There’s nothing more beautiful than a Delaware fall! Enjoy the change of season and the bright colors of autumn at these stunning day trip destinations. From historic estates to a family-friendly fall foliage train, you’ll learn more about your home state than you thought was possible.
- Winterthur Museum and Library
Facebook / Winterthur Museum Winterthur is one of the most breathtaking places in Delaware. From the acres and acres of rolling hills, to the magical enchanted woods, this is the perfect family destination for a cool fall day.5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735
- Trap Pond State Park
Facebook / Trap Pond State Park Trap Pond State Park offers fall pontoon tours that will take you out on the pond to see the best fall foliage. Learn more about it here.
- Killens Pond State Park
Facebook / Killens Pond State Park Killens Pond is one of the most underrated places in Delaware in the fall. Explore the nature trails while you go leaf peeping.5025 Killens Pond Rd, Felton, DE 19943
- Mt. Cuba Center
Flickr / Mandy Jansen Mt. Cuba is more than just a spring destination! In the fall, the warm colors of autumn light up the place. 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
- Hagley Museum
Flickr / Sabianmaggy The Hagley Museum is unlike any other museum in America. Get a look at where the DuPonts got their start at this stunning estate. 200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
- Fifer Orchards
Facebook / Fifer Orchards Go apple picking and try fresh cider donuts at Fifer Orchards! This family owned farm has been a fall delaware day trip destination for decades. 1919 Allabands Mill Road Camden, Delaware
- Lums Pond State Park
Flickr / Mandy Jansen Lums Pond State Park is the most beautiful place in New Castle County for a fall Delaware day trip. Plan a picnic for a particularly warm day! 3355 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
- Dover
Flickr / Jeffrey Explore downtown Dover’s shops and restaurants in the fall to really appreciate our capital city.
- Wilmington and Western Railroad’s Fall Foliage Train
Facebook / Wilmington and Western Railroad This one-of-a-kind leaf peeping experience is great for families and adults alike. Take a short train ride to Mt. Cuba or Hockessin and enjoy the best of Delaware’s fall foliage. Learn more here.
If fall colors are all you seek, you’ll want to take our Delaware Fall Foliage Road Trip before the leaves are gone.
Facebook / Winterthur Museum
Winterthur is one of the most breathtaking places in Delaware. From the acres and acres of rolling hills, to the magical enchanted woods, this is the perfect family destination for a cool fall day.5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735
Facebook / Trap Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park offers fall pontoon tours that will take you out on the pond to see the best fall foliage. Learn more about it here.
Facebook / Killens Pond State Park
Killens Pond is one of the most underrated places in Delaware in the fall. Explore the nature trails while you go leaf peeping.5025 Killens Pond Rd, Felton, DE 19943
Flickr / Mandy Jansen
Mt. Cuba is more than just a spring destination! In the fall, the warm colors of autumn light up the place. 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
Flickr / Sabianmaggy
The Hagley Museum is unlike any other museum in America. Get a look at where the DuPonts got their start at this stunning estate. 200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807
Facebook / Fifer Orchards
Go apple picking and try fresh cider donuts at Fifer Orchards! This family owned farm has been a fall delaware day trip destination for decades. 1919 Allabands Mill Road Camden, Delaware
Lums Pond State Park is the most beautiful place in New Castle County for a fall Delaware day trip. Plan a picnic for a particularly warm day! 3355 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
Flickr / Jeffrey
Explore downtown Dover’s shops and restaurants in the fall to really appreciate our capital city.
Facebook / Wilmington and Western Railroad
This one-of-a-kind leaf peeping experience is great for families and adults alike. Take a short train ride to Mt. Cuba or Hockessin and enjoy the best of Delaware’s fall foliage. Learn more here.
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