WelcometoCoastalDelaware! Whetheryou’reherewiththewhole family,onaromanticbeachgetaway, orsimplylookingtospendsometime aloneinabeautifulplace—ourregion ofDelawareisfullofmemoriesjust waitingtobemade.
We’reexcitedtobringyouallthe events,activities,andmust-seeattractionsofthe2023season.Indoor oroutdoor,sunshineorrain;we guaranteeyou’llnevergetbored.
Fromwatersports,trails,and beaches,tobookstores,kidzones, and museums,there’ssomethingfun foreverytaste,age,andpersonality.
Don’tskipthefeaturearticles showcasingselectareaattractions; you’llwanttoaddthesetoyourtodolist.DoventurepastRt.113ona day-triptocheckoutone(orseveral)ofourfavoriteeventsandactivitiesthatwesternDelawarehasto offer.
Itdoesn’tmattertousifyou’re justvisitingoryou’velivedhereyour wholelife.There’salwayssomething newtodiscoverwhenyouexplore coastalDelaware!
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Onthecover: TheDelawareBreakwaterEastEndLighthouseatCapeHenlopenStateParkisvisitedbyadolphin atsunset.PhotocourtesyMatthew
Oneofthemostpopularsports/hobbiesinCoastalDelaware!With opportunitiesforsurffishing,freshwater,saltwaterandoffshorefishing, there’snolackofprimelocationsforvisitorsandlocalsalike.Andifyou’re lookingforclammingandcrabbingoptions,we’vegotyoucoveredtheretoo.
Offshorefishing:
n IndianRiverMarina:Directaccesstotherich AtlanticOceanandinlandbaysfishinggrounds. destateparks.com/MarinaLife/IndianRiverMarina
n Angler’sFishingCenter:Fishingchartersinthe DelawareBay&AtlanticOcean.anglersfishingcenter.com
n Fisherman’sWharfinLewes:Full/halfdaytrips, tileandseabassfishing.fishlewes.com
SurfFishing:
Foradditionallocations,maps,regulationsandlicenseinfo,visitdestateparks.com/Fishing
n FenwickIslandStatePark
n DelawareSeashoreStatePark
n BeachPlumIslandNaturePreserve n CapeHenlopenStatePark
FreshwaterFishing:
Forfullinformationabouteachoftheseponds, visit:dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/fishing-ponds
n MillsboroPond-Millsboro
n IngramsPond-Millsboro
n WagamonsPond-Milton
n WaplesPond-Milford
n TrapPond–Laurel(Day-trip)
Clamming&Crabbing: Formaps,licenseinfo,permitsandfees,visit eregulations.com/delaware
n HoltsLandingStatePark
n DelawareSeashoreStatePark
n LittleAssawomanBay
n IndianRiverBay
n RehobothBay
When searching for your new home, it’s important it will stand the test of time. Beazer Homes delivers thoughtfully designed homes that are built ahead of the curve ensuring where you gather with friends and family will exceed performance standards for years to come.
At Sycamore Chase in Frankford, DE, our expert team members have crafted a community and lineup of single-family homes that are aesthetically crisp and evoke the breeziness of the beach year-round. Featuring primary suites on the
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Weknow,thisistherealreasonyou’rehere.Hotsand, coolwaves,rainbowumbrellasandtonsofsunscreen!Andthere’splentytogoaround.Butinthe midstofyourbusyvacationschedule,makesome timetocheckoutafewoftheotherlocal beaches—youmightdiscoveranewfavorite!Visit thebeachwebsitesforrules,regulations,and parkinginfo.
n BethanyBeach: Takeawalkontheboardwalk,relax bythewater,orsurfduringallottedtimes. townofbethanybeach.com
n SouthBethany: Visitthe1-milebeachknownas“The BestLittleBeachinDelaware”. southbethany.delaware.gov
n FenwickIslandBeach: Delaware’ssouthernmost beach.Fishing,crabbing,kayakingandwindsurfing maybeenjoyedonthebay. fenwickisland.delaware.gov
n FenwickIslandStateParkBeach: Offersthreemiles ofoceanbeachesalongwithaccesstotheLittle AssawomanBay. destateparks.com/Beaches/FenwickIsland
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n DelawareSeashoreStateParkBeaches: Boastingsixmilesofoceanand20miles ofbayshoreline.
destateparks.com/Beaches/DelawareSeashore
n DeweyBeach: NestledbetweentheAtlanticOcean andthetranquilRehobothBay,DeweyBeachis agemalongDelaware’s“goldcoast.” townofdeweybeach.com
n CapeHenlopenStateParkBeach: 6+miles ofcoastline,situatedatthemouthofthe DelawareBay. destateparks.com/Beaches/CapeHenlopen
n Gordon’sPondBeach: Relaxontheoceansidebeach ofthepond,locatedonCapeHenlopenStatePark. destateparks.com/Beaches/CapeHenlopen
n RehobothBeach: Afteradayrelaxingbythesea, strollthemile-longboardwalk—oneofRehoboth Beach’smostpopularattractions cityofrehoboth.com
ByDarinJ.McCann |ExecutiveEditor
SussexCountycanmeanalotof differentthingstoalotofdifferent people.
Forsome,itisaruraloasis,with richsoilprovidinganopportunityfor farmerstotillitslandsandraiselivestock.Forothers,itmightbeacoastal wonderland,withfishingandsurfing opportunitiesaplenty,whilealsoserving asasummerwonderlandwherethe familycangatherandmakelifetimesof memories.
Andstill,forothers,it’shome.It’s home now.Itwashomeforfamilies
eightgenerationsago.Itwillbehome forfamiliesinanothereightgenerations.
HoweveronemightseeSussex Countyisprobablyright,butalsoprobablymisunderstoodabit.Thecharacter andflavorofthecountychangesfrom towntotown,southtonorth,eastto west.SouthBethanyisnotlikeSeaford. MilfordisnotlikeFenwickIsland.Ocean ViewisnotlikeGeorgetown.Sussexis steepedintraditionbutconstantlymorphing intosomethingnew.
Anditisspecial—ifyouarefrom here,movedhereorvisit.It’ssimply special.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CarlaViasco ReturnDayisauniquely-SussexCounty tradition.Harkeningbacktothedayswhen theelection’sreturnswouldbereadinthe townsquareandthecandidateswould ‘burythehatchet,’thetraditioncontinues stilltoday.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ButchComegys TheIndianRiverInletBridgeisnotonlyan importantconnectorbetweenthecoastal regionsofSussexCounty,butisalsoan aestheticlandmark.
AccordingtotheCounty’swebsite,archaeologistsestimatethatthefirstinhabitantsofSussexCountyarrivedbetween 10,000and14,000yearsago.No,theywere notwearing“BethanyBeachBikiniPatrol” shirts,butwereinsteadnativepeople knownastheNanticokes.Theyarestillan importantpartofthecultureofthecounty, andtheirannualpowwowisatreasured event.
Dutchsettlersestablishedatrading postinwhatwenowknowasLewes,in 1631, perthesite,andtheyoriginallycalled itZwaanendaeel,or“ValleyoftheSwans.”
Aboutahalf-centurylater,according totheCounty,theKingofEnglandgave WilliamPennlandgrantsinwhataretoday PennsylvaniaandDelaware,andhesubsequentlynamedDelaware’ssouthernmost countySussex,afterhishomecountyin England.ThatdistributionoflandtoPenn kickedoffabitofaturfwarwiththe Calvertfamily,whogovernedwhatistoday Maryland, astheboundariesbetweenthe twobecamedisputed—provingonceagain
thatpeoplearealwaysmorethanhappyto fightovergrass.
In1791,Georgetownwasestablished astheseatofSussexCounty,givenitslocationasgeographicallycentraltotherest ofthecounty.Electionsthatyearwereoperatedbyvoterscomingtocasttheirvotes inGeorgetown,andthenphysicallyreturningtwodayslatertoheartheresults.
Thispost-electionhappeningbecame knownasReturnDay,atraditionthatcontinues todayasthewinnersandlosersof electionsreturntoliterally“burythe hatchet”(inaboxofsand,noteachother) andmoveontotheprocessofgoverning thepeople.
In1859,twoyearsbeforethestartof thenation’sCivilWar,therailroadreached Delmar,meaningfarmerscouldexport theirgoodstocitiesincludingWilmington, PhiladelphiaandBaltimore,changingthe faceofthelocalindustry.Agriculturegot anotherbigboostin1871,whenthefirst strawberriesinthecountyarethoughtto havebeenplantednearSelbyville,launchingaboomcroptotheareathatisstill strongtoday.
WantanotherbigmomentinSussex
County’srichagriculturehistory?In1923, OceanView’sCecileSteeleordered50 chicksforheregg-layingbusiness.However,duetoaclericalerror,shereceived 500babybirds.Heringenioususeofthe excesspoultryledtothemodernbroilerchickenindustry,andmadeSussexCounty the leadingbroilerproducerinthenation. Plus…coolstory,right?
In1985,thepopulationofSussex Countyreached100,000people.Itonlytook until2010beforethepopulationhit 200,000people.In2020,pertheCounty, thepopulationreached235,000.USAFacts hasthecounty’spopulationlistedat 247,527asof2021.Noticeatrend?
SussexCountyissimplyadesirable placetolive,andithascontinuedtoshift andchangewhatitisonitsfacetoaccommodateagrowingpopulationwhileremaining abeloveddestinationspotfor visitors.
Ifyou’revisitingSussexCountyforthe firsttime,welcome.Wethinkyou’llfallin love.Ifyoulivehereorarevisitingforthe hundredthtime,well,youalreadyknowthe secret.
Thisisaspecialplace.
LewesLegendsTour
HistoricLewesisrichwithlegends andspookytales.This90-minutewalking tourwillenthrallyouwithstoriesof strangehappeningsin“TheFirstTown,in theFirstState.”Sundays&Wednesdays, AprilthroughOctober.historiclewes.org
CapeWaterTours
Withabout20differenttoursand cruisesonoffer,includingnarrated,educationaltours.Orsimplytakeinasunset, experiencethethrillofseeingdolphinsin theirnaturalhabitat,orlistentolocalmusicians onaLiveMusicCruise.OperatingMay throughSeptember.capewatertaxi.com
HauntedHistories
ParanormalTours:HauntedHistories echothroughtimeandLewesisfullof theseeerieaccounts.LewesHistoricalSocietyandFirstStateParanormalInvestigationsinviteyoutohearthetruetalesof long-agoresidents.Availableselectdates JulythroughSeptember.historiclewes.org
DelmarvaDiscoveryTours
Offeringyear-roundhop-ontours andall-inclusivetours(pricedperperson) includinganInstagramtrail,brewerytours, winerytours,farmtours,wineandgarden tours,meaderies,distilleriesandmore.Or rentapartybusforabuild-your-owntour option.delmarvadiscoverytours.com
CoastalKayak
Offering6kayakingeco-tourswith optionsfromexploringBurton’sIslandor TrapPond’scypressswamps,tosunsetand fullmoontours—there’ssomethingsuitable foralllevelsofpaddlers!coastalkayak.com
With convenient locations throughout the county (including four Walk-In Care centers and two emergency departments), the best care is now more accessible than ever before. And as our county grows, you can be con dent and proud that we’ll continue to grow with it.
GEORGETOWN WALK-IN
21635 Biden Avenue | Georgetown
302-856-9729
MILLSBORO WALK-IN
28538 Dupont Boulevard | Millsboro
302-934-5052
MILLVILLE WALK-IN
32550 Docs Place | Millville
302-541-4175
REHOBOTH BEACH WALK-IN
19161 Healthy Way Unit 100
Rehoboth Beach
302-645-3010
SOUTH COASTAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
32750 Roxana Rd | Frankford
302-291-6900
LEWES EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
424 Savannah Road | Lewes
302-645-3289
QuestAdventures
ThefirstofitskindinLewes,Quest Adventuresoffersdolphintoursandsunset sessions,aswellasfunone-offtour eventsthroughouttheyearsuchasfullmoonmeandersandmarchpaddles. questkayak.com
BackBayTours
Whetherit’samemorable3hr.Bay fishingtrip,asunsetcruiseorasandbar explorationtrip,kidsandadultscanfind theperfectblendoffunandrelaxationwith BackBayTours.backbaytours.com
For arainy-dayactivityorsunshine fun,stopbyFourAcresLivingforaneducationalfarmtourortakeanalpacawalkto learnaboutthealpacasandthecontributionstheymake!fouracresliving.com
Southern Delaware’ s Ne west Lavender Farm
Walk the lavender field all summer long. $8/adult & $2/child
Farm store offers food for purchase or bring your own picnic lunch (no glass please). Walk fee includes access to our heritage breed sheep & view into the distilling barn.
Saturday, June 17th
The Lavender & Lambs Festival
Pre-purchase tickets on our website under “Events” $10/person. Food trucks, vendors, book signing, lavender demos, pony rides & wool dying demos by Lewes Historical Society.
Saturday, Ju ly 8th
James Gop of Heirloom Fire presents Meadow & Flame. Farm dinner featuring heritage breed lamb cooked over fire among the lavender under the lights. Purchase tickets at www.heirloomfire.com.
Open Monday - Saturday 10-5
Closed on Sundays
No dogs allowed due to our livestock
Let us host your special day at our lavender farm, surrounded by over 3,000 lavender plants!
Culinary Lavender, Artisan Distilled Lavender Essential Oil & Hydrosol, Lavender Body Products & Bundles, Wool Products Heritage Breed Meats, Lavender Ice Cream, Dairy, Eggs, Home Gifts and More!
22518 Phillips Hill Road, Millsboro, DE
VisitorstotheDelawareBotanic Gardenswhowalkthepaths,absorbing theallureofnature,maycertainlyagree withtheobservationmadebyFrench impressionistpainterClaudeMonet, whosaid,“Mygardenismymostbeautifulmasterpiece.”
“Hereatthegardens,ithasbeena lovelyseasonalready.Everythinghas beenearly,andithungaroundfora while,”DirectorofHorticultureStephen PryceLeasaid.
Thousandsoftulipsbloomed,offeringaspectaculararrayofcolorin the spring.Althoughtheirdaysarefinished,artistryaboundsthroughoutthe
year,givingvisitorsagoodreasonto repeatedlyvisitthegardens.
“Thisisatransitionalgarden.The successionofbloomstakesyou througheveryseason.Especiallypeople whocomeinthespringandseethe daffodils—theywanttoreturntosee themeadow.Itisatitspeakfromthe middleofMaytotheendofJune,althoughIamreluctanttosaythat,becausetherearesomanydifferent seasons thatonecanseethemeadow,” PryceLeasaid.
“AzaleaswerecominginearlyApril. ByJune,coneflowerswillbeinthe meadow,andtherewillbebeautiful summerflowerings—seaholliesand thingslikethat,”hesaid.
PostsonInstagramandFacebook allowthosewhoappreciatethegarden tokeepupwithwhatisatitspeak.
“Ifthebeachisn’twhatyouwant everydayofyourvacation,we’vecertainlygotalotgoingonhere.Thisisa beautifultimetocomeandenjoythe garden. Everyonewhocomeswillgeta warmwelcomefromthefriendliestdocentsintown,andtheywillsetyouonto haveagoodvisitandexplainexactly whatisblooming”intheexpansefrom theRhyneGardentothewaterfeatures, woodlandsandPietOudolfMeadow,to theobservationdeck,thentoPepper Creek.
“Becausethisisabotanicgarden,it’s morethanjustflowers.It’saninteractive experience.Wehavehadguestswhoare thrilledtoseeasnakeortoseeabald eagle,orjustexperiencewildlife.Thetrails arefabulous,walkingthroughthewoodland.TheywillseewildlifeonPepperCreek. Walkingthroughthegardenisarealexperiencetoenjoyforafewhours,andweare alwaysexpanding.
“We’vegotkids’craftsthroughoutFridaysinJuly.Childrencancomeand,while their parentsenjoythegarden,theycan learnwithoureducationvolunteersteam,” hesaid.
Craftsincludingpapermaking,painting anddrawingflowers,andlearningabout seeds.Eventsandprogramsinthe37-acre gardenshaveincreased,andstaffmembersalwayshavenewideasforvisitors, includingtheclassButterflies&Blooms.
AlsoplannedareNationalPollinator WeekfromJune19-25,Sip&Saunteron June21,PollinatorIdentificationonJune22, Summer MeadowToursonJune24,Plants forHummingbirdsonJuly6andBugs& BogsJuly13.
Seewww.delawaregardens.orgfor moreinformation.
ThegardenwillbeclosedonJuly4,but that’stheexceptionduringthegarden’s season.
“Evenonrainydays,evenwhenit’s cloudyandrainyandovercast,conditions mightnotbeperfectforthebeach,but thereisstillalotgoingoninthegardens. Weonlycloseduringextremeweather,and whenwedoitisannouncedonourwebsite,”PryceLeasaid.
Thegiftshopcarrieslocalitemsthat PryceLeacalled“cottageindustry-type crafts”andregularlyaddsstock.Thereare handmadecraftsfashionedbyvolunteers, T-shirts,sweatshirts,baseballcaps,and
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booksforadultsandchildren.
Volunteerskeepthefacilityrunning, andmoreofthemareneededforwhat PryceLeacalled“aholisticexperience,”especiallysincevolunteersoftentellhim“it doeswondersfortheirmentalandphysical healthtohavetheopportunitytodomuch morethangardening—inthewelcome center,theopportunitytogreetandmeet guests,andworkingbehindthescenes.”
“Therearealotofopportunitiesto helpout,”PryceLeasaid.
Toursareavailableeverydayand, whilenoappointmentisrequired,ithelps thestaffifatourisbookedaheadoftime. Mostguestsstayatthegardenabouttwo hours.
Therearenopicnicfacilitiesonsite yet,anddogs(exceptforservicedogs)are prohibited.
ThegardensareopenduringtheseasononThursdaysthroughSundaysfrom9 a.m.to4p.m.,andclosedMondays,TuesdaysandWednesdaysovolunteershave timeforupkeep.
“Itreallyisafantasticeducationalresourceforthecommunity,andweare hopingtoexpandonthat.Peoplemightnot realizeit’sthere,butit’sonlyafewmiles fromthebeach,fromOceanCity,ashort stopfromthehighway,”PryceLeasaid.“We lookforwardtoeveryonecomingtovisit.”
Slowdown,oryou’llmissit.Just12 minutesfromBethanyBeachisahidden gemdesignedtodelighteverymemberof thefamily,regardlessofage.It’snotoften thatacoastalcommunityintheMidAtlanticregioncansaythere’saworldof animalswaitingforpeopletoexplore,butin thecaseofBarnHillPreserve,it’snothing butthetruth.
AfairlyrecentadditiontotheDelaware coast,BarnHillPreservebeganwithapassionforanimalsandeducation,andafacilityinacompletelydifferentstate.Owner andBethanyBeachlocalJoshMuellerattendedLouisianaStateUniversity,andit wasduringhistimeintheSouththathemet GabeLigon,founderofBarnHillPreserve— Louisiana.Mueller’sloveforanimalsblossomedintoadesiretobringthesameconservationandeducationexperiencetohis homestate,andapartnershipwasborn.
Intheearlydaysofthepandemic,Barn HillPreserve—Delawarebecameanoutreachopportunitywithmobileeducation units,theirbelovedkangarooyogaclasses
cilitytours.April2023markedtheirthird seasonopen,andthestaffsaidtheyare excitedtoseewhatthissummerbrings.
Parkvisitorscandiscovermorethan 35exoticanimalspecieshousedatthefacility—withmanyoftheanimalambassadorsreadytogetup-closeandpersonal. FanfavoritesincludeZoeyandVlad (Eurasianeagleowls),BenandJerry(Bactriananddromedarycamels),Phil(golden lacedpolishrooster),Flash(sulcatatortoise),Sasha(lynx)andDoogle(aardvark). Thebigcelebritiesofthepreservearethe redkangaroocrew,thetwo-toedsloths, spidermonkeysandtheAsiansmallclawedotters,whomayormaynotbeconfusedwithnifflers(hideyourshinyobjects).
Guestshavemultiplechoicesforanimalinteractions.Theycanstartwiththe EncounterTourfora90-minutefullpresentationandup-close-and-personalexperiencewithanimalambassadors includingbirds,smallmammalsandreptiles. Includedinthetourisakangaroowalkabout.Add-onsincludetheaardvarkand slothencounters,whichallowvisitorsto enteranimalenclosuresforphotoopportu-
andservalcatadd-onsarealsooccasionallyavailablethroughouttheyear.
WeeklyactivitiesincludeKangaroo Yogawithkangarooambassadorsoffering posingtipsduringthesession,andMunchin’ withMonkeys,wherevisitorscanhelpfeed themonkeystheirbreakfast,withenrichmentexercisessuchaspuzzlefeedersand stackingcups.Fortheultimateencounter, bookanotterswimforachancetoswim andplayalongsidetheAsiansmall-clawed otters.(Visitorsmustbe16orolderforsingletickets,butthose10oroldercanvisit withanadditionalticketedadultparticipant.)
Specialeventsofferedthroughoutthe summerinclude:
•Sippin’withSlothsatlocalwineries.
•KangarooComedy—Monthlyfamilyfriendlyand18-and-oldershowsareavailabletochoosefrom.
•Red,White&Roo—Ticketsincludeall dayaccesstothefacility,animalencounters,livemusic,outdoorgames,foodtrucks andmore,onJuly3,10a.m.to4p.m.
•Brews&Roos—Getwildwiththe roos,thensamplethelatestandgreatest
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fromlocalbrewerieswhileexploringthe park.Livemusicandfoodavailable. Forthose21orolderonly,Sept.16,noon to5p.m.
Don’tforgettostopbytheirgiftshop forvarioussouvenirsofanunforgettable experience.Takehomeanimal-createdart, aplushversionofafavoriteambassador
friend,T-shirts,wineglasses,puzzlesand more.Refrigerateddrinksandsnacksare alsoavailableforpurchase.
Needtoknow:
•BarnHillPreserveisnotopenfor generaladmission.Tovisitthepark,one mustpre-purchasetickets.Thegiftshopis opentothepublic.Encounterslotsfillup quickly,sovisitorsareencouragedtobook
theirticketsassoonastheyknowtheir availability.Thereisastrict24-hour reschedulepolicy,andticketsmayneedto berescheduledduetoinclementweather.
•Duringparkvisits,guestsarenotallowedtowalkaroundunattended,asthe exhibitsaredesignedforsupervisedvisits withguides.Thesafetyoftheanimalambassadorsisparamount,sosomeanimals maynotbeavailabletothepublicdueto medicaltreatments,behavior,etc.Additionally,theparkdoesnotallowanyonetohold ortouchthesloths.(Pettingandtouchingis uncomfortableforthesloths.)
•Theparkislocatedoutside,andparts ofthewalkingtourareonconcrete,grass andgravel.Comfortablewalkingshoesare recommended.
•Regularhoursare10a.m.to5p.m. daily.Formoreinformation,call(225)2863003orvisitwww.barnhillpreserve.com.
DeweyBeachWatersports
LocatedinthequainttownofDewey Beachandofferingbike,boat,kayakand SUPrentals,bananaboatrides,andasunsetcruisepackage.|deweybeachwatersports.com
DelmarvaBoardSportAdventures
LocatedintheBayResortMotelin DeweyBeachforfamilyfriendlywatersportrentals,lessons,andguidedexcursions.|
delmarvaboardsportadventures.com
Shark’sCoveMarina
PopintothisFenwickIslandmarinato ride ajetski,rentapontoonorpaddle boards,orparasailhighabovethe Delawarecoast.|sharkscovemarina.com
CoastalKayak
Looknofurtherforrentals,lessons andguidedeco-toursonkayaks,sailboats, andpaddleboardsinFenwickIsland.| https://coastalkayak.com
QuestAdventures
ThefirstlocalkayakandSUPbusiness inLewes,theyspecializeinrentals,tours, andbeachparties.|questkayak.com
EcobayKayakandSUP
OceanView’sPremierKayakingand Stand-UpPaddleBoardingAdventure.Offeringrentals,privategroupcamps,tours andexcursions.|https://ecobaykayak.com
DelawarePaddleSports
PurchaseorrentkayakandSUP boards,joinafishingtournament,ortakea guidedSUPadventuretourinLewes.| delawarepaddlesports.com
DeweyBeachParasail
Enteringits19thseasonofbusiness whilemaintainingaperfectsafetyrecord. Offeringmultipleparasailingpackagesand merch.|flydewey.com
Enjoythefreshtasteoftheseasonwith locallygrownandsourcedproduce,bakedgoods, seafood,meat,eggsandsomuchmore!
FenwickIslandFarmers’Market
1406CoastalHwy,FenwickIsland,DE
Fridays:8am-noon
OnthecornerofGarfieldPkwyandPennsylvaniaAve.
BethanyBeach,DE,Saturdays:8am-noon
SeaColonyFarmers’Market
IntersectionofSouthCoastalHighwayandWestWay
BethanyBeach,DE,Wednesdays:8am-noon
MillvilleFarmers’Market
36404ClubHouseRd.,Millville,DE
Thursdays:8:30am-12:30pm
MillsboroFarmers’Market
322WilsonHwy,Millsboro,DE
Saturdays:8am-noon
NassauValleyVineyards
Farmers’Market
32165WineryWay,Lewes,DE
Saturdays:12pm-3pm
MiltonBroadkill
Farmers’Market
AcrossfromtheMiltonFireHall,Milton,DE
Fridays:4pm-6:30pm
RehobothBeach
Farmers’Market
GrovePark,RehobothBeach,DE
Tuesdays:10am-2pm
Farmers’Marketlocations
GeorgeH.P.SmithPark,Lewes,DE
Saturdays:8am-12pm
CrookedHammockWayandKingsHighway,Lewes,DE
Wednesdays:8am-11:30am
RiverwalkFarmers’Market
DowntownMilford
DowntownMilford,Milford,DE
Saturdays:9am-1pm
Funforall—Joinlocalcommunitiesincelebrations,festivalsandparades
n LookoutSummerFestivalatSchellvillein Rehoboth:June23-25.Threedaysofoutdoor fun,music,drinksandfood.Featuringlocal coverandtributebands!schellbrothers.com/ promotions/schellville/
n RunningoftheBull–June24,12pm.Headtothe StarboardforthisiconicDeweyevent.Featuring livemusic,drinks,entertainment,andofcourse, thebullrun.therunningofthebull.com
n MillsboroStars&Stripes:June24,6pm-9:30pm. Featuringentertainment,activitiesandfoodand other vendorsleadingupthefireworks. millsborochamber.com
n Entertainmentatthebandstandandfireworksin RehobothBeach:July2,8pm-10:30pm. cityofrehoboth.com
n BethanyBeach’sbiggestpartyoftheyear:July 4,12pm.Startingwithaparadeatnoon,entertainment,andfireworksatdusk. townofbethanybeach.com
n IndependenceDayinLewes:July4,9am-10pm. Oldfashionedchildren’sgames,DooDahparade, boatparade,andfireworksatdusk. leweschamber.com
n NanticokeRiverFestinSeaford(Day-Trip): July8,9am-6pm.Welcometothe80s!This year’seventisrewindingtimeandreadyto gettubular!nanticokeriverfest.com
n SummerCraftFair–LewesHistoricalSociety: July15-16,9am-4pm.Featuringover50artists, livemusic,andfood.www.historiclewes.org
n Rehoboth50thAnnualOutdoorArtShow:August 5-6&12-13,Saturdays10am-5pm,Sundays 10am-4pm.Fineartandcraftshow. rehobothartleague.org
n ZAPPRO/AMWorldChampionshipsofSkimboarding—DeweyBeach:August11-13. Medalsandprizebagswillbeawardedtothetop 4competitorsinallamateurdivisions.Startsat 8:30eachmorningwithadedicatedbeachchill zoneandlivemusic!alleyoopskim.com
n PaddleFest:August26,9am-4pm.Completethe DelawareSeashoreStateParkpaddlecourse, andafteryoureachthefinishlineenjoylive music,foodtrucks,beer,andothervendors! paddlefestde.com Continuedonpage42
TheSouthBethanyBoatParadeisscheduledforSunday,July2,thisyear, andisasmall-towntraditionworthtakinginifyouhavethechance.
n BethanyBeachBoardwalkArtsFestival:September9,10am-5pm.Thisyear’seventincludes fineartistsfeaturingpaintings,woodwork, metal,clay,jewelry,porcelain,andmore! bethanybeachartsfestival.com
n AnnualNanticokeIndianPowwow:Celebratethe 45thAnnualNanticokeIndianPowwowthrough traditionalmusic,dance,NativeAmericancrafts, andfoodatHudsonFieldslocatedinMilton,DE onSeptember9and10,10am-7pm. nanticokeindians.org
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n BroadCreekBike&BrewinhistoricLaurel (Day-trip):September16,7am-4pm.Featuring localmicrobreweries,livemusic,andBBQ chicken.Onyourquietadventureyou’llwind throughscenicbywaysandhistoricwaterways andattractions!westernsussexcoc.com/ broad-creek-bike-brew
n RiverwalkFreedomFestivalinMilford:September16,8am-10pm.Alldayeventwithcrafters, vendors,akid’scorner,carshow,foodtrucks, theduckdash,abeergardenandlivemusic.End the daywithfireworksovertheMispillionRiver! milfordchamber.com
n IndianRiverMarinaAutumnArtFestival:September16,10am-6pm.Foodtrucks,music,wine andcraftbeertastings,artisansandcrafters, pumpkinfunfortheentirefamily. destateparks.com
n MaximaHispanicFestivalinGeorgetown:September17,11am-7pm.Enjoymusicanddancesperformedbylocal,national,andinternationalgroups, traditionalartsandcrafts,andofcoursedelicioustraditionalfoodwithanemphasisonLatino cuisine.hispanicfest.festivalhispano.org
n LadybugMusicFestivalinMilford:September30, 4pm-9pm.Adayofincredibleperformances, deliciousfood,anda100%female-fronted musiclineup!theladybugfestival.com
Refuges/Preserves/Forests:
n JamesFarmEcologicalPreserve–Ocean View|inlandbays.org/projects-andissues/all/james-farm-preserve
n AssawomanWildlifeArea–Frankford| stateparks.com/assawoman_bay_ state_wildlife_area_in_delaware.html
n ReddenStateForest–Georgetown| agriculture.delaware.gov/forest-service
n PrimeHookNationalWildlifeRefuge-Milton| fws.gov/refuge/prime-hook
n EdwardH.McCabeNaturePreserve–Milton| nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-wework/united-states/delaware
Biking/WaterTrails:
n Georgetown-LewesTrail–Lewes| delawaregreenways.org/trail/ georgetown-lewes-trail
n NanticokeWaterTrail(Day-trip)–Access pointsinLaurelandSeaford| paddlethenanticoke.com
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| SusanLyons —HoltsLandingis afavoredspotforlocal birdwatchers.
Cravingfreshseasonalfruit,grownlocally?Pickyourown!WithmultipleU-Pick farmstochoosefrom,yourbiggestissuewillbefiguringoutwhichonestovisit.While you’reatit,makeitafulldayandpopintosomeofourfavoritevisitingfarmsandsay hellotoresidentalpaca,sheep,cows,horsesandgoats.Don’tforgettostockuponall thetastyfarmgoodies!
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| R.ChrisClark —PeachesfillbasketsfromBennettOrchards.
ParsonsFarm
Seasonalu-picksincludestrawberries,blueberries,peaches,apples,andpumpkins.Visitthestore forlocaleggs,veggiesandbakedgoods.Anddon’t forgettostopbygoatmountain!| parsonsfarmsproduce.com
BennettOrchards
Pickyourownblueberries,peaches,andnectarinesorpopbyalocalfarmersmarkettopurchase.|www.bennettorchards.com
Mr.PeppersPumpkinPatch
OpenlateSeptemberforpumpkinpickingandhay rides.| facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070709395729
KingsleyOrchard
Offering6-8differenttypesofblueberriesfor picking.|www.kingsleyorchards.com
MageeFarms
U-pickstrawberries,freshflowers,vegetables, honey,jams,etc.availableatbothfarmstands.| www.mageefarms.com
BrittinghamFarms
Visittheirlavenderfield,petthesheep,andpurchasehandmadelavenderandwoolengoods.| www.brittinghamfarms.com
StoryHillFarms
Learnaboutregenerativeagriculture,visitthe wildflowermeadow,andmeettheirheritagechickens,mini-donkeys,horseandgoats.Don’tforgetto stopbythestorefortastytreatstotakeonthe road!|.storyhillmoos.com
FourAcresLiving
Curatingandsellingnaturalproductscentered around alpaca.Tourthefarmandtakeanalpaca walk!|fouracresliving.com
T.S.Smith
OrchardPointMarket(Day-trip)
OnyourdrivetoBridgeville,popbytopetthegoats, chickensandbunnies,andstayforthefreshmarket,deli,andbakery.|orchardpointmarket.com
Millvillemightnothaveabeach,but itcertainlyhasaboardwalk,offering thelively,family-friendlyvibeoneexpectsfromsuchaniconiccoastalspot.
TheMillvilleBoardwalk—located onAtlanticAvenue(Route26),justa couplemileswestofareabeaches— beganwithanicecreamshopand miniaturegolfcourse,andhasgrown intoafull-fledgedentertainmentcomplexwithabeachtheme.
Withalighthouse-typestructure beckoningvisitors,theMillvilleBoardwalknowalsofeaturesanarcade,a spaceforconcertsandspecialevents, asnackbar,anewlyre-imagined“cabana”spacesuitableforpartiesand, soon,ago-karttrack.
AgapeCreamery,atthefrontof thecomplex,offersanever-changing menuofsmall-batchicecreamflavors. TheCreamery’sofferingschangeaccordingtotheseasonandtakefulladvantageoflocallysourcedingredients, suchasstrawberries,blueberriesand peachesfromlocalfarmsincluding Parsons FarmsProduce,BennettOrchardsandMageeFarms.Eventhecoffeeintheirjava-flavoredofferings comesfromRoxana’sownaptly-named roastery,LocalCoffeeRoastingCo.
Newthisyear,AgapeCreamerywill beofferingonlineorderingandaseparatepickupwindow,whichspokesman RogerMarinsaidwillbeaboonforlo-
calsandvisitorsalikewhoarelooking formoreconvenienceandlesswaiting inlines.WhiletheCreameryisknown foritswafflecones,Marinsaidapretzelconewillbeaddedtotheicecream shop’sofferingsforthenewsummer season.Icecreamfloatsinsouvenir cupsarealsonewonthemenuforice creamlovers.
Patronswillnoticeanincreased presenceofAgapeCreameryyumminessthissummeratFreemanArts Pavilionshows,asthefrozenconfection purveyorwillbeonhandforall92 showsthisseason.
TheLighthouseBeachMini-Golf course,Marinsaid,offers“locally themed,well-manicured”funforduffersofall ages.Thisyear,golferscan takeadvantageofall-daypassesfor $14,orseasonpassesfor$199.
Theoutdoor,coveredareatothe eastofthecreamerycontinuesto evolve,asMarinhasbeenbusyoverseeingthetransformationofthearea toa“Cabana,”whichhesaidwillhave a“MadMen”-meets-“MiamiVice” feel,withmid-centurydécorand seatingpieces.Heisaddingsome creative,interactiveaspectstothe newlook—includingaworking record-player,whichheenvisions beingafunadditionforallages.
BehindtheCreamery,theBoardwalk’seasygoing,funatmospherecontinueswithitsfestivelylightedoutdoor stage,wherefrom6to9p.m.each
Thursdaynightduringthesummer,a freekaraokepartywillbringoutthe innercroonersineveryone.Fridays featurelivemusicorthemedparties and,onSaturdays,it’stimeforthekids torocktheirsandalsoffwithIce CreamO’Clock.Billedas“Delmarva’s onlyfamily-friendlydanceparty,”the funkicksoffeachSaturdayat8:30 p.m.
TheBoardwalk,Marinexplained,is, asitsnameimplies,“adestinationwith lotsofbusinessesaroundit.”The newestofthoseisthego-karttrack, whichjoinstheline-upofattractions thisyear.Thetrack,whichissetto openinmid-July,willbelocatedonthe westernsideoftheproperty.Although itisadjacenttothestagearea,noise shouldn’tbeanissue,sinceallofthe go-kartsarebattery-powered.
SpecialeventsattheMillville BoardwalkduringthesummerseasonwillincludeitsSecondAnnualHot DogEatingContest,Marinsaid.Attractingabout1,000peoplelastyear, theeventpromisestobejustas memorablethisyear,hesaid.The competitionbetween“gastronomical titans”beginsatnoononJuly4.
FormoreinformationonMillville Boardwalk,includingeventschedules andhours,checkouttotheirwebsite, atmillvilleboardwalk.com.TheMillville Boardwalkislocatedat35287Atlantic Avenue,Millville.Thephonenumberis (302)539-1548.
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Educatingpeopleaboutthe natureandenvironmentthatmake upourcoastalregionisincredibly importanttoourlocalconservationists.Takeastrollthroughthe onlybotanicgardeninsouthern Delawareandenjoynativegrasses, plants,andseasonallychanging flowersandwoodlands.Foramore hands-onexperience,visitanyone ofourlocalnaturecentersfora bevyoftouchtanks,interactivedisplaysandexhibits.Andifyoureally wanttogetintouchwithyourwild side,headovertoBarnHillPreserve forexoticanimalencounters!
Cocktail Accessories, Mixers, Garnish & Cups
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Summer ~ Open Daily at 11am 98 Garfield Pkwy., Unit 108 Blue Surf Building on the Boardwalk
n DelawareBotanicGardens–Dagsboro|delawaregardens.org
n LavenderFieldsatWarringtonManner–Milton|lavenderfieldsde.com
n MillPondGarden–Lewes|millpondgarden.com
n BethanyBeachNatureCentertownofbethanybeach.com
n SeasideNatureCenter–Lewes|destateparks.com/Centers/ SeasideNatureCenter
n Abbott’sMillNatureCenter–Milford|delawarenaturesociety.org
n DuPontNatureCenter–Milford|facebook.com/ DupontNatureCenterMispillionHarbor
n Barn HillPreserve–Frankford|barnhillpreserve.com
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ButchComegys AstunningdisplayofnaturalfoliageattheMill PondGardeninLewes.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ShaunM.Lambert KeithAndersoninthedancecircleatthe NanticokeIndianPowwow
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Paddlingagainstthechoppytidesof theIndianRiverBay.Diningonalocally caughtbountyofcrabsandoysters.Hiking throughwoodlandsandacknowledgingthe surroundingbiodiversewildlife.
Suchactivitiesaresynonymouswith
coastalDelaware’spastandpresent.
Today,they’recarriedoutrecreationallyby touristsandlocalsalike,butcenturies prior,theywerepartofthedailylifestyle oftheNanticokeIndiantribe,the“First PeopleoftheFirstState.”Originatingfrom theAlgonquianterm“Nantaquak,”which translatesas“thetidewaterpeople,”the
NanticokeIndians’firstrecordedhistory datesto1608,whenCaptainJohnSmith sailedtheChesapeakeBay.Buttheirhistoryasapeoplebeganmorethan10,000 yearsago.
Whilethereareothersignificant landmarksmemorializingtheNanticokes’
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ShaunM.Lambert
AyoungNativeAmericandancershowsoffher regaliaduringadanceattheNanticokeIndian Powwow.
historyinDelaware,includingthePhillips LandingmonumentandtheAskekesky Reservationmarker,oneofmostnotable sitesthatcommemoratesgenerationsof NativeAmericanhistoryandthelegacyof theirancestorsistheNanticokeIndian Museum.
SterlingStreet,museumcoordinator for12yearsbeforehisretirementinApril 2023,notedthateverythingthemuseum hastooffer—fromitsrenovationtoits assortmentofNativeAmericantreasures
seashellondisplayattheNanticokeIndianMu-
—isadirectresultoftheNanticokepeoples’efforts.
AllofthestoneartifactsweredonatedbyNanticokefamiliesfrompersonal collections,unearthedontheirownfarms. Oneartifact,knownastheClovisPoint, datestothePaleoindianperiod,9,500B.C. orearlier.
BonnieHall,aformertribalcouncil memberandSouthernDelawareTourism’s currentboardchair,pointedoutthatone ofthefirstthingspatronsseeuponenteringthemuseumistheNanticokeIndian flag,whichisdisplayedtowelcomevisitors intotheNanticokes’mostprizedpossession.
Attractingapproximately2,500visitorseachyear,themuseumhousesthousandsofartifactshandmadebyNanticoke ancestorsandlivingeldersthatshowcase theirlifestyleandtraditions.Exhibitionsof theirmastercraftsmanshipdisplay beadedjewelry,arrowheads,pottery,a headdressandheadbandbelongingtoformerchiefs,andbasketscarvedfrom peachpitsandwalnuts.
DaguerreotypephotosofNanticoke ancestorssitproudlyinexhibitcases,their patientexpressionswouldperhapssmileif theycouldseetheirdreamtoattainvisibilityasanIndiannationrealizedthrough themuseuminwhichtheirlikenessstands. Alongwithfarmingandfishingtools, manyoftheitemsinthemuseumchroni-
cletheancestors’wayoflifeashunters, farmersandgatherers,illustratingtheir reciprocalconnectiontothelandandthe IndianRiver.
AstheonlyNativeAmericanmuseum locatedinDelaware,thecollectionalso featuresitemsbelongingtootherNorth Americantribes,suchastraditionalclothingfromtheNorthernPlainsregion,as wellasHopiandZunikachinadolls.Other facetsofthemuseumincludeamodest NativeAmericanlibrary,aminiaturereplica ofaNanticokevillageandagiftshopsellinggenuinehandicrafts.
Aslivingconnectionstothepast, manyofthestaffmembersareopento sharingtheirpersonalstoriesabout growingupintheIndianRivercommunity.
Thenewmuseumcoordinator,June
Harmon-Robbins,alsoknownbyherIndian nameofMorningStar,recalledherloving, butdifficultchildhoodgrowingupina familyof13children,withnoelectricityor runningwater.
“Myfamilygrewproduce.Theywould selllocalgroceriestothestore,butthey werealsonotallowedinthebuilding.They wouldn’trecognizetheNanticokeNative Americansatthattime,”shesaid.
ThemuseumhasaspecialsignificancetoHarmon-Robbins:thestructure wasestablishedbyhergreat-grandfather IsaacHarmon,whodonatedthelandto buildatwo-roomschoolhouseforNanticokeIndianchildrenin1921.Duringthe timeofsegregation,however,theState assumedcontroloftheHarmonSchool, renamingitWarwickNo.225andreclassi-
fyingitasaschoolforBlackchildren. Whiletheedificeremainedunoccupiedformanyyears,theNanticokeIndian tribewaseventuallyabletorepurposethe structureintoanindeliblesymboloftheir collectivestrengthandsenseofcommunityestablishingthemuseumin1984.
Hangingonthewallinthemuseumis oneofHarmon-Robbins’favoriteexhibits: anewspaperclippingofherfatherfrom 1930,chroniclingthelastNanticokepowwowbeforetheGreatDepression.Another photodocumentsthemomentwhenher great-grandfatherwastoldhewasthe ownerofmorethan800acresofland.
Bythe18thcentury,manyoftheNanticokeIndianshadbecomedisplacedfrom theEasternShore,forcedtoleavetheir
homebyEnglishcolonistsandtravelto otherregions,inOklahoma,NewYorkand Pennsylvania.WhiletheNanticokewayof lifewaslosttothosewhoassimilatedinto othertribesorwhitesociety,herancestors,theHarmons,wereamongsttheNanticokeswhoremainedintheregion.
SinceIsaacHarmonwasoneofthe Nanticokeelderswhocontinuedtolaythe foundationfortheirtribetoberecognized bytheState—withhisnameappearingon theincorporationdocumentsfrom1881— shehonorsherrelatives’fortitudebycontinuingtoupholdtheirtraditions.
“I’mlivinguptomyrelatives’expectationsofkeepingtheirheritagealive,”said Harmon-Robbins.
WhilemanyoftheNanticokes’historicalartifactsarepreservedbehindglass, themuseumoffersamoreinteractiveapproachwhenitcomestotheongoingconservationoftheirworldviewandtraditions.
Whilemanyofthemuseum’spresentations centeronNanticokehistory,residentstorytellerandCherokeedescendantRaggatha“Ragghi”Rainhostsspecial storytimeeventsatthemuseum,reciting legendsthat’vebeenpasseddownthrough generations.
Thelegendof“TheTurtleandtheCreationStory”—whichdetailshowtheirland wasfirstformedonaturtle’sbacktocreateTurtleIsland,orNorthAmerica—may havebeenadoptedbytheNanticokeIndiansfromothertribalnations,butthemyth hasbecomesynonymouswiththecommunity’sidentity.TheNanticokeIndiansof theDelawareBayregionaredesignated astheTurtleClan,witharepresentation ofTurtleIslandfeaturedontheir tribe’ssymbol.
“Nomatterhowoftentheselegends areshared,wewalkawaywitharenewed spiritandswelledprideinwhoweareasa
people,”saidHall.
Inadditiontothemuseum’sspecial eventscelebratingHeritageDayandNative AmericanHeritageMonth,theNanticoke IndianAssociationwillbehostingtheir 45thannualpowwowatHudsonFieldsin MiltononSept.9-10.
“TheannualNanticokeIndianPowwow isthetribe’sprideandjoy,”saidHall,noting thattheeventgivestheNanticokepeople aplatformtosharetheirtraditionswith thepublic.
BetweenthemonthsofAprilandDecember,themuseumisopenTuesday throughSaturdayfrom10a.m.to4p.m., andonSundaysfromnoonto4p.m.The priceofadmissionis$3foradultsand$1 forchildrenyoungerthan12.FormoreinformationontheNanticokeIndianMuseum,visitwww.nanticokeindians.org.
A popular summer destination, the fun continues throughout the year in the Quiet Resorts. Enjoy seasonal events showcasing the area’s year-round beauty, from the beaches, bays, and beyond.
Hosted annually the Saturday after Labor Day, more than 100 juried artists - both local and from around the country - display their works of art along the bandstand and boardwalk in downtown Bethany Beach.
Visit the Quiet Resorts during the last weekend of January to enjoy self-guided ice sculpture tours, live sculpture demonstrations, bonfires, activities, and more!
Ocean to Bay Bike Tour & Coastal Cruise Cycle through Sussex County’s scenic landscapes on flat terrain - the perfect destination for an early-season ride! Hosted annually on the last weekend in April, beautiful views and vistas highlight rides of all lengths (10 miles, 30 miles, 50 miles, Metric Century, Century) which begin and end in Bethany Beach
Visitors and locals alike spend a Saturday in June in quaint, historic Selbyville to take in a display of classic cars. Fun for all ages; enjoy live music, outdoor beer garden, food, & children’s activities!
Beer, wine, and spirits! Whatever your taste, coastal Delaware’s beverage trail is an all-inone adventure. Don’t want to hit them all? Pick your favorites and char t your own journey!
taste,coastalDelaware’s beveragetrailisanall-inoneadventure.Don’twanttohit themall?Pickyourfavoritesandchart
n (Delmar)LoakalBranchBrewing loakalbranchbrewing.com
n (Millsboro)BrickWorksBrewingandEats brickworksmillsboro.com
n (Frankford)SaltedVinesVineyard&Winery saltedvines.com
n (OceanView)OceanViewBrewingCo. oceanviewbrewingde.com
n (Dewey)38-75Brewing 3875brewing.com
n (Dewey)DeweyBeerCompany deweybeerco.com
n (Rehoboth)RevelationCraftBrewingCo. revbeer.com
n (Rehoboth)ThompsonIslandBrewingCo. thompsonislandbrewing.com
n (Rehoboth)IronHillBrewery&Restaurant ironhillbrewery.com
n (Lewes)CrookedHammockBrewery crookedhammockbrewery.com
n (Lewes)BigOysterBrewery bigoysterbrewery.com
n (Lewes)BeachTimeDistilling beachtimedistilling.com
n (Lewes)NassauValleyVineyards-Winery nassauvalley.com
n (Milton)TheBrimmingHornMeadery brimminghornmeadery.com
n (Milton)DogfishHeadCraftBrewery dogfish.com
n (Milton)TwinBranchWinery twinbranchwinery.com
n (BethanyBeach)BethanyBrewing bethanybrewing.net
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ButchComegys TheOceanViewBrewingCompanyisacraft breweryandrestaurantthathasbeena welcomedadditioninOceanView.
n (Milford)FeebsDistilling feebsdistilling.com
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n SurfSideLimousineServices
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n CoastalLimousines 410-723-5466
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ExploreCoastalDelawarephotocourtesy| ButchComegys —TheZwaanendaelMuseuminLewesisjustoneofthemanymuseumsinthearea,honoringthe richhistorythecoastalregionhastooffer.
ExploretherichhistoryandbygoneerasofSussexCountythrough ourabundanceofhistoricalattractions.Fromlocalplacesofinterestto day-tripexcursions,historybuffswillfindplentytokeepthemoccupied!
n OceanViewHistoricalSociety&CoastalTownMuseum:Thefirsthistoricalentityin thiscoastalarea.OpenJunethroughAugust,from10:00am-1:00pm,eachWednesday.hvov.org
n BethanyBeachMuseum:offeringvisitorsanimmersiveexperienceofanhistoricallysignificantearly1900’shomeandaglimpseofwhatlifewaslikeduringthe earlydaysofthetown.OpenMaythroughOctober,10am-12pmonTuesdays, Thursdays,andSaturdays. townofbethanybeach.com/110/Town-Museum
n MilfordMuseum:PreservingMilford’spast,forthefuture.themuseumholdsmany exhibits,rangingfromshipbuilding,medical,military,andmore.Someexhibitsare temporary,andwillchangeonarotatingbasis.OpenTuesday-Saturday,10am3:30pm.milforddemuseum.org
n OverfallsLightship:ThelastlightshipbuiltfortheU.S.LighthouseService.Takea guidedtouraboveandbelowdecksoftherefurbishedOverfallsfloatingmuseum inLewes.OpenfromMemorialDayweekendthroughLaborDayweekend—10am4pm,ThursdaythroughSunday.overfalls.org
n LifeSavingStations:TheoriginalStationswerebuiltforusebytheUnitedStates LifesavingService,agovernmentorganizationcreatedtorespondtothealarming number ofshipwrecksalongthecoastlinesoftheUnitedStatesandtheprecursor totoday’sU.S.CoastGuard.
n LewesLife-SavingStation:OpenSaturdays11am-2pmandSundays1-4pmin July&August.leweschamber.com
n IndianRiverLife-SavingStation:Offersprogramsandeventsthroughoutthe year.Open8am-4:30pmDaily.
destateparks.com/centers/irlifesavingstation
n LewesHistoricalSociety(MainCampus)&HistoryMuseum:Nestledintheheartof historicLewes,TheHistoricShipcarpenterStreetCampusoffers9historicbuildingsforyoutoexplore.Additionally,thesocietymaintainsmultipleotherproperties,includingaHistoryMuseumhousingtensofthousandsofhistoricartifacts, artwork,documents,maps,andphotos.TheCampusisopen10am-4pmThursday throughSaturday.AndtheMuseumisopen10am-4pmTuesdaythroughSaturday. historiclewes.org
n NanticokeIndianMuseum:TheonlyNativeAmericanMuseuminthestateof Delaware.Displaysincludehistoricalartifacts,toolsoftheNativearts,tribalartwork,andmore.OpenTuesdaythroughSaturday,10am-4pm. nanticokeindians.org/page/museum
n ZwaanendaelMuseum:BuiltincommemorationofDelaware’sfirstEuropean colony,Swanendael,establishedbytheDutchin1631,themuseumservesasa showcasefortheLewesarea’smaritime,militaryandsocialhistory.Open WednesdaythroughSaturday,10am-4:15pm. history.delaware.gov/zwaanendael-museum
n Ft.MilesHistoricArea:TheFortMilesMuseum,locatedundergroundinBattery519, featuresexhibitsrelatingtocoastaldefenseandoperationsaswellasportraying dailylifeforthesoldiersandciviliansstationthereduringWWII.OpenFridayand Saturday,10am-4pm.fortmilesha.org
n RehobothBeachHistoricalSocietyMuseum:Preservingandshowcasingthehistory,culture,architectureanduniquecharacterofRehobothBeach.OpenMonday through Friday,9am-3pm&SaturdaysandSundays9am-1pm. rehobothbeachmuseum.org
n MiltonHistoricalSociety:TheSocietycollects,preserves,andinterpretsstories, artifactsanddocumentsrelatedtoMiltonandtheBroadkillHundredforstudyand education.OpenThursdaythroughSaturday,11am-4pm. historicmilton.org
n TreasuresoftheSea–DelawareTech:Theexhibitis abeautifulcollectionofSpanishtreasuresfroma 17thcenturyshipwreck,theNuestraSeñorade Atocha.OpenMonday,Wednesday,andFriday,10am4pm.treasuresofthesea.org
n DiscoverseaShipwreckMuseum:Themuseumisan ever-changingexhibitthatexpandsanddiversifies withtheacquisitionsofnewartifactsastheyare recovered.OneoflargestcollectionsintheMid-Atlanticandcontainsshipwreckartifactsbothre-
gional andworldwide.OpenSaturdayandSunday 11am-3pminJuneandSeptember,11am-4pminJuly andAugust.
discoversea.com
n MarvelCarriageMuseum:Themuseum’scollection includesantiquecarriagesaswellasmultipleoriginalrestoredbuildingsontheproperty.Opening timesvary.Callforavailability-(302)855-9660. marvelmuseum.com
n LaurelHistoricalSociety(Day-trip):Eachyearthe
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ButchComegys —TheIndianRiverLife-Saving Stationhouseseducationalprogramsforall agesyear-round,andcelebratesthenautical historyofthecommunity.
LaurelMuseumdebutsanewexhibitonadifferent topicrelatedtoLaurel’shistory.OpenFridaythrough Sunday,12pm-4pm.
laurelhistoricalsociety.org
n GovernorRossMansion(Day-trip):Stepbackinto timeinarestoredandfullyfurnishVictorianItalianatemansion,ca.1860.Enjoy20acresthatincludeagranary,stable,smokehouse,andseethe onlydocumentedlogslavequarterinDE.OpenSaturdaysandthe1stand2ndSundaysofthemonth, 1-4pm.seafordhistoricalsociety.com/visit/govross-mansion
n SeafordMuseum(Day-trip):Calledoneofthebest museumsinthestate,ithousesthousandsoflocal artifactsfollowingatimelineoftheU.S.,Delaware, andareahistory.OpenTuesdaythroughSaturday, 1-4pm.seafordhistoricalsociety.com/visit/seafordmuseum
Gumboro
TheBarnDoor
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AntiqueJunction
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Frankford
TheLittleCountryStore
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Dave’sTreasureHunt
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Dagsboro
Jayne’sReliable
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PiecesonMain
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Clarksville
Hudson’sGeneralStore
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SomerhouseAntiques
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Millville
TheVarietyShop 302-542-8393
OceanView
AntiquePrints 302-539-6702
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Eclectic 302-581-0218
Millsboro
WhositsWhatsitsGalor
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TheHouseof ModernLiving 302-934-1800
AntiqueMallofMillsboro 302-934-1915
AntiqueAlley
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Georgetown Georgetown AntiquesMarket 302-856-7118
Milton
TheMercantileatMilton
302-664-1840
MagnoliaStreetAntiques
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RehobothBeach
BuddhasandBeads
302-227-6004
Lewes
Beaman’sOld& GnuAntiqueGallery
302-684-5055
LewesMercantile
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OldScreenDoor 302-827-2149
Chatelaine’sAntiqueJewelry 302-645-1511
UniqueFinds 302-236-2573
Salvaged 302-233-1858
HeritageAntiqueMarket 302-645-2309
Greenwood MarketplaceAntiques andCollectibles
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Greenwood TreasureTrove 302-495-7032
Bridgeville AntiqueAlley ofBridgeville
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DowntownAlley
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Laurel
DelawareAvenue AntiqueEmporium 850-276-2042
OutoftheAtticAntiqueMall 302-875-4725
*HopontheAntiquingTrail withDelmarvaDiscoveryTours fora5-hourprivateguided tour.Visitnumerouslocations onourmap,withsnacksand waterprovidedandastopat oneofthelocalwineries, breweriesordistillers.
66th Old Timer’s Day
Classic Car Show & Family Festival
Saturday, June 17th – 8am-2pm on Church Street
Selbyville Railroad Museum
6 Railroad Avenue
Open Third Saturday of Each Month
Through October – 10am-2pm
Pickleball Courts Are Now Open!
Selbyville Town Park on Park Street
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ButchComegys —TheRehobothArtLeaguewas formedin1938,accordingtoofficials,andnow boastsmorethan1,000membersacrossthe nationandoffersmorethan150classesayear.
OceanView
n GalleryOne:Originalartandartisan crafts.|galleryonede.com
n AntiquePrints,Inc.:Oldprints,raremaps, uniqueoilpaintingsandcustomframing.| antiqueprintsinc.com
n EllenRiceStudioandGallery:Oneofthe EastCoast’smostcollectedartists.|ellenrice.gallery
n DamonPlaFineArts:Landscape&Surreal acrylicpaintingslargelyinspiredbyambientmusicandthelateafternoonlight.| damonpla.com
Rehoboth
n RehobothArtLeague:Severalgalleries offeranexcitingselectionofrotatingexhibitionsofartwork,andtheMember SalesGalleryoffersthebestincreativity frommemberartists.|rehobothartleague.org
n Gallery50:Contemporaryartandframe shop|gallery50art.com
Lewes
n PeninsulaGallery:Oneofthelargestfine artgalleriesinDE.|peninsula-gallery.com
n CapeArtistsGallery:Acooperativeart galleryfeaturingworkfromeachmember. |capeartists.org
n AbraxasStudioofArt:Fineartseascapes, landscapes,stilllifeandportraituresinoil andgraphitecreatedbyAbraxas.|abraxasart.com
Milford
n Gallery37:Adestinationforartfulliving.| facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000574352 21476
n MispillionArtLeague:fosteringandpromotingthevisualartsthrougheducation, exhibits,andvariousprograms.| mispillionarts.org
Millsboro
n MillsboroArtLeague:featuringclasses andworkshopsthroughoutthesummer. Specialgalleryeventsincludephotographyandaquiltshow| millsboroartleague.com
Hotbeachesandcrowdedboardwalksarea quintessentialpartofourcoastalsummers.Butifyou findyourselfinsearchofacoolbreakandquieter entertainment,takealookatoneofthemanyactivitiesofferedbyourlocallibraries.Thissummer’s themeacrosstheboardisAllTogetherNowwithmultipleevents,classes,andprojectsfallingunderthe summerreadingprogramwithaheavyfocuson kindness,friendship,andunity.Examplesoffunactivities includetheTeenCrimeSolversgameclubat SouthCoastalLibrary,andvaryinglevelsofdrop-in yogaatdifferentlibrarylocations.
n SouthCoastalPublicLibrary|southcoastal.lib.de.us
n FrankfordPublicLibrary|frankford.lib.de.us
n MillsboroPublicLibrary|millsboro.lib.de.us
n GeorgetownPublicLibrary|georgetown.lib.de.us
n RehobothBeachPublicLibrary|rehoboth.lib.de.us
n LewesPublicLibrary|lewes.lib.de.us
n MiltonPublicLibrary|milton.lib.de.us
n SelbyvillePublicLibrary|selbyvillelibrary.org
Forthelittlesandthebigkids,there’salwayssomethingfuntodoat thebeach.Bounceoffthatextraenergyatoneofthelocaltrampolineparks likeAltitudeorShellWeBounce!
Andlet’snotforgetthatarcadeshavealwaysbeenpartofthebeach experience,sopopintothe Captain’sQuarters,the ShoreFun centersin BethanyandFenwickor Zelky’s inRehoboth.Ifyou’reinthemoodtoknock downsomepins,visitthe MillsboroLanes or Bryan’sBowlingCenter Or combinethetwoactivitiesat Lefty’sAlley&Eats!
Needabreakfromthecrowdedshoreline?Spendthedayat Viking Golf&Go-Karts inFenwickIslandandcooloffattheirThunderLagoon WaterPark ordriveupto MidwaySpeedwayPark forbigandlittleracers,withasideofputt-puttandbumperboats. JungleJim’s inRehoboth offersthelargestwaterparkinDelaware,and FunlandRehoboth willsatisfyyourkiddo’sthrillcravingswithamusementrides.Andforthedie-hard motorsportsfans,getyourraceonatthe GeorgetownSpeedway with high-speedstockcarracesandthrillingaction!
Paddlingakayakthrough100-year-old baldcypresstreesintheswamponTrapPondis ajourneybackintimethatistrulysurreal. DelawareStateParksrecentlyclearedthecypressswampofobstructionsdowntoRecords Pond,providinganevengreatersensory-quietingkayaktour.Visitorswillbetransportedback intimeastheynavigatethroughthisundergroundforestofcypresstrees.
Baldcypresssproutedintheswampafter adambreakatTrapPondin1931createdmuddy flatsforthenativetreestotakeroot.Theyare allatleast90to100yearsold.
Thebaldcypressisalong-lived,pyramidal, deciduousconifer—meaningtheyhaveneedles andcones,muchlikeapinetree,butshedtheir needleslikeleaveseachfall.Theygrow50to70
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| MatthewTrucks —Exploretheparkondrylandthroughthe 4.6-mileBobTrail.
feettalland20to30feetwide,accordingtoN.C. StateUniversityarborists.
Initsnativehabitat,itdisplaysapeculiar habitofraisingconical“knees.”Inlayman’s terms,thetreemayappearintheformofa personseatedwithkneesakimbo.
“Thecypresstreesgrowinseasonallyinundatedwaters,andyoucanweaveyourkayak orcanoerightthroughthem,”saidWilliamKoth ofDelawareStateParks.“It’stight,butyoucan navigateandmakeitthrough.Andtheswampis nowevenmoreaccessible.”
BoatrentalsatTrapPondopenthefirst weekofMay,fromtheboatlaunch.Theprices are$9perhourforcanoerentalor$45fora day;or$10forkayakrental($12fortandem kayaks)or$50foraday.Kayakersandcanoeistscanalsobringtheirownwatercraftand justpaythe$4stateparkentrancefeeatthe TrapPondmaingate.
“TheTrapPond9-milewaterwayand2.8milekayaktrailisnoweasierforeveryone,”said WillKoth,theinterpretiveprogrammanagerat TrapPond.“Wecanmakeitfartherbackintothe channelwiththeclearingofthewaterway.We needtocontinueourstewardshipofthesewaterways.Thesearelongflatsofcypressswamp andexperiencedpaddlersmaywanttostartat RecordsPond—thecurrentisswift,andyou canfeelthewaterflowandthestreamchannelschange,”dependingonwhereoneembarks.
ShaunaMcVey,communityrelations coordinatorforDelawareStateParks,added, “It’sanicefloatback,andanyonecantrytheir handatit.Wewantourvisitorstoexperience
natureinthisway.”
“It’sashelteredwaterwayandthereisnot toomuchwind,soyoucanpaddlefromanydirection,”saidKoth.
PointsofinterestincludeJasonBeach, whichpaystributetoBlackculturalheritageand recognizesthat,whenTrapPondstatepark systemwasbuilt,thepark’sbeacheswere functionallysegregated,ifnotlegallyso.Itis namedforDr.WilliamC.Jason,thesecond longest-servingpresidentofDelawareState University,ahistoricallyblackcollegeor university(HBCU).
CypressPointisthemainattraction,with JamesBranchPondandnaturepreserve fartherdownthetrail,andTrussumPond, whereboatersareimmersedinthecypress trees.ThedamatTrapPondwasrebuiltbetween1936and1937bytheCivilianConservationCorpsandcreatesthepond.Inthespring, thewaterisbetween55and60degrees Fahrenheit,sodumpingakayakorcanoemeans achillyreturntoshore.
Parkofficialsemphasizedsafetyonthe watersaboveallelse,includingusinglifepreserversandabuddysystemforkayakand canoetrips.DelawareStateParkshasjustissuedasummerguidescheduleforcampexperiencesandcanoeorkayaktrips.Theparkand watertrailareopenfromMaytoOctober,and experiencedkayakersareabletomaketrip arrangementsinthewinteraswell.
Pontoonboattoursstartat$8peradultor $4perchild.Apontoonwithoccupancyfor16 peoplecanberentedfor$75,andTrapPond
justreceivedanewpontoonboat.
“Wecanmakeitprettyfarbackintothe channelevenonapontoon,”saidKoth.
Therearenumerousweekendtoursavailableforvisitors,andreservationsareencouragedandcanbemadeonline.
“WewantTrapPondtogrowandbecome thelargestparkwithamenitiesinoursystem,” saidRayBivens,stateparksandrecreationdirector,inasneakpreviewofwhatisyettocome fromthedivision.Bivenspredictedthenewinstallationofasplashpadandtheupgradeof fiveexistingprimitivemini-cabinswithnobathrooms,improvingthemtooffer10enhanced cabinswithtoiletsandplumbing.
“Campingnightsincreasingfrom67,000 overnightstaysto150,000—sowehavegrown by120percent,”duringthelastdecade,said DNRECSecretaryShawnM.Garvin.“Mostof ourcampersarefromDelaware,Maryland, NewJerseyandPennsylvania,andwehave guestsstayinginDelawarefromeverystate intheunion,”hesaid(except,curiously,no residentofNorthDakotaisrecordedas havingcampedthere).
TheBaldycypressNatureCenterisalocal favoriteandisopenfrom10a.m.to4p.m.from WednesdaythroughSaturday.Ithasa500gallonaquarium.It’salsoahighlysought-after siteforweddings.
Formoreinformationonthenaturecenter, visithttps://destateparks.com/Centers/BaldcypressNatureCenter.
“Hometothenorthernmostnaturally-occurringstandofbaldcypresstreesintheUnited States,TrapPondoffersanetherealswampexperiencerighthereinSussexCounty,Del.,”said KothonhisDelawareStateParksadventure blog—agreatblogpostforinformationon thingstodointheparks.“Thesecypresstrees areoneoftheonlystandsinthecountrywhere peoplecanboatfreelythroughtheforest.”
TrapPondStateParkislocatedat33587 BaldCypressDrive,Laurel,Del.
Mixthingsupandskipthe usualbar-hoppingto catchalocal,live performanceofmagic, music,comedyordrama atoneofseveral entertainmentvenues!
n MiltonTheatre:Locatedinhistoric DowntownMilton.miltontheatre.com
n DickensParlorTheatre:Housedonthe GoodEarthMarketcampusinOcean View.dickensparlourtheatre.com
n ClearSpaceTheatreCo.:LiveTheatre juststepsawayfromtheoceanin RehobothBeach. clearspacetheatre.org
n RiverfrontTheater:WatchtheSecond StreetPlayersonthesouthbankof theMispillionRiverindowntownMilford.secondstreetplayers.com
n PossumPointPlayers:VisitthiscommunitytheatreatPossumHallin Georgetown.possumpointplayers.org
MovieTheaters: Rainydayscallforrestandrelaxation, sowhynotcatchamovie?
n ClaytonTheatre:Delaware’sonlysingle-screentheaterstillinoperation! theclaytontheatre.com
n CinemaArtTheater:Featuringaroster offirst-runindies,documentaries, featuresandinternationalfilms. rehobothfilm.com
n MoviesatMidway:Watchthelatest andgreatestinRehobothBeach. moviesatmidway.com
n MilfordMovies9:Astate-of-the-art movietheaterwithheated/reclining seats.milfordmovies9.com
Afteralong,hotdayon thebeach,whatbetterway torelaxthanwithlivemusic andadrink?Forweekday winddowns,jointhelocals withweeklymoviesand beachbonfires.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| TylerValliant Familiessurroundabonfireandroast marshmallowsattheannualFenwickIsland
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| R.ChrisClark Familiesspendaneveningwatchingamovie onthebeachinBethanyBeach.
LiveMusic:
n EvansParkSummerConcerts:Rainorshine, stepoutforafamilyfriendlyconcertinMillvilleatEvansPark.Foodforpurchasewillbe available,aswellasadultbeverages,sodas andwater.June21,July19,July21,August18, September16,from6-9pm.
n OceanViewSummerConcert:Gatherinthe beautifulJohnWestParkforafreesummer concertthateveryonewilllove!June23. 7-9pm.
n BethanyBeachSummerConcertSeries: Bandstandperformancestakeplaceon ThursdaynightsinthesummerandSaturday andSundaynightsinSeptemberandOctober. SummerWednesdayswillfeature“Kids Nights”inJuly.Summerconcertsbeginat7:30 p.m.Fallconcertsbeginat6:30p.m.
n MillsboroConcertsinthePark:Bringachairto CupolaParkformidweeksummerconcerts. Tuesdaysat7pm-9pm,June-August
n Summer concertsatHoltsLandingStatePark: Tuesdayeveningsduringthesummerfrom68pm.
n FreemanArtsPavilion:Anoutdoorperformancevenuewithover60performancesa year.Foreventsandtickets,visit freemanarts.org
n MusicattheMill:celebratethesummerwith foodtrucksandlivemusicatAbbott’sMillin Milford.6-8pmonJune8,July10,and August13.
n LewesStangoParkSummerConcertSeries: EveryTuesday,June-August,7-8:30pm.
n HudsonFields:Outdoorperformancevenue presentsconcertsthroughouttheyear.For eventsandtickets,visit facebook.com/hudsonfieldsconcerts
MoviesandBonfires ontheBeach:
n BethanyBeachMovies:Mondaynightsonthe beachatduskfromJune-August.Movieson theBandstandareFridaynightsatduskin September.
n MondayNightMoviesonDeweyBeach:Every Mondayat8:30pmfromJune19ththrough August21stontheBeachatDagsworthyAvenue.
n DeweyBonfiresontheBeach:EveryWednesdayat7:00pmfromJune21stthroughAugust 23rdontheBeachatDagsworthyAvenue.
n FenwickFlicks:HeldonthebeachatBayard StreetonJune21,July19,August16.Bringyour chairandcooler.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| Submitted —The BethanyBeachBandstandoffersfreeentertainmentatdifferenttimesthroughouttheyear, buthasanespecially-packedsummerslateof performances.
n BethanyBeachBooks:Locatedonlyafewsteps offtheboardwalkinBethanyBeach.|bethanybeachbooks.com
n TurningPagesBookLounge:Qualityusedbooks justminutesfromBethanyBeach.|turningpagesbooklounge.com
n TheBookDrop:AnextensionofBethanyBeach Books.Stopbytheirheadquarterstosignupfor theirbooksubscriptionandvisittheminibookstore.|thebookdrop.com
n BrowseaboutBooks:LocatedinRehobothBeach andknownnotonlyforbooks,butafantastic selectionoftoys,stationery,anduniquegifts.| browseaboutbooks.com
n Biblion:Curatedcontemporaryandantiquarian books,uniquegreetingcards&stationeryitems, literarygifts,andoriginalartinhistoricLewes.| biblionbooks.com
n BookWarehouse:Popinduringyourvisittothe TangerOutletsinRehobothforbargaindiscounts.|facebook.com/BWRehoboth
n Ogre’sGrove:Milton’slocalcomicshop—geeky goodsmaycurlaroundyourlimbsanddemand youbringthemhome!|ogresgrove.com
n TheDollarBookShuffle:Takeaday-triptothe homeof$1.00books.Laurel’susedbookshop offersamassivecollectionofover40,000 bookswithsomethingforeveryone.|dollarbookshuffle.com
n Comics&Gaming:Hugeselectionofnewand back issuesofcomicbooks. facebook.com/ComicsAndGamingBBD
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| R.ChrisClark —BethanyBeachBooksisan independently-ownedshopstepsawayfromtheBethanyBeachBoardwalk,andofferssmall-businesscharmwithlarge-businessinventory.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| ButchComegys —BrowseaboutBookshas beenaRehobothBeachmainstaysince1975,andofferstoys,giftsand stationary,alongwithahugearrayofbooks.
ExploreCoastalDelawarephoto| CarlaVarisco —Ogre’sGroveislocatedright nexttotheMiltonLibraryandoffersahugeselectionofcomicbooks.
Welches Pond is one-of-a-kind. Laid out amongst natural and man-made ponds, wetlands, creeks, and woods, it has a natural and enchanting feel while only being minutes from downtown Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Enjoy unparalleled amenities, including e icket, an outdoor retreat where you and your family can rest and relax in gazebos and hammocks. Make endless magical memories in your new home at Welches Pond.
