Delaware City, DelawareFort DuPont Historic DistrictFinns PointBaker Shoal Range Rear LightFinns Point LighthouseReedy IslandListon Range Rear Light Station
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Delaware City

Delaware City is a town in New Castle district, Delaware, United States of about 1,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 12 churches, 8 parks and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Fort DuPont Historic District, Fort Delaware and Finns Point.

39.5779° N, 75.5888° WPop. 1,741

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Within 30 km45 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see279
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Fort DuPont Historic District, fort near Delaware City
Must-see

Fort DuPont Historic District

Fort · 1 km

Fort Delaware, fort near Delaware City
Must-see

Fort Delaware

Fort · 3 km

Must-see

Finns Point

Beach · 5 km

Places near Delaware City by type

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One day from Delaware City

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

41 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Delaware City
  2. Finns Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Baker Shoal Range Rear Lightbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Reedy Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Liston Range Rear Light Stationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Delaware City
Today’s loopDelaware CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Delaware City?

Fort DuPont Historic District (fort, about 1 km), Fort Delaware (fort, about 3 km), Finns Point (beach, about 5 km), Baker Shoal Range Rear Light (beach, about 6 km), Finns Point Lighthouse (beach, about 8 km), Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Delaware City?

75 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 3 other attractions, 8 parks, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Delaware City?

Appoquinimink Friends Meetinghouse, about 19 km by road; Ott's Chapel (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Delaware City?

Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, about 22 km by road; Cowtown Rodeo (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Delaware City?

Start in Delaware City, visit Finns Point, then Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, then Baker Shoal Range Rear Light, then Reedy Island, then Liston Range Rear Light Station, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.