About this city
Also known as: Capital City
Dover is the capital and second-largest city of Delaware, located in Kent County along the St. Jones River in the center of the Delmarva Peninsula. Founded in 1683 by William Penn, it has served as the state capital since 1777, making it a place of immense historical significance where the U.S. Constitution was first ratified. The city beautifully balances its deep political and colonial history, found in its classic red-brick architecture and historic greens, with major modern institutions. It is widely known for housing the massive Dover Motor Speedway, which hosts NASCAR events, and the critical Dover Air Force Base, which plays an essential role in global military logistics and aerospace defense.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the historic buildings at First State Heritage Park, view vintage military aircraft at the Air Mobility Command Museum, watch a high-speed NASCAR race at Dover Motor Speedway, and try your luck at Bally's Dover Casino.
