Historic District Travel Guide
Lewes





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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
Top hotels in Historic District

Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel
Great view
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Montreal Beach Resort
Great location and a fantastic hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Congress Hall
Wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Surf Club Oceanfront Hotel
Great view. Bed and shower
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Grand Hotel of Cape May
Room was clean but a little tired. Breakfast wasn’t so good, service or food.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Hotel Bethany Beach
Good!!!!!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
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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.

