Delaware roadside attractions

Delaware stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in Delaware—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsMid-Atlantic region9 attraction types
2Historic Oddity
1Giant Statue
1Weird Architecture
1Classic Roadside
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Miles the Monster at Dover Motor SpeedwayDoverGiant Statue
Nemours EstateWilmingtonHistoric Oddity
Zwaanendael MuseumLewesWeird Architecture
Dolle's Sign and Boardwalk iconsRehoboth BeachClassic Roadside
Dogfish Head Brewery Steampunk TreehouseMiltonPublic Art
Historic New CastleNew CastleHistoric Landmark
Historic Odessa taverns and housesOdessaHistoric Oddity
Chief Little Owl totem poleBethany BeachPhoto Op
Air Mobility Command MuseumDoverWeird Museum
Mt. Cuba Center garden odditiesHockessinGarden
The list

Delaware roadside attraction picks.

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Miles the Monster at Dover Motor Speedway in Dover
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Dover · Giant Statue

Miles the Monster at Dover Motor Speedway

A larger-than-life roadside landmark in Dover that turns a quick stop into a classic photo detour.

Map search: Miles the Monster at Dover Motor Speedway Dover Delaware

Nemours Estate in Wilmington
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Wilmington · Historic Oddity

Nemours Estate

An offbeat road-trip stop in Wilmington that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Nemours Estate Wilmington Delaware

Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes
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Lewes · Weird Architecture

Zwaanendael Museum

An unusual building or built environment in Lewes that is worth slowing down to see.

Map search: Zwaanendael Museum Lewes Delaware

Dolle's Sign and Boardwalk icons in Rehoboth Beach
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Rehoboth Beach · Classic Roadside

Dolle's Sign and Boardwalk icons

A throwback roadside attraction in Rehoboth Beach with the old-school charm The US Detour is built to celebrate.

Map search: Dolle's Sign and Boardwalk icons Rehoboth Beach Delaware

Dogfish Head Brewery Steampunk Treehouse in Milton
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Milton · Public Art

Dogfish Head Brewery Steampunk Treehouse

An offbeat road-trip stop in Milton that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Dogfish Head Brewery Steampunk Treehouse Milton Delaware

Historic New Castle in New Castle
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New Castle · Historic Landmark

Historic New Castle

A history-rich stop in New Castle that adds depth and context to a state-by-state road trip.

Map search: Historic New Castle New Castle Delaware

Historic Odessa taverns and houses in Odessa
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Odessa · Historic Oddity

Historic Odessa taverns and houses

An offbeat road-trip stop in Odessa that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Historic Odessa taverns and houses Odessa Delaware

Chief Little Owl totem pole in Bethany Beach
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Bethany Beach · Photo Op

Chief Little Owl totem pole

An offbeat road-trip stop in Bethany Beach that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Chief Little Owl totem pole Bethany Beach Delaware

Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover
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Dover · Weird Museum

Air Mobility Command Museum

A niche museum in Dover with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Map search: Air Mobility Command Museum Dover Delaware

Mt. Cuba Center garden oddities in Hockessin
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Hockessin · Garden

Mt. Cuba Center garden oddities

An offbeat road-trip stop in Hockessin that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Map search: Mt. Cuba Center garden oddities Hockessin Delaware

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