As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and the air cools, Delaware transforms into a festive Halloween wonderland. Whether you’re seeking family-friendly fun or spine-chilling thrills, the First State has something for everyone. From haunted houses to pumpkin patches, here's your guide [...]
Do you ever dream of owning a beautiful home near one of our many waterways? While it might be top-of-mind more often during the warm months when so many flock to our many ocean and bay communities, your search can be a lot more pleasurable on autumn days with picture-perfect weather and smaller [...]
I’ve been giving our beach towns lots of love with posts about the upcoming jazz festivals https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2024/09/10/act-now-to-enjoy-the-history-book-festival-and-fall-jazz-fests/ and other special events taking place through the fall [...]
Plan Ahead for Fabulous Fall Festivals Downstate
I’ve written a couple of blog posts about fun festivals and other events happening in Sussex County during September, with spotlights on the True Blue Jazz and Rehoboth Jazz festivals and the September 27th History Book Festival [...]
Plan Your Fall Getaway to Chincoteague
I want to do more posts about day trips and weekend getaways since there are so many wonderful destinations in Delaware and the adjoining states. Places you can drive to in two hours or less, with charming accommodations, wonderful restaurants, quaint shops and scenic wonders. This week I’m focusing [...]
Check Out the Cape Gazette’s Fall Festivals Guide
Fall always feels magical with the softening of the sunlight and gorgeous golds and burgundies in our foliage. And it can be especially poignant if you bike or hike through our state’s vast natural spaces, including our bay and ocean coasts [...]
ACT NOW TO ENJOY THE HISTORY BOOK FESTIVAL AND FALL JAZZ FESTS
Three of the most popular early fall events that take place at the beach are already selling out! For those reasons and more I’m spotlighting the [...]
Last week I wrote a fun post about our state’s wineries by spotlighting the vineyards and varieties from New Castle to Kent to Sussex Counties. I was struck by the impact of our agricultural heritage and the entrepreneurial spirit of the locals who have created this burgeoning, clean industry. After some additional research I realized [...]
If you’re recently moved to Delaware, here’s something you might not know: we are becoming a desired destination for people who love wine! Because we live and work in downtown Lewes, we’re well acquainted with the offerings at Nassau Vineyards, located just a couple of miles from the heart of town. But whether you live in New Castle, Kent [...]
Delaware has an astoundingly vibrant dining scene thanks to several factors. Our farms supply our restaurants with fresh fruits, vegetables and meats year-round. Our bays and the Atlantic Ocean give us amazing fresh seafoods. And our healthy economy and low taxes continue to draw some of the best culinary talent [...]