< Previoustwo tunnels and more than 200,000 flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. The course also has a large clubhouse, a full-service prac- tice facility and The Clubhouse at Baywood Restaurant overlooking the 18th hole. Practice amenities include a driving range fairway with target greens protected by sand bunkers, a 25,000 square foot landscaped putting green and a chipping and sand bunker green. Call 888-844-2254 or visit www.baywoodgreens.com to book your tee time. Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club, 20301 Charlotte Boulevard, Millsboro, 302-933-8072 or plantationlakesclub. com.Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club is conve- niently located on Route 24 just 1 mile west of Route 113 in Millsboro, Delaware and is open to the public year-round. Plantation Lakes is becoming one of the most sought-after communities to live in and enjoy some of the finest golf around!The clubhouse features The Landing Bar & Grille, large outdoor patio, and additional banquetspace for events of all sizes. The Golf Shop has an HDGolfSimulator, tax- free shopping for golf apparel, gear, lessons, and custom club fittings. 18 holes opened in2020. Golfweek Magazine awardedPlantation Lakesthe number 1 course you can playin Delaware for 2022, 2023 & 2024.Visit plantation- lakesclub.com for more information or call (302) 933-8072 to schedule your public country club golf experience! Bayside Resort Golf Club, 12021 North Haven Drive, Selbyville, off Rt 54 near Fenwick Island, 302-436-3400 Southern Delaware is home to a variety of beautifully manicured public golf courses as well as several private country clubs that offer challenging layouts for newcomers to the game as well as life long players. Area golf courses had banner years during 2024 and are consistently ranked as some of the best in the state of Delaware by national golf publications and provide beautiful scenery and conditions that match courses that can be found in the surrounding metropolitan areas. It is anticipated that the 2025 golf season will be another busy one and it is recommended to make advanced tee times for the best times. Baywood Greens, located near Long Neck, (888) 844-2254 or www. baywoodgreens.com Billed as “exclusively public,” the 18-hole championship golf course is just a short drive from Rehoboth Beach, off of Rt. 24. Golf Digest recently chose Baywood as the number 1 public course in Delaware for 2023-2024. Billed as the “Augusta of the North” by Mid Atlantic Golfer and named among the “Top 50 courses for women” by Golf for Women Magazine. 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At 6,617 yards from the championship tees, the course is “no pushover,” according to Kiel Christianson, senior writer for TravelGolf magazine. The front nine of the course is noted for its severe, rolling greens while the back nine offers many water hazards and lengthy fairways. The course traverses several wetland areas. The course has four sets of tees. The club includes a driving range, pitching and chipping practice green, and 12,000 square foot short game area. Bear Trap Dunes, 7 Clubhouse Drive, Ocean View, 302- 537-5600, www.beartrapdunes.com. The Carl M. Freeman Golf Club has 27 championship holes designed by golf course architect Rick Jacobson. The course features a diversity of lengths and tee placements. The course was named one of “Delaware’s Top 10 Courses” by GolfPass, and one of “18 of the Best 27-Hole Courses in the U.S.” by Links Magazine. The Association of Golf or www.golfbayside.com. Bayside Resort Golf Club boasts an epic course that offers an unforgettable experience with dramatic views and a dramatic design. This Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course features stunning holes along the Assawoman Bay coastline and winds through magnificent pine forests. And exceptional golf is just the beginning! The premier waterfront resort club features luxurious pools & splash zone, tennis & fitness complex, indoor Health & Aquatic Club, pier, beach, kayaks, year-round activities, Bayside Institute Life Enrichment Classes, and the state- of- the-art Clubhouse and Signatures restaurant. Bayside and Bear Trap Dunes are managed by Troon Golf. Call the pro shop or visit www.golfbayside. com to book your tee time. Heritage Shores Golf Club, One Heritage Shores Circle, Bridgeville, 302-337-7514 or www.heritageshores.com. Award winning Heritage Shores opened in July 2007. The course was designed by the noted golf architect Arthur Hills. It features tees for all levels from 4740 yards to 7005 from the back. You must keep a look out for the water while you traverse the undulating fairways of the links style course, as 17 of the 18 holes have a water feature. The 30,000 sq. ft. Nantucket inspired Clubhouse compliments the natural beauty of the golf course, and the interior features an upscale contemporary look. Come dine in Passwater’s Restaurant or their 1730 Tavern, which offers a menu of traditional American cuisine, overlooking the 18th green. In addition, Heritage Shores is the home of Sugar Beet Market, a casual dining experience and a fully stocked Golf Shop. Call 302- 337-7514 or visit www.heritageshores.com to book your 2025 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerPage 29 Discover Jonathan’s Landing! 18-Hole Championship Public Golf • Outings • Events To book your next outing or event, call (302) 697-8204, today! 1309 Ponderosa Drive | Magnolia, DE 19962 www.jonathanslandinggolf.com Jonathan’s Landing is the area’s premier location for your upcoming wedding, party, outing or special event, featuring the newly renovated Lighthouse Ballroom with a large dance area and wrap around deck overlooking the golf course. JONATHAN’S LANDING Southern DE Golf - from page 28 See SOUTHERN DE GOLF - Page 30Page 302025 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation Planner Southern DE Golf - from page 29 Merchandisers named Bear Trap Dunes Pro Shop “Top 100 Pro Shops in America.” Visit The Den at Bear Trap Dunes, a must-try coastal restaurant and event venue featur- ing exciting twists on classic pub fare. Enjoy an expansive beer, wine and handcrafted cocktail list and chef-created specialtiesthat are legendary. Sit outdoors by our cozy fire pits with a view, gather around our TVs to catch a game, or partake in community revelry. Bear Trap Dunes and Bayside are managed by Troon Golf. Call the pro shop or visit www. beartrapdunes.com to book your tee time. Mulligan’s Pointe,22426 Sussex Pines Rd., Georgetown, 302-856-6283 or visitwww.mulliganspointe.com.Delve into a world of exciting, affordable golf at Mulligan’s Pointe! Located in historic Georgetown, is a public course that features four sets of tees to provide an enjoyable experi- ence for golfers of all skill levels! Paired with the 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, comes a full-scale driving range, practice green and chipping area, where players can implement new strategies into their game. A moderate Southern Delaware climate allows ample opportunity for golf year-round and for those really getting in the swing of things, an Unlimited Golf Annual Passes will help take The Pointe experience to the next level! Not on the course? Being social is the word! The Bar & Grill area offers a wel- coming atmosphere, complete with a delicious and unique menu as well as an outdoor, covered and heated patio with live music performances every weekend. Can’t stay for long, movie night at the house? They also offer take-out and curbside to go! Call 302-856-6283, EmailInfo@mul- liganspointe.comor visitwww.mulliganspointe.comfor more info. The Rookery South, located off Delaware 1 near Lewes and Milton, 27052 Broadkill Road, Milton 302-684-3000 or www.rookerygolf.com The Rookery South is a champion- ship 18-hole layout in the Rehoboth Beach resort area and open to the public year-round. The course is a wonderful playing experience with four sets of tees for golfers of all abilities. 2004 Senior British Open winner, Pete Oakley and course visionary superintendent Chris Adkins, teamed up in designing a water laden, golfer friendly challenge just off the picturesque Broadkill River. The clubhouse features the Blue Heron Grille, open year-round offering lunch daily and breakfast on Sundays. Call 302-684-3000 or visit www. rookerygolf.com to book your tee time. Hooper’s Landing Golf Course, 1019 W. Locust Street, Seaford, 302-629-2890 or www.hooperslanding.com. The former Seaford Golf & Country Club, is now owned by the City of Seaford and managed by Adkins Management owners of the Rookery and open to the public. The 18-hole public course, which is spread over 203 acres, was designed by Arthur H. Tull and constructed in 1949. In addition to the 18 holes, the 72-Par course has a driving range and putting green. Visit www.hooperslanding.com to book your tee time. The Salt Pond Golf Club, located near Central Avenue and Fred Hudson Road, 402 Bethany Loop, Bethany Beach, 302-539-7525 or www.saltpondgolf.com. The 18-hole course (par 61) has a mix of challenging par 3 and par 4 holes many with water hazards. Visit www.saltpondgolf. com to book your tee time. American Classic Golf Club, 18485 Bethpage Drive, Lewes, 703-6662 or americanclassicgolf.com. Whether you only have time for a quick 9 or want to play a traditional 18 hole round, the varying tee boxes give the course several different looks and allow you to use every club in your bag. The best part about The Classic is that it is a great course for all types of players Bethany Bay Golf Course, located near Delaware 26, Bethany Beach, 302-539-3833. The nine-hole course, built in 1996, overlooks lakes and wetlands and skirts along the Indian River Bay and White’s Creek. With no trees in the field of play, it’s mainly a target course. Reservations recommended, but not necessary. Southern Delaware Golf Club, 302-653-1212, 6182 S. Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, southerndelawaregolfclub.com. The course formerly known as Rookery North reopened last year under new ownership, with a new name, new restaurant, and grounds and is a challenging yet fair course which has been completely renovated featuring brand new bunkers and greens sure to delight golfers of all ages and abilities. The course is also home to the Big Oyster Brewery with indoor and outdoor seating, craft beer brewery and local fare. milton.delaware.gov/ parks-recreation/ Dogfish Head Craft Brewery This nationally known brewery offers guided tours of the ‘madeby hand’ off centered beer brewing facility. Visit www. dogfish.com for current tour availability. The Dogfish Tasting Room & Kitchen is open so you can leave with beer (bottles or growl- ers), T-shirts, hats, glassware, taps, openers and other beer drinkin’ goods. The Tasting Room, Kitchen and Shop are open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon. thru Sat. and Sun. from 11- 8 p.m. Located at #6 Cannery Village Center, 511 Chestnut St., Milton. 888-8dogfish, www.dogfish.com. Governor’s Walk Greenway: A brick path, linking Wagamon’s Pond to Memorial Park along the Broadkill River, commemorates Milton as the hometown of five for- mer governors. 302-684-1101, www.historicmilton.com. Lydia B. Cannon Milton Historical Society & Museum: Exhibits include Milton’s earlyyears, a doctor’s office, early ship building tools and records, a button press (saluting Milton’s significance in the button-making industry) and many historical photographs and artifacts chronicling the town’s history. The museum is housed in a former church, with colorful stained-glass windows. Located at 210 Union Street in downtown Milton. Call 302-684-1010 or visit www.historicmilton.org for hours. Milton Chamber of Commerce:The Chamber is avail- able at 302-684-1101 to help with trip planning or by visit- ing www.historicmilton.com. Milton Memorial Park: This lovely park along the Broadkill River offers a family atmosphere, with picnic tables and pavilion, a miniature train ride for kids (on sum- mer weekends & events), public boat launch, and handi- capped accessible fishing pier. Various festivals, such as Bargain$ on the Broadkill in August, are held here each year. Located just off Union Street, behind the Milton Public Library. 302-684-4110, milton.delaware.gov Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge & Visitors Milton Attractions - from page 27 See MILTON, REHOBOTH & SEAFORD ATTRACTIONS- pg. 312025 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerPage 31 Center: Established in the 1960s, the 8,800-acre refuge provides nature trails, bird and wildlife watching, and ponds for canoeing and boating. Hunters and anglers find hours of quiet solitude in season, within close proximity to Milton. Prime Hook is located on Route 16, just east of Route 1, on the way to Broadkill Beach. The Refuge is open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset, year- round. 302-684-8419 or www.fws.gov/refuge/Prime_Hook/. Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach Areas: Boardwalk Amusements: Rehoboth’s oceanfront amusement centers, Funland, and Zelky’s Arcades, offer fun for the whole fam- ily. Mini-golf, shops, and eateries complement the amuse- ment rides and arcade games open during the warm weather months. Open daily Memorial Day - Labor Day and week- ends in May and Sept. Funland is a family amusement center located on the boardwalk and a Rehoboth institution. 302- 227-1921, www.funlandrehoboth.com or www.zelkys.com Delaware Resort Transit: Delaware’s public transporta- tion system offers year-round and seasonal public trans- portation and provides convenient parking and shuttle services to coastal resort areas. DART First State offers two conveniently located Park & Ride Lots. The Rehoboth Park & Ride is on Shuttle Rd. off of Delaware Rt. 1, north of Rehoboth Avenue and the Lewes Park & Ride is located just south of Five Points on Delaware Route 1. Visit dart- firststate.com/RiderInfo/Routes/ or www.dartfirststate.com/ Delaware Seashore State Park: With six miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline between Dewey Beach and the Indian River Inlet, this popular park includes ocean and bay beaches with bathhouses for public swimming, surf fishing, surfing and sail boarding. At the inlet, Delaware Seashore features a large campground plus the 250-slip Indian River Marina with charter and head boats for ocean fishing trips, and sce- nic waterfront Cottages to rent. Located along Route One in the heart of Delaware’s ocean resorts. Open daily 8 a.m. to sunset. Entrance fee March 1st through Nov. 30th, 302-227- 2800, destateparks.com/Beaches/DelawareSeashore Indian River Lifesaving Station Museum: Originally constructed in 1879, this historic landmark has been restored and is now open to the public as a state-of-the art learning center and museum. Learn about the drama of heroes who risked their lives during rescues at sea. Located on Route One just north of the Indian River Inlet,between Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Open most days, gift shop and visitor’s center free, admission fee for museum. 302-227- 6991 or destateparks.com/Centers/IRLifesavingStation Jungle Jim’s River Safari Water Park: Giant waterslides, lazy river, wave pool, kiddie pools, rock climbing, batting cages, mini golf courses, bumper boats and the Safari Café. Open Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend. 302-227-8444, www.funatjunglejims.com. Rehoboth Art League: The RAL has functioned as a major arts organization for over 75 years in Southern Delaware. Its four rustic buildings and enchanting gardens host such diverse activities as changing exhibitions, workshops, liter- ary events, fashion shows, summer camps, lectures, and major special events year-round. Admission charged for some special events. 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-8408, www.rehobothartleague. org. Rehoboth Beach Bandstand: The Bandstand, a familiar landmark at the Boardwalk on Rehoboth Avenue, has served residents and visitors alike for years with its free summer concert and entertainment series. For a seasonal schedule, visit City Hall, the Chamber office, call 302-227-6181, 302- 644-2288 (seasonal) or visit www.rehobothbandstand.com/. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk: Perhaps the city’s favorite attributes are its mile-long boardwalk next to the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlantic-ocean beach. Popular during all seasons, the Boardwalk provides hours of people-watching, restaurants shops and entertainment. www.cityofrehoboth. com/beach-and-boardwalk. Rehoboth Beach Museum: The museum showcases post - 1891 collections of Rehoboth Beach archives, photo- graphs and memorabilia. The exhibits range from vintage postcards and bathing suits to original Civil War era maps and train schedules. The museum is now home of the Dolles salt water taffy sign. The Museum is located next to the Rehoboth Beach Visitors Center at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. - 302-227-7310, Visit www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Rehoboth Beach Visitor Center: The Visitors Center is located at 501 Rehoboth Ave. at the entrance to Rehoboth and the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce Office is located at 306 Rehoboth Ave. Call 302-227-2233 or visit www.beach-fun.com. Tanger Outlet Center: Enjoy tax-free outlet shopping at over 130 designer name-brand stores and eateries in three outlet centers. Located along Route 1, Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach. Call 302-226-9223 or visit www.tanger- outlet.com/rehoboth. SEAFORD AREA:Governor Ross Mansion, Plantation & Ross Station Event Center: The 1859 mansion is the former home of Delaware Governor William Henry Harrison Ross, and is one of the few examples of Italian Renaissance architecture on the East Coast. The plantation complex also includes outbuildings such as a granary and the recently ren- ovated original slave quarters. The ‘Honeymoon Cottage,’ built for son James upon his marriage around 1860, is used as a welcome center. The Event center and adjoining Ross Farm offer beautiful venues for any function. Located on 23669 Ross Station Road, off Stein Hwy. (Rt. 20). Call 302- 628-9828 or visit www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com. Nanticoke River: One of the most pristine, wild and sce- nic rivers on the East Coast the Nanticoke River is one of the area’s greatest natural resources. The river offers fishing and water sports, as well as nature trails for bird watching. Public boat launch, boat docking and parking are available. 302-628-8600, www.nanticokerivermarina.com Seaford Museum: Located in downtown Seaford, the museum features memorabilia from the town’s history, including the DuPont nylon legacy and other changing exhibits. A recent addition includes a bust of well-known Seaford resident Wright Robinson by famous Delaware sculptor Charles Parks. Located at 105 New Street, just off High Street toward the river. Open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. Call 302-628-9828 to request a tour or visit www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com Western Sussex Chamber of Commerce: Contact the chamber at 302-629-9690 or www.westernsussexcoc.com. Woodland Ferry: The cable run ferry, crosses theNanticoke River for free. Hours are 7a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. -Fri. Visit www.deldot. gov/Programs/woodland_ferry/index.shtml Milton, Rehoboth & Seaford Attraction s - from pg. 30Page 322025 Southern Delaware Spring & Summer Vacation PlannerWELCOME TO BRIGHT MINDS, CARING HEARTS AND TOTAL COMMITMENT. There is a place where you don’t have to choose quality over convenience. Where you don’t have to choose outstanding medical care over being cared about. 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