Ah, the enchanting beauty and splendid allure of America's First Statewelcome, dear traveler, to Delaware! Although small in size, this state brims with a unique blend of history, charm, diversity and progressiveness. With its picturesque landscapes and genteel atmosphere reminiscent of art scenes from Andrew Wyeth paintings or Nathaniel Hawthorne's literary masterpieces themselves.
Fret not about expenses while seeking luxury here; we'll be your thrifty Martha StewartmeetsBetty Crocker guides on discovering opulent experiences that won't break the bank.
First stop is none other than Wilmington (19801), where the cobblestone streets hold whispers of days gone by. Stroll through historic Old Swedes Church (606 N Church Street) before visiting scenic Brandywine Park (1001 N Park Dr), with its gliding swans swimming along like protagonists in an E.B. White tale.
Indulge yourself in Hotel du Ponts famed Green Room (42 W 11th Street) for Sunday brunch without emptying your wallet by choosing their prix fixe menu offering selections as sumptuous as Hemingway describing his favorite meal. Excite your intellect further at The Delaware Art Museum (2301 Kentmere Parkway), which hosts Jamie Wyeths local illustrations worthy enough to grace any Ray Bradbury book cover you've ever held dear.
Next up is our darling maritime havenLewes Beach (19958). To truly indulge navigate unknown territories like Captain Kidd once did via a sunset sail aboard Cape Water Tours' luxurious vessel anchored at Fisherman's Wharf Marina(107 Anglers Road) make sure to pack some Graham Greene novels for good measure!
Do allow yourself to be captivated by Dover Days Festival celebrations every Mayan event showcasing colonial dances whilst brilliantly intermingling Charles Dickensesque street charactersand if time permits, catch a Delaware Symphony Orchestra performance at The Schwartz Center for the Arts (226 S State Street), because what's luxury without a captivating symphony echoing through historic walls?
We simply cannot conclude our journey without mentioning Rehoboth Beach (19971). To save your precious dollars yet still immerse yourself in this delightful beach town, we highly recommend grabbing an Adirondak chair to soak up some live music at the Rehoboth Bandstandsummer months only of course!or take a nostalgic walk along that iconic boardwalk which has resonated with many through F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing.
This humble state is rife with luxurious opportunities lurking within each corner, waiting for you to delightfully uncover. As previously mentioned; Websites and Twitter handles worth visiting:
Hotel du Pont: [Website] & @HotelDuPont
Delaware Art Museum: [Website] & @delartmuseum
Cape Water Tours: [Website] & @CapeWaterTours
Dover Days Festival: [Website]
The Schwartz Centre for the Arts:[ Website]
Now go forth and explore these charming luxuries of Delaware as if Louisa May Alcott were guiding you herselfwe guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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