What to do and see in Lewes, Delaware (DE): The Best Nature & Parks

February 9, 2022 Renato Branum

Lewes (/ˈluːɪs/ LOO-iss) is an incorporated city on the Delaware Bay in eastern Sussex County, Delaware. According to the 2010 census, the population is 2,747. Along with neighboring Rehoboth Beach, Lewes is one of the principal cities of Delaware's rapidly growing Cape Region. The city lies within the Salisbury, Maryland–Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lewes proudly claims to be "The First Town in The First State."
Restaurants in Lewes

1. Cape Henlopen State Park

42 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958-1168 http://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen/fort-miles
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4.5 based on 1,386 reviews

Cape Henlopen State Park

This oceanside state park comprises 155 campsites and the Seaside Nature Center.

Reviewed By lindamK9624MM - Lewes, United States

Something for everyone from the beautiful ocean beaches, the wonderful nature trails and bike paths, Cape Henlopen State Park has it all and is our local treasure for all to enjoy in all seasons.

2. Lewes Beach

Lewes, DE 19958
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4.5 based on 519 reviews

Lewes Beach

Reviewed By Dianemw28 - Carlisle, United States

Lewes Beach is just perfect.... reasonable metered parking, a clean beach...and a town filled with great eateries and shops.... There is also the Cape May-Lewes Ferry . This is our perfect go-to beach!

3. Blockhouse Pond

Dupont Avenue & Johnson Avenue, Lewes, DE
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Blockhouse Pond

4. George H. P. Smith Park

Dupont Avenue & Johnson Avenue, Lewes, DE
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

George H. P. Smith Park

5. Mary Vessels Park

Market Street, Lewes, DE http://www.ci.lewes.de.us/index.cfm
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Mary Vessels Park

Small Park with Gazebo

6. Stango Park

Corner of Adams Street & Kings Highway, Lewes, DE http://www.ci.lewes.de.us/index.cfm?ref=12200&ref2=11
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Stango Park

7. Zwaanendael Park & Herb Garden

corner of Savannah Road and Kings Highway, Lewes, DE http://www.ci.lewes.de.us/index.cfm?ref=12200&ref2=12
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Zwaanendael Park & Herb Garden

8. 1812 Memorial Park

Front Street & Canal Across From The Post Office & Cannonball House, Lewes, DE http://www.ci.lewes.de.us/index.cfm
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

1812 Memorial Park

9. Otis Smith Park

514 E Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958-1161
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Otis Smith Park

10. Lewes Unleashed Dog Park

Samantha Drive -- after turning onto Park Rd from New Rd. make a Right onto Great Marsh--NOT a left onto Samantha Dr. as on the map in Great Marsh Park, Lewes, DE 19958 http://www.lewesunleashed.org/#/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

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