7 Underrated Delaware Towns That Deserve A Second Look

Delaware is full of amazing little towns that hide our best kept secrets. From parks to restaurants, exploring small town Delaware is the best way to get a feel for our charming state. Check out any of these towns when you’re looking for a great day trip destination.

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Bowers Beach is a tiny fishing town on the Delaware Bay that seems stuck in time. The residents live like they always have, relying on the sea and the watermen that keep the town prosperous. It's a wonderful town to explore in the warm weather, and the Maritine Museum is one of the most interesting museums in Delaware.

Read more about this sleepy bay town here.

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Selbyville is a town on the Delaware - Maryland border that's home to a small community that truly loves their town. The old time car show and Old Timers Day is one of the most fun festivals in southenr Delaware, and this little town has some amazing, underrated restaurants.

No wonder it made our list of Delaware's best small towns!

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Delaware City is a little port town that's perfect to explore on a crisp fall day. The history here is unbelievable, and you can visit several historic sites including Fort Delaware and Fort DuPont during your visit. Be sure to dine at Crabby Dick's, the most haunted restaurant in Delaware.

In fact, read up on how Delaware City is the most haunted town in Delaware.

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Hockessin is absolutely beautiful in every season, and downtown is full of quaint shops that make it perfect for holiday shopping! In the warmer months, visit the Mt. Cuba Center or take a dinner train to the Back Burner restaurant.

Hockessin is also home to the Wilmington and Western Railroad, which will take you on the adventure of a lifetime.

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Laurel is one of the most underrated towns in Southern Delaware. The restaurants, history, friendly people, and stunning natural beauty make this a perfect day trip destination for anyone in the family.

Read more about this beautiful, scenic town here.

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When everyone is flocking to Rehoboth Beach in the summer, locals head to Fenwick Island. This little surf town is home to beachy state parks and the cleanest sand in the state. Beyond that, though, there are shops and restaurants that will make you feel like you've found the best kept secret in Delaware.

Fenwick Island might be the most underrated town in the state - read what makes it the perfect little place.

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Arden is Delaware's utopian village, full of artisans, craftsmen, performers and people who love living a simple, minimalist life. You'll immediately feel like part of the community when you visit.

Read more about all Arden has to offer, from the dinner club to live music, here.

What’s your favorite Delaware town? Tell us in the comments!