Five Miles From Famous: Rehoboth Beach

Foodie Fun on the Boardwalk

Rise Up Coffee Roasters

It’s time to hit the beach and explore the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, but first, on your way, be sure to stop and get caffeinated at Rise Up Coffee Roasters. This Eastern Shore original has many branches. This one is located right before you get to the Rehoboth Boardwalk.

Penny Lane

Next, take a stroll through the many walkabout storefronts and meander down Penny Lane. Penny Lane is an open-air, European-inspired alleyway that is full of boutiques and snap-worthy photo opportunities.

The Ice Cream Store

Afterward, stop and grab ice cream from The Ice Cream Store-- home to over 100 flavors, including their award-winning chocolate and strawberry. The Ice Cream Store is also known for its unique flavors and has even been featured on TV! You will have a hard time finding which ice cream flavor to choose, so don’t just choose one; purchase the flight and choose up to six.

Surfing Crab Restaurant and Bar

Now it’s time to hit the beach and enjoy the sand and sun of the nation’s Summer Capital. Wrap up the evening with a visit to the Surfing Crab Restaurant and Bar and enjoy a buffet of all-you-can-eat crabs. You’ll quickly realize why there is a crab buffet on every corner.  

Assateague Island

Old World Breads Bakery

Start your morning off by visiting the Old World Breads for a pastry and coffee. This artisan bakery is steeped in old-world tradition when it comes to this large variety of breads, cookies, cakes, pastries, and even chicken salad and soups as a homemade pairing.

Assateague Island National Seashore

Located just 37 miles from Millsboro, DE, stretching along the Atlantic coast of Maryland and Virginia, is the hidden gem that still allows nature to call the shots. The unique feature of Assateague Island National Seashore is the wild horses that roam freely on these wild, windswept barrier islands. Once descendants of domesticated horses, these feral horses have adapted to the coastal environment.

While the story of how they arrived on the Island is a bit of a mystery, they have lived on the island for hundreds of years and have acclimated to the salty conditions. You will find two entrances to this park, one on the Maryland side and one on the Virginia side, and both manage two herds of horses. There is also other wildlife like Silka and white-tailed deer, a variety of birds, and marine life.

TIP: Don’t forget to bring your America the Beautiful card to get in for free. 

Capes and Creameries

Cape Henlopen State Park

Today is the perfect time to explore the history that Rehoboth Beach offers; it’s time to hit Cape Henlopen State Park. For $10 a day for out-of-town residents, you can walk through history at Fort Miles. This walkable artillery park was one home to the coastal defense of WWII and is one of many underground bunkers. Borrow a bike and ride through their extensive bike trail, and then walk out on the beach and experience The Point (the curved tip of Delaware).

Hopkins Farm Creamery

On your way back, take a little detour to Hopkins Farm Creamery in Lewes, DE, to enjoy farm-made ice cream. This four-generation farm sells a variety of farm fresh flavors and encourages you to enjoy your treat in the barn with the cows or on their playground.