Arts & Entertainment in Delaware's Quiet Resorts & Ocean City, Maryland

Assateague National Seashore

The Assateague National Seashore encompasses 37 miles of shoreline, and 18,000 acres of protected maritime wetlands along Chincoteague Bay. The area is rich in wildlife, including herds of wild horses and endangered wading bird species. Popular recreational activities at the park include surf fishing, camping, back-country camping, wildlife, bird watching and shell fishing.

Cape May-Lewes Ferry

43 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
(800) 643-3779
CapeMayLewesFerry.com

Day-trippers looking to explore historic Cape May, New Jersey or check out the amusement parks and boardwalk at Wildwood, head to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Departing daily from Cape Henlopen Delaware, the ferry offers space for both passengers and autos, with a same-day return an easy option. However, during summer months, it’s best to call ahead and secure a reservation.

Costen House & Museum & Rose Garden

The stately Costen House estate, circa 1870, was home to Pocomoke City’s first mayor, Dr. Isaac Costen. Much of the original furnishings and interior remain intact today. The home and adjoining gardens are open for guided tours Wednesday through Saturdays, May to October.

DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum

This fascinating museum houses thousands of artifacts recovered from centuries-old shipwrecks worldwide, including coins, jewelry, weapons, and other ghostly reminders. After a tour of the museum, visitors can hunt for their own buried treasure by renting a metal detector on-site and heading out to Coin Beach, where King George III coins can still be found.

Dover Downs Slots

High rollers can bet on the live harness-racing at Dover Downs’ track, or try their luck one of the facility’s 2,500 slot machines. The newly-renovated clubhouse offers nine restaurants and bars, including the Waterfall Lounge and the Lobby Bar. Music fans take in a varied line-up of concerts in the complex’s 18,000 square-foot ballroom. Past headliners include Smokey Robinson, Tanya Tucker, and Gladys Knight.

Jungle Jim’s Adventure Land

A popular family attraction, Jungle Jim’s Adventure Land offers an array of amusements for kids of all ages. Highlights include: mini-golf, go-cart racing, bumper boats, batting cages, and a climbing wall. Jungle Jim’s water park, in the same complex, features a wave pool, lazy river, rope climbs, bumper boats, and several giant water slides.

Nassau Valley Vineyards

Located in Lewes, Nassau Valley Vineyards is Delaware’s first and only winery, offering free year-round tours and tastings. In addition, the grounds offer the perfect surroundings for weddings and outdoor events, which Nassau Valley hosts throughout the year.

Salisbury Zoo

River otters, llamas, and bobcats are just a few of the critters that call the Salisbury Zoo home. Visitors can also spy on birds of prey, tropical birds, and even a spectacled owl. The zoo hosts numerous events throughout the spring and summer, including kid’s day camps and “Pops in the Zoo,” an outdoor concert series.