A center point in historic downtown Lewes, Zwaanendael Park showcases the history and beauty of the First Town in the First State.
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Built to commemorate the first European settlement in Delaware, the Zwaanendael Museum is a showcase of what makes up the First Town in the First State, then and now.
Equal parts historic and convenient, the Woodland Ferry west of Seaford is part of Sussex County's transportation then and now.
A piece of history on the Mispillion River, the Vineyard Shipyard is a representation of one of Sussex County's longtime industries.
A place of solace and reflection in Ocean Pines, the Veterans' Memorial Park is open to all, as we remember those who served our country.
A solemn place of honor, the Delaware Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro is the final resting place for over 6000 First State heroes and their spouses.
The Stockley Tavern is one of the oldest continually operating tap houses in Delaware, and plays an important role in Sussex County communications history.
With dozens of acres of wetland and beach property, South Bethany is the best of both worlds in Sussex County.
Slaughter Beach is a little peace and quiet on the Delaware Bay.
A convergence of waterways, and a popular space to head to the beach, this is the Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes.
From restaurants to family fun, and of course the famous beach, there's nowhere else many people would rather be than the Nation's Summer Capitol.
For decades, the Bandstand has been the hub for arts and music in the Nation's Summer Capitol.
One of the most popular places to get on the water, the Rehoboth Bay has both environmental and economic benefits for Delaware.
Created by a hurricane, the Ocean City Inlet was something of a happy accident, but its proven its worth over the decades.
A private beach on the Delaware Bay, Prime Hook is great for both the residents and wildlife that call it home.
Delmarva's largest boardwalk, and nationally ranked in some categories, OC's boardwalk is famous both to those who live there, and those who visit.
A tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, the Nanticoke's benefits are sprawling, from economic to environmental.
The most inland town in the Cape region, Milton has a lot of history for a small town, and a bright future ahead.
The heartbeat of central Sussex County, Millsboro has a booming real estate market now, but it's always had an incredible historical value.
A transportation hub to the Inland Bays, Massey's Landing is a great place for campers, boaters, and everyone looking to enjoy the water.
After years of planning, this scenic overlook at the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve is now open for everyone to enjoy Slaughter Beach's natural beauty.
An important tributary and well traveled, Love Creek is as sweet as it sounds.
Waterfront leisure at its finest, the Little Assawoman Bay is a place of recreation in Fenwick Island, and a gateway to Ocean City.
What used to be a floating lighthouse is now a integral part of the Lewes landscape.
From shipbuilding to sailing, the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal connects our communities and fosters a sense of outdoor adventure.
From Savannah Road to Log Cabin Road, a former railroad track is now a 10-foot wide community path.
Full of rich history, and a beautiful place for the community to enjoy, CanalFront Park is a fixture for the first town in the first state.