August 4th, 2012
The Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, An Award-winning Boardwalk, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Temperatures in the upper 80s, Water Temperature is 74 degrees, A Sizzling kind of a Day!!, Vacationing in The Nation’s Summer Capital
Visitors to Rehoboth Beach come for many reasons; the town is charming, it has artistic appeal, a great nightlife and a pretty nice ambiance….the restaurants? A destination. When you come to Downtown Rehoboth Beach, you can play, dine, shop, and stay, all in one square mile.
Life revolves around the Boardwalk and the Bandstand during the summer months.
Early this morning I decided to check out the Boardwalk. I parked on the south side of the Boardwalk, on Hickman Street. Usually, you can find parking very easily on that street. It was such an awesome day in Rehoboth; hot too.
The Boardwalk is a mile long. Built, originally in 1873, on high ground. Through the years, storms have changed its configuration.
Already the colorful umbrellas were lining the beach. My objective was reaching the Sandcastle Contest which took place all day.
Dining right on the Boardwalk is part of the fun.
All of a sudden I saw the lifeguards. They were in their 10 a.m. meeting, just like they do every day.
Kites were up; a pretty breezy kind of a day.
When I arrived at the Sandcastle tent, they told me they had about 36 teams already. Trophies would be awarded later in the day.
It was so funny. The teams were busy. Water, shovels, kids, families….guess what? All having a great time.
Right on the Boardwalk you will find several arcades and rides. One of the biggest and oldest is Funland. It is an institution since 1962, and a must for all if you are visiting Rehoboth Beach. Rides open at 1:00 p.m. Games earlier than that.
Ryan’s Mini-Golf is over the Boardwalk, great view of the beach.
Plenty of places to eat at the Boardwalk, but an iconic one is Gus & Gus since 1956.
Note: Off the Boardwalk to the beach, there are ramps that are wheelchair accessible.
Just strolling….that was the post…the forecast for Sunday? Practically, the same!!
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….remember, relax; you are at the Beach!!
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