With a history dating back to 1631, Lewes is a beautiful seaside town with many recreational, educational, cultural opportunities and events to offer visitors and residents. For those who love the water, in addition to the bay & ocean beaches, there are a variety of boat excursions. Visit our website for more information on fishing excursions, dolphin-watching, eco-touring and sunset cruising, tou
rs to the two lighthouses at the mouth of the bay and seasonally, a visit from Delaware's tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel. For history buffs, the Lewes Historical Society, the Zwaanendael Museum and the WWII museum at Ft. Miles in Cape Henlopen State Park offer a variety of exhibits and tours year-round. Other tours in and around Lewes that are very popular with our visitors include Nassau Valley Vineyard, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Lavender Fields Farm and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Our award-winning Farmers Market on Saturdays is the place to be! Lewes is home to many accomplished artisans with studios and galleries with changing exhibits and boutique shops and wonderful dining establishments, all offer a variety of art, fashion, styles and cuisines, sure to please. Call us and we will be happy to send you a Visitors Guide.