The Green
Colonial buildings around the 1787 ratification site.
Dover
Delaware's small capital, with a green where the state became the first to ratify the Constitution.
Dover is known for NASCAR's Monster Mile and has a historic green and a free museum of air mobility.
- Best Time
- Spring and fall
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- About 90 minutes from Philadelphia or Baltimore.
What to See
2 of 3 are freeAir Mobility Command Museum
Historic aircraft at Dover Air Force Base.
Dover Motor Speedway
NASCAR's 'Monster Mile'.
Know Before You Go
- Check opening hours before you go, especially on weekends and at state buildings.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Mid-Atlantic list.