Delaware--The Ocean Road-Milford to Assateague
Date: 2004-11-15
Starting in Milford, about 20 miles south of Dover, head south on Rte.
1 to Lewes. The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, between Milford and
Milton, is full of geese and ducks in the fall and spring, and White-Tailed
Deer are often seen. It is well worth a stop. The next stop on your drive
is Lewes. The area is most famous for the Lewes-Cape May Ferry that will
take you on a pleasant ride across the mouth of Delaware Bay for a reasonable
charge. Lewes was founded in 1631 so there are many historical buildings
in town, especially on Third Street.
There are lots of fun little shops in the area, which are ideal for some great shopping. About six miles more of driving take you to Rehoboth Beach. The beaches of Rehoboth, Dewey, Indian River, Bethany, and Ocean City are loaded with sun worshipers and all the trappings of resorts. The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is an artist's favorite. From here, it's all ocean and barrier island beaches for 33 miles into Maryland and Ocean City. Ocean City offers excellent deep-sea fishing. Assateague Island is home to the Chincoteague Ponies and Peregrine Falcons.
There are ranger programs for canoeing, surf fishing, and clamming on the windswept unpopulated island--totally different from Ocean City or Rehoboth. You may drive all the way in heavy resort traffic or bypass some of the congestion by taking Rte. 90 south to U.S. 113. Plan to make many beach stops along the way for some fun in the sun before ending your drive at the Assateague Island National Seashore.
Starting Point:
Milford, DE
Distance of Drive:
90 miles
Must Eat:
Phillips' Crab House
2004 North Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD 21842
Phone:410-289-6821
Call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
Good Stop For:Seafood
Best Time of Year for Drive:
Early spring to fall
Points of Interest on Drive:
Assateague Island
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Fenwick Lighthouse
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