The John Dickinson Plantation - Photo by Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs The Dickinson plantation attracts thousands of visitors each year who wish to have a glimpse into colonial plantation life. Route 9 Coastal Heritage Scenic Byway This Scenic Byway, runs in a north-south direction in a course that parallels the western shore of the Delaware River and Bay, winding past a succession of uniquely Delaware landscapes: heavily industrial sites, forests, tidal and non-tidal marshlands, areas of significant natural resources and wildlife habitat, historic towns and quaint villages.