Bethany Beach, Delaware

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14 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Fenwick Island Lighthouse · 5.0 mi · Historical Marker

  The 1859 lighthouse stands near the Transpeninsular Line marker that has defined the Delaware-Maryland border since 1751.

• Fenwick Island Light · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Standing right on the Delaware/Maryland state line, this lighthouse has guided ships since 1858, making it the oldest in Delaware. Built to replace an earlier, less effective beacon, the Fenwick Island Lighthouse was…

• Indian River Life-Saving Station · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine battling monstrous waves in a sinking ship – the surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station were your only hope. Established in 1876, the station housed brave crews who launched rescue boats into the…

• Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk · 12.4 mi · Historical Marker

  Founded in 1873 as a Methodist camp meeting ground, Rehoboth became Washington DC's favorite beach getaway.

• Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fountain · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered why some towns were founded “dry”? You’re about to discover the unexpected history behind this unassuming granite fountain, a testament to a powerful movement that reshaped American society. This isn't…

• Fort Miles · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving near a place that once stood as a crucial line of defense against Nazi U-boats. This is Fort Miles. Construction began in 1938 and the fort was named after Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles in 1941. As…

• Zwaanendael Museum · 16.8 mi · Historical Marker

  Dutch colonists established Zwaanendael near present-day Lewes in 1631, but the entire settlement was destroyed within a year.

• Cannonball House - Lewes · 16.9 mi · Historical Marker

  In April 1813, British warships bombarded Lewes for 22 hours after the town refused to supply provisions to the enemy fleet.

• Lewes Historic District · 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Welcome to Lewes, Delaware's 'First Town,' a place where centuries of history whisper from every historic building. Originally settled by Dutch colonists in 1631, this charming coastal town has been a silent witness to…

• United States lightship Overfalls (LV-118) · 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just any old boat; it's the last lightship ever built for the US Lighthouse Service, a floating beacon that guided ships through treacherous waters. Imagine the relief sailors felt seeing her light in a…

• Cape Henlopen State Park · 17.5 mi · Historical Marker

  Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen guarded the mouth of Delaware Bay against German U-boats during World War II.

• De Vries Palisade · 17.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine stepping ashore in a new world, full of promise and peril. Right here, near Lewes, Delaware, lies the archaeological site of De Vries Palisade, marking the spot of Zwaanendael Colony, Delaware's first attempt at…