Lewes is uniquely situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. That geography produces something no other Delaware beach offers: calm, glassy, almost lake-like water. Just minutes away, Cape Henlopen State Park unlocks 7,000 acres of pine-shaded maritime forest, the towering 80-foot Great Dune, historic WWII observation towers, and the sweeping curve of "The Point" where bay and ocean collide.
The Historic Charm
Founded by Dutch colonists in 1631, Lewes is the oldest town in Delaware. The layered patina of three centuries shows in its tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, and beautifully preserved historic homes.
