I’m really excited to interview Rachel Kipp, the co-author of 100 Things to Do in Delaware Before You Die, about Lewes, Delaware. Rachel’s tips for the best things to do in Lewes are awesome because she first visited Lewes as a newspaper reporter for Delaware’s largest newspaper, and she visited several times while writing her book. She loves the city’s beautiful beaches, surprising history, and overall vibe.
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Rehoboth Boardwalk is a fun place to walk, sample food, and play fun games.
Lewes, Delaware
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out Things to do in Lewes, the local visitor’s bureau. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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Visit Dogfish Head Brewery to taste local brews and enjoy delicious food.
Getting around Lewes
The local airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), which is about a 90-minute drive to Lewes. Another option is Salisbury Airport (SBY), which is about an hour southwest of Lewes. It is primarily serviced by American Airlines and has connections to Philadelphia and Charlotte.
Rachel says that, even if you’re staying downtown, you’ll want to rent a car. For the best offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
Uber and Lyft are excellent ways to get around.
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The Ice Cream Store has tasty treats that will cool you off on a hot summer afternoon.
Places we talked about on the podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge about Lewes, Delaware. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Lewes, Delaware
- Green dots = best things to do in Lewes, Delaware
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Lewes, Delaware
Who is Rachel Kipp?
Rachel Kipp is part of a husband-and-wife team of veteran Delaware explorers with Dan Shortridge. Rachel and Dan both worked as newspaper reporters covering Delaware from Delmar to Hockessin, and they’ve lived and worked in all three counties across the state. They currently work in public relations and marketing.
They love the stories and tales of the First State and write about the state in books, major online publications, and newspapers & magazines. You can read their tips for Delaware in their two books from Reedy Press – 100 Things to Do in Delaware Before You Die (Amazon referral link) and Secret Delaware: Secret Delaware: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.
Here are a few articles featuring Rachel and highlighting her tips for visiting Delaware:
- This Book by a Clayton Couple Contains the Ultimate Delaware Bucket List
- Delaware Gift Guide: Experiential Gifts Are Unique, Cost-Effective, and Immune to Postal Delays
- Local authors lay out ‘No Malarky Biden Tour of Delaware’ for those visiting the President-Elect’s home state
You can connect with Rachel on her website or through social media on Twitter or LinkedIn. Support local bookstores by buying her books at Bookshop.org. And you can support this podcast when buying Rachel’s books through our affiliate link at Amazon.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Rachel’s tips for Lewes.
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Stay tuned for our next episode
Listen to the next episode when Kevin McGoff of Next Stop Sur la Route shares the best things to do in L’Isle sur la Sorgue, France. In this episode, Kevin and I talk about going antique shopping in the local shops, visiting the Notre Dame des Anges, and seeing the sculptures at Villa Datris. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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Sammy
There’s also Salisbury Airport (SBY) which has connections to Philadelphia and Charlotte.
Lee
Thanks for sharing, Sammy. I’ll update the show notes.