Boat Dock House Guidebook
Towns
Located at the start of the Broadkill River, Milton’s short distance from Delaware Bay and riverside setting made it an important shipbuilding town in the 18th and 19th century and today the quaint small town’s Victorian heritage is still evident – Milton’s Historic District is home to nearly 200 registered historic buildings. The town has plenty for lovers of the outdoors too, with canoeing and fishing opportunities awaiting on its ponds and waterways and for fans of fine ale, Milton is also the home of the Dogfish Head Brewery which offers tours its facilities and tastings of its popular craft beers.
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Milton
Located at the start of the Broadkill River, Milton’s short distance from Delaware Bay and riverside setting made it an important shipbuilding town in the 18th and 19th century and today the quaint small town’s Victorian heritage is still evident – Milton’s Historic District is home to nearly 200 registered historic buildings. The town has plenty for lovers of the outdoors too, with canoeing and fishing opportunities awaiting on its ponds and waterways and for fans of fine ale, Milton is also the home of the Dogfish Head Brewery which offers tours its facilities and tastings of its popular craft beers.
Located to the south of Lewes and Cape Henlopen, Rehoboth Beach is a much-loved seaside town that despite having just under 1,500 year-round residents sees its summertime population swell to around 25,000 during peak season when visitors flock the lovely community. The picturesque town is also home to an eclectic community of shops and restaurants.
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Rehoboth Beach
N BoardwalkLocated to the south of Lewes and Cape Henlopen, Rehoboth Beach is a much-loved seaside town that despite having just under 1,500 year-round residents sees its summertime population swell to around 25,000 during peak season when visitors flock the lovely community. The picturesque town is also home to an eclectic community of shops and restaurants.
Settled by the Dutch in 1631, Lewes is a charming coastal community and as the earliest settlement in Delaware goes by the nickname of ‘The First Town in the First State’. Nestled between the beautiful beaches of Cape Henlopen State Park and wetlands of the Great Marsh Preserve, the town is centered around the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and populated with picturesque historic buildings like the Ryves Holt House, built in 1665 and thought to be the oldest structure in the whole state. Far from a sleepy seaside town, Lewes is home to a vibrant community of local restaurants and boutiques and events like the Historic Lewes Farmers Market.
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Lewes
Settled by the Dutch in 1631, Lewes is a charming coastal community and as the earliest settlement in Delaware goes by the nickname of ‘The First Town in the First State’. Nestled between the beautiful beaches of Cape Henlopen State Park and wetlands of the Great Marsh Preserve, the town is centered around the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and populated with picturesque historic buildings like the Ryves Holt House, built in 1665 and thought to be the oldest structure in the whole state. Far from a sleepy seaside town, Lewes is home to a vibrant community of local restaurants and boutiques and events like the Historic Lewes Farmers Market.
Parks and Nature
Cape Henlopen Park attract thousands of visitors who enjoy everything from ocean swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing. But Cape Henlopen offers more than just the ocean and bays. The park's premiere trails offer hiking and biking exploration.
A designated swimming beach, accessible from the Lewes entrance to the park, provides lifeguard patrols between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day (schedule may vary depending on staff availability).
Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at this location.
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Cape Henlopen
Cape Henlopen Park attract thousands of visitors who enjoy everything from ocean swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing. But Cape Henlopen offers more than just the ocean and bays. The park's premiere trails offer hiking and biking exploration.
A designated swimming beach, accessible from the Lewes entrance to the park, provides lifeguard patrols between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day (schedule may vary depending on staff availability).
Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at this location.
Fenwick Island State Park is a serene place to spend the day outdoors with so many opportunities for sunbathing, fishing, windsurfing and more.
Tucked along the southern edge of the state, Fenwick Island’s many quiet beach homes and relaxing inns offer a different vibe and a respite from the crowded fervor of the town’s neighbor across the state line, Ocean City, Maryland.
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Fenwick Island State Park
6 East Georgetown StreetFenwick Island State Park is a serene place to spend the day outdoors with so many opportunities for sunbathing, fishing, windsurfing and more.
Tucked along the southern edge of the state, Fenwick Island’s many quiet beach homes and relaxing inns offer a different vibe and a respite from the crowded fervor of the town’s neighbor across the state line, Ocean City, Maryland.
When it comes to fun on the water, this is one Delaware destination that has it all. On its eastern side, Delaware Seashore State Park has 6 miles of ocean coastline and dunes, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, fishing or just chilling out. Right across the Coastal Highway to the west, the park faces Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, both beloved by boaters and both great spots for all types of watersports, from paddleboarding to jet-skiing to water-skiing.
On the ocean side of the 2,825-acre park, the two guarded swimming areas feature modern bathhouses with showers, changing rooms, snacks and beach-gear rental. Anglers love the park for its drive-on surf-fishing beaches (permit required), and also find plenty of good catches along the banks of the Indian River Inlet. The park’s Indian River Marina offers many services for boaters.
Just north of the Indian River Inlet on the ocean side, the park has one of the few designated areas in the state for surfing. On the bayside, windsurfing and sailing (as well as crabbing and clamming) are popular pursuits.
Away from the water, the action continues: Two picnic pavilions are available for family cookouts, and special programs, such as bay seining and marsh hikes, are held throughout the summer. In July, be sure to check out the popular Sandcastle Contest, where amateur contestants work their artful skills in sand.
There’s so much to do at Delaware Seashore State Park that many visitors choose to stay throughout their trip, settling in at the recently updated camping areas near the Inlet, or reserving one of the Cottages at Indian River Marina, located on the north shore of the Indian River Inlet.
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Delaware Seashore State Park
39415 Inlet RoadWhen it comes to fun on the water, this is one Delaware destination that has it all. On its eastern side, Delaware Seashore State Park has 6 miles of ocean coastline and dunes, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, fishing or just chilling out. Right across the Coastal Highway to the west, the park faces Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay, both beloved by boaters and both great spots for all types of watersports, from paddleboarding to jet-skiing to water-skiing.
On the ocean side of the 2,825-acre park, the two guarded swimming areas feature modern bathhouses with showers, changing rooms, snacks and beach-gear rental. Anglers love the park for its drive-on surf-fishing beaches (permit required), and also find plenty of good catches along the banks of the Indian River Inlet. The park’s Indian River Marina offers many services for boaters.
Just north of the Indian River Inlet on the ocean side, the park has one of the few designated areas in the state for surfing. On the bayside, windsurfing and sailing (as well as crabbing and clamming) are popular pursuits.
Away from the water, the action continues: Two picnic pavilions are available for family cookouts, and special programs, such as bay seining and marsh hikes, are held throughout the summer. In July, be sure to check out the popular Sandcastle Contest, where amateur contestants work their artful skills in sand.
There’s so much to do at Delaware Seashore State Park that many visitors choose to stay throughout their trip, settling in at the recently updated camping areas near the Inlet, or reserving one of the Cottages at Indian River Marina, located on the north shore of the Indian River Inlet.
Prime Hook is considered to have one of the best existing wetland habitat areas along the Atlantic Coast. The intensively managed freshwater impoundments have become important stop-over sites for spring and fall migrating shorebirds and wading birds.
Endangered and threatened species management activities provide habitat for the Delmarva fox squirrel, nesting bald eagles and migrating peregrine falcons. The refuge's 10,000 acres are a diverse landscape featuring freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, scrub-brush habitats, ponds, bottomland forested areas, a 7 mile long creeek, and agricultural lands. These cover types provide habitat for approximately 267 species of birds, 35 species of reptiles and amphibians and 36 different mammals.
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Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
11978 Turkle Pond RdPrime Hook is considered to have one of the best existing wetland habitat areas along the Atlantic Coast. The intensively managed freshwater impoundments have become important stop-over sites for spring and fall migrating shorebirds and wading birds.
Endangered and threatened species management activities provide habitat for the Delmarva fox squirrel, nesting bald eagles and migrating peregrine falcons. The refuge's 10,000 acres are a diverse landscape featuring freshwater and salt marshes, woodlands, grasslands, scrub-brush habitats, ponds, bottomland forested areas, a 7 mile long creeek, and agricultural lands. These cover types provide habitat for approximately 267 species of birds, 35 species of reptiles and amphibians and 36 different mammals.
Beaches
ehoboth Beach often proclaims itself as “The Nation’s Summer Capital” due to the several hundred tourists that arrive here from all parts of the United States.
The beach is also one of the popular gay-friendly beach towns on the mid-Atlantic coast and has several gay-owned businesses.
The one-and-a-half-mile stretch of shoreline is well-protected by lifeguards during the season. Come summer, the bandstand near the boardwalk hosts endless open-air music and entertainment events which are free to the public.
Some of the popular festivals which are held in the town are the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, the Sea Witch Festival, and the Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival.
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Rehoboth Beach
N Boardwalkehoboth Beach often proclaims itself as “The Nation’s Summer Capital” due to the several hundred tourists that arrive here from all parts of the United States.
The beach is also one of the popular gay-friendly beach towns on the mid-Atlantic coast and has several gay-owned businesses.
The one-and-a-half-mile stretch of shoreline is well-protected by lifeguards during the season. Come summer, the bandstand near the boardwalk hosts endless open-air music and entertainment events which are free to the public.
Some of the popular festivals which are held in the town are the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, the Sea Witch Festival, and the Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival.
Fenwick is a popular coastal town located on the Fenwick Island. Along with Bethany Beach and South Bethany Beach, they are termed as “The Quiet Resorts”.
Though slightly less quiet than its counterparts, Fenwick is mostly known for its lively Oceanside ambiance and natural landscape.
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse which was built in 1858 stands tall amidst the bustling beach town.
There are quite a few restaurants and shops around the coastline.
The beach is open for surfing, surf fishing, and swimming throughout the year. The coastline is guarded by attendants from Memorial Day to Labour Day. There is also a bathhouse, a gift shop, and concessions.
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Fenwick Island
Fenwick is a popular coastal town located on the Fenwick Island. Along with Bethany Beach and South Bethany Beach, they are termed as “The Quiet Resorts”.
Though slightly less quiet than its counterparts, Fenwick is mostly known for its lively Oceanside ambiance and natural landscape.
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse which was built in 1858 stands tall amidst the bustling beach town.
There are quite a few restaurants and shops around the coastline.
The beach is open for surfing, surf fishing, and swimming throughout the year. The coastline is guarded by attendants from Memorial Day to Labour Day. There is also a bathhouse, a gift shop, and concessions.
An ideal candidate for one of the best-kept secrets of Delaware, South Bethany Beach is a quaint beach town with a population of around 500 residents. This coastal town is considered as one of those places where memories are made over long summer vacations.
Located within proximity to the ocean as well as a bay, South Bethany Beach is particularly famous among family vacationers. Highly contrasting to the atmosphere of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, the beach town of South Bethany is for those who wish to rent a holiday home for a long duration and spend their days fishing on the bay and evenings dining on mouth-watering crabs and fish.
Restaurants, shopping avenues, and a golf course are some of the additional facilities around the area.
South Bethany Beach
South Bethany BeachAn ideal candidate for one of the best-kept secrets of Delaware, South Bethany Beach is a quaint beach town with a population of around 500 residents. This coastal town is considered as one of those places where memories are made over long summer vacations.
Located within proximity to the ocean as well as a bay, South Bethany Beach is particularly famous among family vacationers. Highly contrasting to the atmosphere of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach, the beach town of South Bethany is for those who wish to rent a holiday home for a long duration and spend their days fishing on the bay and evenings dining on mouth-watering crabs and fish.
Restaurants, shopping avenues, and a golf course are some of the additional facilities around the area.
Located near Dewey Beach, Delaware Seashore State Park is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to its east and the Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay on the west. A major attraction for hundreds and thousands of visitors, the beach waters here are highly famous for several kinds of water activities.
The State Park has a six-mile-long coastline. There are two designated areas for swimming and sunbathing. These areas are also equipped with changing rooms, showers, restrooms, rental stores for chairs, umbrellas, and rafts, and concession stands.
Fishing, boating, surf fishing, sailing, clamming, and crabbing are additional activities frequently enjoyed here.
There are two picnic pavilions within the park and a nature trail that offers magnificent views of bay islands and salt marshes.
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Delaware Seashore State Park
39415 Inlet RoadLocated near Dewey Beach, Delaware Seashore State Park is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to its east and the Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay on the west. A major attraction for hundreds and thousands of visitors, the beach waters here are highly famous for several kinds of water activities.
The State Park has a six-mile-long coastline. There are two designated areas for swimming and sunbathing. These areas are also equipped with changing rooms, showers, restrooms, rental stores for chairs, umbrellas, and rafts, and concession stands.
Fishing, boating, surf fishing, sailing, clamming, and crabbing are additional activities frequently enjoyed here.
There are two picnic pavilions within the park and a nature trail that offers magnificent views of bay islands and salt marshes.
A beach town that goes by the motto “Dewey Beach: A Way of Life”, Dewey is among the achievers of the NRDC’s 5-star rating for water quality.
The shoreline of Dewey has a wide, sandy beach and complemented with several beach hotels, cottages, and condos for short and long-term rentals.
Dewey Beach is located between the Rehoboth Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and is a short walk from the Rehoboth Beach.
Kayaking, walking trails, nature cruises, surfing, sailing, and exploring the adjoining state parks are some of the common activities in the area.
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Dewey Beach
A beach town that goes by the motto “Dewey Beach: A Way of Life”, Dewey is among the achievers of the NRDC’s 5-star rating for water quality.
The shoreline of Dewey has a wide, sandy beach and complemented with several beach hotels, cottages, and condos for short and long-term rentals.
Dewey Beach is located between the Rehoboth Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and is a short walk from the Rehoboth Beach.
Kayaking, walking trails, nature cruises, surfing, sailing, and exploring the adjoining state parks are some of the common activities in the area.
Herring Point Beach is a lifeguard patrolled beach (between Memorial and Labor day) located within the historic Cape Henlopen State Park, initially opened to the public in 1682. Many amenities can be found at this beach, including shower facilities, changing rooms, and food concession. Handicap access from the boardwalk to the waterfront is also available.
McBride Beach, in addition to the pristine white sand as far as you can see, is one of the best beaches as far as comfort and amenities. Complete with a boardwalk, bathrooms, concession stand, plenty of parking, and more, you are sure to have a wonderful day at the beach.
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Cape Henlopen
Herring Point Beach is a lifeguard patrolled beach (between Memorial and Labor day) located within the historic Cape Henlopen State Park, initially opened to the public in 1682. Many amenities can be found at this beach, including shower facilities, changing rooms, and food concession. Handicap access from the boardwalk to the waterfront is also available.
McBride Beach, in addition to the pristine white sand as far as you can see, is one of the best beaches as far as comfort and amenities. Complete with a boardwalk, bathrooms, concession stand, plenty of parking, and more, you are sure to have a wonderful day at the beach.
Bay and ocean beaches in and near Lewes, Delaware provide swimming, fishing, boating and a host of other watersports. Located off of Cape Henlopen Drive, Beach 1 and Beach 2 provide guarded swiming from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Beach 1 is located at the end of Savannah Rd and is the main public beach in Lewes. Beach 1 features a large metered parking lot, and a restroom facility.
Beach 2 is located at the end of Georgia Ave across from East of Maui surf shop. Beach 2 also features a large metered parking lot and a restroom facility.
Roosevelt Inlet beach is located at the end of Cedar Street by the Lewes Yacht Club. This beach has a gravel parking lot with free parking and four portable restrooms.
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Lewes Beach
Bay and ocean beaches in and near Lewes, Delaware provide swimming, fishing, boating and a host of other watersports. Located off of Cape Henlopen Drive, Beach 1 and Beach 2 provide guarded swiming from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Beach 1 is located at the end of Savannah Rd and is the main public beach in Lewes. Beach 1 features a large metered parking lot, and a restroom facility.
Beach 2 is located at the end of Georgia Ave across from East of Maui surf shop. Beach 2 also features a large metered parking lot and a restroom facility.
Roosevelt Inlet beach is located at the end of Cedar Street by the Lewes Yacht Club. This beach has a gravel parking lot with free parking and four portable restrooms.
Catch a Sunrise
Herring Point, locate at Cape Henlopen Park, is one of the best places in the park to watch a sunrise. The sun will rise directly over the water, and there are rock outcroppings that make for beautiful photos.
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Cape Henlopen
Herring Point, locate at Cape Henlopen Park, is one of the best places in the park to watch a sunrise. The sun will rise directly over the water, and there are rock outcroppings that make for beautiful photos.
Catch a Sunset
Beach 2 is located at the end of Georgia Ave across from East of Maui surf shop.
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Lewes Beach
Beach 2 is located at the end of Georgia Ave across from East of Maui surf shop.
Bike trails
It runs a full 6 miles to Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. There are natural coastal forests and wide open farm fields hidden behind the shopping centers of Route 1. It is a nature retreat for walkers, runners, bikers, and families alike.
The trail features an 80-foot long refurbished railroad bridge originally built in 1913. Along with scenic views of a World War II observation tower and coastal wetlands, this pine-studded crushed stone trail offers a perfect outdoor fitness opportunity near the natural beauty and unique history of the Delaware Coast. Junction and Breakwater Trail is one of the best things to do in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
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Junction and Breakwater Trail
35536 Wolfe Neck RdIt runs a full 6 miles to Lewes Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park. There are natural coastal forests and wide open farm fields hidden behind the shopping centers of Route 1. It is a nature retreat for walkers, runners, bikers, and families alike.
The trail features an 80-foot long refurbished railroad bridge originally built in 1913. Along with scenic views of a World War II observation tower and coastal wetlands, this pine-studded crushed stone trail offers a perfect outdoor fitness opportunity near the natural beauty and unique history of the Delaware Coast. Junction and Breakwater Trail is one of the best things to do in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
The Bike Loop in Cape Henlopen State Park is a nearly 3.5-mile paved trail through the scenic park. The loop offers various branches that lead off into the marshes with wide vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the opportunity to explore the area's many dunes and the natural habitat of a large resident deer population.
A popular stopping point along the trail is the World War II Observation Tower, where visitors can climb a spiral staircase for panoramic views of Delaware's Cape Region. Connections to the more rustic Seaside Nature Trail, Pinelands Nature Trail and Walking Dunes Trail provide additional opportunities to explore the state park.
The park itself has miles of Atlantic seashore to enjoy, a nature center, lighthouse, and fishing and camping areas. The Cape is a stopping point for thousands of migrating birds during the spring, and horseshoe crabs lay their eggs on the bayside beaches—providing energy for the migrating birds.
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Cape Henlopen ríkisvæði
15099 Cape Henlopen DrThe Bike Loop in Cape Henlopen State Park is a nearly 3.5-mile paved trail through the scenic park. The loop offers various branches that lead off into the marshes with wide vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the opportunity to explore the area's many dunes and the natural habitat of a large resident deer population.
A popular stopping point along the trail is the World War II Observation Tower, where visitors can climb a spiral staircase for panoramic views of Delaware's Cape Region. Connections to the more rustic Seaside Nature Trail, Pinelands Nature Trail and Walking Dunes Trail provide additional opportunities to explore the state park.
The park itself has miles of Atlantic seashore to enjoy, a nature center, lighthouse, and fishing and camping areas. The Cape is a stopping point for thousands of migrating birds during the spring, and horseshoe crabs lay their eggs on the bayside beaches—providing energy for the migrating birds.
Gordons Pond Trail is a 5.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lewes, Delaware that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Bike Loop
Bike LoopGordons Pond Trail is a 5.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lewes, Delaware that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Shopping
A place to take advantage of Delaware’s tax-free shopping, Tanger Outlets boast three separate malls filled with name-brand and designer shops with deep discounts.
With everything from clothing, accessories, and footwear, to housewares, toys, and books, there is something for the entire family. Tanger Outlet is conveniently situated close to local beaches on Route 1.
Plan ahead and locate your favorite stores before you
shop . Be sure to stop by Shopper Services
when you arrive to pick up your Little Red Book of Big
Savings and to learn more about the many ways to
optimize your Tanger shopping experience.
Stores Open Today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
36470 Seaside Outlet DriveA place to take advantage of Delaware’s tax-free shopping, Tanger Outlets boast three separate malls filled with name-brand and designer shops with deep discounts.
With everything from clothing, accessories, and footwear, to housewares, toys, and books, there is something for the entire family. Tanger Outlet is conveniently situated close to local beaches on Route 1.
Plan ahead and locate your favorite stores before you
shop . Be sure to stop by Shopper Services
when you arrive to pick up your Little Red Book of Big
Savings and to learn more about the many ways to
optimize your Tanger shopping experience.
Stores Open Today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM