Travel Log: Dover

Delaware is known as the first state, due to it being the first to accept the U.S. Constitution. Perhaps that's why so many ghost stories come from the area.

In this season's first trip to Dover, there were celebrations of the city and state's historical mark on this country in a routine ceremony called Spirits of The Green. And on this trip, as the seasons change to cool weather, fall scenery and haunted atmospheres, the ghosts can come alive around the Monster Mile if a visitor knows where to look.

The special quality about ghost hunting: it's inexpensive. That, and it's guaranteed to leave an imprint on the memory banks.

MAP OF DOVER, DEL.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Delaware ranks 49th of the 50 states in total area, at 1,982 square miles. The state measures 96 miles long and ranges from 9-35 miles in width.

WHAT THE AREA OFFERS
Presbyterian Cemetery Lantern Tour -- If a first visit with ghosts during the earlier trip to Dover didn't do the trick, then the treat will be a second go-round. Friday night the First State Heritage Park at Dover will debut its lantern tour of the Presbyterian Church of Dover's historic cemetery, where many prominent Delawareans are buried.
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Owl Prowl Hayride -- It's that time of year, especially in the Northeast, when the chill hits the air, the sounds of nature magnify and a hayride is a must. Binoculars and owl calls will be provided in this scenic tour that divulges the cultural history of Trap Pond.
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Wicked Woods -- Who says life in the West can't be the same in the Northeast? Wicked R Western Productions Inc. has more than 60 acres of attractions, camps, lesions and "good ol' Western fun," as they say. But on this weekend, the cold moves into the woods as visitors can creep through the night in Wicked Woods. Halloween may be a month away, but don't tell that to the things in the forest.
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MUST-VISIT RESTAURANT
Where Pigs Fly -- Finally, a place in the Northeast with sweet tea. This barbecue stop is locally owned and specializes in smoked pulled pork. It has been voted best barbecue in Delaware for eight years and featured in several regional publications.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Sunny on Friday with clouds moving in Saturday and part of Sunday. Highs hovering around 80 degrees with lows in the mid-60s. Complete forecast

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