Dover Tickets

Dover
The City of Dover is the capital of the First State and also a home to several historical landmarks of Delaware. Featuring a lot of long standing governmental buildings in the downtown area, Dover also boasts its famous park of the Silver Lake and various beach areas for relaxation.

Throughput the city, one can find many fun attractions that are suitable for people of all ages. The most impressive thing about the city is that the shopaholics can do tax-free shopping all through Downtown Dover and also at the Dover Mall. So, quickly grab your Dover Tickets and get to this most exciting place in the world!

Dover City is situated in the U.S. state of Delaware, and resides in the Kent County. It is the second largest city in the Delaware state and also the capital of it. Sitting on the Delaware River coastal plain, Dover is located on the St. Jones River, in the inner, and the mostly agricultural part of the state. The City of Dover is about 90 miles east of Washington, DC. and 90 miles south of Philadelphia, PA.

The main north-south highway that serves the city is U.S. Route 13, Delaware Route 1 to the east, and Delaware Route 8 is the main east-west route that runs through Dover. The population count of 2007s estimate was 35,811. The elevation of the city is 11 meters, and it comprises a total area of 58.8 sq. km. where 1.32% of it is water.

Founded in 1683 by William Penn, Dover officially got laid out by a commission of the Delaware General Assembly in 1711, replacing New Castle as the state capital. William Penn also named the city for Dover in Kent, England. Dover gradually grew in size by 1960, comprising an area of about 1,000 acres. However, Dover experienced much of expansion during the following years of World War I and II. From 1925 through 1936, the city limits of Dover were extended, along with the infrastructure being improved and an airport being constructed. The Dover Air Force Base was also activated right after the WWII.

Today, Dover is a booming community and a market center that produces vegetables and fruits for the surrounding farming region. Nevertheless, manufacturing is also of importance to the citys local economy. In addition, commercial, industrial, residential and institutional development continues on a stable rate. Currently, Dover features four school districts and five colleges, along with comprising the citys own Dover Public Library and also the Delaware State Library; both, available free of cost to the residents.

The highlights and sites of interests in Dover include the Schwartz Center, a perfect performing arts venue; the Dover Opera House for various live acts; the First State Heritage Park connects historical and cultural locations in the capital City of Dover; the State House; the State Museum, addressed in a Presbyterian church since 1790; Dover Downs racetrack; Dover International Speedway; Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge; the Island Field archaeological site; and also the Old Stone Tavern.

The city also includes many re-established houses in the Georgian colonial architectural style, and comprises several golf courses. The Dover International Speedway is home to two NASCAR race weekends in June and in September, which attracts tourists from corner to corner in the USA. There are a multitude of entertainment opportunities with abundant places to visit and explore.

The city welcomes visitors and the residents of Dover are very friendly. Buy your Dover Tickets today and have the time of your life here!