4 Best Sights in Bethany Beach, Delaware

Although it's just four blocks long, the wide, wooden path is a delightful oceanfront stroll. Shops sell beach vacation essentials like candy, french fries and frozen custard, clothing and souvenirs. Hear all sorts of music during summer concerts at the Boardwalk Bandstand.

Set on 26 acres of forest and freshwater and tidal wetlands, the barn-shaped center showcases the coastal enviroment via outdoor and indoor activities. Saturday-morning kids' programs are free, but children must be with an adult.

Farmers once worked these 150 acres, but today the wild open spaces feature bayberry, sassafras, salt marsh, and all manner of plants under a hardwood canopy. Fall brings various migratory birds. Visitors can traverse more than 3 miles of marked hiking trails, and there are three observation platforms and wildflower gardens. The site also has an amphitheater, an informational kiosk, and rest areas.

With some 43,000 titles, the collection offers fun beach reads and an escape from rainy days along the shore. Adult programs feature classes, speakers, and movies on various subjects, from computer instruction to birding in Delaware. Teens have their own section, and younger kids are treated to weekly storytime readings.