History is always better when there's a chance to let it interact with all five of your senses. We just visited two of Salisbury's most notable historic homes Pemberton Hall (circa 1741) and the Poplar Hill Mansion (circa 1795). Both homes have had extensive restoration and also have very friendly and knowledgable guides to give tours. Walk through history. Touch it. Hear it. See it. Smell it. And since you can't taste anything at these homes stop by Market Street Inn for a delicious meal.

TIP: Try the key lime pie!

I have "See a NASCAR race" way up at the top of my bucket list. We just took a tour of the Dover International Speedway, affectionately referred to as the Monster Mile. The tour took us through all the VIP spots in this 500 million dollar venue. The winners podium, the garage, pit row, and even the press facility. Pretty cool right? Tough to make any cooler right? How about doing the the whole thing on a segway from Segzone?! Annnnnd wrapping up the tour with a full lap on the track at top segway speed...12.5mph! Not quite the 180mph that the stock cars are doing we had a tough time matching their pace of three laps a minute. It was so awesome!

TIP: If going to the races tickles your fancy head over to the track for their upcoming Fall Triple Header Weekend September 29th- October 2.

Beer is good. It's the consensus of generations and who am I to disagree? The delmarva peninsula has more than it's fair share of craft brewers and I'm happy to report that collectively they're kicking butt! It only seems fitting that on this holiday weekend we should pay our resects to the day of labor with the world's best mistake, beer! Do yourself a favor. Swing by your local beer shop and pick up a six pack of something local and support the home team!

TIP: Most of the local breweries offer tours & tastings. Check their respective websites for more details

Delaware was the first to become a state in this great nation. As a result there's tons of history here. Check out some of these spots on your next visit. Take a look at Visit Delaware for more information.

TIP: Try the ice cream made in colonial flavors at Jessop's Tavern. Brown Ale, Sweedish Lingonberry Vodka and more!

Hundreds flocked to Rehoboth Beach's shores to sculpt, drip and mold grains of sand into everything from freestanding buildings to breakfast feasts for the 33rd annual sandcastle contest. Thousands lined the shores in awe of the creations and confirming that in Rehoboth there is always fun to be had in the sun and in the SAND.

Mark the first Saturday of August on your calendars for this annual treat!

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