From beautiful old homes, to both bay and ocean beaches, Cape Henlopen State Park , a sophisticated shopping district of fine antique shops and boutiques, and an array of distinguished dining opportunities, Lewes is a great family destination. The Historical Complex, featuring 11 restored homes and buildings as well as the Zwaanendael Museum , offer fascinating glimpses of the town's past.
Accommodations span a range from basic camping to the highly luxurious.
The city was founded in 1873 as a religious meeting area. Now it offers a varied assortment of accommodations, a 150-store outlet center, and some of the best restaurants in the area, as well as a clean and attractive beach. Although Dewey Beach is the state's youngest town, having been incorporated in the early 1980s, Dewey is a well-known vacation destination. It is a walking town, located on a sliver of land between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth Bay. The resort offers varied accommodations and dining hotspots, as well as a host of watersports including sailing, sailboarding, parasailing, skimboarding and swimming.