Lewes, Delaware
If you lived here and had the urge to walk on the beach, you could grab an ice cream at King’s downtown, reach the water just
as you finish a double scoop, and then walk south all the way to Maryland. That’s about 25 miles of sand between the toes.
Most people know Cape May, New Jersey, the historic town that shares the mouth of Delaware Bay, and the ferry that crosses
it, with Lewes. Lewes (population 3,127) has the same coastal character and historic preservation tendencies as Cape May,
only with fewer tourists and more affordable real estate. And there is a local citizenry dedicated to keeping the charm and
history in balance.
“In 1999, residents raised more than $1 million to purchase Canal Front Park,” says Mike DiPaolo, executive director of the
Lewes Historical Society. “A group wanted to build a shopping center and condo complex, and the citizens were able to buy
the land. It’s now a green space and marina.”
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