Tips for Coastal Delaware
Essentials
Lloyd's is a throwback, small town grocery store with quality products and great service. It's a staple in Lewes for locals and visitors.
12 locals recommend
Lloyd's Market
611 Savannah RdLloyd's is a throwback, small town grocery store with quality products and great service. It's a staple in Lewes for locals and visitors.
Parks & Nature
Lewes Beach
206 Bay AveThe Seaside Nature Center, in Cape Henlopen State Park, is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the day after Labor Day to mid-June; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from mid-June through Labor Day.
The Nature Center contains five 1,000-gallon tanks with local fish, a touch tank with marine invertebrates and exhibits that explain the different habitats within the park. Don't forget to take a look at the live Osprey Cam from April through August and shop the Nature Store.
This nature center looks unassuming from the outside, but is a treasure on the inside and a great family activity on a rainy day. Kids and adults can learn about the Cape region nature and animals.
Seaside Nature Center
15099 Cape Henlopen DrThe Seaside Nature Center, in Cape Henlopen State Park, is open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the day after Labor Day to mid-June; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from mid-June through Labor Day.
The Nature Center contains five 1,000-gallon tanks with local fish, a touch tank with marine invertebrates and exhibits that explain the different habitats within the park. Don't forget to take a look at the live Osprey Cam from April through August and shop the Nature Store.
This nature center looks unassuming from the outside, but is a treasure on the inside and a great family activity on a rainy day. Kids and adults can learn about the Cape region nature and animals.
State park and bike trail. You can access the bike trail from the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes or the Gordons Pond entrance coming from Ocean Drive in Rehoboth Beach.
6 locals recommend
Gordon Pond Wildlife Area
State park and bike trail. You can access the bike trail from the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes or the Gordons Pond entrance coming from Ocean Drive in Rehoboth Beach.
There is a fee for daily parking during the summer season. Surf fishing, sunbathing and surfing are available on this long stretch of beach. Parking can become challenging after 10am. We recommend driving to the southernmost beach access, which is called Herring Point. Explore the WWII towers on your way. It's a great lookout spot. There's also a fishing pier worth checking out on the north end of the park. (follow the signs)
Of course the hiking and biking trails are also extensive and a great activity for seeing birds and wildlife and the beautiful native habitat.
252 locals recommend
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen DrThere is a fee for daily parking during the summer season. Surf fishing, sunbathing and surfing are available on this long stretch of beach. Parking can become challenging after 10am. We recommend driving to the southernmost beach access, which is called Herring Point. Explore the WWII towers on your way. It's a great lookout spot. There's also a fishing pier worth checking out on the north end of the park. (follow the signs)
Of course the hiking and biking trails are also extensive and a great activity for seeing birds and wildlife and the beautiful native habitat.
Entertainment & Activities
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
6 Village Center BoulevardBrewery tours
Nassau Valley Vineyards-Winery
32165 Winery WayWine tastings
Funland
6 Delaware AveRides and fun for kids.
Jungle Jim's
36944 Country Club RdWaterslides
Midway Speedway Park
18645 Coastal HwyGo carts for kids.
Shell We Golf
19366 Coastal HwyMini golf
The ferry runs back and forth from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJ multiple times each day. It's only about a 45 minute ride across the bay and a nice day trip to check out the Victorian beach town of Cape May, NJ.
Grain 'On the Rocks' is located at the Lewes Ferry Boat Terminal. You can watch the boats come and go and see the lighthouses in the distance.
22 locals recommend
Cape May-Lewes Ferry station
43 Cape Henlopen DrThe ferry runs back and forth from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJ multiple times each day. It's only about a 45 minute ride across the bay and a nice day trip to check out the Victorian beach town of Cape May, NJ.
Grain 'On the Rocks' is located at the Lewes Ferry Boat Terminal. You can watch the boats come and go and see the lighthouses in the distance.
Great rainy day destination. Upscale bowling alley , arcade, gourmet food and craft beverages. Kids and adults agree this is a cool hang out.
86 locals recommend
Lefty's Alley & Eats
36450 Plaza BoulevardGreat rainy day destination. Upscale bowling alley , arcade, gourmet food and craft beverages. Kids and adults agree this is a cool hang out.
New trampoline park - great exercise and fun. Recommended for young families, especially for a rainy day activity.
42 locals recommend
Shell We Bounce Trampoline Park
32295 Lewes Georgetown HwyNew trampoline park - great exercise and fun. Recommended for young families, especially for a rainy day activity.
Lewes Cycle Sports
526 E Savannah RdBicycle rentals and supplies.
Arts & Culture
Zwaanendael Museum
102 Kings HwyThe Lewes Historical Society
110 Shipcarpenter StGreat resource for things to do in Lewes.
Brand new library with great kids programs and activities. Good inside activity for a rainy day too.
6 locals recommend
Lewes Public Library
111 Adams AveBrand new library with great kids programs and activities. Good inside activity for a rainy day too.
Lightship Overfalls
219 Pilottown RdCannonball House
118 Front StFree summer concert series at Stango Park. Each Tuesday night at 7:00pm during the summer. The park is right in front of the Lewes Public library and has gardens and shade. Great family friendly activity.
Stango Park
114 3rd StFree summer concert series at Stango Park. Each Tuesday night at 7:00pm during the summer. The park is right in front of the Lewes Public library and has gardens and shade. Great family friendly activity.
Live music in the summer by the boardwalk in Rehoboth. Free.
22 locals recommend
Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Unit 4 Rehoboth AveLive music in the summer by the boardwalk in Rehoboth. Free.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveShop till you drop.
The Brush Factory on Kings
830 Kings HwyGreat rainy day shopping adventure.
Food scene
Agave Mexican Restaurant
137 2nd StStriper Bites
107 Savannah RdHarvest Tide Steakhouse Restaurant
410 E Savannah RdPig & Publican
516 E Savannah RdHalf Full
125 2nd StGreat wood-fired pizza and craft beer.
It's cash only. Be prepared.;
22 locals recommend
Mr. P's Pizzeria
1004 Kings HwyGreat wood-fired pizza and craft beer.
It's cash only. Be prepared.;
Kindle
111 Bank StHeirloom
212 Savannah RdRaas
210 Savannah RdIndian cuisine
King's Homemade Ice Cream
201 2nd StOld fashioned ice cream parlor
Fish On
17300 N Village Main BlvdThe Surfing Crab Restaurant and Bar
16723 Coastal HwyCrab house
Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
320 Rehoboth AveDewey Beer Co.
2100 Coastal HwyBluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar Rehoboth
30115 Veterans WayThompson Island Brewing Company
30133 Veterans WayStingray Sushi Bar + Asian Grill
59 Lake AveRise Up Coffee
502 Rehoboth AveTouch of Italy Lewes DE
101 2nd StPo' Boys Creole & Fresh Catch
900 Palmer StHoneys Farm Fresh Gourmet Kitchen Breakfast&Lunch
329 Savannah RdBreakfast
Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar
111 Neils AlleyBreakfast and juice
Olive and Oat
113 W Market StBreakfast and coffee
Grandpa Mac
18756 Coastal HwyCrust & Craft
18701 Coastal HwyMatt's Fish Camp Lewes
34401 Tenley Court,Surf Bagel Restaurant
17382 Coastal HwyFork + Flask
Delaware 1Crooked Hammock Brewery
36707 Crooked Hammock WayBig Oyster Brewery
1007 Kings HwyFrench pastries & gourmet coffee. Now serving lunch and dinner also. Excellent salads and fresh foods. Great stop along the bike trail.
47 locals recommend
The Station on Kings
720 Kings HwyFrench pastries & gourmet coffee. Now serving lunch and dinner also. Excellent salads and fresh foods. Great stop along the bike trail.
Lewes Oyster House