2024 Spring and Summer Vacation Planner • Accommodations • Attractions • Festivals & Events • Homes Southern Delaware Enjoy the Outdoors in Southern DelawareEnjoy the Outdoors in Southern Delaware View this issue online at SouthernDelawareVacationPlanner.com Fun at Southern Fun at Southern Delaware FarmsDelaware Farms Spring EventsSpring Events Scan with your phone to view this issue Butch Comegys Summer EventsSummer EventsHome2 Suites by Hilton Lewes Rehoboth Beach 17388 Ocean One Plaza, Lewes 302-200-7373 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sbydeht Free Breakfast, WIFI & Parking Pet Friendly Rooms Fitness Center Indoor Pool and Business Center Easy Access to Restaurants, Shopping and Beaches2024 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerPage 1 Southern Delaware 2024 Spring & Summer Vacation Planner is published by Southern Delaware Publishing Inc. 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Box 990, Ocean View, DE 19970 302-745-3029 • FAX: 302-539-1396 email: delawareexplorer@gmail.com Enjoy Spring & Summer in Southern Delaware 18826 Coastal Hwy. • Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 (302) 645-8003 • (800) HAMPTON www.rehobothbeach.hamptoninn.com REHOBOTH BEACH/LEWES REHOBOTH BEACH • DELAWARE Earn Free Travel with Hilton Honors • Free Breakfast • Indoor Pool • Refrigerators • Microwaves • Fitness Center • Free WiFi • Conference & Meeting Room TM About the Cover Clockwise, from left, Fireworks will fill the skies over area Independence Day Celebrations including over Rehoboth Beach, Southern Delaware has many farms and farm markets that offer u-pick fruits and vegetables, The Quiet Resorts Ocean to Bay Bike Tour is a popular spring event held annually in April, A couple enjoy pre-sunrise surf fishing in the Atlantic Ocean off South Bethany Beach. A visit to southern Delaware offers a relaxing getaway anytime of the year. In this issue you will find descriptions of the many attractions located throughout southern Delaware, a guide to area golf courses, spring and summer events calendar, accommodations listings, real estate listings and an antique map. Southern Delaware features a variety of attractions that offer the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Many are located in historic small towns, along scenic waterways and beach resorts. Attractions range from lighthouses and beaches, to museums and buildings that trace the roots of the areas history and nautical heritage. Southern Delaware’s golf courses have been acclaimed as best in the state and offer layouts for golfers of all skill levels. Golfers will enjoy the challenge of the championship courses throughout Southern Delaware including Bayside, Baywood Greens, Bear Trap Dunes, Heritage Shores, Jonathan’s Landing, Mulligan’s Pointe, Plantation Lakes, and The Rookery. Spring and summer in southern Delaware are filled with unique events and festivals. The events calendar includes arts and craft shows, classic car shows, sidewalk sales, fishing tournaments, the annual Delaware State Fair and fireworks displays concluding Independence Day celebrations. We encourage you to check the listed websites and Facebook pages or call before making plans to visit. You can also find updated informa- tion in the monthly issues of the Southern Delaware Explorer magazine or by visiting SouthernDelawareExplorer.com. Send your email to delawareexplorer@gmail to receive updates when each issue is posted online. We hope you find this Vacation Planner helpful in planning your next visit to Southern Delaware. Please mention that you have read about the participating accommodations and attractions in the Vacation Planner on your next visit. For additional visitor information, contact the Southern Delaware Tourism office at 800-357-1818 or visit www.visitSouthern Delaware. com. Page 22024 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation Planner Plan your Spring & Summer Getaway to include Southern Delaware’s Unique Festivals and Events See FEBRUARY & MARCH EVENTS - Page 3 HOT SLOTS, EXCITING TABLE GAMES, GREAT DINING OPTIONS AND SPORTS BOOK! Make the most out of every visit by signing up for a Free Players Club card to start earning amazing rewards instantly! Harrington Raceway and Casino reserves the right to cancel or change any event without notice. All games are controlled by the Delaware State Lottery. You must be 21 to play. Play responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,call the Delaware Gambling Help Line: 1-888-850-8888. 1-888-887-5687 | HARRINGTONRACEWAY.COM | Where Winners Play! We suggest visiting the listed websites or calling to verify the most up-to-date information before visiting. .Feb. 2 - 4 - Polar Bear Plunge weekend in Rehoboth Beach, to benefit Special Olympics Delaware. This year’s events include the5K Run to the Plunge,Sand Sculpting Demonstration,Ice Sculpting Demonstration,Restaurant Chili Contest, and of course, the PLUNGE itself. The plunge will be held on Sunday the 4th at Rehoboth Ave. and The Boardwalk, at 1 p.m. There will be an Apres Plunge Party at the Rehoboth Convention Center and a weekend of events. Participants collect pledges for Special Olympics. For info, call (866) I-PLUNGE or visit www.plungede.org. Feb. 3, 4, 17, 18 – Seal Watching Tours. Cruise out into the Delaware Bay safely and respectfully observe harbour and gray seals. 217 Anglers Road, Lewes. www.capewatertaxi.com or 302-644-7334. Feb. 8 - The Early Use of Radio Communications in Lewes and other Eastern Ports. Presented by the Lewes Historical Society. 5 p.m. at the LHS. Admission is included with museum ticket purchase. Museum entry is free for LHS members. www.historiclewes.org or call 302-645-7670. Feb. 10 – Make A Sailor Valentine. Learn about historic sailor valentines, and then make oneyourself. Craft free and for all ages at the Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Hwy., Lewes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 302-645-1148 or www.History.delaware.gov Feb. 10 – Black Women in WWII: Greatness Under Fire with Dante Brizil. The Milford Museum will present the program at the Milford Public Library at 1 p.m. Visit www. milforddemuseum.org/events/ for info. Feb. 10 - Love on the Homefront: 1940’s Dinner and Dance Party. Swing back to the 1940’s with this exclusive Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dance, proudly presented by First State Heritage Park and the Fort Miles Museum. Fort Miles Battery 519 at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes. Visit fortmilesmuseum.org or call 302- 644 – 5007. Feb. 15, 16 - The Lewes Historical Society has partnered with artist Brandyn Charlton to conduct a class on design- ing and rendering an 18th - century trade sign. The day-long workshop from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. will include the creation and painting of a 16 by 24-inch sign for each attendee. Each sign will be completed on a flat wooden board. All necessary materials will be available at the class and included. Visit www.historiclewes.org/events or call 302.645.7670. Feb. 16 - 18 - Rehoboth Beach African American Film Festival. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s African American Film Festival celebrates the trailblazing work of black artists in shaping American culture from noon-6 p.m. at the Art Theater in Lewes. Call 302-645-9095 or visitwww.rehobothfilm.com Feb. 17- Merchants Attic Indoor Garage Sale. 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Check Out Our New Winter Rates and Spring Packages at www.theinnatcanalsquare.comwww.theinnatcanalsquare.com 122 Market St., Lewes, DE 19958 302 644-3377 • 888 644-1911 2024 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerPage 3 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes. “Plan to shop at the State’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale! The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold one Supersized Merchants’ Attic at Cape Henlopen High School. Up to 100 vendors will be selling their wares including excess business inventory, handmade items, antiques, collectibles, and second-hand household items. Vendor applications available at www. beach-fun.com or call 302-227-6446. Feb. 23 – Haunted Histories-Paranormal Investigations. Haunted Histories echo through time and Lewes is full of these eerie accounts. Lewes Historical Society and First State Paranormal Investigations invite you to hear the true tales of long-ago residents. 8-10 p.m, historiclewes.org. Feb. 24 - “Black Sailors of 1812”A presentation high- lighting the black sailors who fought in the war of1812 and their lives afterwards from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Hwy., Lewes. Call 302- 645-1148 orvisit www.History.Delaware.gov. March 1 - May 31: Eastern Shore League baseball exhibit at the Seaford Museum, 203 High St., Seaford. Visit www. seafordhistoricalsociety.com or call 302-628-9828. March 2 - Eastern Shore League baseball exhibit “Opening Day” with collector/author Mike Lambert, Seaford Museum, 203 High St., Seaford. Visit www.seafordhistoricalsociety. com or call 302-628-9828. March 2 - The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s (DBCC) Lights of Life Bond Gala for Breast Cancer Gala. 5-9:30 p.m.at Bally’s Casino, Dover. Call 302-778-1102 or visit debreastcancer.org for info. March 7- 10 – Spring Fling Open House at Simply Charming. Browse through the boutiques located through- out the stores to find spring décor and gifts. Located at 2 S. Railroad Avenue in Wyoming and at 11 Mill Street. Call 302-697-7377 for visit www.simplycharmingde.com. March 8-10 - Lewes Delmarva Dogfish BirdINNg Weekend. Enjoy great looks at the waterfowl, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors — and seals! — that are on full display in the mid-Atlantic during the winter months. Pair your birding experiences with a stay at the Dogfish INN and Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales! Visit delmarvabirding. com or www.dogfish.com/inn/packages for more info. March 9 - Delaware Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. Meet over 80+ of the area’s top health, wellness, fitness, leisure and home product and service companies in the resort area! For info; 302-236-0857 or visit www.deexpos.com. March 9 – The Disapperance of Amelia Earhart. The Milford Museum will present the program at the Milford Public Library at 1 p.m. Visit www.milforddemuseum.org/ events/ for info. March 9,10, 23, 24 – Cape Water Tours Seal Watching Tour. Cruise out into the Delaware Bay with us as we safely and respectfully observe harbour and gray seal, 217 Anglers Road, Lewes. Visit www.capewatertaxi.com or call 302-644-7334. March 10 – 16th Annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Lucky 5k race and Parade. The events are sponsored by Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, downtown Milton. For info call 302-Page 4 2024 So. DE Spring & Summer Vacation Planner March Events - from page 3 See MARCH EVENTS - Page 5 Welcome tooff Route 1 near the beach and boardwalk Welcome to the end of your day https://www.innatrehobothbeach.com/ 302.226.0700 Suites with FireplacesSuites with Fireplaces Indoor Heated Pool Indoor Heated Pool and Whirlpooland Whirlpool Complimentary Complimentary BreakfastBreakfast Complimentary Complimentary High Speed Wi-FiHigh Speed Wi-Fi 500+ EVENTS ANNUALLY ON OUR ARTS CALENDAR ONLY 1 WEBSITE TO VISIT SCAN TO LAUNCH 684-5005 or visit www.miltonstpatricksdayparade.com/ or www.seashorestriders.com to register. March 14 – July 7 – Horses & Other Creatures. New Works by Rebecca Raubacher Exhibition at the Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St., Dover. Call 302- 674-2111 or visit www.biggsmuseum.org. March 14 - A Culinary History of Southern Delaware. Presented by the Lewes Historical Society. 5 p.m. at the LHS. Admission is included with museum ticket purchase. Museum entry is free for LHS members. Visit www.histori- clewes.org or call 302-645-7670. March 15 – It’s A Bloomin’ Dance Party. Support Rehoboth In Bloom at the Oldies Dance in the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Dine downtown and then dance from 7-10 p.m. Visit www.downtownrb.com/bloom or call 302-521-4190. March 16 - Indoor Flea Market at Cape Henlopen State Park from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Donations welcomed. Clean items may be dropped off Friday, Mar. 15th at the Officers Club 10 a.m. to 1.p.m. For more information visit www. friendsofcapehenlopen.org or call or text 302-858-6127. March 16 – Georgetown St Patrick’s Day Block Party. Come out to an old-fashioned block party! Entertainment, food, craft & information vendors. Kids activities, Baking & dance competitions. Possible corn hole tournament & much more. Exact location to be determined. Call the Georgetown Chamber at 302-856-1544. March 16 – Annual St. Patrick’s Day “Toasting the Town” K-Cup Coffee Pods Pick Your Favorites! 112 Market St., 302 956-6984 Downtown Alley is a 6,000 sq. ft. store with a unique flair. Mix n Match K-Cups, Eagle Wingz Sauces, Local Honey, Dip Mixes, Bridgeville & Delaware Memorabilia, Baby Boutique, Alley Pets, Custom Ball Caps, Suzy Swede T-Shirts 18208 Sussex Hwy. 302 337-3137 Antique Alley of Bridgeville is a 20,000 sq. ft. shopping mall extravaganza on Rt 13. Easy access and plenty of parking. Two Unique Stores in One Small Town BridgevilleDelaware www.antiquealleyde.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Follow Follow us on us on FacebookFacebook Mark your calendars for our 2024 Special Shopping Events Jan. thru Aug. Fri., Jan 19 National Popcorn Day - Enjoy Popcorn while you shop Wed. Jan. 31 Nationa Hot Chocolate Day- Enjoy our hot cocoa bar Fri. Feb. 9 National Pizza Day - Enjoy a slice of pizza while you shop Wed. Feb. 14 Happy Valentines Day - Customers receive a treat Wed. Feb. 28 Soup Social at Antique Alley of Bridgeville Thurs. March 14 Pi Day - Enjoy a slice of pie with us Sun. March 17 Cabin Fever Scavenger Hunt at Antique Alley of Bridgeville Sun. March 31 CLOSED FOR EASTER Tues. April 30 Customer Appreciation Day - Storewide Discounts Sun. May 12 Mothers Day Special - Free Gift for Mom, while supplies last Sat. May 25 National Wine Day - Enjoy a glass of wine while you shop Fri. June 7 National Donut Day - Enjoy a Donut with us Sun. June 9 Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt at Downtown Alley Sun. June 16 Fathers Day - Free Gift for Dads, while supplies last Wed. July 10 National Pina Colada Day - Serving Pina Coladas July Christmas In July - Win a Christmas Gift Basket Aug. 16 - 31 Red Tag Sale - 50% Off Deals Fall and Christmas Events to be Announced March Events - from page 4 See MARCH EVENTS - page 6 For more events, contact the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce atBeach-Fun.com or 302-227-6446 Funded in part by Southern Delaware Tourism. 2024 Events Merchants’ Attic · February 17 Spring Sidewalk Sale · May 3-5 Restaurant Week · June 2-7 Monday Night Movies · June 17 - August 19 Wednesday Night Bonfires · June 19 - August 21 Scarecrow Trail & Show · Month of October Fall Sidewalk Sale · October 4-6 Sea Witch ® Festival · October 25-27 Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Fun Stuff To Do . . . by the Water! 2024 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerPage 5 Pub Crawl. 5 p.m. til in Downtown Milford. For informa- tion, call 839-1180 or visit www.downtownmilford.org. March 17 – Cabin Fever Scavenger Hunt at Antique Alley of Bridgeville. Visit antiquealleyde.com or call 302-337- 3137. March 22 – Haunted Histories-Paranormal Investigations. Haunted Histories echo through time and Lewes is full of these eerie accounts. Lewes Historical Society and First State Paranormal Investigations invite you to hear the true tales of long-ago residents. 8-10 p.m Visit www.histori- clewes.org. March 23 – Town of Millville Easter Egg Hunt. Egg Hunt, crafts and visit with the Easter Bunny for kids 10 and under at Millville’s Evans Park. Visit millville.delaware.gov/ evans-park/ or call 302-616-1935. March 23 – Georgetown Easter Egg Hunt-The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Easter egg hunt at Revelation Breweryn in Georgetown. The day will feature visits with the Easter Bunny, face painting, inflata- bles, story time with Farmer McGregor, rides the little toot train, free cotton candy and a brand new Easter egg hunt by Yarn & Bone. Don’t forget to bring your own basket! For info, call the chamber at 302-856-1544 or visit www. georgetowncoc.com. March 23 - Seaford Historical Society’s annual Gala! Visit www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com or call 302- 628- 9828. March 24 - Irish Music & Dance Concert. 1-4 p.m. in Downtown Milford. For information, call 302-491-4125 or March Events - from pg. 5 See MARCH EVENTS - page 8 GEORGETOWN WALK-IN 21635 Biden Avenue | Georgetown 302-856-9729 MILLSBORO WALK-IN 28538 Dupont Boulevard | Millsboro 302-934-5052 MILLVILLE WALK-IN 32550 Docs Place | Millville 302-541-4175 REHOBOTH BEACH WALK-IN 19161 Healthy Way Unit 100 Rehoboth Beach 302-645-3010 SOUTH COASTAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 32750 Roxana Rd | Frankford 302-291-6900 LEWES EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT 424 Savannah Road | Lewes 302-645-3289 Ready to care for you, wherever and whenever you need us. With convenient locations throughout the county (including four Walk-In Care centers and two emergency departments), the best care is now more accessible than ever before. And as our county grows, you can be confident and proud that we’ll continue to grow with it. 30 9 18 404 113 WALK-IN WALK-IN WALK-IN WALK-IN EMERGENCY EMERGENCY Scan to learn more about our walk-in locations. beebehealthcare.org The Best Care is Here. is Our Specialty SUSSEX COUNTY Page 62024 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation Planner 302-839-1180 or visit www.irishrosegiftshop.com. March 24 - Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents A John Williams Celebration. Concert featuring selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park & more at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.delawaresymphony.org. March 28 – Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce Casino Night sponsored by the Schrockstars team of Northrup Realty. The event features table games, slot machines, heavy appetizers, cash bar and more to benefit the Millsboro Little League. Millsboro Fire Hall, E. State St. from 5-9 p.m. Visit www.millsborochamber.com or call 302-934-6777. March 28 - 13th Annual Milford Spring Community Expo at the Milford Elks Lodge, 18951 Elks Lodge Rd., free and open to the public from 5-7 p.m. Call 302- 422-3344 or visit www.milfordchamber.com. March 29 – April 14 – 15th Annual Lewes Tulip Celebration. Celebrate the towns Dutch Heritage at various sites throughout Lewes. Visit www.leweschamber.com or call 302-645-8073. March 29 – 2024 Great Delaware Kite Festival & Egg Hunt. A Good Friday tradition sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Delaware State Parks at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and competition begins at 11:30 a.m. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m. Free, but fees for some competitors and park admission applies. For info, call 302-645-8073 or 2024 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerPage 7 upcoming EVENTS RUNWAY REHOBOTH BEACH CONVENTION CENTER 4:30-7pm Lavish Cocktail Reception Complimentary Glass of Champagne & Cash Bar SUN • April 21 FF ashion Show Formal Style A Weekend of Fashion Events Starting Thursday IT’S A BLOOMIN’ DANCE PARTY Friday, March 15 Rehoboth Beach Convention Center 7-10pm Saturday, April 6 At Participating Restaurants Saturday, June 1 At Participating Restaurants 1-4pm SpringNext >