Best of Sussex County

Sussex County Essentials

Sussex County encompasses Delaware's Atlantic coastline, defined by the historic maritime town of Lewes and the iconic boardwalk of Rehoboth Beach. The region’s heritage is preserved through the Zwaanendael Museum, the Overfalls lightship, and several 19th-century lighthouses guarding the Delaware Bay. Natural landscapes include the barrier islands of Delaware Seashore State Park and the inland waters of Indian River Bay. The area is also the home of Dogfish Head, featuring both its original brewpub and large-scale production brewery.

Sussex County Essentials — Map

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Rehoboth beach

Rehoboth Beach is a city on the Atlantic Ocean along the Delaware Beaches in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States.

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry — Lewes Terminal

Terminal for the 17-mile ferry crossing between Lewes, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey. The facility includes a passenger lounge, gift shop, and outdoor seating overlooking the Delaware Bay.

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Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats

The original 1995 brewpub location in Rehoboth Beach, featuring exclusive small-batch beers, a wood-fired kitchen, and a stage for live music.

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Zwaanendael Museum

In Lewes, Delaware the Zwaanendael Museum was created to honor the 300th anniversary of Delaware's first European settlement, Zwaanendael,…

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United States lightship Overfalls

Lightship Overfalls was the last lightvessel constructed for the United States Lighthouse Service before the Service became part of the…

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Delaware Breakwater East End Light

The Delaware Breakwater East End Light is a lighthouse located on the inner Delaware Breakwater in the Delaware Bay, just off the coast of…

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Fenwick Island Light

Fenwick Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Delaware, United States, on the Delaware/Maryland state line.

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Delaware Seashore State Park

A 2,825-acre park spanning six miles of ocean and bay shoreline. It features the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, two ocean swimming areas, and multiple marinas for boating and fishing.

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Fenwick Crab House

Established in 1962, this traditional seafood restaurant specializes in steamed Maryland blue crabs, seasoned crab cakes, and coastal Delaware cuisine near the Maryland state line.

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Dogfish Head Brewery

The main production facility in Milton offers guided tours of the brewhouse, a tasting room with 27 taps, and the landmark 'Steampunk' treehouse.

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Indian River Bay

Indian River Bay is a body of water in Sussex County, Delaware. It is part of Delaware's inland bay system, along with Little Assawoman Bay…

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