August 28th, 2015
In 2006, the city of Lewes was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America’s “Dozen Distinctive Destinations”, and was named a “Preserve America Community”. Founded in 1631, by the Dutch, Lewes is Delaware’s oldest settlement, earning it the nickname of “The First Town in The First State”.
So, What’s Going on this week-end?
Saturday, 8/29 – Historic Lewes Farmers Market…Location? The Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Love this market. Demonstrations during the morning…9 a.m. Maurice Catlett, Executive Chef at Fish On! in Lewes will prepare fried green tomatoes with spicy shrimp salad and blue cheese. Love fried green tomatoes! http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org
Saturday, 8/29 – Brews by The Bay 2015…This is the second year for this event. Experience the only Bi-State Beer Festival in the Country. Live music, 20+ breweries, local food, and yard games on each side. Taste the best new craft beers from both Delaware and New Jersey. Where? The Cape May Terminal from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the Lewes Terminal from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Better yet, buy a discounted combo ticket and take the ferry to both fests and decide which state has the best new brew for you. Prices: $48.25 for NJ only and Delaware only. $74.50 for both Plus a roundtrip ferry ride!! Special reduced rates for designated drivers. Please note that no alcohol or samples can be carried on the ferry. Beverages are available for sale on the ferry. More info? Please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com.
Saturday, 8/29 – Free Deck Tour of the Kalmar Nyckel. Join the crew. Kids can ring the ship’s bell. Please call 302-645-2791 or visit http://www.kalmarnyckel.org.
Saturday, 8/29 – Live Music at Bethany Blues, Lewes at 18385 Coastal Highway, http://www.bethanyblues.com/lewes Entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Stop by and listen to Captain Blue’s Bluegrass Band. CJ and the Band lead the way with Americana/Folk Bluegrass! Check them out at http://www.reverberation.com/captainbluemusic
Sunday, 8/30 – Yoga in the Park at Lewes Canalfront Park on Front Street from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Every Sunday until September 6th. Sessions are by Dimitra Yoga. Tel. 302-645-2795 or visit http://www.lewescanalfrontpark.org
Sunday, 8/30 – A Pirate Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Sail the Tall Ship of Delaware. Join the captain and the crew of salty pirates for a festive experience on the high seas. $60 for adults and $40 for children 7 years of age and under. Meet at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal Public Pier. http://www.kalmarnyckel.org
June 15th, 2015
I have been caught in the 4th of July Fireworks Mayhem. Not a scene I want to ever repeat again. Visitors would want to avoid that traffic. The solution? Watch the Rehoboth Beach Fireworks aboard The Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Sunday, July 5th. The rain date will the 6th. The cost of the Fireworks Cruise, which by the way, is new this year, is $30 per person and $15 for children age 12 and under.
The setting of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal is just gorgeous. It looks over to the Breakwater and the historic Lighthouses.
To make a reservation, please call 800-643-3779. Below are additional July 5th Fireworks Cruise details:
 Lewes Terminal Check in begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Lewes Terminal, boarding begins at 7:00 p.m. Departure will be at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Return to Ferry Terminal around 11:00 p.m.
Pets are not permitted on the cruise.
Photo ID will be required by the person picking up the tickets.
Entertainment provided on-board: Glass Onion Band on the Lido deck and DJ Mike Warren inside the salon for family entertainment.
Food and beverage available for purchase.
Coolers and carry-on beverages are not permitted aboard the vessel.
Guests may bring chairs as sitting is limited.
 Rehoboth Beach Fireworks The Rehoboth Beach Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. If you would like to help make Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s 2015 Rehoboth Beach Fireworks a BLAST, please visit http://www.downtownrb.com. The website will have the best info. regarding parking. Would like to make a contribution? All there, as well.
Have a great day!!
July 16th, 2013
What were we thinking? Not much, except my social secretary, Paula, and her daughter, Jackie, had Atlantic City as a destination in mind. Well, John Eddie, http://www.johneddie.com, musician, rocker, boot stumping kind of genre…was playing on the beach. I must have been the only one they invited and said yes to traveling on the Sunday of 4th of July week-end.
The Lewes Terminal is located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. The Cape May Terminal is located at 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May, NJ 08204.
It was a gorgeous day, hot and steamy like today and our ferry was departing from the Lewes Terminal at 9:15 a.m. Here is the website because traveling on the Ferry to New Jersey and back is the easiest and most comfortable way to go. And, you cannot beat the scenery, especially on such a nice day. There are bikes to rent, tours, and buses to take you downtown. http://www.capemaylewesferry.com. Not only does the Ferry offer the rides but it also has a lot of fun events for visitors and residents alike. Next time check the On The Rocks Bar & Grill because they have the best hamburgers in town and best views. Website? http://www.ontherocksde.com.
Inside, the air condition was on, the seats were comfortable, television on, and something to eat, as well.
On deck, all of our traveling companions were already soaking up the sun. We decided to enjoy our ride along with the beautiful scenery.
 The Historic Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse The trip over to Cape May was great…..the drive to Atlantic City was crazy. Finally, we arrived at 2 p.m.!!!
Rushing to the Bally’s Bikini Beach Bar and the Beach. To tell you the truth, I was very surprised to see how good everything looked. The beach was so wide; the sand so white.
John Eddie started to play….and Paula was happy!!
This bar sits right on the beach, so it was fun to be able to go and dance a little, and then grab a drink and kick back and relax.
Time went quickly and we had to catch the last Ferry back to Delaware.
On the Ferry, the sun was setting….we got comfortable to enjoy the ride once again.
The whale watching boat was coming in as we were heading out.
I am writing this post and some of it would be interesting to a few, but for the 3 friends that were there enjoying July 7th, a day of Summer of 2013…it was priceless!!
Until next time, ladies.
September 6th, 2012
 Never get tired of taking its picture. A quaint historic town, Lewes, is an attraction for many visiting the Delaware Beaches. Lots of restaurants, shops and plenty to do. It is a great week-end get-away; only a couple hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
If you are visiting Lewes, this is what’s going on this week-end.
Until Sunday, 9/9 – The Kalmar Nyckel is docked at the Cape-May Lewes Ferry Terminal. Tours, Day Sail, and Even a Pirate Sail are available. All you have to do is check their schedule by visiting http://www.kalmarnyckel.org/bookasail.asp. The original Kalmar Nyckel was one of America’s pioneering colonial ships. The present one serves as Delaware’s seagoing Goodwill Ambassador.
 This Memorial is at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. If you happen to see this little, very innocent, seagull…and you are having something to eat at the On The Rocks Bar & Grill right there at the Cape May Lewes Ferry….he will steal your food. Does not matter if you are a child or a more matured individual. I saw him. If he could have lifted a hamburger, he would have done so. So, you have been warned.
Friday, 9/7 – Lewes “History Happy Hour” – Jim Bertholet presents ” The Life and Work of a Surfmen in the US Life-Saving Service 1870’s-1915″, at the Lewes Life-Saving Station at the Canal and Front Street next to the Lightship Overfalls. Mr. Bertholet is a life-long history buff who grew up on the Jersey shore and always had a particular interest in maritime history, especially the US Life-Saving Service and US Lighthouses.
Saturday, 9/8 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market, at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street. 8 a.m. until Noon. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. The website has very good information, including recipes.
Saturday, 9/8 – The Seventh Annual Chocolate Tasting in The Park, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Biden Center in Cape Henlopen State Park. $5.00 admission gives you 6 tastings. Please note that admission to the State Park is still in effect.
Sunday, 9/9 – 3rd Annual Treat the Beat sponsored by the Beebe Medical Foundation. 5K Walk. Location? At the George H.P. Smith Park at Blockhouse Pond behind Beebe Medical Center. The 5K Walk travels through Lewes and raises funds for Cardiac and Vascular Services at Beebe Medical Center. In 2011, $17,000 were raise from this event, and a portion of the funds were used by Beebe’s Cardiac Rehab Dept. to purchase a recumbent cross training machine. Participation is free but all walkers must register. All participants are encouraged to donate or raise donations.
Sunday, 9/9 – Market on the Green at The Villages of Five Points from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
Monday, 9/10 – At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway, in Lewes. His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Learn its history. The DeBraak capsized on May 25, 1798. The program includes a trip to the hull facility near Cape Henlopen State Park. It will be an interpreter-led tour of the ship’s remains. $10 in advance by making a reservation on the website http://www.history.delaware.gov.
Tuesday, 9/18 – Chicks for Charity of Southern Delaware Dinner at Fish On Restaurant located at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware. This group is led by Kari and Marci and is dedicated to making life a little easier for those in need. Their first dinner was in 2010; one charity picked per month. If you want to know more about this non-profit, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us. It starts at 6:30 p.m. $25 per person, guys are also welcomed. It includes gratuity. Cash or check only payable to Fish On. This month’s dinner will benefit La Red Health Center. This Center provides affordable, quality healthcare to the residents of Sussex County. http://laredhealthcenter.org There will be raffle items and a 50/50 too!! RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. No calls to the restaurant, please.
A Tip: If you are visiting Lewes or if you are a resident of our Delaware Beaches….Want to go for a bike ride? Park at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal and you will find a hut from Lewes Cycle Sports. It is self serve. Plenty of bikes for rent. Open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tel. 302-644-2453.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
April 11th, 2012
Where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen, that’s where you will find the charming coastal town of Lewes. It is no ordinary town; it is the First town in the First State.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to see so many events and activities. To tell you the truth, this has been such an unusual year. The weather, the towns, the residents and all of you visitors have made the Second Season a lot of fun. It went by so quickly.
Let’s get on with what’s going on in Lewes, Delaware.
Thursday, 4/12 through Sunday, 4/15 – 3rd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. Lewes in Bloom and other volunteers have planted more than 10,000 bulbs in the City’s parks and public places in the past 3 years.
Originally, the colors selected were red and white and blue, colors of both, the Dutch and American flags.
The Lewes Historical Society is hosting a new event this year, associated with the Preservations Awared. It is called Restoration Destination; a Restoration and Home Builder’s Expo to be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church, located at 133 Kings Highway, on Friday and Saturday. More info? www.historiclewes.org.
Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com, for details on this most awaited festival. Just click on News and Events. There will be Tulip Trolley Tours, Photography Contest, Quilt Exhibit. Call 302-645-8073. Stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway.
On The Rocks Bar & Grill – Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On the Boardwalk at the Lewes Ferry Terminal you will find On The Rocks Bar & Grill. Right where the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is also located, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. The views are unparalleled.
I wrote a post on this popular Bar & Grill on August 17, 2011. All you have to do is click on the month of August and scroll down to the date. I had to go and try their hamburgers, which by they way, are sooo good. Their website is www.ontherocksde.com. You can also find them on Facebook.
Friday, 4/13 and Saturday 4/14 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. The entertainment will start at 8 p.m.
On Friday, 4/13 – Big Hat, No Cattle
On Saturday, 4/14 – Elwood Bishop
Saturday, 4/14 – Flea Market at the Seaside Nature Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Flea Market is hosted by The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. The Seaside Nature Center is inside the Park located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. For purposes of GPS you might need to put in the old address, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.
Clean items may be donated by dropping them off on Friday, 4/13, at the Nature Center Auditorium from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If it rains, the flea market will be held in the Auditorium. More info? Please visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 3rd St. and Savannah Rd., you will find on Saturday, 4/14:
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors “Get Ready for Earth Day”. There will be Conservation Exhibits and information throughout the whole day.
The Museum will also be presenting on Saturday “Savory Sussex” from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Charlie Smith, 4th generation farmer and co-owner of T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, DE will be the speaker at the final installment of “Savory Sussex”. This is a Free event. Call to reserve a seat since there is limited space. Tel. 302-645-1148.
Charlie Smith will talk about his farm’s 105 year history, its sustainable approach to agriculture and the public’s opportunity to visit and tour the farm. Samples of cream of asparagus soup made by Charlie’s sister, Susan, will be shared along with the family recipe.
I had the opportunity to visit and tour this magnificent farm. You can check my post written on September 29, 2011. Just click on the month of September and scroll down to the date.
Have a great week-end in Lewes!! Talk to you later…
August 17th, 2011
It has not been even a month since I wrote about the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. I could never get tired of that view. Relaxing, peaceful and serene.
There is a tall ship anchored, which adds to a most spectacular and unique site. I went to check it out.
Its name is the Kalmar Nyckel. It is also Delaware’s official tall ship Ambassador. It is a recreation of the first colonial Swedish ship to arrive in America at what is now, Wilmington, Delaware.
Some of its dimensions are:
Full rigged ship, 141′, 168 gross tons. It is owned by the Kalmar Nychel Foundation. It is one of America’s pioneering colonial ships. For more information you can visit www.KalmarNyckel.org.
The tall ship will be in Lewes through the first week in September. You can sail the tall ship or you can also have a pirate sail, as well. For full schedule and rates either visit the website above mentioned or, call 302-429-7447.
On Sunday, 8/28, there will be free dock tours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal is located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes. Transportation from the Terminal can be done by bus, trolley or bikes. For schedules, please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/schedules-fares.
I decided that I was hungry. On the Rocks Bar & Grill was on my mind. The hamburgers? They say they are the best. So, why not?
I met Ken who works along with his wife and a few others at On The Rocks. I ordered a plain hamburger. I wanted to get the full effect of this American favorite.
I asked Ken. What makes it so special? His answer was that their supplier is excellent…then right before we cook it we….oh, sorry, it’s a secret. What? You are leaving me hanging with suspense, Ken.
It arrived as I was getting into some of that Calypso/Jimmy Buffet music. It was 1/2 lb. beef, moist, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Just like I had been told. I had an iced tea. I was lucky too. There was a special; Tuesdays it is $8.00 for the hambuger and tea. In the evening it is music on the deck.
Thursday is Bucket of Crabs, a draft beer or a soda for $16. To check out their menu, specials, events, and entertainment, please visit www.ontherocksde.com.
I was surprised by the arrival of Peggy Mitchell. She is the Manager of Food & Retail-Lewes Delaware River & Bay Authority. She thanked me for the the last post. She loves her job. You can tell. She has a passion for it; does not feel like a job, at all.
Peggy told me that they have hosted 6 weddings this year with 2 other ones in September. Other events are also held at this beautiful spot. More info? Please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/book-an-event.
She also told me that this spot is the best kept secret. Some locals do not want it divulged. Sorry, that has been taken care of already.
Did I tell you how friendly everyone has been?
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
And, there she went again; always on time…
August 4th, 2011
Plenty of times I have taken the “ferry” over to Cape May. Just for the day. That is how close we are to the New Jersey shore; approximately 17 miles across the Delaware Bay.
To cross over, it takes about 80 minutes each way. You can take you car since the ferry can handle about 100 vehicles. Or, just go as a foot passenger. If you come to visit us in Lewes, and you are a foot passenger, there are shuttles available to take you to different destinations. Or, you can rent a bike.
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal is located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. Their website is http://www.capemaylewesferry.com. For faster access to their schedule you can visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/schedules-fares.
I really was not going anywhere when I decided to take a drive to the terminal and check their outdoor Bar & Grill; On the Rocks. It was during my daily trip to the grocery store when a person told me about On the Rocks. She told me I should blog about it. That it had the best view and good drinks, as well.
I don’t know a lot of ferry terminals but this one in Lewes is gorgeous. I arrived around 6 p.m. Cars were lined up for the 6:15 ferry. Everything was very well organized and the staff was friendly.
The inside of the building is spacious, with plenty of comfortable tables to either just wait for your ferry or grab something to eat and relax.
There is a gift shop with “all things ferry” among other items for all of us that need a shop at every turn.
And then, when you go outside, you will experience the prettiest view of the Bay. It truly is gorgeous. At that time of the early evening it was particularly beautiful; the ferry arriving.
There are tables with umbrellas. The deck is immaculate. You can walk around or just sit back and relax. There is a playground for kids to play safely; miniature golf, as well.
On the Rocks Bar & Grill is an open bar with stools around it. I just got an ice tea and sat outside taking the view in. I looked through the menu. I did not get anything to eat but I have been told that the hamburgers are very good.
Unique place to bring guests to have lunch or a drink. They won’t forget it, that’s for sure.
This terminal is also a venue for weddings, celebrations, anniversaries, birthday parties, etc. To book an event please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/book-an-event.
The terminal also holds other programs and events. The next event will be on Sunday, 8/7, at 6:15 p.m. It is called DaBreak Lounge on the Ferry “Twin Capes”. For more info. you can call 800-643-3779 or visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/programs.
The entertainers for that event will be Valhallas Pirates. Their mission is to present historical and theatrical entertainment to children and adults.
They help young people who are struggling with social, emotional and medical difficulties. They also aid the charities who are dedicated to those causes.
Valhallas Pirates educate the public regarding the golden age of piracy….check their website http://www.valhallaspirates.com to see what they are all about. You can become a pirate too!!
It was just about time for the Ferry to take off. They were announcing for everyone to be inside their cars; foot passengers in the terminal…..and right on time, there it went….
Have a good one!!
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