Delaware’s small towns are known for being quiet and peaceful, but none quite capture the spirit of our state like the sleepy town of Bowers Beach. Located in Kent County along the Delaware Bay, Bowers Beach is often overlooked for the larger, busier beach towns. Those who have yet to visit Bowers Beach don’t know what they are missing because a trip to Bowers Beach shows off a small fishing town that feels like a step back in time.

Bowers Beach is home to fewer than 350 people, and most make their living on the water.
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In fact, there are many times more horseshoe crabs than people in the town at any given time!
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Life here is very simple, with the water and the church dictating much of the Bowers residents' time.
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Delawareans often visit to charter a boat from one of the many rental companies that will take you out deep sea fishing.
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The roots of the town's fishing and shipbuilding history run deep, and nearly everyone knows each other along the docks.
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Even the local pub, the Bayview Tavern, feels like it's part of the sea at high tide.
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One day a year, the town gets rowdy with excitement during their Maritime Museum's Buccaneer Bash, a pirate festival that draws hundreds of visitors.
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Once the festival is over, though, this sleepy fishing town goes right back to normal.
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Next time you're looking for a place to relax and find some peace, head over to Bowers Beach and enjoy your own slice of paradise.
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Bowers Beach is one of Delaware’s best-kept secrets. If you love the idea of visiting these tiny bayside towns, you’ll love our Hidden Beaches Road Trip That Will Show You Delaware Like Never Before. After all, every Delawarean knows that the best time to head to the beach is in the winter, when the tourists are as far away as possible!

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