There’s more to Lewes, Del. than just a ferry ride from the Jersey Shore | Travel - nj.com

2022-09-24 00:12:31 By : Mr. Kevin Li

The Lewes-Rehoboth Canal makes for a picture perfect sunset. Photo by Nicole Pensiero

Mention Lewes, Delaware, and most people automatically think of the famed ferry that shuttles vacationers between this tiny town and Cape May. Like so many other travelers, I had been to Lewes – but only to get to and from the ferry. It was time to change that, and a recent three-night visit quickly showed us that this charming place is far more than just a stop on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry.

A small coastal community, Lewes (pronounced “Lewis”) is known as the “First Town in the First State,” a title it wears with pride. Quieter and less crowded than its more southerly neighbors -- Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach -- Lewes offers excellent dining, fun shopping and its very own beachfront attraction: Cape Henlopen State Park.

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