6 Seaside Places In Delaware To Visit During The Quiet Season

While most Delawareans love our beaches, it can be tough to plan a seaside getaway in the middle of summer, when rates are high and millions of tourists crowd the beaches and boardwalk. Take a look at a few of our favorite year-round beach destinations in Delaware, and plan a vacation for the quieter months of the year, when our coast has so much to offer and hardly a soul around.

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The Bellmoor Inn & Spa is the epitome of luxury! Treat yourself to a fancy getaway and take advantage of off-sesaon rates. You'll be just steps away from the beach for the sunny days, and you'll be able to schedule in a relaxing spa day for a snowy, rainy, or windy winter day.

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Even on the coldest days of the year, there's hardly anything more relaxing than a walk on the beach. Bundle up in more than just a beach towel and swap flip flops for snow boots, and you'll find yourself falling in love with Cape Henlopen all over again.

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While many of the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk shops close up for the season in early fall, others make for great year-round beach destinations in Delaware! Take a stroll on the boards and you'll be impressed by what you find.

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Crooked Hammock Brewery is a Lewes destination that offers family-friendly fun and plenty of delicious and creative craft brews. Enjoy their outdoor porch when the weather is nice, or hang out in their cozy industrial space while you snack on bar bites and their famous pretzels and try a new beer each time you visit.

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A trip to Nassau Valley Vineyards will make you feel like you're in Napa! Tour the winery grounds and learn about what it takes to keep producing great wine all year long.

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Many of Penny Lane's shops are open year-round, so call up your favorites and stop in when they're open for business! You won't have to fight the touristy crowds, and you might even luck out by stumbling upon an off-season sale.

Where do you like to go when you’re looking for a seaside escape? Let us know by nominating your favorite year-round beach destination right here!