Overview
Visiting Highland Acres, DE in Kent County, Delaware places you near Lebanon Bridge (2.1 km), Clarence Vinson Bridge (3.4 km), Barkers Landing Bridge (6.7 km), with regional access via Jenkins Airport (5.4 km) (elevation 0 m (0 ft), pop. 3,459). Travelers stop in Highland Acres for classic American main-street dining, state & national park scenic byways, and signature dishes from Delaware.
Local Food & Regional Specialties — Highland Acres
In Highland Acres (Kent County, Kent County), local tables feature: Signature Delaware dishes—Delaware Bay blue crabs & crab cakes, Boardwalk vinegar-splash french fries, and Scrapple & peach pie (state dessert).
Around Highland Acres and across Kent County, local beverage lists highlight: Regional pours and beverages in Delaware: Coastal Delaware craft ales & meads, alongside independent American craft breweries, local roasters, and regional vineyards.
At farmers markets and specialty shops in Highland Acres (Kent County), look for: Local specialties across Delaware: Saltwater taffy & boardwalk caramel popcorn, farmers-market seasonal produce, and regional smokehouse or bakery traditions.
Classic Delaware dining—hearty diner or café breakfasts, casual lunch counters and food trucks ($12–$20), and evening neighborhood restaurants where 18%–20% table-service tipping and state/local sales tax apply at checkout. In a smaller American town like Highland Acres (pop. 3,459), dining centers around Main Street cafés, family diners, barbecue smokehouses, and seasonal farmers markets; note that rural kitchens in Kent County often wrap up dinner service by 20:30–21:00.
Getting There & Local Transit
Amtrak Acela & Northeast Regional at Wilmington Station (25 mins from Philadelphia, 90 mins from NYC/DC), I-95 & US-13. Because Highland Acres is a community of 3,459 residents in Kent County, most visitors arrive via Jenkins Airport (5.4 km) or Wilmington & Rehoboth Beach (Wilmington Amtrak Station (Acela & Northeast Regional)) and connect by Interstate highway, rental car, or regional intercity bus.
Primary Transit & Airport Hub: Jenkins Airport (5.4 km).
What to See & Do — Highland Acres
- Nearby Landmarks & Points of Interest: Lebanon Bridge (2.1 km) · Clarence Vinson Bridge (3.4 km) · Barkers Landing Bridge (6.7 km) · Sharon Hills Memorial Park (6.9 km) · Little Creek Bridge (7.9 km)
- Local Districts & Neighborhoods: Historic Downtown Highland Acres, Kent County District
- Downtown & Historic Main Street of Highland Acres: Explore the central courthouse district, independent diners, local coffee roasters, and weekly farmers markets.
- State Parks & Scenic Byways (Kent County): Drive or hike scenic overlooks, riverfronts, and trailheads surrounding Highland Acres (0 m (0 ft)).
Nearby US Cities & Towns near Highland Acres
Explore the 5 closest neighboring US cities and towns to Highland Acres by straight-line distance:
- Camden, DE (1.9 km)
- Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE (2.8 km)
- Dover Base Housing, DE (3.3 km)
- Dover, DE (4.1 km)
- Smyrna, DE (21.1 km)
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct. Browse all cities in Delaware or search the complete directory of 10,714 US cities & towns.