Weekend Getaways in Delaware

Short trips with every day mapped out — verified attractions, realistic pacing, and food along the way across 5 destinations.

29 itineraries

Boardwalks, Bay Marshes & Barefoot Sunsets: 2 Days on Delaware's Quiet Coast

2 Days · Couples

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Boardwalks, Bay Marshes & Barefoot Sunsets: 2 Days on Delaware's Quiet Coast

3 stops

Dune Light & Boardwalk Nights: A Lewes-Rehoboth Weekend for Two

2 Days · Couples

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Dune Light & Boardwalk Nights: A Lewes-Rehoboth Weekend for Two

5 stops

Sandy Feet & Salt Air: A Family Weekend on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

2 Days · Young Families

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Sandy Feet & Salt Air: A Family Weekend on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Time: A Two-Day Loop Through Lewes and Rehoboth

2 Days · Couples

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Salt Air & Slow Time: A Two-Day Loop Through Lewes and Rehoboth

4 stops

Dunes, Dutch Gables & Boardwalk Lights: A Gentle Loop Through Lewes & Rehoboth

3 Days · Active Retirees

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Dunes, Dutch Gables & Boardwalk Lights: A Gentle Loop Through Lewes & Rehoboth

4 stops

Sandy Toes & Salt Marsh: A Slow Weekend on Delaware's Quiet Coast

2 Days · Young Families

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Sandy Toes & Salt Marsh: A Slow Weekend on Delaware's Quiet Coast

3 stops

Salt Air & Slow Sunsets: Two Days Along Delaware's Quiet Coast

2 Days · Couples

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Salt Air & Slow Sunsets: Two Days Along Delaware's Quiet Coast

4 stops

Salt Air & Slow Tides: 3 Days Along the Delaware Coast

3 Days · Couples

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Salt Air & Slow Tides: 3 Days Along the Delaware Coast

3 stops

Sandy Toes & Salt Air: A Slow Family Weekend on the Delaware Coast

3 Days · Young Families

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Sandy Toes & Salt Air: A Slow Family Weekend on the Delaware Coast

4 stops

Sandy Toes & Lighthouse Beams: A Family Weekend on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

3 Days · Young Families

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Sandy Toes & Lighthouse Beams: A Family Weekend on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

4 stops

Dunes, Lighthouses & Boardwalk Lights: 3 Days Along the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

3 Days · Couples

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Dunes, Lighthouses & Boardwalk Lights: 3 Days Along the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

5 stops

Sandy Toes & Salt Air: A Family Weekend on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

3 Days · Young Families

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Sandy Toes & Salt Air: A Family Weekend on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

4 stops

Sandcastles & Slow Tides: 3 Days in Delaware's Quiet Beaches

3 Days · Young Families

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Sandcastles & Slow Tides: 3 Days in Delaware's Quiet Beaches

4 stops

Dunes, Dutch Gables & Boardwalk Lights: A Delaware Shore Escape

3 Days · Couples

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Dunes, Dutch Gables & Boardwalk Lights: A Delaware Shore Escape

5 stops

Dunes, Draft Beer & Boardwalk Lights: 3 Days Solo on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

3 Days · Solo

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Dunes, Draft Beer & Boardwalk Lights: 3 Days Solo on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

8 stops

Cobblestones and Campus Leaves: Two Easy Days in New Castle County

2 Days · Young Families

New Castle County (inland), Delaware

Cobblestones and Campus Leaves: Two Easy Days in New Castle County

4 stops

Cypress Water, Slow Hours: Two Days on the Nanticoke

2 Days · Teen Families

Nanticoke River Region (Seaford, Laurel), Delaware

Cypress Water, Slow Hours: Two Days on the Nanticoke

4 stops

Sandcastles & Sea Air: Two Days on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

2 Days · Young Families

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Sandcastles & Sea Air: Two Days on the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

3 stops

Cobblestones and Campus Green: Two Days in New Castle County

2 Days · Teen Families

New Castle County (inland), Delaware

Cobblestones and Campus Green: Two Days in New Castle County

4 stops

Sandy Toes & Salt Marsh: Two Slow Days on Delaware's Quiet Coast

2 Days · Young Families

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Sandy Toes & Salt Marsh: Two Slow Days on Delaware's Quiet Coast

4 stops

Cypress Silence: Two Days Alone on the Nanticoke

2 Days · Solo

Nanticoke River Region (Seaford, Laurel), Delaware

Cypress Silence: Two Days Alone on the Nanticoke

4 stops

Cypress Shadows & River Light: Two Slow Days on the Nanticoke

2 Days · Young Families

Nanticoke River Region (Seaford, Laurel), Delaware

Cypress Shadows & River Light: Two Slow Days on the Nanticoke

4 stops

Slow Days Among the Estates: Brandywine Valley with Little Ones

2 Days · Young Families

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), Delaware

Slow Days Among the Estates: Brandywine Valley with Little Ones

4 stops

Château Dreams & Creek Light: A Fall Weekend in Brandywine Valley

2 Days · Teen Families

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), Delaware

Château Dreams & Creek Light: A Fall Weekend in Brandywine Valley

6 stops

Dunes, Dutch Gables & Boardwalk Light: 3 Days Along the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

3 Days · Active Retirees

Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), Delaware

Dunes, Dutch Gables & Boardwalk Light: 3 Days Along the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop

4 stops

Cobblestones & Campus Light: Two Days Solo in Inland Delaware

2 Days · Solo

New Castle County (inland), Delaware

Cobblestones & Campus Light: Two Days Solo in Inland Delaware

5 stops

Fallen Leaves and Gilded Halls: Two Days in the Brandywine Valley

2 Days · Solo

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), Delaware

Fallen Leaves and Gilded Halls: Two Days in the Brandywine Valley

4 stops

Duckling Pace Through the Du Pont Gardens: 3 Days in Brandywine Valley

3 Days · Young Families

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), Delaware

Duckling Pace Through the Du Pont Gardens: 3 Days in Brandywine Valley

4 stops

Slow Water, Old Cypress: Three Fall Days on the Nanticoke

3 Days · Active Retirees

Nanticoke River Region (Seaford, Laurel), Delaware

Slow Water, Old Cypress: Three Fall Days on the Nanticoke

6 stops

Cobblestones, Creeks & Campus Greens: 3 Days in New Castle County with Little Ones

3 Days · Young Families

New Castle County (inland), Delaware

Cobblestones, Creeks & Campus Greens: 3 Days in New Castle County with Little Ones

5 stops

Cobblestones & Candlelight: A Delaware Valley Escape

3 Days · Couples

New Castle County (inland), Delaware

Cobblestones & Candlelight: A Delaware Valley Escape

8 stops

Petals, Parquet, and River Light: 3 Days in the Brandywine Valley

3 Days · Couples

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), Delaware

Petals, Parquet, and River Light: 3 Days in the Brandywine Valley

6 stops

Cypress Light & River Hours: Three Days on the Nanticoke

3 Days · Couples

Nanticoke River Region (Seaford, Laurel), Delaware

Cypress Light & River Hours: Three Days on the Nanticoke

6 stops

Cobblestones & Ivy: Three Unhurried Days in New Castle County

3 Days · Active Retirees

New Castle County (inland), Delaware

Cobblestones & Ivy: Three Unhurried Days in New Castle County

4 stops

Boardwalks, Marshes & Golden Tides: 3 Days on Delaware's Quiet Coast

3 Days · Active Retirees

Delaware Beaches (Bethany, Dewey), Delaware

Boardwalks, Marshes & Golden Tides: 3 Days on Delaware's Quiet Coast

6 stops

Gardens, Gilding, and Gentle Days: Three Mornings in the Brandywine Valley

3 Days · Active Retirees

Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), Delaware

Gardens, Gilding, and Gentle Days: Three Mornings in the Brandywine Valley

4 stops

Delaware's weekend getaways offer diverse experiences across five distinctive regions. From the Cape Henlopen coastal loop to the Brandywine Valley's historic gardens and estates, travelers can explore the state's varied character in just two or three days. The page features 12 curated itineraries ranging from family-friendly adventures in New Castle County to serene autumn escapes along the Nanticoke River, as well as charming beach experiences in Bethany and Dewey. Whether seeking boardwalks and marshes, cobblestone streets and campus walks, or quiet riverside moments, these weekend trips showcase Delaware's blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and relaxed pace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What regions are covered in these weekend getaway itineraries?

The itineraries span five Delaware regions: the Lewes-Rehoboth Loop (Cape Henlopen), New Castle County (inland), the Brandywine Valley (Wilmington area), the Nanticoke River Region (Seaford and Laurel), and Delaware Beaches (Bethany and Dewey).

How long are these weekend getaway trips?

The 12 itineraries range from 2 to 3 days, allowing visitors to explore destinations at a relaxed pace during a weekend or short break.

Are there itineraries suitable for families with children?

Yes. One featured itinerary is specifically designed for families: 'Cobblestones, Creeks & Campus Greens: 3 Days in New Castle County with Little Ones.'

What kinds of activities and attractions do these itineraries feature?

The itineraries highlight diverse experiences including boardwalks, marshes, historic gardens, estates, cobblestone streets, campus greens, cypress trees, rivers, beaches, and architectural sites across Delaware's regions.

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