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Sussex County

Southern Delaware (Sussex County) offers the perfect getaway year-round! A rare location of rural and resort communities brimming with history, charm and personality. In just a short two hour drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk or just minutes across the Delaware Bay via ferry from New Jersey, you can take a stroll along our quiet beaches, dine in our renowned restaurants, relax in our award-winning hotels and shop tax-free in our boutiques, antique shops and outlet centers.

Southern Delaware has an abundance of ecotourism activities. There’s everything from whale and dolphin watching to beach combing, nature walks, photography opportunities, canoeing, bicycling and birdwatching. Southern Delaware is part of the Atlantic Flyway, home to a variety of our feathered friends. Numerous state parks offer everything from beaches, camping, nature trails and seminars,boating and fishing.