4 days in Delaware Itinerary

Lewes is an incorporated city on the Delaware Bay in eastern Sussex County, Delaware. Kids will appreciate attractions like Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Bethany Beach Boardwalk in Bethany Beach (about 32 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, indulge in some culinary diversions at Eating Rehoboth, stop by Kid's Ketch, and stroll through Dewey Beach.

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New York City to Lewes is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from New York City in October, plan for slightly colder nights in Lewes, with lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Wilmington.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): browse the exhibits of Nemours Estate, then get engrossed in the history at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, then take an in-depth tour of Hagley Museum And Library, and finally don't miss a visit to Wooddale Covered Bridge.

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Traveling by car from Lewes to Wilmington takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can take a train back home.