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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Camden
Spend half a day in Camden, Delaware, then drive 5 mi to Dover for museums, parks and dining.
Camden is a tiny town with few attractions of its own; most visitors use it as a base to explore nearby Dover and the Kent County countryside. One half‑day to see the orchards and park, then a short drive for museums and restaurants, is sufficient.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, limited indoor cooling)
- Stay
- 0–1 (overnight stay in nearby Dover) 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 $50–70 excl. bed · Mid $70–100 excl. bed · High $100+ 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 |
|---|---|
| DART bus ride (Kent County) | $1 |
| Cab Dover → Camden (5 mi) | $20–30 |
| Fruit picking at Fifer's Orchards | $5–10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ILG · Wilmington Airport
- Nearest commercial airport, about 15 mi north of Camden
Typical fares
- DART bus (Kent County)
- $1 per ride (check schedule)
- Cab Dover → Camden
- about $25 (check exact fare)
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
Car is easiest; DART county bus $1 fare runs through town but service is limited. Walking is possible for local sites; bicycles are common but rentals unavailable.
See and do
Known for
- Fifer's Orchards
- Proximity to Dover museums
- Amish countryside
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dover, Delaware | Drive 5 mi east on RT 10 (≈10 min) or DART bus $1 fare | 15 min total |
| Smyrna, Delaware | Drive 12 mi north on DE‑1 (≈20 min) | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Best Western Galaxy Inn
- 5 min drive east on RT 10, near McDonald's
- Microtel Inn of Dover
- 5 min drive east on RT 10, opposite Best Western
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | 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
- Horse‑and‑buggy traffic on rural roads; give wide berth.
- Public transport infrequent; plan trips around bus schedules.
- Cab rides from Dover cost $20–30 (check exact fare).
Camden is low‑risk; typical U.S. small‑town safety. Watch for slow traffic and rural road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Camden yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (overnight stay in nearby Dover) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fifer's Orchards
- Proximity to Dover museums
- Amish countryside
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: Camden (Delaware), revision 5100159 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5100159
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
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