Delaware: What to Know Before You Go

Cuisine Highlights

• Steamed crabs and crab cakes: Chesapeake Bay specialty
• Broiler chicken (Delmarva Peninsula origin)
• Fresh seafood: scallops, oysters, and flounder
• Slippery dumplings and traditional Mid-Atlantic comfort food

Traditions & Festivals

• Rehoboth Beach and Delaware beaches: accessible family destinations
• DuPont family estates and historic plantations
• Colonial history in New Castle and Dover
• Boardwalk culture with arcades, amusement rides, and saltwater taffy

Language & Communication

Standard Mid-Atlantic English; straightforward and friendly communication style.

Cultural Etiquette

• No sales tax in Delaware: shopping tourism is genuine
• Beach towns have casual dress codes; respect private beach areas
• Tipping 18-20% is standard throughout
• Delawareans are proud of their small size and history