This Historic Delaware Destination Has Sandy Shores, Oyster Houses, and Nautical Inns—but Don’t Call It a Beach Town #Travel Here’s what you need to know before visiting Lewes, Delaware, known for its irresistible coastal charm.

Here’s what you need to know before visiting Lewes, Delaware, known for its irresistible coastal charm.<div class="media_block"><a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/hvkHuSZGjKJFG8W7tdSmQd04V-w=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/TAL-lead-image-LEWESDE0824-70eb1b59636342dba8ed00470374ef8a.jpg"><img src="https://www.travelandleisure.com/thmb/hvkHuSZGjKJFG8W7tdSmQd04V-w=/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/TAL-lead-image-LEWESDE0824-70eb1b59636342dba8ed00470374ef8a.jpg" class="media_thumbnail"></a></div>