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Lewes Wine Country

Delaware's most wine-forward town, Nassau Valley Vineyards and Salted Vines in the Cape Region's cultural hub, near Cape Henlopen beaches and the Delaware Bay.
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Location
Lewes, Sussex County, DE
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Known For
Nassau Valley Vineyards, Salted Vines
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From Philadelphia
2 hours south via US-1
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Nearby
Cape Henlopen State Park beaches
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Ferry
Lewes-Cape May Ferry to New Jersey
Did You Know?
Lewes (pronounced 'LOO-is') was founded in 1631 by the Dutch West India Company as a whaling station, 11 years before the colony of Delaware was formally established, making it the oldest European settlement in the state.

About Lewes Wine Country

Lewes is Delaware's most wine-forward town, the historic port city at the mouth of Delaware Bay that has developed a sophisticated food and beverage scene befitting its status as the Cape Region's cultural anchor.

Nassau Valley Vineyards and Salted Vines Vineyard both operate near Lewes, making it the logical base for a Delaware wine country visit that also incorporates the Cape Henlopen State Park beaches, the award-winning restaurant scene on Second Street, and the Lewes-Cape May Ferry..

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