Sightseeing Sunday: Weird Things to Do in Delaware
Looking for weird things to do in Delaware? We’ve been collecting roadside oddities, oversized objects, offbeat attractions, and stops that make you wonder how a state this small fits in a rock monster holding a real car.
Fun Facts About Delaware
Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on December 7, 1787 — earning its nickname, “The First State.”
Delaware has no sales tax, which pulls in shoppers from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Delaware has only three counties — fewer than any other state.
Delaware is the only U.S. state with a rounded border — its northern boundary follows a near-perfect 12-mile arc.
Delaware keeps it simple with roadside oddities — giant rock monsters holding real cars and oversized medical equipment. Some of these attractions we’ve visited, others are still on our radar. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site — assuming one exists, since sometimes that’s half the adventure.
Unique Attractions & Weird Things to Do in Delaware
Weird Roadside & Oddities
Dover
Miles the Monster – Giant rock “monster” holding a real car. Located at 945 Old Leipsic Rd.
Newark
Giant Doctor’s Bag & Stethoscope – Oversized medical landmark at 537 Stanton Christiana Road.
Plan Your Delaware Road Trip
We’re always adding new weird things to do in Delaware to this list, so check back for more roadside attractions, quirky museums, oversized oddities, and future road trip discoveries.
Where to next? Check out our Maryland roadside attractions guide for more Mid-Atlantic oddities, browse our complete roadside attractions by state guide, get tips for traveling with pets, or head back to the Right At The Light homepage.
Interactive Map: Weird Roadside Stops We’re Tracking
This map includes weird roadside attractions, big-rig friendly stops, and places still on our running road trip list across the country.