DESTINATION GUIDES

Delaware Golf Guide

Transportation

Philly, D.C. both serve Delaware

Delaware has no international airport of its own, but Philadelphia International Airport to the north and Washington/Baltimore Airport to the south are both reasonably close. If you are flying privately, New Castle Airport and Salisbury-Ocean City in Maryland have small, regional airports.

As for land, US-13 is the main north/south highway. I-95 stretches from Washington D.C., through Baltimore up to Wilmington. It extends north of Delaware into Philadelphia eventually running into New York City.

Taking a train is also possible. Newark, just west of Wilmington is the 9th busiest train station in America.

 

FAQ

1) Exactly how small is Delaware?

By car, it's less than two hours end to end. It's also never more than 35 miles wide. All in all, it's just 1,982 square miles inhabited by 800,000 people. The government allocates just one congressman for the state.

2) Why is it dubbed "The First State"?

Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution on December 7, 1897.

3) How is the shopping in Delaware?

Tax free. That's right, no sales tax in the first state.

4) What is the climate like?

The average summer temperature is 74.3 degrees in the summer time but a cool 32 degrees in the winter. The temperature along the ocean however is 10 degrees cooler in the summer and ten degrees hotter in the winter. Delaware gets approximately 45 inches of rain annually.

5) Is there anything to do on the Atlantic Ocean?

Delaware has 28 miles of coastline, including the historic town of Lewes, claiming to be "the nation's summer capital." Other tourist and family friendly coastal towns include Rehoboth Beach (great water sports), Bethany Beach and the laid-back atmosphere of Fenwick Island.