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Leave beach towel behind for some coastal must-sees
If history doesn't beckon, then salt water taffy will | By Ryan Cormier | The News Journal
Sometimes the weekend just isn't long enough. And if you want to do everything there is to do at Delaware's beaches, you'll definitely have to come back for more.
But don't let that scare you away. There are plenty of must-see events and must-do activities that you could fit into a single visit, starting with the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk favorite Funland, where families have been smiling since it first opened in 1961.
The family-owned amusement park, 6 Delaware Ave., has nearly 20 rides for young and old, like the carousel, the swinging Sea Dragon and the thrilling SuperFlip. (You might want to wait an hour or two after eating before tackling the stomach-churning SuperFlip.)
Families and couples alike are also drawn to Rehoboth's Bandstand, located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue at the Boardwalk. The Bandstand is home to live musical performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting June 18 with Love Seed Mama Jump opening the season, which will include musical acts from Delaware and the surrounding region.
The spot will be especially popular on July 4. After the free fireworks display above the Atlantic Ocean along Rehoboth's Boardwalk, The Funsters will perform. (The Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band will perform a set prior to the 'works as well.) Go to www.rehobothbandstand.com for a full schedule.
Other favorite Rehoboth activities include shopping for books at Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave., indulging in salt water taffy and caramel popcorn at Dolle's (500 S. Boardwalk) and frolicking in the ocean on the summer's hottest days.
Further south in Dewey Beach, try watching the sun set with your feet in the sand while eating a Mexican dinner at the bayfront restaurant Que Pasa, 124 Dickinson St. The spot is a favorite of locals and those looking for a chill environment with a happy hour filled with familiar faces.
If you want to try something off the beaten path, head to the Fort Miles historical area of the Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes.
Visitors can check out the 543-acre base, which protected the Delaware River from any invades looking for access to Wilmington and Philadelphia. While there, roam the grounds, check out the massive 3-inch heavy guns and the barracks used to house soldiers.
If the visit sets you on a WWII roll, go the extra mile and climb the nearly 100-foot tall observation tower also found in the state park. On a clear day, Cape May, N.J., is visible, although The Situation and Snooki from "Jersey Shore" are not. (And that's probably a good thing.)
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