William Penn founded the city of Dover in 1683 as the court town for newly established Kent County. William was the proprietor of the territory commonly known as the "Lower Counties on Delaware." In 1717, Dover was formally laid out by a special commission of the Delaware General Assembly around an existing county courthouse and a jail on the order of William Penn. In 1829, the city of Dover was incorporated as a town and later as a city in 1929.

Delaware was moved from New Castle to the city of Dover in 1777. This movement resulted from its central location and protection from British raiders on the Delaware River. As a result, the beautiful small city isn't just known as the county seat of Kent County, but it is also the site of national events and historic state. Colonial buildings around the Green included the Old State House of 1792, which served as (city's central square) a capitol until 1933, when the state offices were transferred to a nearby Legislative Hall.

Excellent Restaurants Scene
One of the most prominent restaurants you should dine-in in the city is Bangkok Thai Cuisine, located in downtown Dover. The restaurant highlights the delectable delights of the capital city of Thailand. Try the delicious duck with Thai basil and green, red, and yellow curries. Bangkok ribs and beef slices with dipping sauce are also a must-try food.

If you are a barbecue enthusiast, Restaurant 55 is ready to serve you its yummy meals. This restaurant serves the best burgers you can find in the city as they boast several high-quality local suppliers who religiously supply the ingredients for their popular burgers. The burgers taste so delicious and are not made of just beef. The teriyaki glazed burger is a mouth-watering mixture of chicken breast marinated in Japanese teriyaki sauce and topped in a bun with griddled pineapple.

Are you looking for the best restaurants that serve seafood? Search no more. The city of Dover houses the well-known restaurant Doc Magrogan's Oyster House. This restaurant serves the best and freshest seafood in all of Delaware. The National Lobster Day is a celebration that takes place regularly in this city's restaurants. This celebration features unique dishes prepared especially for fish lovers everywhere. Some other restaurants in the city are McGlynn's Pub & Restaurant, Cowboy Up, Flavour of India, Franco's, and 33 West.


Parks and Recreation
There are three large parks and twenty-seven miniature parks in Dover maintained by The City of Dover Parks & Recreation Department. Take a trip to Silver Lake Park, a 182-acre park located along Silver Lake. You can go fishing, ride a boat, or even take a walk in the park. The park provides views of the playground, lake, and pavilions.

Another renowned park in Dover is Schutte Park. The park houses the John W. Pitts Recreation Center. The center has a gym, three volleyball courts, two basketball courts, an indoor walking track, and meeting rooms. The Dover Little League baseball field is also situated in the park.

Wouldn't you love to spend some time outdoors with your loved ones in these beautiful parks in the city? So take the bold step of buying a house in Dover to explore these amazing parks. Other notable parks in the city are Dover Park, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, First State Heritage Park, Brecknock Park, and others.


Sports
Motorsport is a big deal in Dover, and it attracts spectators from all over the country. Dover Motor Speedway hosts the popular NASCAR race weekend in May. The race weekend commences on Friday with ARCA Menard Series East, and the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes place on Saturday, while the NASCAR Cup Series happens on Sunday.

Residents of Dover are also big fans of College sports. The Delaware State Hornets (football) are a perennial powerhouse in the NCAA Division 1. They compete at the FCS level of Division 1 as a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference member. The Wesley College Wolverines compete in the NCAA Division 111 football.


Shopping
You would be excited to discover that shopping in the city of Dover is Tax-free. Many great deals will spark your style while shopping. The city provides malls and boutiques for its residents. Most prominent places to shop include BLUvintage, Bel Boutique, Suds, and Company. Take advantage of this opportunity by buying a house in the city now.