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Rehoboth Accommodations

Admiral Hotel
2 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 302-227-2103 / 888-882-4188

AmericInn
329 Z Airport Rd., Rehoboth , 302-226-0700

Atlantic Oceanside Motel & Suites
Motel: 1700 Hwy. One, Dewey , 302-227-8811 / 800-422-0481
Suites: 2800 Hwy. One, South Rehoboth, 302-227-8811 / 877-917-8483

Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center 101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth, 302-227-2511 / 800-422-0600

Atlantis Inn 154 Rehoboth Avenue, Downtown Rehoboth, 302-227-9446 / 800-245-2112

Avenue Inn & Spa 33 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 302-226-2900 / 800-433-5870

Bayside Inn & Suites 4353 Hwy One, Rehoboth, 302-227-0401

The Beach Retreat 47 Maryland Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, 302-226-9492

Beach View Motel 6 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 302-227-2999 / 800-288-5962

The Bellmoor Inn , 6 Christian Street, Rehoboth , 302-227-5800

Boardwalk Plaza Oceanfront at Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-7169 / 800-33-BEACH

The Breakers Hotel & Suites 105 Second St., Rehoboth, 302-227-6688 / 800-441-8009

Brighton Suites Hotel 34 Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth, 302-227-5780

Canalside-Inn-Rehoboth Canal & Sixth Sts., Rehoboth, 302-226-2006

Comfort Inn Rehoboth 19210 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 302-226-1515 / 800-590-5451

Corner Cupboard Inn 50 Park Ave., Rehoboth , 302-227-8553

Crosswinds Motel 312 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-7997 / 888-581-WIND

Delaware Inn Bed & Breakfast 55 Delaware Ave., Rehoboth , 302-227-6031 / 800-246-5244

Econo Lodge, 19540 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth, 302-227-0500 / 800-446-6900

Hampton Inn 4529 Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-645-8003 / 800-HAMPTON

Henlopen Hotel Boardwalk & Lake Avenue, 511 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth , 302-227-2551 / 800-441-8450

The Heritage Inn & Golf Club Route 1 & Postal Lane, Rehoboth Beach, 302-644-0600 / 800-669-9399

Holiday Inn Express 4289 Highway One, Rehoboth , 302-227-4030 / 800-HOLIDAY

Homestead at Rehoboth B&B 35060 Warrington Road, Rehoboth, 302-226-7625

Lighthouse Inn B&B 20 Delaware Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, 302-226-0407

Maryland House of Rehoboth Beach 45 Maryland Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-7037

Oceanus Motel 6 Second Street, Rehoboth, 302-227-8200 / 800-852-5011

One Virginia Avenue Condominium Virginia Avenue on the Boardwalk, Downtown Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-9533

Pirate's Cove Motel 625 Rehoboth Avenue, Downtown Rehoboth, 302-227-2844

Rehoboth Guest House 40 Maryland Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-4117 / 800-564-0493

The Rehoboth Inn 3815 Hwy. One, Rehoboth , 302-226-2410 / 888-666-2609

The Rose Bud Bed & Breakfast 100 Laurel Street, Rehoboth, 800-226-2314 / 302-226-9700

Royal Rose Inn 41 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth, 302-226-2535

Sandcastle Motel 123 Second St., Rehoboth , 302-227-0400

Sea-Esta Motels
2306 Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-227-7666
1409 Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-227-4343
3101 Hwy. One, Dewey Beach, 302-227-5882

Sea Witch Manor Inn 71 Lake Ave., Rehoboth, 302-226-9482

Silver Lake Guest House 133 Silver Lake Drive, Rehoboth Beach, 302-226-2115 / 800-842-2115

Star of the Sea 307 South Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-6006 / 888-722-6006

Summer Place Hotel First St. & Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 800-815-3925 / 302-226-0766

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Lewes Accommodations

An Inn By the Bay 205 Savannah Rd., Lewes, 302-644-8878 / 866-833-2565

Beacon Motel Savannah Rd, Lewes Beach, 800-735-4888

The Blue Water House 407 East Market Street, Lewes Beach, 800 493-2080 / 302- 645-7832

Country Lane Bed & Breakfast 7 Country Lane, Lewes , 302-945-1586

Hotel Blue10 Anglers Road, Lewes, 302-645-4880

The Inn at Canal Square 122 Market St., Lewes, 888-644-1911 / 302-644-3377

Hotel Rodney (former Zwaanendael Inn) Corner 2nd & Market Streets, 142 2nd St., Historic Lewes, 302- 645-6466 / 800-824-8754

John P. Virden House B & B 217 Second St., Historic Lewes, 302-644-0217

Kings Inn B&B Kings Highway, Historic Lewes, 302-645-6438

Lazy L at Willow Creek 11 Willow Creek Road, Lewes, 302-644-7220

Red Mill Inn 16218 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 302-645-9736

Sleep Inn & Suites 1595 Hwy. 1, Lewes, 302-645-6464 / 302-644-8897

Vesuvio Motel 105 Savannah Rd, Lewes, 302-645-2224

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Dewey Accommodations

Atlantic View Hotel
2 Clayton Street, Dewey Beach, 302-227-3878

Bay Resort Motel & Efficiencies Bellevue Street on the Bay, Dewey Beach, 302-227-6400 / 800-922-9240

Best Western Gold Leaf 1400 Hwy. One, Dewey Beach, 302-226-1100

Sand Palace Motel & Efficiencies Dagsworthy St. & Route One, Dewey Beach, 302-227-4000 / 800-775-SAND

Surf Club Hotel 1 Read Street, Dewey, 302-227-7059 / 800-441-8341

The Surfrider Condominium 1904 Highway One, Dewey Beach, 302-227-6202

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Bethany Accommodations

Blue Surf Motel 98 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, 302-539-7531

Holiday Inn Express - Bethany Beach 39642 Jefferson Bridge Road, Bethany Beach, 302-541-9200

Fenwick Island Accommodations

Atlantic Coast Inn Coastal Hwy & Lighthouse Rd, Fenwick Island, 302- 539-7673

Fenwick Islander Motel 1 Fenwick Avenue, Fenwick Island, 302- 539-2333

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Arts/Entertainment

Steppin' Out Arts & Entertainment News

Learn what’s happening in Jen Ellingsworth’s weekly column.

This Week's Entertainment

Bike Rentals

Bike to Go 174 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth, 302-227-7600

Bob’s Bike Rentals First & Maryland Avenues, Rehoboth, 302-227-7966

Ocean Cycles Lewes and Bethany, 302-645-4544 (Lewes) / 302-537-1522 (Bethany) / 1-888-800-BIKE

Boating & Water Sports

Marinas

142nd St. Marina Fenwick Island, 302-537-9442

Bay Colony Marina Route One, Bethany Beach, 302-539-8000

Boat Hole Marina 20833 Boat Hole Blvd., Lewes, 302-947-9930

Cedar Creek Marina 100 Marina Lane, Milford, 302-422-2040

Fisherman's Wharf - Lewes Lewes-Rehoboth Canal at the Lewes Drawbridge, 302-645-8862

Indian River Marina, Delaware Seashore State Park 302-227-3071

Malone Bayside Marina Longneck Road, Millsboro, 302-947-0234

Murphy's Marina Route 26, Dagsboro, 302-732-6937

Parsons H. Dale Marina 7 Vermont Ave, Lewes, 302-645-8862

Pilottown Yacht Basin Pilottown Road, Lewes, 302-645-5355

Rehoboth Bay Marina Hwy. One & Collins St., Dewey Beach, 302-226-2012

Vines Creek Marina Road 341-B, Dagsboro, 302-732-6043

West Bay Park Arrowhead Road, Angola, 302-945-1010

Fishing Charters

Captain Tom's Charter Fishing 178 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro, 302-945-3474

Fish On Charters Indian River Marina, Slip G-7, Rehoboth, 302-732-3886

Fishermen's Wharf Cruises & Fishing Center By the Drawbridge, Lewes, 302-645-8862

Jolly Dolly Sportfishing 484-437-9092

Sailing

Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association 302-227-9008

Water Sports

Action Watercraft Rentals 142nd St. Marina, Fenwick Island, 302-537-6500

Bay Sports Ruddertowne, Dewey Beach, 302-227-7590

Coastal Kayak Fenwick Island, DE, 302-539-7999

Dewey Beach Parasail
Open 8 am daily, IN SEASON Rt. One at Rusty Rudder & Indian River Marina, 302-227-9507

Dewey Beach Jet Boat Tours
40 minute excursions on Rehoboth Bay and marshlands Rusty Rudder, Dickinson St., Dewey Beach, 302-227-2707

East of Maui 104 St. Louis St., Dewey Beach, 302-227-4703

H2Air Kiteboarding 1701 Hwy. One, #2, Dewey Beach, 302-227-1105

Rehoboth Surfing School 302-270-8103

Quest Kayak 17252 N. Village Main Blvd., Food Lion S/C , Lewes, 302-644-7020

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State Park Boat Rentals

Click Boat Rentals in Delaware State Parks, available at Lums Pond, Killens Pond & Trap Pond parks. Sailboard & catamaran rentals available at Fenwick Island State Park.

Bait & Tackle

Bethany Beach:

B & R Bait & Tackle Rt. 1, South Bethany, 302-539-6243

Fenwick Island:

Captain Mac’s Bait & Tackle Rt. 54, 1 mi. W. of Lighthoouse, 320-436-2445

Fenwick Bait & Tackle Routes 1 & 54, 302-539-7766

Lewes:

Bill's Sport Shop 1566 Highway One, Lewes, 302-645-7654

1st Port of Call Henlopen Drive, Lewes, 302-644-2665

Henlopen Bait & Tackle Route 9 – Lewes, 302-645-810

Rehoboth/Indian River Inlet:

Old Inlet Bait & Tackle Rt. 1, two miles N. of Indian River - Rehoboth, 302-227-7974

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Churches

Baptist

First Baptist Church of Lewes 1001 Kings Highway, Lewes, 302-645-6330

Friendship Baptist Church West 4th Street, Lewes, 302-645-6855

Midway Baptist Church Route 24, Angola, 302-947-9543

Saint John's Baptist Church Mt. Joy St., Millsboro, 302-934-8090

Catholic

St. Ann's Catholic Church 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany, 302-539-6449

St Edmond's Catholic Church
St. Edmond's Catholic Church
409 King Charles St., Rehoboth, Parish: 302-227-4550, Mass Schedule: 302-227-4741

St. Jude the Apostle 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, 302-644-7300

Christian Science

First Church of Christ, Scientist 801 Bayard Avenue, Rehoboth, 302-227-7650

Episcopal

All Saints Episcopal Church 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth , 302-227-7202

St. George's Chapel 20322 Beaver Dam Road at Route 23, Harbeson

St. John the Baptist Episcopal 307 Federal St., Milton, 302-684-8431

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 200 Church St., Long Neck, 302-934-9464

St. Martha's Episcopal Church Pennsylvania & Maplewood, Bethany, 302-539-7444

St. Paul's Episcopal Church E. Pine & Academy Sts., Georgetown., 302-227-7202

St. Peter's Episcopal Church
St. Peter’s Square, Second and Market, Lewes, 302-645-8479

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Episcopal/Anglican (Traditional)

St. James Traditional Church 23269 Park Ave., Georgetown, 302-854-6547

Jewish

Seaside Jewish Community Center Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth , 302-644-2209

Lutheran

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior 7 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth, 302-227-3066

Methodist

Bethel United Methodist Church 129 W. Fourth St., Lewes, 302-645-9426

Conley's United Methodist Church 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, 302-945-1881

Epworth UMC 20 Baltimore Ave., Ocean Block, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-7743

Groome United Methodist Church 600 Savannah Road, Lewes, 302-645-6256

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-9415

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Road 215, Milton, 302-684-4555

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Non-and Inter-Denominational

Christ’s Church Rt. 23 & Rt. 48, Harbeson, 302-945-8959

Community Church of Oak Orchard 32615 Oak Orchard Rd (Rt.5 South) Millsboro, 302-945-0633

Eagle's Nest Fellowship Church Routes 1&16, Milton, 302-684-3149

First Church of Christ, Scientist Bayard Ave. & Norfolk St., Rehoboth, 302-227-7650

The Gathering at Ocean Mist Community Church Lewes Senior Center,Nassau, 302-227.3139

The Grace Church 514 Union St., Milton, 302-684-3580

Metropolitan Community Church of Rehoboth 21 Midway Center, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, 302-645-4945

New Life Bible Fellowship Church Cannon Road (Just off Rt. 5 near Rt. 24), 302-945-8145

Ocean View Church of Christ Route 26 & West Ave., Ocean View, DE, 302-539-7468

Sussex Central 7th Day Adventist Church Rt. 30, Georgetown, 302-856-3595.

Sussex County Bible Church 22516 Harbeson Road (Rt. 5), 302-945-9571

Trinity Faith Christian Center New Road, Lewes, 302-645-5446

Presbyterian

Coolspring Presbyterian Church Near intersection of Rt.9 & Joseph's Rd., Lewes , 302-344-6217

Lewes Presbyterian Church 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, 302-645-5345

Westminster Presbyterian Church 301 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth, 302-227-2109

Presbyterian-PCA

East Gate Presbyterian Church Long Neck Road, Millsboro, 302-945-5498

New Covenant Presbyterian Church 5 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth, 302-227-4910

Southern Baptist

Seaside Baptist Church Highway One at Nassau Bridge, Lewes, 302-645-1680

Unitarian

Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware 33739 Marsh Road #2, Lewes, 302-645-6334

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Dog Friendly Beaches

Bethany Beach
From May 15 to September 30, pets are not allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time. But during the off-season, dogs are allowed but need to be leashed and cleaned up after.

South Bethany Beach
From May 15 to October 15, dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time. The rest of the year, during the off-season, dogs are allowed on the beach. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. The beach is located of Route 1, south of Bethany.

Cape Henlopen State Park
This park draws thousands of visitors who enjoy sunbathing and ocean swimming. Dogs on a 6 foot or less leash are allowed on the beach, with some exceptions. Dogs are not allowed on the two swimming beaches during the summer, but they are allowed on surfing and fishing beaches, bike paths and some of the trails. Pets are not allowed on the fishing pier. During the off-season, dogs are allowed on any of the beaches, but still need to be leashed. People are required to clean up after their pets. The park is located one mile east of Lewes, 1/2 mile past the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal.

Dewey Beach
Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round only with a special license and with certain hour restrictions during the summer season. A special license is required for your dog to go on the beach. You do not have to be a resident of Dewey Beach to get the license. You can obtain one from the Town of Dewey Beach during regular business hours at 105 Rodney Avenue in Dewey Beach. The cost is $5 per dog and is good for the lifetime of your dog. During the summer, from May 15 to September 15, dogs are only allowed before 9:30am and after 5:30pm. During the off-season there are no hourly restrictions. Year-round, dogs can be off-leash but need to be under your control at all times and cleaned up after.

Delaware Seashore State Park
This park offers six miles of ocean and bay shoreline. Dogs on a 6 foot or less leash are allowed on the beach, with a couple of exceptions. Dogs are not allowed at the lifeguarded swimming areas. However, there are plenty of non-guarded beaches where people with dogs can walk or sunbathe. During the off-season, dogs are allowed on any of the beaches, but still need to be leashed. People are required to clean up after their pets. The park is located south of Dewey Beach, along Route 1 and north of the Indian Bay Bridge.

Fenwick Island State Park
Open daily from 8 am to sunset year around, this 344 acre park is a 3 mile long barrier island with plenty of surf and turf recreational opportunities. Concessionaires and modern conveniences are available. Dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the surf fishing beaches; they are not allowed on swim beaches. Dogs must be well behaved, leashed, and cleaned up after at all times.

Fenwick Island Beach
From May 1 to September 30, dogs are not allowed on the beach at any time. The rest of the year, pets are allowed on the beach but must be leashed and cleaned up after. The beach is located of Route 1, just north of Ocean City, Maryland.

Rehoboth Beach
From April 1 to October 31, pets are not allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time. However, during the off-season, dogs are allowed but need to be leashed and cleaned up after. The beach is located off Route 1, north of Dewey Beach.

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Golfing

Baywood Greens
An "Exclusively Public" 18-hole Championship Golf Course, Baywood Greens offers the most scenic and spectacular golf on the peninsula. Come experience this unbelievable beauty often described as the "Augusta of the North." Recently rated as the best golf course in the state by Zagat Survey 2006-2007, you will find a top notch practice facility and a friendly staff that supports a superbly maintained spread that you can play at a reasonable price. Off Route 24 on Long Neck Road, 302-947-9800.

Bear Trap Dunes
Located 3 miles west of Bethany Beach, Bear Trap is 169 acres of pure adventure - wild, winding bentgrass fairways with natural dunes bordering traps and bunkers. Ocean View 302-537-5600, 877-BEAR TRAP

Bethany Bay Golf Club
Overlooking Indian River Bay, the 9-hole "Bethany Bay" in Millville features 1,578 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 28. The course rating is 28.6 and it has a slope rating of 90. Designed by Joe Lucido, Bethany Bay opened in 1996. 2 Lee Lane, Millville 302-539-3833

Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club
The 18-hole "Cripple Creek" course in Dagsboro features 6,800 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.7 and it has a slope rating of 129 on Bent grass. Designed by Algie M. Pulley, Jr., ASGCA, Cripple Creek opened in 1984. 29494 Cripple Creek Drive, Dagsboro, 302-539-1446

The Heritage Inn & Golf Club
The Heritage Inn & Golf Club has a public 9-hole golf course that offers both strategic and heroic shots for the novice and experienced golfer. Route 1 & Postal Lane, Rehoboth Beach. 302-644-0600 / 800-669-9399

Jonathan's Landing
On the St. Jones River. 1309 Ponderosa Drive, Magnolia, 302- 697-8237

Kings Creek Country Club
Kings Creek Country Club is the home of an 18-hole championship golf course, reflective of those seen only in the Carolinas. The course was designed by the prominent architect, Dominic Palombo, Jr., who has designed over 40 courses and renovated an additional 67 other in the Eastern United States.L Kings Creek Circle, Rehoboth Beach, 302- 227-8953

Marsh Island Golf Club
The 18-hole "Marsh Island" course at the Marsh Island Golf Club facility in Lewes, Delaware features 4,500 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 65.

Midway Par 3 & Driving Range
Midway Par 3 is an 18-hole, Par 3 course with regulation size greens. Midway Par 3 is a great place to learn the game of golf. It's short, fun, and easy! 1509 Highway One, Lewes, 302-645-7955

Old Landing Golf Course
Located off Hwy 1, near Rehoboth Beach, this course borders the Rehoboth Bay. 18 holes, Par 71. Public welcome.
300 Old Landing Road, Rehoboth 302-227-3131

The Peninsula On The Indian River Bay
Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, The Peninsula Signature Golf Course is the centerpiece of the amenity-driven, residential resort community. Featuring 18 holes of championship golf, with seven holes hugging the pristine waterfront, our members-only Golf Complex is an environmentally sensitive, state-of-the-art facility that includes a plush clubhouse and full-service amenities. 468 Bay Farm Road, Millsboro, 302-947-4717

Rehoboth Beach Country Club
The 18-hole "Rehoboth Beach" course at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club features 6,059 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 69.9 and it has a slope rating of 121 on Bent grass. Designed by Brian T. Ault, ASGCA, the Rehoboth Beach golf course opened in 1925. 221 W. Side Drive, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-3616

The Rookery
Set between swelling mounds to the west and a heron rookery to the east lies a new championship 18-hole layout offering a wonderful playing experience for golfers of all abilities. Located on Route One near Lewes and Milton, The Rookery is adjacent to wetlands and incorporates elements of link style with elevated crowned greens. It features 14 acres of ponds, including an island green. 1999 PGA Senior Club Pro Champ Pete Oakley and course visionary and superintendent Chris Adkins have teamed up in designing a water-laden, golfer-friendly challenge just off the picturesque Broadkill River. Route One, Milton, 302-684-3000

Salt Pond Golf Club
Lush grass putting surfaces-white fluffy sand traps-cool cascading waterfalls, streams and ponds, all winding through beautifully landscaped surroundings. This is what the future of miniature golf will be and what you will find at "Bethany Mini Golf". Choose between two 18-hole layouts: St.Andrews or Amen Corner; the contoured and undulating Natural Grass Greens create a challenge unlike any other. Enjoy a new experience, while playing with friends and family. It's a great way to practice your putting.
400 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, 302 539-7525

Sussex Pines Country Club
The 18-hole "Sussex Pines" in Georgetown features 6,668 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72 and it has a slope rating of 127. Designed by Edmund B. Ault, ASGCA, Sussex Pines opened in 1967. 22480 Sussex Pines Road, Georgetown, 302-856-3363

Kids Stuff

DISCOVER SEA - Shipwreck Museum 708 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island, 302-539-9366 – open year-round

Kid's Cottage Play & Learning Center 35448 Wolfeneck Road (behind WAWA), Rehoboth Beach, 302-644-7690

Midway Speedway Midway Shopping Center, Hwy. One, Rehoboth Beach, 302-644-2042 (open weekends year-round, weekdays in season)

Nature Programs, Cape Henlopen State Park Lewes entrance to the Park, Year-Round activities, 302-645-6852

Junior Golf Lessons at The Rookery Highway One at Route 16 (north of Lewes), 302-684-3000

Junior Lifeguard Program (Ages 9-15) Cape Henlopen State Park, Tuesday/Thursdays: 8:30-10:30am, Call 302-645-8983

Jungle Jim's Adventure World Hwy One & Country Club Road, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-8444 (Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend)

Windswept Stables Route 24, West of Rehoboth, Petting Zoo Open Daily 3-6, Saturday Pony Rides (Fee Charged), 302- 645-1651

Shell We Golf - Miniature Golf 4405 Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-227-4323

White Water Mountain Waterpark Midway S/C, Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-227-8444

Fire Mountain Miniature Golf Midway S/C, Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-227-8444

Bumper Boats Action Ride Midway S/C, Highway One, Rehoboth, 302-227-8444

Pirates of Lewes Expeditions
70 minute interactive fantasy cruises on the Lewes Canal and the Delaware Bay. Angler Marina, 400 Angler Road, Lewes (April – October only), 302-249-3538

Jolly Trolley Narrated Tours, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-1197 (Seasonal)

Rehoboth Beach Summer Children's Theatre Epworth Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, 302-227-6766

Hands On Studio Paint Your Own Pottery - 2800 Highway One, Dewey, 302-227-1401

Funland Amusement Park
Boardwalk & Delaware Ave., 302-227-1921
(opens early May, Saturday & Sunday only until early June, closes Sunday after Labor Day)

Virtual Fun Arcade & Playland
Boardwalk & Wilmington Ave., 302-226-1415
(opens mid-May, weekends only after Labor Day)

Surfside Arcade
Boardwalk & Delaware Ave.
(opens mid-May, closes Sept.)

Viking Golf Theme Park
Corner Rt. 1 and Rt. 54 , Fenwick Island, 302-539-1644

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Museums

ANNA HAZZARD MUSEUM
17 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach
This museum boasts a Camp Meeting Era "Tent" structure, which houses a collection of artifacts and memorabilia. For information or appointment, call the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society at 302-226-1119.

DISCOVER SEA - SHIPWRECK MUSEUM
Route 1 & Bayard Street, Fenwick Island
Explore the maritime heritage of Delmarva. Open daily 10am-9pm, June-August. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am-9pm, September-May. Motor coaches & group tours available year-round. Discover Sea Shipwreck Museum is a continuing exhibit, which expands and diversifies with the acquisitions of new artifacts as they are recovered. 302-539-9366 or 888-743-5524

FENWICK ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
146th Street and Lighthouse Avenue – Fenwick Island
Located just a few feet north of the Maryland border, the base of the lighthouse is open during the summer, but the tower is closed to climbing. The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is owned by the state of Delaware and maintained by the private, non-profit Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse. Admission is free, donations accepted.

LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HISTORIC COMPLEX
Third and Shipcarpenter Streets, Lewes
A collection of twelve restored homes dating from 1665 - 1898. The Society is open Early May through mid June on Saturdays; 11 am -4 pm.
Mid June– Mid Sept: Mon -Sat.11 am -4 pm
Plus Sundays during HIGH SEASON (July & early August)
Ellegood House Museum Gift Shop, Cannonball House and Ryves Holt House ONLY
Mid Sept. – early Oct.: Saturdays; 11-4
Admission: All Museum Pass: $7.00; Individual Museum Pass: $2.00; Children under 12 are free. Phone to verify hours: 302-645-7670.

The Lewes Historical Society's Blacksmith Shop was moved from the Chestnut Street area to the Historic Complex in the early 1960s. Today it is surrounded by beautiful hydrangea and is part of the Society's museum store and gift shop.

The Burton-Ingram House, c. 1785, has been nationally recognized for its architectural significance to Lower Delaware.

The Cannonball House has served as a Maritime Museum since the 1970s and is home to nearly 375 years of nautical history. Its name comes from it being struck by British cannon fire during the War of 1812.

The Hiram Rodney Burton House and the cutting garden off the southeastern side of the house.

Old Doctor Office
The Old Doctor's Office. Note the Greek Revival elements present.

THE LYDIA BLACK CANNON MUSEUM
210 Union Street, Milton
Objects displayed in the museum include pottery shards, ship carpenters’ tools, sailing implements, ships’ log books, ship models, an early commercial account book, bottles and advertising cards from local stores, Victorian daguerreotypes, a button making machine, a printing press, and a fish horn. A museum shop offers a variety of gifts focused on the unique local character and history of the town and the area. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 1-5pm. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for students, and free for Milton Historical Society members. Call Milton’s Historical Society at 302-684-1010

NANTICOKE INDIAN MUSEUM
Routes 24 and 5, Millsboro
Native American library, artifacts, artwork and beadwork of the local Nanticoke tribe in Millsboro. Hours: 9 am-4 pm Tuesday – Friday; 10 am-4 pm Saturdays; Noon – 4 pm Sundays. Hours may vary; call 302-945-7022 to verify. Admission: $1 Adults, 50 cents Children. Groups by appointment.

INDIAN RIVER LIFE SAVING STATION & MUSEUM
1.5 miles north of the Indian River Inlet, 3.6 miles south of Dewey Beach
Built in 1876, the Indian River Life-Saving Station is one of few life-saving facilities on the Atlantic Coast that still stands in its original location. The building served as a Coast Guard station from 1915 to 1962, when it was damaged by a severe storm and was decommissioned. In the 1990s, the Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation began work to preserve the building as a museum, restoring it to its 1905 appearance and adding an impressive gift shop. Since 2004, it has been in the hands of Delaware State Parks, who conduct daily tours of the museum and host programs out of the station site. Hours of operation: Seven days a week, 8:00-4:30 (Memorial Day – Labor Day) (call for off season hours). Museum admission: Adults: $3.50, Children (6-12): $1.00, Children (under 6): FREE, Seniors (62+): $2.50. Phone: 302-227-6991

THE LIGHTSHIP OVERFALLS
Pilottown Road on the Canal, Lewes
The Lewes Historical Society accepted from the U. S. Coast Guard in 1973 one of the last lightships which functioned on the East Coast. It stood for years off Boston and upon being brought to Lewes was rechristened Overfalls for the lightships which from 1892 to 1961 marked the entrance to the Delaware Bay. The ship's move to Lewes, its preparation for a museum role, and its relocation to a permanent berth made available by the city in 1975, have all been major undertakings overseen by the Lewes Historical Society and later by the Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation (OMMF). OMMF is now working to preserve and restore the ship so this national treasure (one of only 17 surviving lightships of a U.S. fleet that at one time numbered 179) will be available for future generations.

NASSAU VALLEY VINEYARDS & WINERY MUSEUM
Just west of Lewes, accessed via Route 1 North or Route 9 West.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm; Sundays Noon – 5 pm. Tours and Tastings FREE. 302-645-9463

TREASURES OF THE SEA EXHIBIT
Delaware Tech Library, Rte. 18 West, Georgetown
A permanent collection of of over $4 million of artifacts and treasures from a 1622 shipwreck off the coast of Florida. The galleon, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, was discovered in 1985 by nationally acclaimed treasure hunter Mel Fisher with the backing of investor Melvin Joseph, Sr. of Georgetown, Delaware,. Open: Mondays and Tuesdays 10am to 4pm; Fridays Noon to 4pm; Saturdays 9am to 1pm. $2.50 for adults, $2 for Seniors $1 for students, Children 4 and younger are Free. For information, call 302-856-5700.

ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM
Savannah Road & Kings Highway, Lewes
Built in 1931, this adaptation of the old Stathius (City Hall) in Hoorn, the Netherlands, houses permanent and changing displays and exhibits, including the Cape Henlopen Story, the H.M.S. DeBraak, and the material culture of the surrounding area. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am-4:30pm, and Sunday from 1:30-4:30pm. No admission is charged, but donations are accepted.

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Organizations

Camp Rehoboth LETTERS
Gay Visitor’s Guide to Rehoboth Beach

Clear Space Productions
Offering performances throughout the year.

Chambers of Commerce

Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce

Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc.

Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce

Lewes Summer Music Concert Series Outdoor Music, Tuesday Evenings IN SEASON
Lewes Library Garden, Kings Highway, Lewes

Historic Lewes Farmers Market
Saturdays, In Season. This delightful market in downtown Lewes is brimming with natural food related activities. 302-644-1436

Coastal Concerts - Lewes Concerts throughout the year in historic Lewes

Henlopen Theatre Project Offering performances throughout the year.

Rehoboth Art League Events Up to Date Schedule of Offerings at the Art League

Rehoboth Bandstand Concert Series Free Concerts at 8 pm, Weekends beginning mid June thru August.
Rehoboth Avenue at the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach Film Society Up to Date Schedule of Showings and Events

Rehoboth Beach Main Street Rehoboth Main Street coordinates events for downtown Rehoboth Beach.

Delaware Comedy Theatre Comedy throughout the year. Call 302-226-4280

Possum Point Players Offering performances throughout the year.

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Parking

Rehoboth | Dewey | Bethany | Lewes

Rehoboth

Rehoboth Parking Meters: Meters are in effect from the Friday immediately preceeding Memorial Day until and including the second Sunday following Labor Day, from 10am until midnight. Parking meters range from 25 to 75 cents per hour depending on the location. Change machines are available at Rehoboth Avenue & First Street and Rehoboth Avenue next to the Fire Department. The best value for parking is the Convention Center next to City Hall on Rehoboth Avenue. Parking is .50 per hour. Just use the quarter deposit machine in the center of the lot for your desired time and place time sheet on your car dashboard.

Do not park in driveways, across sidewalks, at yellow curbs or in any yellow areas. Do not allow your vehicle to cross any part of the yellow line. These regulations are enforced and violators will have their vehicles towed or impounded.

Rehoboth Parking Permits: In the non-metered areas, a parking permit is required daily from 10am-5pm the Friday before Memorial Day until the second Sunday after Labor Day. The permit fees are:

Weekday Daily (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.) $5
Weekend Daily (Sat. or Sun. .$10
3-Day Weekend (3 consecutive days Fri.-Mon.) $20
Weekly $30
Seasonal Non-transferable $75 ($35 after August 1)
Seasonal Transferable $100 ($50 after August 1)

Permits are available for sale the second week of May, 8:30am-4pm at City Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue (lobby area) and at the Parking Meter Division, 30 1/2 Lake Avenue (behind City Hall). In addition, parking permits will be available for sale at umbrella stands on Rehoboth Avenue and at several local real estate offices and downtown merchants (look for signs).

Rehoboth Parking Tickets: RB parking tickets are stuffed into bright yellow envelopes like this one. If you receive a parking ticket, you can pay the fine at the Parking Meter Division, 30 Lake Avenue, (behind City Hall). You may also mail it in the envelope to City of Rehoboth Beach, P.O. Box C, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. General parking violation tickets are $15, $25 if not paid in three days.

Change for Rehoboth Parking Meters
Change for parking meters can be found at several locations. You can make change at the quarter kiosk on Rehoboth Avenue next to the Fire Station, or Rehoboth Avenue & First street next to the comfort station, or at the Parking Meter Department at 30 Lake Avenue (behind City Hall). Also, there are two change machines located on Rehoboth Ave. in the center medians. One is at First St. next to the public restrooms and the second is at Second Street. Parking meters accept quarters only.

Dewey

Dewey Parking Permits
Vehicles parked on public streets (excluding metered zones) must display a valid parking permit May 15-September 15 of each year.

Dewey Parking Permit Prices in 2006 were*
Seasonal $100
Weekly (any consecutive 8 days) $30
1 Day (weekends & holidays) $15
1 Day (weekdays: Mon.-Thurs.) $5

2 Day (weekends & holidays) $18
2 Day (weekdays: Mon.-Thurs.) $8
3 Day (weekends & holidays) $20
3 Day (weekdays: Mon/Tues/Wed, Tues/Wed/Thurs) $20

* To be updated for 2007

Dewey Parking Rules:

Vehicles parked on the streets (excluding metered zones) must display a valid parking permit during the Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Seasonal Parking Permits may be purchased by check through the mail; however, the permits must be picked up at Town Hall.
Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited.
Vehicles must park with the flow of traffic when parked on the streets with parallel parking. Double parking on streets with perpendicular parking is prohibited.

Dewey Permits can be purchased at the Town Hall at 105 Rodney Avenue, Dewey Beach, in person or at the automated vending machine, by cash or credit card. Call 302-227-6363 or for more info click www.townofdeweybeach.com

Bethany

Meters/Permits are in effect May 15 to Sept. 15
Meters are enforced 7 days a week - including holidays
Meters are in effect from 10 AM to 11 PM on Garfield Parkway and all two-hour meters in the commercial zone (blue meters)
Meters are in effect 10 AM to 8 PM elsewhere (eight-hour meters)
Permits are required on side streets as posted and must be displayed so that meter enforcement officers can see them
Permits cannot be used at meter spaces
Lost permits can be replaced for an additional fee of $30
Do not park in the bike path (strictly enforced)
Do not park in the roadway (permissible to pull onto a grassy or gravel shoulder, but avoid parking in the bike lane)
Cars must park "head-in" at metered spaces where posted
When parallel parking, make sure you are paying the correct meter
Do not park in lifeguard spaces (even at night)
Change is available at the Information Booth (Garfield Parkway Beach Lot, bill/coin changers throughout the town, and from Parking Enforcement Officers)
Bank lot is for bank patrons ONLY during business hours. Meters are in effect until 11:00 pm after business hours.
Municipal parking spaces in front of Town Hall are available for those who have business in Town Hall
Report any meter problems to a parking officer or the Police Department
Do not block driveways (even your own) or park on or over sidewalks
All parking spaces east of Rt. 1 are either permit or meter parking
Parking summons left unpaid for 48 hours will be subject to ad additional penalty of $10.00 per violation. Tickets delinquent after 10 days will double the original fine plus the $10

Cash and checks may be placed in envelopes and dropped in the grey Courtesy Boxes throughout town; a receipt for cash payment may be obtained at the Police Department (Do not mail cash). Tickets may be paid on line at www.townofbethanybeach.com

For more information, call 302-539-1000 or click www.townofbethanybeach.com

Lewes

Parking is permitted on public streets in Lewes unless otherwise posted as "No Parking." Downtown Parking is metered during the summer season (Mid May – Mid October).

For more information click TOWN OF LEWES, DE.

Municipal parking lots are available at the following locations:

West Third Street
1812 Park Parking Lot
Beach Parking Lot (end of Savannah Road)
Parking Lot #1 (along Cape Henlopen Drive)
Parking Lot #2 (along Cape Henlopen Drive)

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Transportation

Airports

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 800-435-9294

Washington Reagan International (DCA) 703-417-8000

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 703-572-2700

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 215-937-6937

Salisbury-Ocean City Regional Airport (SBY) 410-548-4827

Georgetown, DE, Air Services: 302-855-2355

Ocean City, MD, Municipal Airport: 410-213-2471

New Castle County, DE, Airport: 302-571-6474

Delaware River & Bay Authority Airports: 302-571-6474

Aircraft Charters

American Aerospace Corp., Georgetown, DE: 302-856-3214

Martinair Delaware, Georgetown, DE: 302-856-6002

Eagles Nest Landing Strip, Routes 1 & 16, Milton, DE: 302-684-4031

Airport Transportation

ASA Transportation
This shuttle service provides transportation for trips to or from the Delaware beaches to airports, bus & train stations. For reservations and rates, call 302-730-0900 or 866-272-1377.

Limousines

Coastal Resort Car-N-Driver 302-539-4800

Comfort Ride Taxi 32393 Lewes/Georgetown Highway, Near Five Points, Lewes, 302-645-8800

Gene's Limousine Service 410-479-8470

Lovin' Life Limos, Ltd. 888-436-6030 / 302-436-6030 / FAX: 302-436-9875

Surf Side Limousine Services 302-945-7175 / 866-945-7175

Car Rentals

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Reservations: 800-736-8222
Local Office: 4550 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 302-645-5005

Ferry

Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Whether in a car making a connection with New Jersey, or taking a walk-on trip for the voyage itself, visitors to this area should take the scenic trip across the wide mouth of the Delaware Bay. Approximately 70 minutes one way. For more information call 1-800-64-FERRY.

Other Transportation

Trailways:
Summer service only- twice daily drop-offs at the Valero Convenience Store at 801 Rehoboth Ave. in Rehoboth. See www.trailways.com or call 1-800-343-9999.

DART First State: 800-553-DART (service in DE & to Ocean City, MD)

DART First State public bus service
New Castle, Kent & Sussex counties: call 1-800-652-DART
Provides year-round weekday service from Wilmington, DE, and Dover, DE, to Georgetown, Lewes and Rehoboth, DE. Schedules change in the end of May and beginning of December, click on the link above for the most current information.

REHOBUS Shuttle between DC and Rehoboth
Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, 2007, you can ride to the beach in luxury on the new Rehobus. Call 202-607-6813 or click www.rehobus.com.

Jolly Trolley of Rehoboth
This public and sightseeing carrier runs between Rehoboth and Dewey with stops throughout the area every thirty minutes or less, depending on traffic in season. Also available for special events, weddings and parties. Call 302-227-1197.

Resort Transit & Beach Bus Services
Resort Transit provides bus service from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September 7-days a week from 7 AM to 1 AM on most routes. Serves the areas of Lewes, Long Neck, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City, MD. All buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts, bike racks and are air-conditioned. The Resort Transit Park & Ride lot is located on Shuttle Rd., just off Route 1, north of Rehoboth Avenue. There is a $7.00 fee to park and everyone in the vehicle receives a FREE Daily Pass.

The Beach Bus operates from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays. It provides service from Wilmington, DE to Rehoboth Beach, with stops at Christiana Mall, Smyrna Rest Stop, Scarborough Road Park & Ride in Dover and Super Wal-Mart in Milford. The last stop is the Resort Transit Park & Ride lot where you can connect with the Resort Transit bus service.

For more information call 1-800-652-DART or 302-226-2001, or visit www.BeachBus.com

Seaport Transportation 24-hour taxi and shuttle service throughout resort area. 306 Savannah Rd. Lewes, De. 19958. Call 302-645-6800.

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Vacation Rentals

Prudential Gallo Rentals

Beach Rentals