Dover
United States · DelawareUS
State capital in Delaware, United States
Dover is the capital and the second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Delaware, after Wilmington. It is also the county seat of Kent County and the principal city of the Dover metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Kent County and is part of the Philadelphia–Wilmington–Camden, PA–NJ–DE–MD, combined statistical area. It is located on the St. Jones River in the Delaware River coastal plain. It was named by William Penn for Dover in Kent, England. As of 2024, its population was estimated as 40,191.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 39,403
- Coordinates
- 39.158, -75.524
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Dover
Dover belongs to Delaware, United States and has the feel of a low-key town. About 39,403 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nightlife, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Dover
Nightlife in Dover
(2)Our data lists Casinos and Festival as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Dover.
Adventure in Dover
(1)Looking for adventure? Dover has Off Road Trails. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Dover.
Nature in Dover
(1)Dover records Lakes under nature. All of it is drawn from Dover's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Dover is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Delaware and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Dover that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dover known for?
- Dover, in Delaware, United States, is best known for nightlife, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 39,403 residents.
- What can you do in Dover?
- Recorded activities in Dover include Casinos, Festival, Off Road Trails and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Dover located?
- Dover is located in Delaware, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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