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Southern Delaware

827 E. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947 · Georgetown, DE

Why you should go…

Southern Delaware Tourism is the official convention and visitors bureau for Sussex County, Delaware. It markets the county's beach resorts, historic seaside and riverside villages, golf courses, and Culinary Coast restaurants, and publishes an annual visitors guide with Sussex County Economic Development. The office is based in Georgetown, the county seat.

  • #tourism board
  • #beaches
  • #shopping
  • #dining
  • #coastal

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Southern Delaware, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Nightlife
    Local Gem

    Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

    $25–$50

    Milton, Delaware production brewery and tasting room from craft beer pioneer Dogfish Head.

    6.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Delaware Botanic Gardens

    Under $25

    A coastal Delaware botanic garden with a large native-meadow planting and woodland trails near Dagsboro.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Midway Par 3 Golf

    Under $25

    Beginner friendly 18-hole par-3 golf course between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, family run since 1980.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lewes, Delaware

    Free

    Delaware's 'First Town,' a historic bayfront community with 17th-century architecture and family beaches.

    14 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach

    Free

    Visitor information for Delaware's Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, covering dining, lodging, shopping, and events.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

    Free

    A classic Delaware shore town with a mile-long boardwalk, Atlantic beaches, and a downtown packed with shops and restaurants.

    16 mi awayMore like this