Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
1873Founded in 1873 as a Methodist camp meeting ground, Rehoboth became Washington DC's favorite beach getaway.
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Zwaanendael Museum
1631Dutch colonists established Zwaanendael near present-day Lewes in 1631, but the entire settlement was destroyed within a year.
5.0 mi away
Cannonball House - Lewes
1813In April 1813, British warships bombarded Lewes for 22 hours after the town refused to supply provisions to the enemy fleet.
5.1 mi away
Cape Henlopen State Park
1941Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen guarded the mouth of Delaware Bay against German U-boats during World War II.
5.1 mi away
Cape May Historic District
1761Cape May is one of the oldest seaside resorts in America, with the largest collection of Victorian-era homes in the country.
17.7 mi away
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
1859The 1859 lighthouse stands near the Transpeninsular Line marker that has defined the Delaware-Maryland border since 1751.
17.5 mi away
Everything Near Rehoboth Beach
20 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
· 0.2 mi · Historical Marker
Founded in 1873 as a Methodist camp meeting ground, Rehoboth became Washington DC's favorite beach getaway.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fountain
· 0.2 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…
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Fort Miles
· 4.1 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…
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Zwaanendael Museum
· 5.0 mi · Historical Marker
Dutch colonists established Zwaanendael near present-day Lewes in 1631, but the entire settlement was destroyed within a year.
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Cannonball House - Lewes
· 5.1 mi · Historical Marker
In April 1813, British warships bombarded Lewes for 22 hours after the town refused to supply provisions to the enemy fleet.
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Cape Henlopen State Park
· 5.1 mi · Historical Marker
Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen guarded the mouth of Delaware Bay against German U-boats during World War II.
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Lewes Historic District
· 5.2 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…
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United States lightship Overfalls (LV-118)
· 5.3 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…
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Delaware Breakwater
· 5.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what keeps Lewes Harbor safe from the Atlantic's fury? Look out at the Delaware Breakwater, a monumental engineering feat that has stood guard since the 19th century. This isn't just a pile of rocks; it's a…
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Indian River Life-Saving Station
· 5.8 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…
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National Harbor of Refuge and Delaware Breakwater Harbor Historic District
· 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine sailing into the Delaware Bay in the 1800s, desperate for shelter from a storm. This is why this spot is so important. Before the Delaware Breakwater, ships faced treacherous conditions. Construction began in…
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De Vries Palisade
· 6.3 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…
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Georgetown Coal Gasification Plant
· 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how Georgetown got its glow before electricity? This unassuming brick building holds the smoky secret to its late 19th-century illumination and industrial boom. Starting in the 1880s, the Georgetown Service…
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Fire Control Tower No. 23
· 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look out your window! See that tower? During World War II, it was a silent sentinel, scanning the horizon for enemy ships as part of a crucial coastal defense system. This unassuming structure, Fire Control Tower No.…
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Congress Hall (Cape May hotel)
· 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pulling up to Congress Hall? You're looking at a place that once served as the Summer White House! It all started in 1816 as a wooden boarding house nicknamed "Tommy's Folly." Thomas Hughes, the owner, later renamed it…
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Harriet Tubman Museum
· 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Did you know Harriet Tubman's bravery extended far beyond the Underground Railroad? She played a crucial role right here in New Jersey. Between 1850 and 1860, Tubman worked in Cape May during the summers. She wasn't…
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Fenwick Island Lighthouse
· 17.5 mi · Historical Marker
The 1859 lighthouse stands near the Transpeninsular Line marker that has defined the Delaware-Maryland border since 1751.
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Cape May Historic District
· 17.7 mi · Historical Marker
Cape May is one of the oldest seaside resorts in America, with the largest collection of Victorian-era homes in the country.
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Cape May Historic District
· 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a seaside escape so popular, it helped define what a summer vacation even *is* in America. That's Cape May. By the mid-1800s, wealthy Philadelphians and New Yorkers flocked here, drawn by the cool ocean breezes…
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Fenwick Island Light
· 18.4 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…
