Rehoboth Beach: Beach, Boardwalk and Culture

Rehoboth Beach has a beach and a boardwalk, each one mile long. The downtown commercial district includes the boardwalk; shops and restaurants are concentrated there. These public attractions can provide a starting point for your hotel search. Consider whether the beach, downtown, history, nature or leisure is especially important to your trip.

Boardwalk and Summer Entertainment

The boardwalk was originally built in 1873. The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand is at the ocean end of Rehoboth Avenue. For more than 60 years, it has been a popular summer tradition, offering free live entertainment in the town center. The boardwalk is therefore a historic landmark, while the bandstand represents a seasonal music tradition. If you want to plan your stay around live entertainment, keep its seasonal nature in mind and check the specific event dates in advance.

History of the Coastal Community

Those who want to explore the cultural background further can find exhibitions on the past of the coastal community at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. They cover Indigenous origins and the Methodist founders of the town, as well as African American, Greek, Jewish and LGBTQ+ history. The range of topics includes different communities in the town’s history and goes beyond a single founding narrative. This gives the museum a different focus from the beach and live entertainment.

Parks and Nature

The parks also differ in their features. Lake Gerar Park has a freshwater lake and a fishing pier; Navigator’s Park, an Italian garden, is at the western end of the lake. Teardrop Park has a small fishing pier. Central Park offers a different setting: this six-acre, naturally wooded area is a place where wildlife can be found. The options range from a freshwater lake and garden to a wooded area with wildlife.

Farmers Market and Outdoor Activities

The Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays from May through October at Grove Park. Grove Park is located on a bike path. The day of the week and the season provide a specific framework for planning; since market dates can change, check the current schedule before visiting.

The Gordons Pond Trail runs through the salt marshes of Cape Henlopen State Park and is suitable for cycling, hiking, running and birdwatching. The trail can therefore be viewed as both an outdoor activity and a nature attraction. Its southern end begins at the Gordon Pond parking lot in Rehoboth Beach. If you want to start there, check current parking information in advance, as parking rules can change.

Funland Attractions

Funland in Rehoboth Beach offers classic rides, arcade games, prizes and treats. Five original rides have been part of the park since 1962; the Haunted Mansion has been a Funland tradition for generations. The park features games as well as attractions with a long history. Since offerings and ride operations can change, check the latest information before your visit.

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