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In 1925, a paved highway was completed from Georgetown, DE to Rehoboth. It helped link the resort with the paved roads towards Washington, D.C., and many legislators, diplomats and government employees began to visit and vacation here. It wasn't long before Rehoboth Beach came to be known as the "Nation's Summer Capital."
From it's beginnings as a spiritual center, to the public's embracing of the seacoast as a mecca for leisure activity, Rehoboth has developed as a close knit seaside town. It's a nod to the past that the city's present day charter includes words that are nearly identical to several words from the 1872 charter of the Camp Meeting Association.
Downtown Rehoboth came of age in the era of Victorian influences and evolved throughout the twentieth century to change with the times. Both the residential and commercial area, despite their growth and maturation, have retained the warm and friendly charm and ambiance that reflect Rehoboth Beach's historic past.
Check out the NEW Rehoboth Beach Museum in the old Ice House building just over the canal at the Northern entrance to the City. The exhibits are being designed and the collection grows daily.
Downtown Rehoboth Beach is a great place with a great location. This Mid-Atlantic coastal town is just a two hour drive from Baltimore, Philadelphia or Washington, D.C. With a combination of old-fashioned charm and contemporary amenities, downtown Rehoboth Beach has it all.
Rehoboth boasts a mile-long boardwalk for bike riding, strolling or jogging, miniature golf, arcades, a family amusement park, bandstand pavilion with free concerts, and dozens of weekend festivals. There are a variety of accommodations, with boutique hotels, bed & breakfasts and a vast selection of rentals. Our tax-free shopping is legendary with unique, independently owned shops and a dining scene known as the restaurant capital of Delaware. From hot, gourmet menus, seafood and steaks to beach fries and taffy, downtown Rehoboth Beach is brimming with flavor.
You can watch sunrise over the ocean, follow our frolicking dolphins and birds, head for the spa and take in the luxury of a quietly paced vacation. Or, you can play and party with our live music, energetic bar scene and fabulous special events. It's all waiting for you in downtown Rehoboth Beach!
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