Delaware
A classic mid-Atlantic beach town with a walkable boardwalk, no sales tax shopping, and a strong seafood and craft beer scene.
Boardwalk & Beach
| Name | Info | Details |
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| Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk | Must-do | The heart of town, lined with shops, arcades, and seafood shacks. Good for an evening stroll as much as a beach day. |
| Thrasher's French Fries | $ · boardwalk classic | A boardwalk institution serving vinegar-doused fries in a bucket, order the large and share. |
| Funland | Family · amusement park | An old-school boardwalk amusement park with arcade games and low-key rides, a nostalgic must for families. |
Eating & Drinking
| Name | Info | Details |
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| Henlopen City Oyster House | $$$ · raw bar | A polished seafood spot with a strong raw bar and mains like tuna tartare and swordfish. One of the better dinners in town. |
| Arena's Deli | $ · casual, sports bar | A local favorite deli and bar known for nachos that have repeatedly been voted the best in Delaware. |
| Dogfish Head Brewery | Craft beer · worth the drive | The original Dogfish Head brewpub in nearby Milton, a good half-day trip for beer fans with food to match. |
| The Point Coffee House | $ · coffee, breakfast | A local coffee shop that roasts its own beans, a good stop before heading to the beach. |
| Victoria's Restaurant | $$$ · ocean view breakfast | Set inside the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel with sweeping ocean views and old-world charm, the seaside garden frittata is a standout. |
Shopping & Side Trips
| Name | Info | Details |
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| Tanger Outlets Rehoboth | Shopping | Tax-free outlet shopping just outside town, a popular stop given Delaware has no sales tax. |
| Delaware Seashore State Park | Day trip · quieter beach | A quieter, less developed stretch of coastline just south of town, good for a calmer beach day away from the boardwalk crowds. |