Coastal Delaware Beercation Suggestions

There’s nothing like the sound of the ocean waves, the briny smell of the coastal breezes coming off the water and all that delicious seafood for dinner when we’re at our happy place: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Our Coastal Delaware Beercation is an annual event. So many breweries and bars that feature some unique craft beer there. It’s a place to go to relax, slow down life and reset. They don’t call it Slower Lower Delaware for nothing!

Rehoboth Beach has been our go-to beach destination ever since we met 25 years ago. Both Derek and I would visit Rehoboth Beach with our families frequently as kids. So it’s always been a place of fond memories long before we even met each other. Many of the classic elements still remain in Rehoboth from our childhood days like Grotto Pizza, Dolle’s Candyland, The Royal Treat Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor, Funland Amusement Park & Arcade, etc. Then there’s the iconic boardwalk with the beach + ocean on one side and on the other little shops and family-friendly restaurants. Exciting new things are also becoming nostalgic must-do activities now in our adult years. Places like the brand spankin’ new Dogfish Head complex in the heart of Rehoboth, the Tanger Outlet Stores on the RT 1 Coastal Highway, high-end farm to table restaurants all over the place and eclectic boutiques to find unusual clothing, home decor, gifts, etc. There’s always something different to explore as more and more restaurants, stores and independent craft breweries open up. Each year, we make it a point to do, see or taste something new.

While this post is mostly about what breweries to hit up on your very own Coastal Delaware Beercation, we also sprinkled in helpful tips on where to eat, where to shop and where to enjoy the outdoors. Because it’s all about balance, right?! We even have you covered if you need a rainy day escape since there’s even more breweries to visit all within a 30-60 minute drive. So let’s dig in.

REHOBOTH BEACH (In Town)

Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

What used to be the Dogfish Head BrewPub has now been torn down and revamped to a stunning new facility that includes a huge bar, huge dining space and a proper stage for musical acts. There’s now 6,300 square feet making it much more spacious than the original brewpub. The look and feel is super sleek and modern but with the Off Centered touch that Dogfish is famous for portraying.

Not only is the indoor space much larger, lighter and brighter but it also has a fun outdoor beer garden/courtyard space to the left of the building. Directly behind the beer garden is the brand new gift shop and test batch brewery.

Photo Courtesy: Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

Want a closer look of the space inside and out? Check out the cover video on their facebook page. It’s pretty cool.

The food selection has been upgraded as well. Wood Fired Pizzas and Burgers have been taken to the next level. We especially like that for the burgers you can pick your choice of Angus Beef, Turkey, Chicken Breast or a Vegan patty. The menu also has Tasty Gourmet Tacos, Salads and Appetizers.

Of course, you can find a lot of the classic Dogfish Head brews on tap. But there’s also exclusive beers served only here. If you’ve been following Dogfish Head for the past 2 years, you’ll know about the variety of new beers the brewery has developed. One of our summer favs is SeaQuench Ale (lime gose). Liquid Truth Serum IPA and Lupa-Luau coconut IPA are both quite delicious. Crowler and growler fills for to-go beer are available at the bar. They also have cans and bottled beer for takeout in the gift shop.

The live music lineup is always stellar at Dogfish. It’s where we first got turned on to Enemy Planes – an alternative, tripnotic group from Minneapolis. We’ve also spent a couple New Year’s Eves here that’s always a good time. Stay in the know about their music lineup when you do your Delaware beercation!

Chesapeake & Maine

316 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Right next door to Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats is their sister restaurant: Chesapeake & Maine which features fresh seafood from both the Chesapeake Bay Estuary & the Maine coastline, creative craft cocktails and a handful of Dogfish Head beers.

Chesapeake & Maine has a raw bar with an ever-changing selection of Oysters + Whiskey Flight. You can also expect to find some classics like: Maine Lobster Nachos, Lobster Bisque, Lobster Roll with lemon mayo and fresh herbs, fried Oyster Po’ Boys, Chesapeake Style Crab Cakes, Whole Lobsters, Maine Clam Bake… we could go on and on but you should definitely peek at the whole menu.

On the off-season, they offered $10 Whole Maine Lobsters on Sundays. We hit up this sweet special during our New Year’s Eve weekend getaway in 2017. Side dishes were ala carte and I chose Broiled Scallops and Hush Puppies to pair with my lobster. The lobster was so good, I decided to get a second one. I was completely stuffed afterwards but it was so worth it! Plus, I’m pretty sure I burned off those calories walking around the quaint town of Rehoboth.

While having a slightly smaller selection of Dogfish Head beers on draft than at the Brewings & Eats location, you can do flights which is fun when you want to try a little bit of everything. The beer list is always changing.

Revelation Craft Brewing Co.

19841 Central St, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

One of the newest additions to the Rehoboth Beach beer community is Revelation Craft Brewing Co. They opened in 2016 and have been a must-visit spot for us each and every Delaware beercation.

Don’t let their small taproom fool you. Revelation makes some pretty solid IPAs (both classic and NEIPA styles) and fruited sours. You can expect 10-17 beers on tap. Conan the Juiceman IPA is a winner. We’ve had it several times (even 1 time on cask!) and loved it. Sussex County Mule Blonde Ale with ginger and lime is so crisp and refreshing. I’d even recommend getting a growler of it to go for hot weather activities during your stay.

Note that there is no kitchen at Revelation. You should eat before you arrive.

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Pro-Tip: This brewery is just off of the Lewes-Rehoboth Bike Loop. If you come in from the trail with your bike, you’ll get a plastic growler for free that’s made to fit on your bike. You have to pay to fill it with beer, of course. It’s a fun little stop while biking to quench your thirst after a hard morning of cycling.

Henlopen City Oyster House

50 Wilmington Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

The absolute BEST Happy Hour in Rehoboth Beach! It’s so good that a line generally forms on the weekends outside this tiny establishment 30-45 minutes in advance of it opening at 3pm. We make it a point to get up off the beach and hit happy hour at the Oyster House a couple times during our Delaware beercation week.

The happy hour food specials are wicked good. Like the BEST Steamed Shrimp you’ll ever taste. Huge meaty shrimp are steamed in their original mix of herbs, spices and sweet onions. We detect old bay, celery seed, cloves and mustard seed. Every single thing on the menu is great. We also highly recommend these options: Steamed Clams in a Garlic White Wine Sauce, Fried Oyster Sliders, Raw Oyster Bar (THE BEST oysters in town) and Slow Roasted BBQ Pork Sliders.

There’s a nice little lineup of beers on tap as well as 1 cask option. Ask for the beer bottle list. The selections are pricey but the caliber of choices will impress you. During happy hour there’s only 1 draft beer on special for $4. But the tap list is ever-changing. Some local options and some from a far. If someone in your group doesn’t like beer, there’s a nice selection of wines and cocktails. I especially love the Oyster House Punch: pineapple infused rum, dark rum, peach liqueur, fresh orange juice, strawberry puree, cranberry and house grenadine. Only $6 during happy hour. They’re so easy to drink quickly. But pace yourself or it’ll sneak up on you!

Hit up their website for the dinner menu, tap list and oyster selections – all of which are seasonal and change frequently.

Claws Seafood House

167 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

The BEST Steamed Crabs in the area. PERIOD. I’ve purchased crabs from multiple locations during our Delaware beercations over the years and all have been inconsistent and expensive. The crabs at Claws are fat and heavy. They don’t skimp like other places I’ve tried. Not sure why it took me so long to go to Claws for hardshell crabs which is centrally located and quite colorful. I mean. My goodness. The name is “Claws.” Duh.

While you can eat the crabs in house, I take mine back to our condo rental since the other folks vacationing with me aren’t into the several hour process of cracking and picking this incredibly delightful delicacy. Can you tell I’m mad for steamed crabs? They are my summer EVERYTHING! Derek will usually hit up one of the other local restaurants for takeout. He devours his food in 10 minutes while I have crab after crab to conquer for hours. It’s a yearly tradition.

Pro-Tip: Ask for brown paper to cover your table and a mallet to crack open those crabs. I prefer a metal nut cracker to break open the crab shells. It avoids crushing that sweet, sweet meat. That you’ll have to bring to your Delaware beercation. Also a must-do: pair your crabs with a light beer. It’s a perfect match to the savory old bay seasoning covering the crabs.

They, too, have craft beer on tap if you choose to eat in. Some nice local beer options are available. Since they’re owned by Fins, who also owns Big Oyster Brewery, Claws now has Big Oyster brews on draft for $3.50/pint during happy hour. YES! We’ve been loving the beers coming from Big Oyster (more about them below in the Lewes, DE section).

Salt Air

50 Wilmington Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Our MOST favorite restaurant + the very BEST Fried Shrimp in Rehoboth Beach. You get a heaping plate of large, breaded, flash friend shrimp with sea-salted house cut fries, coleslaw and corn bread. Derek and I usually have to share the meal. It’s a crazy amount of food.

Photo Courtesy: Salt Air Restaurant & Bar

Everything on the menu is delicious. A true farm to table restaurant concept where ingredients are fresh – fresh – fresh! We eat at Salt Air at least twice a week during our Delaware beercation. We’ve pretty much tried it all and have not been disappointed. Here are some of our personal favorite entrees: of course the Fried Shrimp, Day Boat Scallops, Seafood Stew, Paella, Brined Half Chicken and Pan Seared Halibut.

Pro Tip: Sign up for the Big Fish Loyalty Club by texting “Rewards” to (302) 375-5585. You’ll get a link to a form to fill out where you can set up your account. The loyalty club includes purchases made at Sting Ray (excellent seafood), Summer House (gourmet homecooking + 1/2 Priced Burger Mondays), Crab House (steamed crabs & seafood and Big Fish Grill (seafood-focused sports bar). Each time you visit those restaurants, you enter your receipt total via text to earn discount rewards like free appetizers, entrees, etc. Also sign up for their email notifications. You’ll get insider heads up on gift card sales and special events/deals. For the past 2 years, we got an email around Black Friday to purchase discount gift certificates. We frequent Summer House and Salt Air so it was a no brainer for us to pre-buy gift certificates to use during our summer beercation.

“Wait! You didn’t mention the beer.” You caught us. To be honest, the beer selection is quite lacking – aka so very basic. I mean, they do have beer. But… I’m more impressed with their craft cocktails and wine.

208 Social

208 2nd St, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Here’s where we tell you this new little gem is becoming a tie for BEST RESTAURANT in Rehoboth Beach in our books. It sits right across the street from Henlopen City Oyster House and Salt Air. The food will wow you. You can expect creative farm to table seasonal items.

Their House-Cut Truffle Fries are a no brainer. You can get them as an appetizer or as a side dish with some of their entrees. During last year’s Delaware beercation, we visited 208 Social for the very first time (they had just opened). Our party loved everything we ordered. I opted for a Seared Veal Chop topped with Mushroom Demi-glaze and Truffle Shavings served with Pan Fried Red Potatoes. Derek opted for Crab Crakes and more Truffle Fries.

As I look at the current menu, I’m crossing my fingers that they’ll still have the Day Boat Scallops with Asparagus, Celery Root, Bacon Cream and Spring Vegetable Vinaigrette. And, the Captain Addie’s Fried Seafood Platter sounds delish which includes Narragansett Beer Battered Scallops, Shrimp, Calamari and Cod served with House-Cut Fries, Caper Tartar Sauce and Creamy Coleslaw.

The beer list is small. Bottles only. 208 Social is more of a craft cocktail place. They make all of their juices and syrups in house for mixers.

REHOBOTH BEACH (Coastal Highway)

Iron Hill Brewery

19815 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Heard of Iron Hill Brewery before? I’m sure you have if you live in or frequent the northeast U.S. They’ve been around since 1996 after opening their very first location in Newark, Delaware. Fast forward some 20+ years and Iron Hill has 15 locations and counting. The Rehoboth Beach location just opened this summer and we’re so glad they did.

Well crafted food and tasty beer abounds at Iron Hill. We’ve been to 2 different locations in Pennsylvania and everything has been excellent and consistent.

The Soft Pretzel Sticks are a win as are the Sweet Potato Fries and Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls if you’re looking for something to snack on while you’re enjoying a few brews. If you’re looking for dinner ideas, we’d recommend Chesapeake Style Crab Cakes, Jaegerschnitzel (pan fried, breaded tender pork cutlets), Chicken Pot Pie, Sauteed Sea Scallops & Shrimp or Gold Medal Baby Back Ribs. Lots of options for you to choose from on the menu.

Iron Hill is known for their German and Belgian style beers and have the awards to prove it. But now Iron Hill has been stretching their beer style skills with IPA options: West Coast style, New England style IPAs and those that blur the lines between the two styles.

Pro Tip: Iron Hill’s rewards club is something worth looking into if you live in NJ, DE or PA and are near any of their locations. You earn 1 point for every dollar you spend. After 200 points, you get a $20 certificate to redeem at any Iron Hill. There’s a ton of other perks. Check it out.

The Pickled Pig Pub

18756 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

The Pickled Pig Pub is a favorite little spot of ours to do lunch either before or half way through shopping at the Tanger Outlets. While it’s a little easy to miss as you’re driving up and down the busy Coastal Highway (RT 1) since it’s nestled in a small plaza, definitely make it a point to check it out.

Photo Courtesy: the Pickled Pig Pub

The beer tap list is a mix of local and national craft brew selections. Definitely check out the bottled beer list as well. Some interesting options pop up from time to time. On Mondays starting at 5pm, you can enjoy $3 craft beer cans.

Some of our food favorites are the Traditional Hummus with Warm Naan, Farmhouse Chicken Soup, Crab & Shrimp Chowder, Fish Tacos, Pub Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Bacon Jam & Bleu Burger.

Crust & Craft: Pizza & Pasta Bar

18701 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Another option to snag lunch while outlet shopping is Crust & Craft. They have fantastic Wood Fired Neopolitan Style Pizza. For us, it’s the BEST Pizza in the area.

Housemade pizza dough, pastas, ricotta cheese, sauces, and more are used for a variety of dishes. We had the ‘I’m A FunGuy’ 12 inch pie topped with Wood Roasted Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Parmesan Bechamel, Mozzarella and fresh Rosemary. Savory, sweet and rich flavors combined with the smooth creamy cheese and crispy thin rust. So good! Lots of creative pizzas to choose from as well as pizza toppings to make it your own.

It’s a good place to grab a pint, bottle or can of craft beer from DE, PA and MD breweries among others during your Delaware beercation.

LEWES

“The First Town in The First State.”

Our second favorite locale in the coastal Delaware region is Lewes (pronounced ‘Lewis’). The historic town was the first colony established by European explorers in the 1600s. The state of Delaware is the first state in the modern United States. The beach town of Lewes is rich with historical buildings, a state park, nature trails, bird watching hot spots, restaurants and shopping. You won’t find large hotels that tower to the sky or major shopping complexes. For now, it’s a laid back beach location filled with quaint Bed & Breakfasts are a great place to stay on your Delaware beercation as well as the swanky Dogfish Head Inn.

Dogfish Head Inn

105 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958

Situated in the heart of Lewes, the 1970s era inn was purchased and renovated by Dogfish Head in 2014. It’s a boutique inn with just 16 rooms available. Needless to say, it books up fast.

True to the Dogfish Head brand, it’s a masterful blend of natural, earthy elements and simplistic industrial pieces. Reminds us of some of the modern boutique hotels in South Beach Miami that we’ve stayed in. Crisp, clean design with an artsy flare.

Inn Highlights:

Dog-friendly. Bring your dog for an additional fee.

Bikes are available for guests to explore the town or the nearby Lewes-Rehoboth Bike Loop which connects to Rehoboth Beach to Lewes.

Beach chairs and tote bags to use .

Mini fridge stocked with delicious, locally made snacks (to purchase).

32 oz glass growler to keep which is great to use to fill up either at the Brewery in Milton or at Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach.

Outdoor space is quaint with a casual grassy area with wooden gathering table, firepit and ladder ball game. Complimentary s’mores.

Quest Fitness and Kayak is nearby to rent kayaks for your own exploration or go on kayak tours.

Dogfish Chicory Coffee, brewed for guests in the morning, is roasted by local Notting Hill Coffee.

You are correct if you noticed that I didn’t mention Dogfish Head beer being served at the inn. But have no fear! There is a stellar beer, wine & liquor store just down the street called R&L Liquors.

R & L Liquors

207 2nd St , Lewes, DE 19958

Believe me when I tell you this, you could very well spend an hour in R & L Liquors just exploring and chatting with the owner, Tom, who knows EVERYTHING about the beers he’s selling. Just ask! Tons of Dogfish Head options for you to take back to the inn to enjoy. Also, some rare and harder to find breweries/beers can be found here.

Follow their facebook page to see when beer tastings occur from local breweries as well as other beer related events.

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Big Oyster Brewery

1007 Kings Hwy , Lewes, DE 19958

While we haven’t visited Big Oyster Brewery yet, this will be a brewery we’ll visit during this year’s Delaware beercation. Some friends of ours have a vacation place not far from the brewery and have been bringing back some mighty delicious things for us to try throughout the spring/summer. We have been really impressed so far!

Photo Courtesy: Big Oyster Brewery

You’ll find 16 beers on tap, a full bar and a wine list for your drinking pleasure. We’ll be drinking all those hazy NEIPAs and a few sour beers. Their Big Oyster Stout sounds quite enticing as well. Maybe we’ll start with a flight of beers and then select some winners for crowler fills. Note that they also have some 4-packs to go and do 64oz growler fills as well. Just writing about this all is making me thirsty!

Pro Tip: Big Oyster has a loyalty card program. Check out the details on their website to see what you can earn with the points you accrue.

We’re also planning on checking out Big Oyster’s food which comes highly recommended. Perhaps we’ll hit up happy hour to score food specials and $3.50/pint drafts which happens Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm and on Friday 11am – 6pm.

Cape May/Lewes Ferry to Cape May Brewing Co.

43 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958

Want to take a boat ride during your Delaware beercation? Want to explore historic Cape May, NJ? You can hop on the Cape May – Lewes Ferry in Lewes. It’s an 1.5 hour trip across the Delaware Bay to get to Cape May. You can bring your car or you can catch a shuttle bus ($5/person) once docked in Cape May to explore the town. The ferry boats DO have a bar on them. If you do take your car, be sure to head up to Cape May Brewing Co. which is a quick 12 minute drive from the ferry terminal.

MILTON

Dogfish Brewery & Tasting Room

6 Cannery Village Center, Milton, DE 19968

One of the most in depth brewery tours we’ve ever taken is at Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, DE. The brewery is just a 30 minute drive from Rehoboth Beach where we usually stay or a 22 minute drive from the Lewes Beach area. You can not NOT go there during your Delaware beercation.

Choose from 2 tour options:

‘Quick Sip’ tour (25 minutes) is FREE and shows you their 220 barrel brewhouse.

‘Off Centered’ tour (60 minutes) is $10/person and takes you through a history of how Dogfish Head got its start, shows you how the beer is made and ends with an insider look into the mega packaging and distribution center.

Both tours circle back to the taproom where you get 4 free sample pours of your choosing.

Pro Tip: You MUST wear closed toed shoes to take either tour. Do wear something comfortable like sneakers to protect those toes while you do all that walking!

You also have the option to purchase full pours while visiting. There’s generally a few selections that you can only get at the brewery taproom. If you don’t want to take the tour, no worries. Just go straight to the tasting room.

“Do they have food?” Yep. Dogfish is in the process of putting in a kitchen so imbibers can purchase pizzas and other goodies while drinking. In the meantime, the Paul Bunyan food truck is stilling serving up eats.

DEWEY BEACH

Dewey Beer Co.

2100 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971

A craft beer hot spot just minutes from Rehoboth Beach along RT 1. Dewey Beer Co. is a great place to chill in the summer for some solid beers, seafood eats and well crafted, bar food favorites. They are starting to become known for their double dry hopped (DDH) New England style IPAs (NEIPAs) and lactose infused sour ales. But have no fear! Dewey has other styles on draft as well.

Photo Courtesy: Dewey Brewing Co

The brewery has gotten into the 16oz can release game including having beautifully designed can labels. All the #LabelLove! I hope we get lucky enough to have a can release align with this year’s Delaware Beercation! Oh. And you should know that you can pre-order your can release allotment online if you’re looking to attend a release. Dewey will post a link on their Instagram profile to sign up for pre-orders. Once your pre-order is confirmed, you pick up your cans the day of the release. It really is the best way to make sure you get what cans you want to purchase. Only a small percentage of cans are set aside for folks the day of the release who did not pre-purchase. You’re taking a gamble if you don’t pre-order.

Pro Tip: Parking is very limited in the downtown Dewey Beach area but there is FREE parking Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm-11pm at permit and metered spaces. Or better yet, for a small fee, take The Jolley Trolley from Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach to Salisbury St in Dewey. It runs daily from 8am and 2am with several stops between Rehoboth and Ruddertowne (at the south end of Dewey Beach).

MILFORD

Mispillion River Brewing

255 Mullet Run St, Milford, DE 19963

Depending on where you stay in the Coastal Delaware zone, this one might be further out for you. We generally visit Mispillion River Brewing on the way to Rehoboth Beach or if we find ourselves needing something to do on a rainy day and don’t mind a little bit of a drive.

You can expect to find 10-14 beers on draft from a variety of beer styles: West Coast IPAs with all that hop bite. Midwest IPAs with resinous sweet flavors. Lactose Sour Ales. Roasty Porters, Stouts. Pale Ales. You name it. There’s always a rotation of things to explore. Mispillion does offer flights of beer and on Thursdays they’re only $5.

Mispillion also has live music Friday and Saturday nights with no cover charge. Sweet! Be sure to visit their website and facebook page for other fun events scheduled.

Can’t make it to the brewery? You’ll be happy to know that you can find Mispillion River beers in various bars, restaurants and beer distributors throughout Delaware.

Pro Tip: There isn’t food available for purchase. Good to know so you can plan to eat before you arrive. Also note that the brewery is dog-friendly.

BEER FESTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES TO CHECK OUT

Beaches

There are a variety of options to “beach” in Delaware: Rehoboth, Lewes, Dewey, Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park, Fenwick Island and Bethany not to mention a few Bay spots that have beaches too!

Selecting a beach really depends on where you want to stay and what you want to do during your stay. You really can’t go wrong! Our family fav is Rehoboth Beach because of its proximity to our condo rental. But we have visited many of the other beach locations and they’re all pretty great. If your hotel is out on RT 1 or maybe you’re planning to camp further inland, you might want to consider beaching at either of the state parks since they have large parking lots. While the state parks are not free to visit, it does remove the hassle to find a place to park. And, for the $8 entrance charge, it’s totally worth it. Otherwise, you’ll most likely end up paying that much money in parking meter fees at Rehoboth, Dewey, etc.

Historic Odessa Brewfest

The annual Historic Odessa Brewfest takes place in September on the first Saturday after Labor Day. It’s a small brewfest that is relaxed and has a mix of local, regional and national beers.

Photo Courtesy: Historic Odessa Brewfest

Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the non-profit Historic Odessa Foundation that works to preserve the historical homes in the area. The fest takes place on the beautiful historic grounds of the foundation. Tickets can be purchased online. If the fest isn’t sold prior to the date, you can get your tickets at the door.

Bike Trails

The Lewes – Rehoboth Bike Loop is a fun activity during our annual Delaware beercation. It’s such a relaxing and scenic experience. We’re by no means hardcore cyclists. I bet you could tell that by our lack of serious bike riding attire and the fact that we have beach cruisers!

This bike trail loop is a total of 15.5 miles and connects Lewes to Rehoboth. But don’t let that total miles number scare you. You don’t have to do the whole thing. You can go at your own pace. There are many places to stop to take in the nature around you like bird watching stations. Or maybe you want to take a break for lunch at an overlook to watch surfers catching waves.

We start at Ocean Drive in Rehoboth and travel around Gordon’s Pond continuing for a couple miles after that before heading back the same way we came in.

The Lewes-Rehoboth loop is made of a few different smaller bike/walking trails. Want to ride on other trails on your Delaware beeration? Here you go…

“But I don’t have a bike or don’t have any way to get my bike to my Delaware Beercation!” The good news is you can rent bikes and helmets at 2 different places in Rehoboth Beach and at least 2 different cycle shops in Lewes. Problem solved!

Pro Tips: Bike riding is a good way to burn off those beer and food calories. It’s all about life balance. Be sure to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate before, during and after your ride.

Firefly Music Festival

Every summer in Dover, DE the outdoor Firefly Music Festival takes place over a 4 day span. There’s a market, a brewery (by Dogfish Head), tons of food vendors, and a coffee house all in addition to the different music stages and spaces on the grounds. You can either stay at local hotels or there’s onsite camping.

Photo & Video Courtesy: Firefly Music Festival

You can buy tickets for 1 day, multiple days or the whole fest. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Rainy Day Activities

Besides hitting up local breweries and attending beer events at various bars in Coastal Delaware, we like to score great deals at the Rehoboth Beach Tanger Outlets on RT 1. We generally watch the weather for cloudy or rainy days and plan to do our shopping then.

The Movies at Midway theatre at Rehoboth Beach on RT 1 is another good option to keep yourself entertained on a rainy day.

You could always take a drive to Burley Oak Brewing Co. in Berlin, Maryland. From Rehohoth Beach, you’re looking at a 60+ minute drive depending on traffic. But they have some top notch brews and do can releases occasionally.