Lewes : Delaware

Lewes, Delaware is a small town of about 3,100 people on the southern coast of Delaware, just above Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, and Fenwick Island. Originally a whaling town, the area was the first town in Delaware be settled, in this case by the Dutch. It is considered an ocean resort.  The area is the fastest growing region of Delaware.

The main street (Second St.)  has many shops, restaurants, and historical attractions. Fisherman's Wharf is a dock that stretches along the Rehoboth Canal.  It features multiple restaurants and the dock is a great place to inspect hundreds of boats in season. Cape Henlopen State Park is nearby and offers great birding among other attractions. A recent visitor to Lewes described it this way: "It was very quaint and a much more calm, civilized alternative to the other Delaware beaches like Dewey and Rehoboth, which are pretty trashy and big party towns". Photo of downtown courtesy of Wikipedia and Tim Kise.

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A great many active adult communities are in the region, both in Lewes and surrounding communities like Rehoboth Beach  (Look for Active Communities using link at top right).
The median home value was $355,100 in early 2019, according to Zillow, although there are many homes selling for much more in the region.

This is a top tourist area because of its beaches, proximity to Cape Henlopen State Park, and the shopping malls of Rehoboth Beach. Lewes is one of the oldest towns in America and dates back to 1631.The Ryves-Holt House, built in 1665, is the oldest house in Delaware. The 1926 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse stands presides over Lewes Harbor. The Cannonball House is another attraction.  Lewes is a very walkable community.

Lewes is on the southern Delaware coast just above Rohoboth Beach near the terminus of the Delmarva Peninsula.