There are so many reasons to visit Delaware, but what about moving here? If you love nature, food, the beach, shopping… ah, you know what? Everyone should just pack their bags and move right to Lewes, Delaware. Why? Well…

1. You'll be close to everything.
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When you're in Lewes, you'll be just about two hours away from Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, so finding a busy city is never a problem. In between, you'll find gorgeous state parks, charming towns, and stunning waterways, all within a short drive of pretty little Lewes.
2. You'll have the beach to yourself for most of the year.
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Of course, Spring, Fall and Winter will make it easy to have the miles and miles of beach along Cape Henlopen to yourself, but even in the summer, you'll have plenty of space if you wake up early or visit the beaches on off-peak hours.
3. The best sunrises on the East Coast happen right here.
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There is no better way to watch the sun rise than over the point of Cape Henlopen.
4. The history of the first town in the first state is unbeatable.
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Fort Miles Historic area at Cape Henlopen State Park is full of bunkers, towers, and decommissioned military equipment that's fun to explore, and the town's museums and historic houses tell the story of the founding of our state.

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5. You'll never run out of things to do...
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From charter boat tours at Fisherman's Wharf to shopping in the quaint and charming boutiques that fill the town, you'll find something to occupy everyone in your family.
6. And you'll never, ever go hungry!

From breakfast...
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... to dinner, Lewes has something for everyone to enjoy.
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7. There are miles and miles of trails, paths, greenways and beaches to explore.
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If you love the outdoor life - or even if you just love watching nature pass by - you will find your true home here, at the heart of Lewes, Delaware.

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