Welcome to Lewes, Delaware

Lewes, located in Sussex County, Delaware, is a coastal town along that portion of the Delaware Bay that meets the Atlantic Ocean. Easily accessible from Delaware Route 1 and close to neighboring beach towns, Lewes is grouped with Rehoboth and Dewey as one of Delaware's summer resort destinations.

Once a whaling station founded by Dutch Settlers in the 1600s, the town of Lewes has a rich heritage that is being preserved through local efforts. The town's main street, Second Street, is dotted with well-kept Victorian homes and historic buildings that offer boutique & antique shopping, fine dining, bed & breakfast accommodations and sight-seeing opportunities.

Lewes' beaches offer numerous water-oriented activities such as swimming, fishing & boating. A local point of interest is The Cape May-Lewes Ferry that makes daily trips across the bay to New Jersey and provides a leisurely way to travel.

Another point of interest is nearby Cape-Henlopen State Park which offers many recreational and nature-related activities as well as camping opportunities.

With its proud history and coastal location, Lewes is not exclusively an attractive summer vacation spot but also a charming place to call home. Many residents enjoy the small town serenity of the seascape and the mild climate Lewes has to offer year-round. Communities and amenities continue to grow to accommodate those residents attracted to a beach lifestyle, but hardly at the sacrifice of Lewes' historic and quaint allure.