Lewes, DelawareZwaanendael MuseumCape Henlopen State ParkDelaware Breakwater East End LighthouseLewes and Rehoboth CanalAll Saints Episcopal ChurchPrime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
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Lewes

Lewes is a town in Sussex district, Delaware, United States of about 3,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 56 beaches & coast, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Zwaanendael Museum, Overfalls and Cape Henlopen State Park.

38.7746° N, 75.1393° WPop. 3,010

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Within 30 km114 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see100
Notable133
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Zwaanendael Museum, museum near Lewes
Must-see

Zwaanendael Museum

Museum · 1 km

Overfalls, attraction near Lewes
Must-see

Overfalls

Attraction · 1 km

Cape Henlopen State Park, nature spot near Lewes
Must-see

Cape Henlopen State Park

Nature spot · 4 km

Places near Lewes by type

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One day from Lewes

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:29 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lewes
  2. Lingo Covebeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. All Saints Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Cape Henlopen State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Prime Hook National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Lewes
Today’s loopLewesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lewes?

Zwaanendael Museum (museum, about 1 km), Overfalls (attraction, about 1 km), Cape Henlopen State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse (heritage site, about 5 km), Lewes and Rehoboth Canal (lake, about 5 km), Harbor of Refuge Light (heritage site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lewes?

171 places on Spotwander: 56 beaches & coast, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 churches, 18 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest beach to Lewes?

Harbor of Refuge, about 8 km by road; Old Inlet Beach (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lewes?

Cape Henlopen State Park, about 4 km by road; Davidson Marsh (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lewes?

Start in Lewes, visit Lingo Cove, then All Saints Episcopal Church, then Cape Henlopen State Park, then Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse, then Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.