Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Zwaanendael Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Zwaanendael Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Lightship Overfalls
You can browse the exhibits at Lightship Overfalls, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Lewes Beach
Sandwiched between Delaware Bay and the town of Lewes is mile after mile of white sand that attracts beachcombers and sunbathers.
Cape May - Lewes Ferry
Explore the waterfront in Lewes with a trip to Cape May - Lewes Ferry. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cape Henlopen Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cape Henlopen Beach during your trip to Lewes? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.
1812 Memorial Park
After visiting 1812 Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Our pick of the best Historic District Hotel Deals
The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
Cute and secluded while being walking distance to all of the spots you'll want to hit up.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Avenue Inn and Spa
The room had a smell to it the entire weekend. The wine and cheese hour was fine, but clearly cheap products. They limit you to one plate at breakfast to “reduce food waste” and they serve it themselves. This “spa-like” hotel is pinching Pennie’s and you can tell as a guest.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
Room and staff were great as well as location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Dewey Beach
Gtrat customer service Room upgraded. I will retun
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Staybridge Suites Rehoboth Beach by IHG
Convenient location, clean room, nice staff.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Breakers Hotel & Suites
Staff very helpful and room was nice
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
Pilot Point
When in Pilot Point, you can plan a visit to Lewes Beach and Cape May - Lewes Ferry, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wolfe Runne
When in Wolfe Runne, you can plan a visit to Cape May - Lewes Ferry and Lewes Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Villages of Five Points
While Villages of Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Nassau Valley Winery and Heritage Inn & Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Plantations East
Plantations East might not have many top sights, but Heritage Inn & Golf Club and Midway Speedway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mill Pond Acres
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mill Pond Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Nassau Valley Winery and Lewes Beach.
Love Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Love Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Tanger Outlets and Jungle Jim's River Safari Water Park.
