Capitol Building in Dover
Despite being the capital city in this tiny state, Dover is basically a large small town. Most visitors are merely passing through en route to popular mid-Atlantic beaches or nearby major cities. Its population is not really concentrated into a “downtown” or certain district; instead it is spread out over a large mass and generally uniform.

There are a few attractions on Lockerman Street, including some age old taverns and the town green. If stopping through, you should also check out the Johnson Victrola Museum, which is well-preserved and quite engaging.

Besides that, Dover has the history you’d expect from an early settlement. There is the Old State House and various museums commemorating the town’s past. Dover is probably most comparable to the antiques that can be found in shops lining the old streets: historic, quiet, and all but forgotten.