The first of the 13 original colonies to ratify the federal Constitution was Delaware.  Since that historic event of Dec. 7, 1787, it has been known as the First State of the Union. The state's speedy ratification of the Constitution helped the state earn its nickname. The profile of Delaware combines elements that mark the character of all of the United States

There is no place quite like Delaware. Escape to "Chateau Country" for riveting landscapes made famous by Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Watch the sun rise over the ocean at the Great Dune near Lewes and a great blue heron as it takes flight from the marshlands of Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge. This year, retrace history along the Nanticoke and Broad Creek rivers with the Captain John Smith Reenactment Voyage.

The state capital, Dover, is home to one of the most beautifully preserved capitol complexes in the nation, captured by the First State Heritage Park. Old New Castle is a charming town to visit with its original cobblestone streets, colonial homes and guided historical tours. And don’t forget the coastal town of Lewes, which tells the story of Delaware’s seafaring past that dates back to the 1600s.

Enjoy a romantic getaway at one of Delaware's many bed and breakfasts, country inns, historic hotels, urban inns, guesthouses, homestays or cottages.

Delaware Bed & Breakfasts and Inns