Founded by the Dutch in 1631, Lewes is often referred to as the First Town in the First State. Lewes can be found where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen in Sussex County.
This charming walking town contains a historic district with many of the older preserved homes and museums. The town also boasts over 40 full-service shops with unique goods, such as antiques and modern gallery art, as well many fine restaurants and several inns, bed and breakfasts and motels.
While in Lewes take a day trip to New Jersey on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which takes passengers across the Delaware Bay on a 17-mile, 85-minute cruise between New Jersey and Delaware.
Lewes is also home to more than 4,000 acres of preserved lands within Cape Henlopen State Park. Within the park visitors will find undeveloped beaches, miles of nature trails, bird sanctuaries and an education center. The park was formerly the site of Fort Miles, a WWII era harbor defense facility that still has some fortifications including an Observation Tower that provides superb views for those who climb it and a former military bunker. The park also has boasts the famous "walking dunes", including the 80 foot high Great Dune, which you can climb. The Great Dune is the highest sand dune between Cape Cod and Cape Hatteras.
From the Cape Henlopen State Park, to the historic district to the beautiful beaches, trails and sanctuaries, the charm and beauty of Lewes makes it a wonderful place to live and visit.
29,599 people live in Lewes, where the median age is 61.8 and the average individual income is $63,733. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lewes, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Deli 88, Grandpa Mac, and Lefty's Alley & Eats.
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| Dining | 0.73 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.93 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.01 miles | 287 reviews | 3.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.07 miles | 96 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.07 miles | 4 reviews | 1.3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.08 miles | 248 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.08 miles | 45 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.09 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.09 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.1 miles | 54 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.13 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.22 miles | 11 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.04 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 1.05 miles | 15 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.08 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.08 miles | 52 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.09 miles | 11 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
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Lewes has 14,358 households, with an average household size of 2.04. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lewes do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,599 people call Lewes home. The population density is 626 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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