Why go
- City in Delaware, United States.
- Known for Beach Plum Island State Park, First Dutch Colony Memorial.
- Served by Delaware Coastal Airport (GED).
History
Lewes is an incorporated city on the Delaware Bay in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 3,303. Along with neighboring Rehoboth Beach, Lewes is one of the principal cities of Delaware's rapidly growing Cape Region. The city lies within the Salisbury, Maryland–Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lewes proudly claims to be "The First Town in The First State."
Where to stay
16061 Willow Creek Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · lazylbandb.com
105 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · dogfish.com
35060 Warrington Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · homesteadrehoboth.com
407 E Market St, Lewes, DE 19958 · lewes-beach.com
110 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · hotelblue.info
142 2nd St #2a, Lewes, DE 19958 · hotelrodneydelaware.com
34521 Old Postal Ln, Lewes, DE 19958 · ihg.com
122 W Market St, Lewes, DE 19958 · theinnatcanalsquare.com
30249 Fisher Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · hopkinsheartland.com
18438 Kates Ln, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · ihg.com
514 E Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · beaconinnlewes.com
29551 Persimmon Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · tallpines-del.com
35567 Big Oaks Ln, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · bigoakscamping.com
330 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958 · savannahinnlewes.com
18964 John J. Williams Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · marriott.com
17254 Five Points Square, Lewes, DE 19958 · hyatt.com
17388 Ocean One Plz, Lewes, DE 19958 · hilton.com
36012 Airport Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · hotelwaverehobothbeach.com
19210 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · choicehotels.com
19113 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · marriott.com
18826 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · hilton.com
18451 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 · choicehotels.com
16218 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 · lewes.com
18282 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 · theinnatlewes.com
19540 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · choicehotels.com
19540-A, Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · choicehotels.com
100 Cascade Ln #109, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
18809 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 · anchoragemotelinc.com
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · last seating 45 min. before close Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 12:00-21:00 · 516 East Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958 · pigandpublican.com
Restaurant · brewery restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:30 · 1007 Kings Highway, Lewes, 19958 · bigoysterbrewery.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · phillypretzelfactory.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 17719 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 19958 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 04:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:30-23:00; Su 04:30-22:00 · 1 Midway Shopping Center, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00 Features: takeaway · 17884 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 19958 · dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 04:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Midway Shopping Center, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 12:00-20:45 · 18598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · sweetfrog.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00 · 125 2nd Street, Lewes, 19958 · halffulllewes.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 107 East Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958 · dairyqueen.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 16:00-21:30 · 18585 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · 1776steakhouse.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-20:45; Fr 12:00-21:45; Sa 10:00-21:45; Su 10:00-20:45 · 137 2nd Street, Lewes, 19958 · agaverestaurants.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:30 Features: takeaway · 18385 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 19958 · bethanyblues.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · chinatownbuffetgrill.shop
Fried Chicken, Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00 · 1551 Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958 · kicknchickende.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr-Su 11:30-23:00 · Second Street, Lewes, 19939 · lewesoyster.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-15:00 · 113 Market Street, Lewes
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-15:00 · 111 Neils Alley, Lewes, 19958 · cafenectar.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 17906 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 19958
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 416 East Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958
Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-14:30 · 18226 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 19958 · cafepinkblossom.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 35000 Midway Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, 19971
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 18598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · jerseymikes.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 201 2nd Street, Lewes, 19958 · kingshomemadeicecream.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · crustandcraftrehoboth.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00 · 101 Second Street, Lewes, 19958 · touchofitalylewes.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00 · 18659 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · latonalteca.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 134 West Market Street, Lewes, 19958 · harbourlewes.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 720 Kings Highway, Lewes, 19958 · thestationlewes.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00 · 212 Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958 · heirloomdelaware.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 18423 Bryan Drive, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · locations.panerabread.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · 18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · ritasice.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00 · 18585 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, 19971 · pizzavillade.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 18289 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 19958
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 108 Second Street, Lewes, 19958
Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 109 West Market Street, Lewes, 19958
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00; Su off · 111 Bank Street, Lewes, 19958 · kindlerestaurant.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · patspizzeria.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 107 Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958
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Airports
Cape May Airport (WWD) 22 mi to the centre
507 Terminal Dr #102, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Delaware Coastal Airport (GED) 11 mi to the centre
Georgetown, DE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Eagle Crest-Hudson Airport 2.6 mi to the centre
Milton, DE, US
Ockel Farms Airport 9.6 mi to the centre
Milton, DE, US
Getting there by ferry
Water Taxi & Tours
Ferry terminal · 2.4 mi from the centre · Cape Water Tours
Cape May-Lewes Ferry — Lewes Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.6 mi from the centre
Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.6 mi from the centre
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Delaware Coastal Airport (GED); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Water Taxi & Tours, 2.4 mi); routes include Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lewes, Delaware. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Delaware · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach