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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Magnolia
Drive through Magnolia en route to Delaware beaches; half‑day visit, no overnight stay needed.
Magnolia is a tiny town of ~225 people with two stoplights, historic homes and a volunteer fire hall. It offers a quick walkable glimpse of small‑town life before you continue to Dover or the coast.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, lower rain)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, fewer daylight hours)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–45 excl. bed · Mid $45–70 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (diner) | $2–3 |
| Bottle of water | $1–2 |
| Parking (street, 2 h) | $2–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DOV · Dover Air Force Base (civilian airport)
- About 15 km (9.3 mi) north, 20 min driveAbout 9.3 mi (15 km) north, 20 min drive
Typical fares
- DE‑1 to Dover (car, 15 km)
- ≈ $5 fuel (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; most visitors arrive by car and park on street. Use local roads to reach Main Street sights.
See and do
Known for
- Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company / Town Hall
- John B. Lindale House (NRHP)
- Matthew Lowber House (NRHP)
- Scotton Landing (crabbing, sunrise)
- Mother Kill Friends’ Burial Ground
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dover, Delaware | Drive south on DE‑1, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 20 minDrive south on DE‑1, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 20 min | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Rehoboth Beach | Drive south on DE‑1, about 55 km (34 mi), 45 minDrive south on DE‑1, about 34 mi (55 km), 45 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Dover hotels
- Closest lodging; 15 min drive north, options from budget motels to mid‑range chains
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- No public parking structures; street parking only.
- Limited food and retail – plan meals in Dover or bring snacks.
- Summer humidity can be high; stay hydrated.
Magnolia is very safe; low crime and a close‑knit community. Usual caution: lock car doors and watch for summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Magnolia yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company / Town Hall
- John B. Lindale House (NRHP)
- Matthew Lowber House (NRHP)
- Scotton Landing (crabbing, sunrise)
- Mother Kill Friends’ Burial Ground
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Magnolia (Delaware), revision 5320938 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5320938
Pocket card
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US consulates are in Wilmington and New York; nearest embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/magnolia-delaware). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.