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Lewes
is a historic seaside town located in Sussex County, Delaware. The population of the town is approximately 3,000 residents. Lewes is one of the oldest towns in the United States, founded in 1631 by Dutch settlers, and since Delaware was the first state to ratify the constitution, the town refers to itself as "The First Town in the First State." Lewes proud heritage has been carefully preserved by the local Historical Society - a half-mile square area of the town center contains many of the communitys oldest historical buildings, plus antique shops, museums, art galleries, boutiques, bed & breakfast inns and fine restaurants. Lewes is situated right where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay at Cape Henlopen. Directly across the bay is the equally historic town of Cape May, New Jersey and a ferry runs between the two towns on a regular basis. Lewes, together with the towns of Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island, comprises the fastest growing beach resort area of Delaware. Lewes, in particular, is known for its fishing marinas, tranquil beaches, bird sanctuaries and nature trails. Just one mile east of Lewes is Cape Henlopen State Park, which offers four miles of beach for swimming, shelling, crabbing, surf fishing and picnicking and its famous "walkable" sand dunes.
Surrounding areas: Broadkill Beach, Delaware (4.7 mi), Rehoboth Beach, Delaware (5.8 mi), Dewey Beach, Delaware (7.0 mi), Primehook Beach, Delaware (7.2 mi), Long Neck, Delaware (11.1 mi), Georgetown, Delaware (14.2 mi), Millsboro, Delaware (15.5 mi)
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Lewes Vacation Rentals
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Lewes Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Captain's Quarters Motel | 406 Savannah Rd | Lewes, DE | | (302) 645-9800 | | Inn At Canal Square | 122 Market St | Lewes, DE | | (302) 644-3377 | | New Devon Inn | 2ND & Market St | Lewes, DE | | (302) 645-5973 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 1595 Hwy One | Lewes, DE | | (302) 645-6464 | | Comfort Inn Rehoboth | 4439 Hwy One | Rehoboth, DE | 5.6 mi. | (302) 226-1515 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 3100 Hwy 1 | Rehoboth, DE | 5.6 mi. | (302) 226-2400 | | Airport Motel | RR 1 Box 96 | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 5.7 mi. | (302) 227-6737 | | Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center | 101 N Boardwalk | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 5.7 mi. | (302) 227-2511 | | Bay Resort Motel | | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 5.7 mi. | (302) 227-6400 | | Holiday Inn Express-rehoboth Beach | 4289 Hwy One | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 5.7 mi. | (302) 227-4030 | | Board Walk Plaza Hotel | 2 Olive Ave | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 5.8 mi. | (302) 227-7169 | | Admiral Hotel | 2 Baltimore Ave | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 5.9 mi. | (302) 227-2103 | | Brighton Suites Hotels | 34 Wilmington Ave | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 6.0 mi. | (302) 227-5780 | | Americinn Lodge & Suites | 329 Z Airport Rd | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 226-0700 | | Atlantic Inn & Suites | 4353 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 227-0401 | | Atlantic Oceanside Motel | 1700 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 227-8811 | | Best Western Gold Leaf | 1400 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 226-1100 | | Dewey Beach Suites & Motel | 1406 Hwy 1 | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 226-0233 | | Econo Lodge Resort | 19540 Castal Hwy | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 227-0500 | | Hampton Inn | 4529 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 645-8003 | | The Marina Suites | 1115 Hwy One | Dewey Beach, DE | 7.3 mi. | (302) 227-1700 | | Best Value Inn Georgetown | 313 N Dupont Hwy | Georgetown, DE | 14.7 mi. | (302) 856-7532 | | Comfort Inn And Suites | 20530 Dupont Blvd | Georgetown, DE | 14.7 mi. | (302) 854-9400 | | Congress Hall Hotel | 251 Beach Ave | Cape May, NJ | 15.9 mi. | (609) 884-8421 | | Hotel Alcott | 107 Grant St | Cape May, NJ | 15.9 mi. | (609) 884-5868 | | Carroll Villa Hotel | 19 Jackson St | Cape May, NJ | 16.1 mi. | (609) 884-9619 | | The Queen Victoria | 102 Ocean St | Cape May, NJ | 16.2 mi. | (609) 884-8702 | | The Mainstay Inn | 635 Columbia Ave | Cape May, NJ | 16.3 mi. | (609) 884-8690 | | Southern Mansion | 720 Washington St | Cape May, NJ | 16.4 mi. | (609) 884-7171 | | Grand Hotel's Palace | Oceanfront At Philadelphia | Cape May, NJ | 16.9 mi. | (800) 257-8550 | | Sandpiper Beach Inn | BCH & Grant St | Cape May, NJ | 16.9 mi. | (609) 884-4256 | | Blue Surf Motel | 98 Garfield Pkwy | Bethany Beach, DE | 17.4 mi. | (302) 539-7531 | | Manor House | 612 Hughes Ave | Cape May, NJ | 17.4 mi. | (609) 884-4710 | | Bethany Arms Motel | 99 Hollywood St | Bethany Beach, DE | 17.5 mi. | (302) 539-9603 | | Colony Inns | 729 Bay Rd | Milford, DE | 18.9 mi. | (302) 422-2777 | | Holiday Inn Express-Bethany Beach | 710 S Coastal Hwy | Bethany Beach, DE | 20.6 mi. | (302) 541-9200 | | Levoyageur Motel | 232 E Andrews Ave | Wildwood, NJ | 22.6 mi. | (609) 522-6407 | | Fenwick Sea Charm Hotel & Apartments | Lighthouse Rd & Bethany Ave | Fenwick, DE | 22.8 mi. | (302) 539-9613 | | Ric Mar Apartments | Delaware & Bunting Ave | Fenwick, DE | 22.8 mi. | (302) 539-9613 | | Bolero Hotel & Conference Center | 3320 Atlantic Ave | Wildwood, NJ | 23.2 mi. | (609) 522-6929 |
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Lewes Weather & Climate
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Southern Delaware's weather is greatly moderated by the Atlantic Ocean. The state is the second smallest in the U.S., only 96 miles long and 9 to 35 miles across. Most of it lies within the Atlantic Coastal Plain and the climate transitions between a humid subtropical climate and a continental climate. However, despite its small size, there are significant variations in temperature and amount of snowfall among the state's three counties. Sussex County, which includes the southeastern beach areas, has a somewhat milder climate and a longer growing season than the northern part of the state. Summers are warm with occasional thunderstorms and July is the hottest month of the year. Southeastern Delaware tends to have the highest temperatures and more precipitation than the center of the state, with an average precipitation of 46 inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although August is usually the wettest month. The whole state has mild winters because the mountains of Pennsylvania protect it from cold northwest winds. January, on average, has the coldest temperatures.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
28°F |
4.01 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
29°F |
3.22 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
36°F |
4.45 in. |
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| April |
64°F |
44°F |
3.54 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
54°F |
3.91 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
63°F |
3.15 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
68°F |
4.19 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
67°F |
5.34 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
61°F |
3.77 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
49°F |
3.42 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
41°F |
3.33 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
32°F |
3.67 in. |
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Lewes Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Millville Municipal airport (MIV) located about 40 miles north of Lewes in Millville, New Jersey, the Atlantic City International airport (ACY) located approximately 55 miles northeast of Lewes in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the New Castle County airport (ILG) located roughly 66 miles northwest of Lewes in Wilmington, Delaware, and finally the Philadelphia International airport (PHL) located around 75 miles north of Lewes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Lewes Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funderland | Rehoboth Beach | DE | 5.7 mi. | | | Mariner's Landing | Wildwood | NJ | 23.2 mi. | | | Morey's Piers | Wildwood | NJ | 23.2 mi. | | | Splash Zone Water Park | Wildwood | NJ | 23.2 mi. | | | Wild Wheels Adventure Pier | Wildwood | NJ | 23.2 mi. | | | Baja Amusements | Ocean City | MD | 30.9 mi. | | | Jolly Roger Amusement Park | Ocean City | MD | 30.9 mi. | | | Ocean City Pier Rides | Ocean City | MD | 30.9 mi. | | | Trimper's Rides | Ocean City | MD | 30.9 mi. | | | Gillian's Wonderland Pier | Ocean City | NJ | 46.2 mi. | | | Playland | Ocean City | NJ | 46.2 mi. | | | Storybook Land | Egg Harbor Township | NJ | 50.2 mi. | | | Storybook Land | Cardiff | NJ | 52.9 mi. | | | Steel Pier | Atlantic City | NJ | 56.1 mi. | | | Tivoli Pier | Atlantic City | NJ | 56.1 mi. | | | Blue Diamond Park | New Castle | DE | 64.9 mi. | | | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson | NJ | 70.5 mi. | | | Clementon Amusement Park | Clementon | NJ | 71.8 mi. | | | Fantasy Island Amusement Park | Beach Haven | NJ | 72.5 mi. | | | Exhilarama | Voorhees | NJ | 73.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Morey's Pier Raging Waters | Wildwood | NJ | 23.2 mi. | | | Killens Pond Water Park | Felton | DE | 27.9 mi. | | | Gillian's Island | Ocean City | NJ | 46.2 mi. | | | Thundering Surf Water Slide | Beach Haven | NJ | 72.5 mi. | | | Chesapeake Beach Water Park | Chesapeake Beach | MD | 74.9 mi. | | | Mountain Creek | Vernon | NJ | 77.4 mi. | | | Water World | Phoenixville | PA | 95.3 mi. | | | Sesame Place | Langhorne | PA | 97.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Midway Par 3 Golf Course | Lewes | DE | | | | Golf Park at Rehoboth Beach | Rehoboth Beach | DE | 6.0 mi. | | | Old Landing Golf Course | Rehoboth Beach | DE | 6.0 mi. | | | Rookery Golf Club | Milton | DE | 8.6 mi. | | | Baywood Greens | Long Neck | DE | 11.1 mi. | | | Bethany Bay Golf Club | Millville | DE | 16.7 mi. | | | Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club | Ocean View | DE | 17.0 mi. | | | Cape May National Golf Club | Cape May | NJ | 17.0 mi. | | | Salt Pond Golf Course | Bethany Beach | DE | 18.1 mi. | | | Ponderlodge | Villas | NJ | 20.4 mi. | | | Links at Lighthouse Sound | Bishopville | MD | 23.6 mi. | | | Jonathans Landing | Magnolia | DE | 26.4 mi. | | | Woodland Golf Park | Seaford | DE | 26.6 mi. | | | Pine Shore Golf Course | Berlin | MD | 26.9 mi. | | | Avalon Golf Club | Cape May Court House | NJ | 27.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Hidden Valley | Vernon | NJ | 77.4 mi. | | | Vernon Valley Great Gorge | Vernon | NJ | 77.4 mi. | | | Hidden Valley Ski | Hidden Valley | PA | 92.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Beach Plum Island State Park | | DE | 1.7 mi. | | | Cape Henlopen State Park | | DE | 3.5 mi. | | | Delaware Seashore State Park | | DE | 10.2 mi. | | | Holts Landing State Park | | DE | 13.3 mi. | | | Holts Landing State Park | | DE | 13.9 mi. | | | Holts Landing State Park | | DE | 13.9 mi. | | | Fenwick Island State Park | | DE | 22.1 mi. | | | Trap Pond State Park | | DE | 24.6 mi. | | | Killens Pond State Park | | DE | 25.1 mi. | | | Martinak State Park | | MD | 37.5 mi. | | | Assateague State Park | | MD | 38.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Nutter D. Marvel Carriage Museum | Georgetown | DE | 14.2 mi. | (History) | | Emlen Physick Estate | Cape May | NJ | 16.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum | Fenwick Island | DE | 22.6 mi. | (History) | | Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art | Salisbury | MD | 37.8 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of American Glass | Millville | NJ | 43.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Oyster & Maritime Museum | Chincoteague | VA | 59.9 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cape May County Park Zoo | Cape May | NJ | 16.9 mi. | | | Salisbury Zoological Park | Salisbury | MD | 37.8 mi. | | | Brandywine Zoo | Wilmington | DE | 70.0 mi. | | | New Jersey State Aquarium at Camden | Camden | NJ | 79.2 mi. | | | Philadelphia Zoological Garden | Philadelphia | PA | 81.0 mi. | | | The Baltimore Zoo | Baltimore | MD | 86.0 mi. | | | National Aquarium in Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 86.0 mi. | | | National Zoological Park | Washington | DC | 101.8 mi. | |
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