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Delaware manages to pack a lot (including space to stretch out) in its 25 miles of Atlantic-facing shoreline. Each beach community has its own personality, while three state parks with both ocean and bay frontage provide abundant spots for cycling, water sports and nature exploration.
Not only is this a great destination for anyone seeking a summer beach vacation, but the compact nature of the location also makes it a terrific spot for families with diverse interests.
Beach towns: Each with their own personality
Lewes
Lovers of history will appreciate the town of Lewes (pronounced “Lew-iss”), billed as “the first town in the first state.” Founded in 1631 as a Dutch colony, Lewes is situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Henlopen.
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Lewes Historical Society walking tours to step off April 10
A previous iteration of the Ocean House on Lewes Beach is shown in this Lewes Historical Society photo. SUBMITTED PHOTO April 1, 2021
The Lewes Historical Society celebrates over 50 years of embracing Lewes history by continuing to offer safe, outdoor tour options to the public.
Following its History in Bloom tours during the Lewes Tulip Celebration Saturday, April 3, the society will begin its regular walking tour schedule the following weekend.
The society’s weekly maritime tours, An Introduction to Lewes, a Maritime Destination, will set out at 10 a.m., Saturdays, starting April 10 and running through Oct. 23. Participants will be taken on a journey through Lewes’ salty past and learn about the explorers who first put the town on the map. The tour will also disclose which pirates sailed local waters and talk about the brave United States Life-Saving Service men who rescued victims from shipwrecks. This
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