Like most of Delaware’s cities, Newark’s roots stretch back to the 17th century, when the area was explored and settled by those of Scottish-Irish descent. Newark is located in New Castle County, southwest of Wilmington. It is primarily an attraction for local and regional lovers of history and those from the neighboring states of Maryland, …
Milford is a town of about 13,000 residents that’s located near the state of Delaware’s geographic center. Portions of the town reside in both Kent and Sussex counties, and Milford is perfectly positioned to give ambitious visitors relatively easy access to all of the state’s most popular attractions. For those who’d prefer to stick close …
Wilmington, Delaware, was founded in the early 1600s, making it one of the country’s oldest continuously inhabited municipalities. Now, Wilmington is the state’s most populous city, and it’s located in a unique area that’s just a hop, skip, and a jump from the neighboring states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Delaware is home to …
Dover is Delaware’s capital and is located in the central portion of the state, between the Delaware Bay to the east and the state of Maryland to the west. It’s also home to one of the most extensive Air Force bases in the country, which is one of the largest military air transportation hubs in …
Visitors seeking to have a laid-back vacation in a quiet, sparsely-populated area only a short drive away from major cities and attractions find the perfect base for their travels in Elsmere, Delaware. Situated in New Castle County, the town has a population of about 6,000 people and is actually a suburb of Philadelphia. The fairly …
A town with many exciting tales to tell, Coventry in Tolland County gave Connecticut its state hero. Nathan Hale, who was killed on an intelligence mission in the Revolutionary War, is thought to have uttered the words, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”, before his execution. His …
The quiet, rural town of Colchester was incorporated at the turn of the 18th century and grew up around a picturesque town green. Three centuries later it’s reassuring that most of the life in Colchester Center coalesces at this space, which is protected as a historic district. In amongst the 18th and 19th-century houses and …
With a history that can be traced back to a colony in 1635, Old Saybrook is a placid coastal town at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Actress Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) moved to Old Saybrook’s posh borough of Fenwick in 1912 and would return to her family home throughout her life, retiring here in 1997. …
Located just ten kilometers inland from the Pacific in Sothern California’s San Diego County, San Marcos is a city of about 90,000 residents that was incorporated in 1963. Despite being between two of the state’s largest urban centers and the north-south interstates that connect them, San Marcos is mostly characterized by natural attractions and a …
In Middlesex County, Clinton is a town on a natural harbor at the mouths of the Hammock, Hammonasset and Indian Rivers. At the harbor’s many waterfront marinas there’s a fleet of fish charters adapted for bluefish, which congregate in large numbers in this parcel of Long Island Sound towards the end of summer. For fun …