These Delaware towns were named ‘most beautiful’ to visit in spring

Spring is almost here.

Celebrate the season by adding visits to the three Delaware towns named spring’s best to your to-do list.

The most beautiful towns to visit in spring

Portland Real Estatereal estate guide surveyed 3,012 real estate agents to find places in the United States that “feel truly magical come spring.”

Outside highlighted areasthree Delaware towns made the cut.

Trolley Square in Wilmington ranked 74th and stood out for bringing pops of color to the area with hellebores, golden daffodils and “true local character.” As temperatures rise, Trolley plazas, red-brick rowhouses, and tree-lined streets offer al fresco dining at the neighborhood’s restaurants. Walkability makes this a great option for enjoying everything spring has to offer.

At number 86 is the Lewes Historic District in Lewes, which is said to be “a Delaware you wouldn’t expect” as flowering vines and early topiaries add seasonal charm to the area. Spring in Lewes offers the coastal weather Delawareans know and love without the hustle and bustle of tourist season. Visitors can enjoy small museums, independent shops, and colonial houses.

The last Delaware spot featured is Greenville at #103 in Wilmington. The area, close to Longwood Gardens and Winterthur, has long attracted gardeners and flower enthusiasts, intrigued by the abundance of dogwoods and running trees along the winding paths. Portland Real Estate said Greenville has “some of the finest residential areas” in Little Wonders and “one of the most beautiful corners of the Brandywine Valley.”

The 10 most beautiful towns in spring across the country are as follows:

• Central Park West, Manhattan, New York, at #1.

• Myers Park, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at number 2.

• The Garden District in New Orleans, Louisiana, is at number 3.

• Hampon Park Terrace, in Charleston, South Carolina, No. 4.

• Annapolis Historic District in Annapolis, Maryland, No. 5.

• Laurelhurst is in Portland, Oregon, at number 6.

• Hope Island is in Savannah, Georgia, at number 7.

• The Fan Zone in Richmond, Virginia, is at number 8.

• Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia, No. 9.

• Located at number 10 Wooster Square in New Haven, Connecticut.

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This article first appeared in the Delaware News Journal: 3 Delaware towns named ‘most beautiful’ in the USA to visit in spring