Delaware (/ ˈdɛləwɛər / ⓘ DEL-ə-wair) [10] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic [11] regions of the United States. [12] . It borders Maryland to its south and west, Pennsylvania to its north, New Jersey to its northeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east.
Delaware, known as "The First State," was the first colony to ratify the United States Constitution on , making it the first state of the Union. The state's name honors Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and the first governor of the Colony of Virginia.
The first of the original 13 states to ratify the federal Constitution, Delaware occupies a small niche in the Boston-Washington, D.C., urban corridor along the Middle Atlantic seaboard.
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Travel off the beaten path, raise a glass with friends or take a moment for yourself. No matter where your travels take you, you’ll be sure to find your perfect moment with great places to stay, fine dining and plenty of things to do in Delaware.
Walk through the USA’s founding moments in colonial towns with timeless landmarks. Browse museums and galleries where regional art, culture and innovation take center stage. Discover scenic state parks and peaceful beaches that show Delaware’s wild and natural beauty.