Hotels in Dover, Delaware

A little about Dover...

The city of Dover is the capital and second largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal city of the Kent County Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Kent County. It is located on the St. Jones River in the Delaware River coastal plain. It was named by William Penn for Dover in England. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 34,288.

Dover is home to Delaware State University (a land-grant university and Delaware's only historically black university), and Wesley College. It is also home to the Terry Campus of the Delaware Technical & Community College and that college's administrative offices. Dover also has satellite locations of the University of Delaware and Wilmington College.

The Delaware State Library, Delaware State Museum, and the Delaware State Archives are located in downtown Dover and are open to the public for research and browsing.

In Dover's historical district is the Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art, featuring collections from the Colonial days to the present.

The City of Dover is not only the Capital of the First State, but also the hometown to many of Delaware's historical landmarks. In downtown Dover you can peruse the many legislative and government buildings which have stood for generations, or relax at Silver Lake's popular park and beach areas. Dover has fun attractions for people of all ages.

History and Culture
Every year numerous events are held around the City, ranging from fireworks on July 4th, Art Festivals, and Christmas Caroling on the Green to ethnic parades such as St. Patricks Day and the African American Festival. Interested? All of our events are available on the community calendar.
The First State Heritage Park is the state's first "park without boundaries". It links historical and cultural sites in the capital city of Dover. Major park sites are open throughout the week.