Delaware Small Town Ranked ‘Most Charming’ for Its Colonial Beauty
There’s something inherently charming about a small town, and that’s true of small towns in the state and across the country. While the big city has its appeal, a small town offers a getaway to not only a beautiful, less hectic place but also a simpler time. Now, an area small town has been named one of the “most charming” in America.
‘Most Charming’ Delaware Small Town
With small towns all the rage, HGTV has put together a tally of the most charming small towns in the U.S. What I personally like about this feature is that they didn’t go with the usual small towns that pop up in these stories. As someone who has written about small towns and travel a bunch, I’m used to seeing the same towns featured on these types of lists, and this collection of towns is really unique. You can tell they made an effort to highlight towns that don’t often get attention, and that’s a beautiful thing.
In the feature, HGTV notes that, “Whether it’s the simplicity, the character or the people, they are a quintessential part of American life.” They also noted that they found “hidden gems” in each state and “towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty.”
For Delaware, writer Lynn Coulter picks New Castle, which she says is filled with cobblestone that is “a reminder of the town’s colonial past.” Coulter suggests checking out the townhomes and mansions in the area, such as the Read House & Gardens, as well as the famed Delaware River. “Other popular attractions are tours of period homes and churches like Dutch House, Amstel House and Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green,” she notes. It’s so nice to see this small town make a splash.
So, what exactly is considered a small town? According to the American Public Power Association, “The Census defines small towns as incorporated areas with 5,000 residents or fewer, and big cities as having populations of 50,000 or more.” What’s interesting is that a Gallup poll conducted in 2020 discovered that about half of respondents would rather live in a small town or rural area, which was 9% higher than this preference in comparison to 2018.
