Tag: Delaware in Lewes

Sites along the Cape to Cape Driving Tour that are located in Delaware.

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    Fort Miles Museum & Historic Area

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    Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958   Overview: Built to defend the Delaware Bay and Delaware River and protect domestic shipping. The WWII-era Fort Miles Museum & Historical Area integrates the presentation of a critical period in United States’ history with personal stories of defending our nation’s coastline.   Intrinsic Qualities: Historic Additional Notes: Read more...
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    Delaware Breakwater East End and Harbor of Refuge Lighthouses

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    Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958   Overview: The first, at 56’, was completed in 1885. The second was completed in 1926 after earlier structures failed. It was built on the ocean end of the outer Delaware Breakwater at the mouth of the Delaware Bay, just off Cape Henlopen. The 62’ structure was built Read more...
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    Cape May – Lewes Ferry, Lewes Terminal

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    Location: 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958   Overview: The Cape May – Lewes Ferry sails 17 miles across the Delaware Bay every day of the year between Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey. Passengers (and their vehicles) have taken the 85-minute each-way journey since 1964.   Intrinsic Qualities: Recreation   Additional Notes: ADA Accessible Pet Friendly on Read more...