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Lewes is an integral part of the county Sussex, Delaware & located at the meeting point of Delaware Bay and an Atlantic Ocean. The town established by Dutch in 1631 represents itself as "The First Town in the First State”. Fort Miles, one of the biggest & the heavily armed coastal fortifications is located immediately at the south of Lewes. Zwaanendael Museum, banned smoking within public parks, the naturally beautiful beaches, trails, and bird sanctuaries, museums, special tours & one of the seven existing lightships at museum in the country are the distinctive features of the Lewes. It provides a holiday & resort destination to the suburbs around including the residents of Washington.

In the admiration of 300th anniversary of Delaware's first European settlement, a little but great, Zwaanendael Museum was established in 1931. The museum resembles with the former City Hall of Netherlands. The museum reveals the history of Sussex County, Swanendael settlement, Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, the bombardment of Lewes in war of 1812 & other social history. The museum welcomes visitors with a display of 17th century Dutch collection including terracotta roof tiles, bejeweled shutters, carved stonework, nice collection of Dutch dinnerware and other Dutch objects. Other showcases include 18th and 19th century’s arts & culture of the county, seasonal displays, glassware, ceramics, pieces found from a shipwreck & military related artifacts.
Zwaanendael Museum
Anglers Fishing Center is an ideal spot for boat trip. The center provides charter boats & trips for families, friends & visitors from various groups. During June-Sept, three hours sand shark fishing trip is the major attractions for kids. Along with such exciting recreational activities like fishing, cruising, sightseeing, the cruises takes you to visit the historical milestones & lighthouses. After enjoying here, there are other points of interest nearby this place which include Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Cape Henlopen State Park and Lewes Historical Complex. To stay nearby the center, the hotels like Sleep Inn & Suites, Econo Lodge Resort, and Heritage Inn and Golf Club can be recommended.
Anglers Fishing Center


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-27T09:12:53Z
Forecast at a Glance
Sunday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 69°F
Hi 79°F
Monday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 70°F
Hi 84°F
Tuesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
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Lo 70°F
Hi 84°F
Wednesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
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Lo 66°F
Hi 82°F
Thursday (AM)
Chance Rain Showers
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Lo 63°F
Hi 75°F
Friday (AM)
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Lo 65°F
Hi 74°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
8557380 - Lewes, DE May 22 2011, 4:18 pm EST 61.9 F NA 1.2 Miles Wind: 13.02
Wind Chill: 60 F (16 C)
Georgetown, Sussex County Airport, DE Partly Cloudy May 23 2011, 12:54 am EDT 63.0 F 93% 13.0 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 62 F (17 C)
8555889 - Brandywine Shoal Light, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 62.6 F NA 14.7 Miles Wind: 15.93
Wind Chill: 60 F (16 C)
8536110 - Cape May, NJ May 22 2011, 4:18 pm EST 62.1 F NA 16.5 Miles Wind: 11.07
Wind Chill: 61 F (16 C)
Wildwood Automatic Weather Observing / Reporting, NJ Mostly Cloudy May 23 2011, 12:55 am EDT 63.0 F 94% 20.7 Miles Wind: 13
Wind Chill: 61 F (16 C)
Delaware Reserve, DE May 22 2011, 3:30 pm EST 66.0 F NA 27.0 Miles Wind: 7.96
Wind Chill:
Dover Air Force Base, DE Overcast May 23 2011, 12:55 am EDT 64.0 F 100% 30.9 Miles Wind: 9
Wind Chill:
8570283 - Ocean City Inlet, MD May 22 2011, 4:18 pm EST 66.6 F NA 31.0 Miles Wind: 5.05
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Avalon, NJ Dec 16 2010, 9:00 pm EST 23.0 F NA 31.4 Miles Wind:
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DELAWARE BAY 26 NM Southeast of Cape May, NJ May 22 2011, 4:50 pm EDT 63.7 F NA 31.9 Miles Wind: 9.71
Wind Chill: 63 F (17 C)

Campgrounds Location Miles
Cape Henlopen 3.1 Miles
Delaware Seashore 9.7 Miles
Trap Pond 25.3 Miles