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Things to see in Lewes (United States): 16 places and when to go
Lewes is a town in United States, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (4), Food and drink (4). The best known are Cape Henlopen State Park, Harbor of Refuge Light and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.7631, -75.1633
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 231 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lewes
The places in and around Lewes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cape Henlopen State ParkDelaware state park near Lewes, Delaware, United States5.1 km
- Harbor of Refuge LightLighthouse in Delaware, United States8.4 km
- Prime Hook National Wildlife RefugeProtected area in Delaware, United States13 km
- Delaware Breakwater East End LightLighthouse in Delaware, United States6.7 km
- Lingo CoveBay15 km
- Rehoboth BayBay in Sussex County, United States of America13 km
- Delaware BreakwaterBreakwater in Sussex County, United States of America6.3 km
- Indian River Life-Saving StationMuseum17 km
- United States lightship OverfallsHistory2.5 km
- Zwaanendael MuseumDelaware museum dedicated to European settlement2.4 km
- Beach Time DistillingDistillery2.4 km
- Brimming Horn MeaderyBrewery7.7 km
- Dewey Beer CompanyBrewery11 km
- Dogfish Head BreweryBrewery13 km
- FunlandWith kids9.3 km
- Ice Breaker PierReef9.4 km
When to go to Lewes
The best time to visit Lewes is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:42
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lewes
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 231 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cape May22 places35 km
- Ocean City10 places47 km
- Dover, Delaware19 places54 km
- Woodbine5 places57 km
- Fairton6 places69 km
- Queenstown6 places82 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lewes?
The best known: Cape Henlopen State Park, Harbor of Refuge Light, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Delaware Breakwater East End Light, Lingo Cove. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lewes?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Lewes?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 231 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lewes as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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