Historic District
Lewes





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Popular places to visit

Zwaanendael Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Zwaanendael Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Lightship Overfalls
You can browse the exhibits at Lightship Overfalls, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Lewes Beach
Sandwiched between Delaware Bay and the town of Lewes is mile after mile of white sand that attracts beachcombers and sunbathers.

Cape Henlopen Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cape Henlopen Beach during your trip to Lewes? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.

1812 Memorial Park
After visiting 1812 Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Lewes Historic Complex
You can browse the exhibits at Lewes Historic Complex, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Radical Rehoboth Scavenger Hunt
Top hotels in Historic District

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel
Had 2 rooms for our family. One was perfect the other had some ants (according to our kids). Great location, friendly staff. No laundry facilities. Everything we saw was extremely clean and tidy. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Bethany Beach
Bed was more comfortable than average hotel beds! Everything was quite nice for a very good price. The walk to the beach is pretty short but I wish there were clear directions somewhere in the lobby. A set of small things add up to taking off one star: Most things were very clean but the shampoo, ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Montreal Beach Resort
Beautiful view of beach, centrally located, easy access to all restaurants. Very nice pool. Great restaurant.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Grand Hotel of Cape May
The indoor pool and hot tub are great temperature settings
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hotel Wave Rehoboth Beach
Reasonable price for a room and it was clean
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

The Breakers Hotel & Suites
The Breakers Hotels and Suites is our default when we stay at Rehoboth Beach. It's close to everything—the boardwalk, beach, restaurants, shopping, etc. The staff is helpful and courteous. What's not to like?
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic District

Pilot Point
When in Pilot Point, you can plan a visit to Lewes Beach and Cape May - Lewes Ferry, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Wolfe Runne
When in Wolfe Runne, you can plan a visit to Cape May - Lewes Ferry and Lewes Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Villages of Five Points
While Villages of Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Heritage Inn & Golf Club and Midway Speedway are some notable places to visit nearby.

Plantations East
Plantations East might not have many top sights, but Heritage Inn & Golf Club and Midway Speedway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mill Pond Acres
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mill Pond Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Lewes Beach and Cape May - Lewes Ferry.

Love Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Love Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Tanger Outlets and Jungle Jim's River Safari Water Park.

