Lewes Lighthouse: A Beacon of History

Getting There

• Walking

  From downtown Lewes, head towards the waterfront, following signs to the beach. The lighthouse is visible from the shoreline. The walk is scenic and takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Enjoy views of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry along the way. No cost for walking.

• Public Transport

  From various locations in the area, catch the DART bus service. Look for the Route 204 bus, which runs between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Disembark at the Lewes Transit Center stop. From there, it's approximately a 0.5-mile walk to the waterfront and the lighthouse. Head south on 2nd Street, then turn left onto Market Street, and follow it to the waterfront. DART bus fare is $2 per trip, or $4 for a daily pass.

• Car

  From Cape Henlopen State Park, exit via the main entrance on Cape Henlopen Drive. Continue to the intersection with Route 1 and turn left onto Route 1 South. After about 2 miles, take the exit for Lewes and follow signs towards Lewes, merging onto Savannah Road. Continue straight until you reach downtown Lewes. The lighthouse is located near the waterfront. Street parking is available nearby, with metered parking costing $1.50 per hour from May 1 to October 14. Payment options include quarters, credit card (with a $0.40 transaction fee and 2-hour minimum), cash at metered lots, or the ParkMobile app (with a $0.65 transaction fee and 2-hour minimum).