Casino Resort in Delaware's Capital City

Dover, Delaware, might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about casinos. But the city’s massive Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has all the nonstop entertainment you’d expect from a Vegas resort. Day and night, dealers man dozens of card tables, and nearly 2,500 slot machines emit flashing lights and a chaotic chorus of bells and whistles. There's also a performance venue and simulcast horse racing, and Dover International Speedway is right next door. But for all its excitement, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino maintains an air of luxury everywhere from the Grecian-columned lobby to the lavishly appointed guest rooms.

Though there's no shortage of fast-paced fun at the hotel, there are also a number of relaxing spots where you can catch your breath. At The Colonnade—part of a recent multimillion-dollar expansion—you'll find a range of restaurants to satisfy almost any craving. At Frankie's, chefs craft homemade gnocchi gorgonzola ($9.95) and saltimbocca alla romana ($14.95). For lighter fare, a brick-oven pizza ($10) comes in a size ideal for sharing with another diner at your table.

After an evening chasing Lady Luck, you can treat sore dice-rolling muscles with a lavender massage at the onsite Toppers Spa/Salon. Soft candlelight and tropical plants pruned to resemble smooth-jazz musicians enhance the relaxing atmosphere, which is meant to suggest the island of Bali. Up in the deluxe rooms, things are kept simple and peaceful with neutral hues and capacious beds piled with pillows.

Dover, Delaware: Capital City with Rich Colonial History

Dover, the capital city of Delaware, rests almost in the center of the small state tucked between Maryland and New Jersey along the Atlantic Coast. The city boasts a rich colonial history. In the heart of downtown stands The Green, an old-fashioned town square said to be the site where Delawareans voted in favor of ratifying the U.S. Constitution. Along Loockerman Street, old Victorian buildings now house a mix of eclectic boutiques, craft breweries, and trendy nightclubs.

Just outside the hotel, you can browse the hundreds of shops at Dover Mall, where retail purchases are tax-free. For a change of pace, visit Spence's Bazaar. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, this outdoor market in Dover's Amish country sells patchwork quilts, handcrafted furniture, and remote-controlled butter churns.

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