Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Delaware with Your Kids
Has the inevitable happened to you this summer? You had every intention of squirreling away money for a family vacation, but then one of the kids needed braces and the car required unexpected repairs and now it’s halfway through summer and you’re not sure how you’re ever going to come up with the money to take a trip with your family. Part of the problem could be that you’re looking at expensive destinations. Perhaps if you look at taking a trip somewhere off the beaten path, you’ll find that the cost of travel and related expenses is low enough that you can carve out the funds from somewhere and take that trip after all. For example, perhaps you might consider a trip to Delaware.
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Yes, Delaware. Sure, unless you’re familiar with the area already, it doesn’t sound that exciting. I mean, can you even name anything that’s going on in Delaware? Possibly not, but if you do a little bit of research, you’ll find out that there are a lot of different things going on in Delaware. The state has three basic regions and you might consider exploring one of them or all three, depending on what you want from your summer vacation. And you might even think about getting in some summer shopping with your family because Delaware is one of a very few number of states that doesn’t charge any sales tax on purchases!
Take a look at the three different regions of Delaware and consider your options carefully before you determine that you can’t afford a family vacation this summer.
Brandywine Valley
The Brandywine Valley is the northern region of Delaware, known by New Englanders for its scenic beauty and rustic charm. If what you want from your summer vacation is to take your kids to a place where they can unwind, experience nature and not be bombarded with over stimulating activities, then this region could be right for your family. But that’s not to say that you’ll lack activity while you’re here. Scenic drives, various museums (such as the Delaware Toy & Miniature Museum) and river taxi rides are just a few of the things that you and your kids can do in this area of the state.
Central Delaware Cities
The central portion of Delaware is the more urban part of the state, although it’s hard to describe this scenic area as particularly urban. In comparison with other states, Delaware offers relatively low cost options for accommodations and activities, even in this area. Dover, the capital, is located here, of course. This city offers attractions such as The Dover International Speedway Motortrack where you can catch NASCAR races if you just need to get in some action while you’re in Dover. But if you’d rather relax, the various towns in the area let you and your family see a quieter way to live urban life.
Coastal Delaware
If what you really wanted to do this summer was take the kids to the beach, Delaware even provides an option for that. The coast is only thirty miles long, but it offers some beautiful beaches. And many of these aren’t packed with tourists. In fact, there’s only one major seaside resort here at Rehoboth Beach, a place you’ll probably avoid lodging at if you’re trying to save money but might head to for a day trip. Or perhaps you’d prefer to take the kids fishing at Lewes or swimming at Delaware State Seashore Park.
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