Find history and modern flair in the capital of “The First State.”

Here are the best sites, places to stay, eateries, and boutiques to shop in Dover.

The first Saturdays of the month also offer special programs and events.

Four people walk on a street in downtown Dover, Delaware.

Historic downtown Dover, Delaware, is a walkable area for shopping, dining, and exploring.Credit:Kent County Tourism

Visit John Dickinson’s Home

Another free admission history stop in Dover is theJohn Dickinson Plantation.

While he wrote about freedom and liberty, he also kept people in slavery.

Savor Iconic Delaware Cuisine

There are many regional dishes to savor during a trip to Dover.

A tour guide wearing historic clothing talks to visitors in Dover, Delaware.

Get the full experience of First State Heritage Park on a guided tour.Credit:Kent County Tourism

Youll also find several local restaurants in Dover worth checking out.

Shop Local And Tax-Free

Located in a state without sales tax, Dover is ashoppers paradise.

Youll also be close to the resorts casino, harness racing, and live entertainment for a fun-filled stay.

A couple walks through the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, Delaware.

You can view more than 30 aircrafts at Dover’s historic Air Mobility Command Museum.Credit:Kent County Tourism

People stand outside the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Delaware, listening to a tour guide.

John Dickinson Plantation offers free admission to learn about the “Penman of the Revolution" and the enslaved people who once lived there.Credit:Kent County Tourism

A racecar travels the track at the Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware.

The Dover Motor Speedway is the largest concrete-only NASCAR racing venue.Credit:Doug Yorke / Kent County Tourism

A couple eats breakfast at the Countrie Eatery in Dover, Delaware.

Dover’s Countrie Eatery serves home-style breakfast all day long.Credit:Kent County Tourism

The storefront of Parke Green Galleries in Dover, Delaware.

Parke Green Galleries hosts a First Friday event with arts, gifts, music, readings, and more.Credit:Kent County Tourism

The outside of Bally’s Dover Casino Resort in Delaware.

Bally’s Dover Casino Resort includes 60 suites, an onsite spa, casino games, and more.Credit:Kent County Tourism