District Home Magazine June 2014 | Page 42

PhoTo CourTeSY oF DeLaWare TourISM oFFICe. Featured Area BL Delaware Beaches T he Delaware Beaches of Sussex County provide beautiful and relaxing summer vacation spots for many residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Known for their stunning sunsets, historic boardwalks, and unique tax-free shops, the Delaware Beaches have something to offer for people of all ages. Charming and family-friendly Bethany Beach is home to award-winning restaurants and hosts local Bandstand performances every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. dewey Beach has one of the most lively nightlife scenes, with exciting local restaurants, live entertainment, and a great bar scene. For families, Dewey also has Monday Movie nights on the beach during the summer season. rehoboth is known for its bustling boardwalk, which includes attractions such as Funland, the iconic Grotto’s Pizza, and miniature golf. Beach Bay living T h e p r e m i e r e s e a s i d e g e Taways o f d e l awa r e , m a ry l a n d a n d V i r g i n i a If you want to explore different areas of Delaware in a fun, new way, try a tour of the delaware wine and ale Trail. The trail features thirteen different wineries and breweries throughout Delaware and offers options for dining and lodging along the way. You can even download a passport at the beginning to keep track of where you have visited throughout the tour. If you visit up to eight locations, you can send in your passport to the Delaware Tourism Off X