Lewes Questions?

Can anyone tell me where to stay in Lewes? We will be staying only 1 night and I would like a nice, safe, clean room. I am also looking for information on the whale watch cruises. We will be there the last week of July, is that a good time to do a whale watch cruise or will it be a waste of time? How long will it take to drive to Chincoteague Virginia (on a Sunday) from Lewes.Thanks.

Lewes Questions?

See www.leweschamber.com for some ideas on accomodations, you might want to try one of the B%26amp;B%26#39;s (anywhere you book will cost $$$, it%26#39;s high season here). I%26#39;ve been living near Lewes for 12 years, haven%26#39;t heard about whale watch cruises, be interested to hear what you find. Driving to Chincoteague on a Sunday will take some time. Avoid DE Rte. 1S thru Dewey Beach, Fenwick Island and Ocean City at all costs. Suggest 24W to 113S. I%26#39;m guessing 3+ hours. Start early.

Lewes Questions?

Thanks for the advice. Is Lewes a nice area as well as safe? Would you suggest I just drive a little further?

Lewes is a quaint little town, you can walk to everything, much less touristy than nearby Rehoboth Beach. Lots of shops, an antique mall and several very good restaurants (Try The Buttery or Striper Bites for high end, or Rose and Crown or Irish Eyes for more reasonable prices). And you can charter a boat; still not sure about the whales, although my wife reminded me that a dead one recently washed up on the Lewes beach. Zwaanandale (SP???) Museum is supposed to be OK, never been there. Three outlet malls on Route 1 nearby (go early, and pray it%26#39;s not raining). Keep in mind that a ';Lewes'; address doesn%26#39;t necessarily get you into Lewes itself: The hotels that have ';Lewes'; addresses aren%26#39;t in the town proper, but the B%26amp;B%26#39;s are.

Safety should not be an issue in Lewes.

Thanks again for your help. Can you recomed any B%26amp;Bs that allow children?

Afraid I%26#39;m not current on that topic, ours are now 27 %26amp; 29. Suggest call or email B%26amp;B%26#39;s from Lewes website.

You may want to try the Inn at Canal Square. It%26#39;s an excellent property,well kept on the canal. Not cheap. The Whale Watching Cruises go out from behind the LightHouse Restaurant on the Canal at Savanah Rd. There are several museums and tours.The Cannon Ball Museum on Front St can be very interesting they have volunteer guides some of which are very interesting. There is a small Motel called the Vesuvio Motel just before you cross the bridge going to Light House Restaurant. It%26#39;s a family operation clean,cheap ,not fancy. Just a hint ...I%26#39;ve laughed many times at the people going on the Dolphin Watching tour. For $4 you can take a car load into Cape Henlopen State Park and sit on the Beach and watch Dolphins all day.

Thanks for the replies! Is the whale watching cruise worth it? We will be passing through Lewes the last week of July, will we actually see any whales at that time, or is it a hit or miss type of thing? That would be the only reason for staying overnight in Lewes. If we don%26#39;t stay in Lewes can anyone recommend another place to stay on the way to Chincoteague?

Oh wow, don%26#39;t miss Lewes, it%26#39;s one of those little unexpected jewels one runs across in travels. We decided to stay there when our destination was ';coin beach'; (out around the inlet along the beach areas). We wanted to save some money and stay where there was less touristy congestion. Now we go back just to enjoy Lewes! We enjoyed our stay at the Beacon Motel on Savannah Road last time. Walking distance to town and bay beach, and fisherman%26#39;s wharf is practically on the doorstep.

For info about local whale watching you might try www.capemaywhalewatch.com

Cape May is on the southernmost tip of NJ; a ferry runs between Lewes and Cape May.

I%26#39;ll be taking the Cape May Ferry across. The only reason I thought about staying in Lewes was to do the whale watch cruise. I might just leave on Sunday and drive straight through to Chincoteague.

I think I will keep Lewes in mind for a future weekend getaway trip with my husband, it sounds like a very nice place. Thanks again for your replies!