Enjoy a nearby getaway to Kent County, Delaware
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Make your vacation plans with a getaway to Delaware's Quaint Villages - just in time to bring in the New Year. With 2020 coming to an end, now is the time to make a new beginning with a trip to Kent County, Delaware to unravel and relax with loved ones.
Feel the chill in the air at our parks and refuges. Shop 'til you drop with tax-free shopping. Warm up with some local craft flavor at our breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Discover our regional history and culture. Tour our quaint villages.
Take a scenic drive through Kent County's Amish Countryside. Place your bets at our casinos. Satisfy your taste buds at our local eateries and bakeries.
It's closer than you think. Make your trip a memorable one with a visit to Delaware's Quaint Villages this winter season.
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OPEN SPACES AND RICH HISTORY
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Discover Milford's vibrant history and culture with a visit to the Milford Museum. Explore exhibits including a historic doll collection, Victorian silverware, shipbuilding and much more. Spend the night in our open spaces at one of our family-friendly campgrounds in Kent County, Delaware. Sleep under the stars in the comfort of your own RV, rent a cozy cabin, or pitch a tent.
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IN YOUR FAVORITE SWEETS AND TREATS
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Treat your taste buds to savory goodness with a visit to 1 North Main Eats & Sweets in downtown Historic Smyrna. Drop in for baked goodies, treats, breakfast and lunch specials. When you visit downtown Dover, try La Baguette Bakery and Catering, a French inspired locally owned bakery for all your breakfast pastries, breads, quiches, and specialty sandwiches!
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IN LOCAL ART AND UNIQUE FINDS
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Find gifts, vintage finds, and local art to commemorate your trip to Delaware's Quaint Villages. While in Smyrna, discover Artistic Tutelage for handmade crafts, arts, d?cor, and jewelry. Make your way to downtown Dover's Forney's Too, home to unique handcrafted d?cor, one-of-a-kind Delaware themed gifts, and collectibles. When looking for works of art from local artisans, and interested in signing up for a hands-on art class yourself, head to Milford's Mispillion Art League.
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IN RELAXATION AND LOCAL CRAFT FLAVOR
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Bank House Bed & Breakfast in downtown Milford is your getaway for relaxation. This Victorian era home is filled with history, antiques, vintage furnishings, and is home to one of the largest private libraries in the state of Delaware.
Order a custom flight of your favorite wines while soaking in the tranquility of vineyard views at Marydel's Harvest Ridge Winery . Toast to new beginnings with local craft brews and made-to-order entrees from Brick Works Brewing and Eats in Smyrna.
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IN OUR OUTDOOR EVENTS AND LOCAL MUSIC
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Register early and enjoy an evening with Delaware local, Cathy Jane, an acoustic folk singer-songwriter at the Old State House Concert Series on January 8th.
Learn about our wetlands and why they are so important to our area at Killens Pond State Park's event, Wonders of the Wetland Hike on January 17th.
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Visiting Delaware's Quaint Villages during COVID-19
Museums, retail stores, and attractions are open at limited capacity.
Restaurants will close at 10p.m. (but may continue delivery services).
Call ahead to confirm hours of operation and services before visiting.
Our businesses are taking extensive cleaning actions following CDC protocols.
We are all committed to keeping you, our visitors, safe.
Before your trip to Delaware's Quaint Villages,
check out the Go-To-Guide for safe traveling this Winter.
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Request your complimentary Delaware''s Quaint Villages Visitors Guide and begin planning your memorable fall getaway. Discover all that Delaware''s Quaint Villages has to offer you this Fall and every season.
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