Delaware’s a tiny state, but because Slower Lower is so rural, there are plenty of towns that you might never stumble upon if you don’t make it a point to visit. All of these small, rural Delaware towns are really in the middle of nowhere, and they’re tiny towns with a huge sense of community. They aren’t boring, either, despite their locations far away from the busier sections of the state. Each has its own attractions and restaurants so you can hit the road for a serene, scenic day trip at any time. Below, find the rural Delaware towns that made the list, and what you can do once you get all the way out there!
- Marydel
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Facebook / Harvest Ridge Winery Marydel is a small town right on the border of - you guessed it - Maryland and Delaware. And while the town isn’t winning any awards for creativity, it does deserve a mention for its historic significance and beautiful vineyard. The town is right on the Mason-Dixon line and you can find the line’s cornerstone marker in town. As for the wine - Harvest Ridge Winery is worth the drive all on its own. Marydel, DE 19964, USA447 Westville Rd, Marydel, DE 19964, USA
- Felton
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie
Flickr / kim(ber) Felton is a tiny farm town that’s home to one of the best state parks in Delaware - Killens Pond. There’s also the delicious produce from Paradise Orchard all over Felton, so you can stop and grab some fresh peaches on your way into town. The historic railroad sites are worth checking out, too. Felton, DE 19943, USAKillens Pond State Park Entrance, Killens Pond State Pk Entrance, Delaware 19943, USA
- Seaford
Flickr / Lee Cannon
Flickr / John M. Seaford is the place to be if you want to enjoy some time outdoors. Float the Nanticoke River once the weather warms up! In the meantime, visit the haunted Governor Ross Mansion and learn about the history of this slower lower town. Seaford, DE 19973, USA
- Bethel
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM The tiny, tiny town of Bethel, Delaware might have no more than 180 residents, but that doesn’t stop it from being worth a day trip drive. It was once a bustling ship-building town, and walking along Broad Creek will leave you with views to die for and a sense of quiet and calm that’s hard to find anywhere else. Bethel, DE, USA
- Greenwood
Flickr / Nathaniel Burton
Yelp / Julia S. Greenwood is a rural town between two other rural towns - Farmington and Bridgeville. Talk about the middle of nowhere! Despite that, Greenwood is home to a restaurant that we really do love - Cafe Tamburelli’s on Market Street. Greenwood, DE 19950, USA3 Market St, Greenwood, DE 19950, USA
- Selbyville
Flickr / Lee Cannon
Flickr / Lee Cannon Selbyville may be the busiest town of the ones on the list, but if you think about it, it really is in the middle of nowhere! It’s at least 10 miles from any other bustling civilization, and even farther from any major town. Despite the remote location, Selbyville residents make the most out of it, and the town events that they host are so much fun that they draw visitors from around the state and Maryland. Be sure to check out Selbyville’s Old Timer’s Day, held every June, and see why this is one of the best small towns in Delaware. Selbyville, DE 19975, USA
- Delmar
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM Another cleverly named border town, Delmar was once the Strawberry Capital of the United States, and this small Delaware town is still a big agricultural center. It’s also where you can stand in both Maryland and Delaware, and see the marker for the transpeninsular line! Delmar, DE 19940, USA
These small, rural Delaware towns are all so isolated that you might even forget you’re in Delaware at all – which is something we’re not used to! If you can’t get enough of rural life, you’ll love our list of small towns with amazing restaurants in Delaware, too.
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Facebook / Harvest Ridge Winery
Marydel is a small town right on the border of - you guessed it - Maryland and Delaware. And while the town isn’t winning any awards for creativity, it does deserve a mention for its historic significance and beautiful vineyard. The town is right on the Mason-Dixon line and you can find the line’s cornerstone marker in town. As for the wine - Harvest Ridge Winery is worth the drive all on its own.
Marydel, DE 19964, USA447 Westville Rd, Marydel, DE 19964, USA
Flickr / Mike Mahaffie
Flickr / kim(ber)
Felton is a tiny farm town that’s home to one of the best state parks in Delaware - Killens Pond. There’s also the delicious produce from Paradise Orchard all over Felton, so you can stop and grab some fresh peaches on your way into town. The historic railroad sites are worth checking out, too.
Felton, DE 19943, USAKillens Pond State Park Entrance, Killens Pond State Pk Entrance, Delaware 19943, USA
Flickr / Lee Cannon
Flickr / John M.
Seaford is the place to be if you want to enjoy some time outdoors. Float the Nanticoke River once the weather warms up! In the meantime, visit the haunted Governor Ross Mansion and learn about the history of this slower lower town.
Seaford, DE 19973, USA
The tiny, tiny town of Bethel, Delaware might have no more than 180 residents, but that doesn’t stop it from being worth a day trip drive. It was once a bustling ship-building town, and walking along Broad Creek will leave you with views to die for and a sense of quiet and calm that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Bethel, DE, USA
Flickr / Nathaniel Burton
Yelp / Julia S.
Greenwood is a rural town between two other rural towns - Farmington and Bridgeville. Talk about the middle of nowhere! Despite that, Greenwood is home to a restaurant that we really do love - Cafe Tamburelli’s on Market Street.
Greenwood, DE 19950, USA3 Market St, Greenwood, DE 19950, USA
Selbyville may be the busiest town of the ones on the list, but if you think about it, it really is in the middle of nowhere! It’s at least 10 miles from any other bustling civilization, and even farther from any major town. Despite the remote location, Selbyville residents make the most out of it, and the town events that they host are so much fun that they draw visitors from around the state and Maryland. Be sure to check out Selbyville’s Old Timer’s Day, held every June, and see why this is one of the best small towns in Delaware.
Selbyville, DE 19975, USA
Another cleverly named border town, Delmar was once the Strawberry Capital of the United States, and this small Delaware town is still a big agricultural center. It’s also where you can stand in both Maryland and Delaware, and see the marker for the transpeninsular line!
Delmar, DE 19940, USA
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Rural Delaware June 20, 2022 Tori Jane Where are some beautiful rural areas in Delaware? Delaware is a tiny little state, but the good news for those hoping to find rural areas in Delaware is this: most of Delaware is rural. About any small town you can think of in this little state is a rural place, all things considered. Some of our favorite rural small towns in Delaware include little gems like Laurel, which is home to a gorgeous state park (Trap Pond State Park) and less than 4,000 people. The town of Bowers is another tiny hidden gem in Delaware, with a population of under 400 people. These small towns – and really, every town in the state – are gorgeous, and easily the more beautiful areas of rural Delaware. What are some gorgeous features of the Delaware countryside? We kind of think every feature of Delaware is gorgeous, but we digress. Of course, there are places that tend to be famous for their beauty, and many of these places are found way out in the Delaware countryside. Wander around and see the beautiful small towns of our little state, and stay the night at a few. Make a day trip out of visiting the incredible state parks in Delaware that best showcase our countryside and its scenic wonders, like Cape Henlopen State Park and Killens Pond State Park. Other treats to be found in rural Delaware include waterfalls, amazing hiking trails, and some of the most beautiful campsites in the world. Honestly, every feature of the Delaware countryside is a special one that deserves to be celebrated. Which scenic drives will take me to see the countryside in Delaware? Weaving all over Delaware are a number of gorgeous scenic byways, backroads, country roads, and everything else you’ll ever need to explore the state like never before. Some of the most amazingly scenic drives in Delaware include the Nanticoke Heritage Byway, a 40-mile stretch of road that will lead you through woodlands, small towns, farmlands, and more. We also love the legendary Delaware’s Bayshore Byway, a wonderful little drive along the Delaware River and Bay Estuary that’s perfect for every nature lover’s bucket list. Then, be sure to indulge in the Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway, which showcases northern Delaware at its finest.
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Rural Delaware
June 20, 2022
Tori Jane
Where are some beautiful rural areas in Delaware? Delaware is a tiny little state, but the good news for those hoping to find rural areas in Delaware is this: most of Delaware is rural. About any small town you can think of in this little state is a rural place, all things considered. Some of our favorite rural small towns in Delaware include little gems like Laurel, which is home to a gorgeous state park (Trap Pond State Park) and less than 4,000 people. The town of Bowers is another tiny hidden gem in Delaware, with a population of under 400 people. These small towns – and really, every town in the state – are gorgeous, and easily the more beautiful areas of rural Delaware. What are some gorgeous features of the Delaware countryside? We kind of think every feature of Delaware is gorgeous, but we digress. Of course, there are places that tend to be famous for their beauty, and many of these places are found way out in the Delaware countryside. Wander around and see the beautiful small towns of our little state, and stay the night at a few. Make a day trip out of visiting the incredible state parks in Delaware that best showcase our countryside and its scenic wonders, like Cape Henlopen State Park and Killens Pond State Park. Other treats to be found in rural Delaware include waterfalls, amazing hiking trails, and some of the most beautiful campsites in the world. Honestly, every feature of the Delaware countryside is a special one that deserves to be celebrated. Which scenic drives will take me to see the countryside in Delaware? Weaving all over Delaware are a number of gorgeous scenic byways, backroads, country roads, and everything else you’ll ever need to explore the state like never before. Some of the most amazingly scenic drives in Delaware include the Nanticoke Heritage Byway, a 40-mile stretch of road that will lead you through woodlands, small towns, farmlands, and more. We also love the legendary Delaware’s Bayshore Byway, a wonderful little drive along the Delaware River and Bay Estuary that’s perfect for every nature lover’s bucket list. Then, be sure to indulge in the Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway, which showcases northern Delaware at its finest.
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Delaware is a tiny little state, but the good news for those hoping to find rural areas in Delaware is this: most of Delaware is rural. About any small town you can think of in this little state is a rural place, all things considered. Some of our favorite rural small towns in Delaware include little gems like Laurel, which is home to a gorgeous state park (Trap Pond State Park) and less than 4,000 people. The town of Bowers is another tiny hidden gem in Delaware, with a population of under 400 people. These small towns – and really, every town in the state – are gorgeous, and easily the more beautiful areas of rural Delaware.
What are some gorgeous features of the Delaware countryside?
We kind of think every feature of Delaware is gorgeous, but we digress. Of course, there are places that tend to be famous for their beauty, and many of these places are found way out in the Delaware countryside. Wander around and see the beautiful small towns of our little state, and stay the night at a few. Make a day trip out of visiting the incredible state parks in Delaware that best showcase our countryside and its scenic wonders, like Cape Henlopen State Park and Killens Pond State Park. Other treats to be found in rural Delaware include waterfalls, amazing hiking trails, and some of the most beautiful campsites in the world. Honestly, every feature of the Delaware countryside is a special one that deserves to be celebrated.
Which scenic drives will take me to see the countryside in Delaware?
Weaving all over Delaware are a number of gorgeous scenic byways, backroads, country roads, and everything else you’ll ever need to explore the state like never before. Some of the most amazingly scenic drives in Delaware include the Nanticoke Heritage Byway, a 40-mile stretch of road that will lead you through woodlands, small towns, farmlands, and more. We also love the legendary Delaware’s Bayshore Byway, a wonderful little drive along the Delaware River and Bay Estuary that’s perfect for every nature lover’s bucket list. Then, be sure to indulge in the Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway, which showcases northern Delaware at its finest.
