Located about 25 miles north of Columbus off State Route 23, the city of Delaware is the seat of Delaware County—the fastest growing county in Ohio. Tree-lined streets, turn-of-the-century homes, a leading university, and a bustling downtown filled with booming businesses make Delaware a progressive small city with a great college town vibe. In fact, Delaware was selected as one of Ohio's 2008 Best Hometowns by Ohio Magazine.

Delaware's more than 30,000 residents enjoy a wide variety of housing options, from historic homes to newly build subdivisions. They also enjoy close proximity to many of the regions finest outdoor activities, including Alum Creek and Delaware State Parks, Mingo Park, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and the Zoombezi Bay Water Park.

• Ohio Wesleyan University—one of the nations leading liberal arts colleges with an enrollment of nearly 2,000. The University hosts performances by the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra as well as other performing arts groups in its elegant Gray Chapel.
• The Arts Castle Cultural Arts Center Built in 1850, the Castle provides arts-related classes to the community.
• The Historic Strand Theatre This completely restored movie house shows the latest releases on three screens

• The Little Brown Jug More than 50,000 people come to Delaware the third week of each September for this event—one of the oldest and most prestigious harness races in the world.
• Perkins Observatory One of the oldest observatories in the nation, Perkins offers an exciting and educational stargazing experience.