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 [...]

Be Here for the Beer – Part 2

Recently I wrote the first of a two-part series on one of Delaware’s most beloved products – homemade craft beer. Because there are so many breweries and restaurants that specialize in both local beer and fun cuisine, I focused on those in New Castle and Kent County in that post. Today, I’m spotlighting the [...]

Whether you have your grandkids for a weekend or a little longer before they head back to school, there are all kinds of ways to have fun in and around Rehoboth Beach this Labor Day [...]

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 [...]

You might be surprised and the vast opportunities to experience live theatre in our little state. From Wilmington to the beaches, there are about 50 large and small venues featuring programs for all ages [...]

As you scroll through the neighborhoods spotlighted on our Web site you’ll see that most are carefully designed to offer lots of amenities just outside your door. Whether you want to spend a day at the pool, play tennis or pickleball, host a party in the community center, or take a long walk on scenic trails, you’re buying into a lifestyle [...]

A lot of people enjoy lazy summer days when they can lounge by a beach or by a pool. Others like to keep moving, with mild to vigorous levels of exertion on a hike or a bike. If that describes you, and if you live in Delaware, there are lots of places where you can find fresh air, shade and beautiful vistas. Here are some local favorites in [...]