5 days in Virginia Beach & Delaware Itinerary

Holding a record for the longest pleasure beach in the world, Virginia Beach showcases 35 miles of coastline and maintains a longstanding reputation as a family-friendly vacation destination.

Bring the kids along to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Neptune's Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, sample the fine beverages at Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, observe the fascinating underwater world at Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and enjoy the sand and surf at Virginia Beach.

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Detroit to Virginia Beach is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Detroit in June, expect Virginia Beach to be somewhat warmer, temps between 85°F and 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Dewey Beach.

Dewey Beach is an incorporated coastal town in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): immerse yourself in nature at Cape Henlopen State Park, partake in some friendly competition at Escape Rehoboth, and then stroll through Rehoboth Beach Public Beach.

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You can drive from Virginia Beach to Dewey Beach in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Virginia Beach in June, plan for little chillier nights in Dewey Beach, with lows around 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Wilmington.

Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Nemours Estate, take an in-depth tour of Hagley Museum and Library, then get engrossed in the history at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, and finally snap pictures at Wooddale Covered Bridge.

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Traveling by car from Dewey Beach to Wilmington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.