spRiNg iN souTHeRN DeLaWaRe DELMAR Crabs and Cars in Delmar This old railroad boomtown named for straddling the Delaware-Maryland border is home to Old Mill Crab House , largely recognized as the best crabhouse on the Eastern Shore. Catch high-speed thrills when the season opens in the spring at U.S. 13 Dragway and Delaware International Speedway , a drag strip and dirt track family-owned since 1963. While in town, stop into Loakal Branch Brewing Co. , an experimental brewery with ties to Burley Oak Brewing Company , known for their world-famous fruited sour beers. old Mill Crab House absorb Heritage in seaford Seaford’s historic downtown is a delight for shoppers. It’s also a key stopping point on the Nanticoke Heritage Byway , so take in the splendor of the Governor Ross Mansion or cruise on the Woodland Ferry . For a break from its plentiful outdoor recreation along the river and on local trails, spend an hour marveling at diverse local history in the Seaford Museum . SEAFORD Captain ebe Chandler House © Flickr/William Johns FRANKFORD Wildlife galore in Frankford This is small-town America at its best (population 847). Check out the Victorian Gothic grandeur of the Captain Ebe Chandler House , home to the local politician and spiritualist. Need some animal encounters? Get hands-on with 40 species of animals at Coastal Wilds , have a honey tasting and bee tour at Carey Apiary and Farm , or stroll with an alpaca at the Four Acres Living alpaca farm. Woodland Ferry ©Robert-Bleile 36