10 Things to do in Rehoboth Beach That You Shouldn't Miss

September 21, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Enjoy an old-fashioned beach vacation, complete with a boardwalk, at one of Delaware's most popular resort towns. Long a traditional summer getaway for families, Rehoboth Beach is now also a favorite of gay and lesbian travelers. Serious golfers will want to test their skills at the Kings Creek Country Club, while Old Landing Golf Course offers great views of the local scenery. Along with enjoying the famous beach and strolling the boardwalk, there's also a nearby amusement park called Funland to check out.
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1. Rehoboth Art League

12 Dodds Ln Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-1668 +1 302-227-8408 http://www.rehobothartleague.org/
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Rehoboth Art League

Art league that is comprised of three galleries and a teaching studio, exhibiting local and national artists.

Reviewed By 441anthonyr - Wilmington, United States

The Joni Mitchell song “Big Yellow Taxi” has a line that goes: “They took all the trees, they put them in a tree museum They charged the people a dollar and a half just to see them.” Anyone who has been coming to Rehoboth since the before-time (pre-outlets) must be as horrified as I am about the rampant development and destruction of natural resources that has occurred here. What used to be a peaceful little town on the ocean is forever a booming mini-metropolis surrounded by the blight of commercialism and developers’ greed. Mercifully, an oasis remains. Henlopen Acres, a heavily deed-restricted community, is home to a property that has stood nearly unchanged since the mid-1700’s. We are fortunate that the Corkran family in 1938 left behind the legacy of the Rehoboth Art League. The ancient home and barn, while maintaining their historic integrity, have been repurposed into gallery and studio space, respectively. Just down the hill is a more recently constructed gallery that blends organically into the bucolic pine forest. All around, it is a refreshingly stark contrast to the madness only minutes away. Open year round, visitors can gaze at a continually changing exhibit of local artwork, much of it well-curated, and of high quality. Nearly every piece is for sale, and at surprisingly reasonable prices. There are also special events here like the RAL Outdoor show in August, and the Cottage Tour, one of the town’s best happenings. Visitors should take a break from the beach, boardwalk, and shops, and come visit the tranquil surroundings of the Rehoboth Art League. It will remind you why this area has been a getaway from hectic life for over 300 years.

2. Rehoboth Beach

N Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 http://www.beach-fun.com/
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Rehoboth Beach

Located on the Delaware Shores, the Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area is known for awesome hotels, specialty stores, amusements, beautiful homes, tax-free shopping and some of the finest restaurants anywhere.

3. Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum at Delaware Seashore State Park

25039 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-8017 +1 302-227-6991 http://www.destateparks.com/park/delaware-seashore/life-saving-station.asp
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Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum at Delaware Seashore State Park

The Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum is a historic site located within Delaware Seashore State Park. Self-guided tours of the museum are offered year round and provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about the history of the United States Life-Saving Service, precursor to the current day U.S. Coast Guard.Not only is the Indian River Life-Saving Station open for tours, it also acts as the "hub" for all educational and recreational programs held within Delaware Seashore State Park. Programs cover a wide range of topics and activities from local maritime history to guided kayak tours.

Reviewed By CurtK815 - New Castle, United States

My wife and I visited the Life Saving Station Museum at Indian River recently. The fee is nominal to get in and is worth it to help keep this historic site available to the public. We learned a lot about what these surfmen did and how they saved those people shipwrecked off the coast. We learned their techniques and the equipment they used. A tour of the building gave us a first hand view on what their lives were like. Great place.

4. Rehoboth Railroad Station

501 Rehoboth Ave Lighthouse Island Park, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-3126 +1 302-227-2233 https://www.beach-fun.com/
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Rehoboth Railroad Station

Restored train station serves as a Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center for Rehoboth Beach.

5. Funland

6 Delaware Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2999 +1 302-227-1921 http://www.funlandrehoboth.com/
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Funland

Funland is a family amusement center located on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. A family owned and operated business since 1962, Funland provides family fun at reasonable prices for those who visit us each summer. The park offers great entertainment for the whole family, featuring 19 rides, 14 midway games, a redemption center, Skeeball, and an arcade. Our season begins Mother's Day Weekend and runs through Labor Day. In the early part of our season (May into June), our closing time varies; we reserve the right to close early due to factors such as weather and lack of crowds! Normally in season, July 4th - Labor Day, we close around 11 PM.

Reviewed By Klinesamuel

We were very happy that Funland opened the park in time for our trip to Rehobeth. Funland is limiting the amount of customers by requiring you to purchase wristbands prior to arriving at the park. Every ride has a hand sanitizer station and all of the ride operators did a great job making sure every rider sanitized their hands and were wearing facemask before they were allowed onto the individual ride. The lines at Funland are greatly reduced being that the park is restricting the amount of customers through the wristband program. We still had to wait to ride some of the rides but the wait times were drastically improved from normal operating conditions. The only ride that was not available that we normally ride was the SIM ride. I imagine that there would be no good way to enforce social distancing on that ride. Over all I give the owners and staff of Funland very high marks. Funland took the current health concerns very seriously and was able to provide a good time at the park. Thank you Funland for keeping our family tradition alive in these difficult times.

6. Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

1 Rehoboth Ave Wish it was more of a. Chocolate taste., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2119 http://www.visitdelaware.com/beaches/rehoboth-beach
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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

Stretching more than one mile along Rehoboth Beach, this famous boardwalk is lined with shops, restaurants and other amusements.

Reviewed By swcrowder - Raleigh, United States

The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is a great place to walk, bike, skate, or sit and people watch. It’s right on the ocean, with great views of the Atlantic Ocean. The boardwalk is loaded with dining, shopping, and more. I highly recommend a stroll.

7. Rehoboth Beach Public Beach

N Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE http://www.cityofrehoboth.com
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Rehoboth Beach Public Beach

A sandy public beach that offers various organized sports activities every evening during the summer plus special designated areas for surfing and surf fishing.

Reviewed By 10anniversary

my husband and I spent 3 days here from 9/13-9/15.....it was our first time here and we totally loved it....the beach was clean and sooo relaxing..we went there for our 10th wedding anniversary and liked it so much, we plan on returning every year around the same time...theres alot to do..has alot of 5 star restaurants within walking distance from the boardwalk..we recommend eating at a place called "Salt Air'.....i had their scallops and my husband had their crab cakes, both of us agreed, best we've ever eaten anywhere..if you decide to dine their, make sure you book a reservation ahead of time, they are extremely hard to get into......we were just fortunate to get in !!! people here are extremely welcoming....if your looking for a place to go , i highly reccommend it.....great beach and the life guards stay on duty after the Labor Day weekend is over...

8. Rehoboth Beach Farmer's Market

Grove Park Grove Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE [email protected] http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com/
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Rehoboth Beach Farmer's Market

9. Rehoboth Beach Museum

511 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-3126 +1 302-227-7310 [email protected] http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org/jos/
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Rehoboth Beach Museum

Reviewed By DfHRB - Hilton Head, United States

What a treat to finally visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum after decades of visits to Rehoboth. We were greated at opening1000 by the museum curator who gave us a guided tour from Indian, Dutch, and English settlers, pre World War One, World War II, to the 1950s, 70s, through present day. The museum was a easy half hour visit with historical displays for kids to adults. Well worth the walk and time. If you enjoy local history this is a must stop. The hurricane survival exhibit is amazing! ????????????????

10. Junction and Breakwater Trail

Wolf Neck Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE http://www.railstotrails.org/resources/documents/magazine/07Spr_DES_JunctionBreakwaterTrail.pdf
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Junction and Breakwater Trail

Reviewed By brooken19

My sisters and I ride bikes or walk this trail in the spring and fall. We love it! It’s so scenic and peaceful.

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