New Castle, Delaware, USA

Lewes is the oldest town in Delaware. It is quieter than the beach resort towns along the Ocean shore, like nearby Rehoboth Beach. Most of the shopping and museums are within walking distance of each other. You will find parking meters. If you have time, take the ferry across the bay to Cape May, New Jersey, a QuaintVillage.

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Location

On the Delaware Bay where it meets the Atlantic Ocean

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Population

About 3,000

Museums

Cannonball House (Maritime history)

Fisher-Martin House (Chamber of Commerce)

Lewes Historical Society (12-house complex)

Zwaanendael Museum (302) 645-1148 (Native American and Dutch exhibits)

Other features

Art Galleries
Antiques
Bed and breakfast inns
Blacksmith (producing original iron art)
Book shops
Boutiques
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Ferry boat to Cape May, New Jersey
Fine original crafts
Hotels and vacation rentals near Wilmington

Advantage Rate

Family Vacation Rentals

Ice Cream Parlor
Lighthouse
Marina with shops
Toy shop
Quilt shop
Visitor Information Center
World War II Observation Tower (in Cape Henlopen State Park)

Hours

Festivals

The Renaissance in Rehoboth 302-645-0225

(A 9-week festival of fine art)
E-mail: Art@RehobothToday.com

Kite Festival (Good Friday)

May: British Car Show, Lewes Art Loop
June: Garden Tour
September: Lewes Art Loop
November: Art Around Town
December: Hospitality Night (Thursday before the

Christmas Parade)

Lewes Christmas Parade (First Saturday in December)

(and others)

Recommended stay

1-2 days

Tourist information

Chamber of Commerce: 302-645-8073 www.LewesChamber.com

City government: www.ci.Lewes.DE.US

Cape Henlopen State Park: 302-645-8983

Commercial

www.Lewes.com www.SussexCountyOnline.com www.BeachNet.com

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