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Cape Water Tours and Taxi

Lewes

Days/Hours of operation: Seasonal, May through September and, if weather permits, through some of October. During the most active months, June, July,... read more

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Treasures of Sea Exhibit

Georgetown

Days/Hours of operation: Regular hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. Group tours can be booked for groups... read more

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Trap Pond State Park

Laurel

Days/Hours of operation: Park Open Year Round for visitation and camping. Nature Center Open 10am-4pm every day April-September. Closed Mondays... read more

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University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Hugh R. Sharp Campus

Lewes

Days/Hours of operation: Public tours available on Fridays in June at 10:00 AM; MWF in July and August at 10:00 am. Reservations required. I... read more

University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment Hugh R. Sharp Campus

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Milford Museum

Milford

Days/Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 to 3:30, Sunday 1:00 to 3:30, Closed Mondays and major Holidays. Focus: Exhibits focu... read more

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Seaford Museum

Seaford

Days/Hours of operation: The Seaford Museum's hours are: Every Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 1st & 2nd Saturdays and Sundays ... read more

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T S Smith & Sons

Bridgeville

Days/Hours of operation: Open April through December 24th. The store is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday, and 8 am to... read more

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Magee Farms

Selbyville

Days/Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm (Middle of May through End of October) Tours: Guided tours preferred, please call 5 bus... read more

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DuPont Nature Center

Milford

Days/Hours of operation: April 1 – August 31, Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, September 1 &ndas... read more

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Cape Henlopen State Park

Lewes

Days/Hours of operation: Park Hours: 8:00 am – Sunset, Fishing Pier Area open 24 hours. Nature Center Hours: 9-4,... read more

Studio On 24 glass blowing studio & gallery

Lewes

Days/Hours of operation: Call for appointment Tours: Guided tours available. We have a large viewing area and can accommodate school or priva... read more

Studio On 24 glass blowing studio & gallery

Delaware Paddlesports

Lewes

Kayak fishing tours, social paddles, sunset paddles, SUP instruction, SUP tours, private tours, rentals, sales.

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Delmarva Discovery Tours

Dewey Beach

From the many local breweries to vineyards, farms, antique shops and historical sites, this area has a wealth of attractions to visit, and taking a De... read more

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Marvel Carriage Museum

Georgetown

Days/hours of operation: Open year round (weather permitting) by appointment only. Call number above to schedule your visit. Tours: Guided tours av... read more

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Nanticoke Indian Museum

Millsboro

Days/Hours of operation: January 1 thru March 31: Thursday thru Saturday - 10:00AM to 3:00PM, Sunday - 12:00PM to 3:00PM. April 1 thru December 31: Tu... read more

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Lightship Overfalls

Lewes

Days/Hours of operation: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. After Labor Day weekend until... read more

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Zwaanendael Museum

Lewes

Days/Hours of operation: April 1 - Oct 31 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday from 1:30p to 4:30 pm. Nov 1 - March 31,... read more

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Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area

Lewes

Cape Henlopen State Park - Lying amidst rolling sand dunes, on a high bank overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is the Fort Miles Historical Area, home of... read more

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BACK BAY TOURS

Ocean View

Banana Boat Ride, Bay Fishing Trip, Sunset Cruise, Sandbar Exploration Trip

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Prince George's Chapel

Dagsboro

Historic chapel with tours available by appointment. Built in 1755, Prince George’s Chapel has its beginnings as an Anglican chapel-o... read more

Jolly Trolley Charter Tours & Pay Per Seat Program

Rehoboth Beach

Your Tour & Performance Transportation Professionals! Safe, Clean, and Reliable Roundtrip Transportation with departures from Lewes, Reh... read more

Jolly Trolley Charter Tours & Pay Per Seat Program

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Ecobay Kayak & SUP

Ocean View

We enjoy showing visitors a glimpse of why we love living here; we want to show them the environment that they might not have seen otherwise. Enjoy a... read more

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The Lewes Historical Society

Lewes

Offers guided architectural, historical, maritime and other guided walking and trolley tours of The First Town in the First State.

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Milton Historical Society

Milton

Offers guided walking architectural and historical tours.

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Rehoboth Beach Historical Society

Rehoboth Beach

Offers guided historical walking and trolley tours of Rehoboth Beach.

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Coastal Kayak

Fenwick Island

Coastal Kayak is the most experienced kayak company at the beach! This is our 19th year of providing entertaining and educational guided eco-tours and... read more

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Abbott's Mill Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society

Milford

Days/Hours of operation: Nature Center: 9 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday, 12 pm – 4 pm, Saturday – Sunday (April through Nove... read more

Abbott's Mill Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society

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Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Milton

Days/Hours of operation: The Refuge is open every day from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in designated areas. The Visitor... read more

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

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Four Acres Living

Frankford

Four Acres Living is a small alpaca farm with big ideas located in Sussex County, Delaware. We specialize in breeding and raising high-quality alpacas... read more

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Historic Village in Ocean View

Ocean View

Imagine what the busy, sometimes crazy, towns of Coastal Sussex County would have been like in the 1800’s. Dirt roads, one church in town, a gen... read more

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Bearhole Farms

Selbyville

They operate a 3,000 hole deep water trough Aquaponic system growing a variety of leafy greens. Great Romaines, Gourmet Mixes, Swiss Chard and lots of... read more

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Lewes History Museum

Lewes

The Lewes Historical Society recently celebrated the opening of its new museum space featuring their collection of tens of thousands of historic artif... read more

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History in Bloom Walking Tours:

Lewes • Apr 12th

History in Bloom Walking Tours: Historic Lewes and Lewes in Bloom are partnering to offer walking tours on April 11th at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p...

Discover Battery 519

Lewes • Apr 16th

Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at th...

Discover Battery 519

Lewes • Apr 17th

Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at th...

Discover Battery 519

Lewes • Apr 18th

Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at th...

Discover Battery 519

Lewes • Apr 30th

Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at th...

Lantern Tour -Fort Miles

Lewes • Apr 18th

In the spring of 1942 World War II came to the shores of America’s Atlantic coast. Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as we reveal U-boats on...

Lantern Tour -Fort Miles

Lewes • May 2nd

In the spring of 1942 World War II came to the shores of America’s Atlantic coast. Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as we reveal U-boats on...

Top 15 Reasons to love (and visit!) Southern Delaware

Published On: May 14, 2018

If you resolve to visit just one new place with the family this year, make it Southern Delaware. With beaches, picturesque lighthouses, watersports, f...

17 Fabulous Family Attractions at the Delaware Beaches

Published On: Jul 18, 2019

True story…my husband is the middle of three children. His older and younger siblings always wanted to take family vacation at amusement parks;...

Top 10 Must Do's for your Ultimate Southern Delaware Outdoor Adventures Bucket List

Published On: Jan 9, 2019

Make Southern Delaware your happy place. Life is more good natured here. Whether you and your friends or family are hardcore outdoor adv...

Butterflies & Blooms at The Delaware Botanic Gardens

Published On: Sep 8, 2022

Only 35-minutes from the beaches in Southern Delaware is located Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. DE 19939. The...

5 Great Ways to Relax and Renew with a Road Trip to Southern Delaware

Published On: Jan 14, 2022

There’s nothing as exciting as discovering and falling in love with a new-to-you destination, except perhaps for revisiting one that you feel co...

History EcoTour - A River Runs Through It

Published On: Jun 27, 2022

It was 9:50am on Wednesday morning. The sun was shining bright, and the heat was no joke. Walking up the steps of the Milford Museum, in Milford, Dela...

Delaware’s Culinary Coast™: A Mid Atlantic culinary hub, perfect for your next savory escape

Published On: Oct 17, 2023

Southern Delaware is a mecca for foodies and drinks enthusiasts – come and join them! Sussex County, Delaware’s southernmost county, has...

30+ New Reasons to Visit Southern Delaware in 2020

Published On: Jan 17, 2020

When you visit Southern Delaware in 2020, you'll find new accommodations, activities, events, restaurants and lots more! Of course, everything you...

Website Connects Visitors and Locals with Outdoor Spaces in Southern Delaware and Beyond

Published On: Jun 6, 2023

By Laura Scharle, Delmarva Trails and Waterways After six years of devoting both work and leisure time to exploring the waterways of...

Take These 8 Small but Mighty Steps Towards Sustainable Tourism in Southern Delaware

Published On: Jun 29, 2023

By Laura Scharle It’s no secret that southern Delaware is a gem of a place to visit. While the beaches certainly put southern Delaware on the...

Southern Delaware Trail Mix: 8 Awesome Trails to Explore

Published On: Mar 27, 2024

Article and Photos By Laura Scharle Whether you’re a hiker, cyclist, or simply someone that appreciates getting outdoors, Southern Delaware i...

History Field Trips

Science & Nature Field Trips

Southern Delaware is a naturally great place for Science & Nature students! Our area encompasses Atlantic Ocean be...

Group Tours

Scenic Tours, Fascinating Stories, Tax-Free Shopping and Group-Friendly Accommodations Most of our attractions offer group rates and ma...

Team Building Activities

Bringing a meeting to Southern Delaware? Great! You'll find lots of activities here to help your team get better acquainted and to spend produ...

Paddling Adventures & Boat Tours

Southern Delaware's numerous ponds and rivers are perfect for canoeing and kayaking. Naturalist-led canoe and kayak outings are regularly offer...

Fall For History

Rainy Day Options

Rainy weather or an unfortunate sunburn can result in a less than ideal beach day, but in Southern Delaware that’s never a problem. There are...

Tours & Side Trips

For an "off-the-beaten-path" experience, check out these fabulous trails, itineraries, side trips and guided tours to add a little...

DE Events See You In September

History is in reach of our beach! And there's no better time to highlight all the history you can experience here than during...

Culinary Tours, Classes, and Events

Beaches, Bays & Waterways

Delaware's beautiful beaches are the state's most heavily utilized recreation resource. In fact, the U.S. Natural Resources Defense Council...

Farm Adventures

While most visitors believe that Sussex County’s #1 industry is sunshine and surf, it's actually agriculture that's our biggest econo...

Enjoy Southern Delaware Virtually

Enjoy the best of Southern Delaware - anywhere From virtual tours to online classes to nature cams to group discussions - all...

Garden Getaways

Transportation

Inbound Getting here from NYC and Wilmington, DE via Public Transportation Best Bus: Offers direct buses fro...

Maritime History

There are so many historic maritime sites to visit in Southern Delaware. Enjoy lighthouse tours, shipwreck artifacts, a life saving station museum...

History & Heritage

Outdoor Adventures

Media

Welcome to Southern Delaware Tourism’s Media Page. We’re delighted you’re interested in covering Southern Delaware and we l...

Arts Field Trips

Let Southern Delaware inspire the artists in your students! Southern Delaware has long been a magnet...

Tourist At Home

Visiting or living in a new place for the first time? One of the best ways to get to know an area is to get lost and just drive! Of...

Offseason Fun

10 Fun things to do during off-season visits in Southern Delaware Southern Delaware is such a popu...

A&E Annual Events, Festivals, and Shows

Annual arts and entertainment events abound in Southern Delaware. With everything from craft fairs, art shows, and arts festivals to jazz and film...

Southern Delaware Tourism Photo Contest

Do you have amazing photos of Southern Delaware? Share them with us!

Lighthouse Trail

Day 1 - Start in Fenwick Island Historic Fenwick Island Lighthouse Built in the 1850s, the historic

Arts and Entertainment

Southern Delaware is bursting with great talent... from musicians to actors to artists, we have it all!

Arts Around Our Towns

Delaware Botanic Gardens

The new and evolving Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek (DBG) opened to the public for the first time in 2019. The evolving 37-acre garden i...

Water Sports

Ready to get out on the water? Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned surfer, Southern Delaware has endless op...

Todd Gray

Todd is a highly accomplished chef who graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, after studying at the Univers...

Tourism Ambassador Program

SDT’s Tourism Ambassador Training Program Southern Delaware Tourism (SDT) and The Tour...

Rehoboth Beach

The Rehoboth / Dewey resort area provides a variety of accommodations from cozy bed and breakfasts to many fine hotels. Other options include condo...

Open Places, Open Spaces

Rest assured, you'll have a great time making awesome memories - safely - in Southern Delaware in 2022...

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