If you're looking for a fall day trip in Delaware, I highly suggest you pack your camera and car and head down to the city of Dover. Once you park near the Green, wander around the beautiful legislative buildings and enjoy all of the colors of fall pitched against the stunning, historic brick buildings. If you're on our Delaware Fall Foliage Road Trip, Dover is the perfect place to hop out of the car, stretch your legs, grab a bite to eat, and take some photographs.
Dover, Delaware is more than our state's capital City.
It is a charming town with a wonderful downtown section and Legislative Mall where some of the most beautiful fall foliage in Delaware can be spotted.
Hang around the Green if you want to sit underneath some stunning trees.
Dover's legislative district is a wonderful spot for leaf peeping and even a picnic, if the weather isn't too chilly.
Part of the charm comes from the visual appeal of bricks against the colors of autumn.
It might seem silly, but the brick buildings just look absolutely stunning against the yellows and red hues of fall.
A stroll through the tunnels of trees along the mall is the perfect way to spend the day.
While some are still green, it is just about peak fall foliage season, so pretty soon, nearly every leaf you see will be red, orange or yellow.
Silver Lake Park, also in Dover, is another wonderful spot.
Fall colors surround the lake and make it look like a place straight out of a fairy tail, for sure.
Wander downtown, around State Street and Loockerman Street, to see al that Dover has to offer.
Shops, cafes and more await you in this quaint city, which does a great job of hiding its size.
If you're looking for a great fall day trip in Delaware, look no further.
Dover has got it all!
If you'd rather stay north to experience an autumnal wonderland, I can recommend you visit the most enchanting place in Delaware - Winterthur. It's beautiful in all seasons, but something about the colors of fall turn the estate into an absolutely magical place.
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