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Coastal light. Small-state discoveries.
Scenic header: Fort Delaware Sunset · Public Domain. Delaware State Parks · Photo credits
Coastal light. Small-state discoveries.

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Explore bayshore landscapes, historic towns and cultural places without aiming for the longest possible drive. Coastal and inland districts have their own character.

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A LITTLE INSPIRATION

Places to picture yourself.

The Brandywine Valley has been pressured by the forces of modern society, yet also has enjoyed the advantage of an aggressive conservation movement arising in time to protect much of those intrinsic qualities that the early settlers found so inviting. A proliferation of protected natural areas, parks, eased lands, and historic resources throughout the Byway corridor has promoted recreational and interpretive opportunities and led to a renewed appreciation of the landscape.
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Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway

The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway winds through the Brandywine Valley, known for its strategic crossroads of commerce, agriculture, artistic creativity, and political thought. Evidence of the settlement and development patterns can be found throughout the lands that the byway traverses. In addition, many structures that held meaning during the time of the Underground Railroad are located along the byway. The Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway is known for its climate, natural resources, and beauty. Today, visitors can travel the byway, take in the scenery, and learn about a place that is so pivotal in American history.

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A scenic view from the top of historic Fort Delaware featuring a cannon looking west at a picturesque sunset over the Delaware River.
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Delaware Bayshore Byway

Delaware Bayshore Byway allows travelers to take in the majesty and power of Mother Nature in the wildlifeareas and coastal communities of Delaware’s Bayshore. The northern portion of the byway is comprised of a series of cobbled historic roads that are known collectively as Route 9. The southern portion of the byway is a continuation of Delaware’s unique coastal landscapes, made up of small historic coastal towns and communities surrounded by water, marsh, and farmland.

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BROWSE BY NAME

Roads, trails & journeys

BROWSE BY NAME

Towns, culture & local discoveries

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Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.

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