft, clean sandy beaches, and a sky that lights up with nearly every summer sunset.
Flickr / Bob Mical

Where would you include on an expansive road trip through Delaware? Did we feature any of your favorite places? Let’s chat about Delaware day trips in the comments below!

Address: Lucky's Coffee Shop, 4003 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
Address: Wheelhouse, 7 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, USA
Address: Woodland Beach, DE 19977, USA
Address: Riverfront Market, 3 S Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
Address: Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735, USA