Attractions in Lewes, Delaware

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Lightship Overfalls
Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958
Decommissioned USCG vessel that protected the coast from 1938 to 1971 at Cornfield Point off the coast of Connecticut, then at the Cross Rip Station off the coast of... more info map

Lewes Historical Complex 302-645-7670.
Shipcarpenter & Third Street, Lewes, DE 19958
Collection of preserved and restored buildings with tours on Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from mid-June to Labor... more info map
Maull House 302-645-7670
542 Pilot Town Road, Lewes, DE 19958
Listed in the National Resgister of Historic Places, this house was the centerpiece of what was once called Pilot Town because of its close proximity to the bay and safe... more info map

De Vries Monument
Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958
A statue that commemorates the 1631 settlement of this Dutch whaling colony. Stockade was burned and all 28 settlers perished the following spring. more info map

Cannonball House Marine Museum 302-645-7670
118 Front Street, Lewes, DE 19958
Erected before 1797 and struck by a cannonball in April 1813 during British War of 1812 bombardment of Lewes. Tour tickets include the Lewes Historical Complex. more info map
Cape Artists, The 302-644-7733
110 West Third Street, Lewes, DE 19958
A group of twenty-two watercolor artists from the Mid-Atlantic Coast in Lewes who get together and display their collective works on Wednesdays through Sundays. more info map
Peninsula Gallery of Fine Art 302-645-0551
520 East Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958
on the first floor of the Beacon Motel
A very busy picture framing shop that also features a two room gallery. One gallery displays mostly regional artists while the other presents rotating shows by national... more info map
Zwaanendael Museum 302-645-1148
102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
Built in 1931 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the first European settlement in Delaware, the museum is host to many exhibits illustrating the rich history of... more info map

Anglers Fishing Center 302-644-4533
392 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE 19958
You'll see historic landmarks and lighthouses on a historic narrated cruise provided by this charter company that also offers fishing charters. more info map

Nassau Valley Vineyards & Winery 302-645-9463
36 Nassau Commons, Lewes, DE 19958
This scenic winery contains a courtyard with picnic tables for visitors to bring a lunch and relax with a glass of wine. They are more than happy to accomodate for... more info map