1. Fort Miles Museum & Historic Area

Address: 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958
Website: destateparks.com/park/fort-miles
Approximate distance from Beach View Hotel: ~6 miles

Inside Cape Henlopen State Park, Fort Miles tells the compelling story of Delaware’s coastal defense during World War II and into the Cold War. Explore Battery 519, climb observation towers, walk underground bunkers, and view restored artillery pieces. Guided tours reveal how the U.S. guarded its coastline from German U-boat threats.

Insider Tip: Reserve a Battery 519 lantern tour if it’s available. It adds atmospheric storytelling as you trace how coastal defense lived in real time.

2. DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum

Address: 708 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19945
Website: discoversea.com
Approximate distance from Beach View Hotel: ~15 miles

Dive into Delaware’s maritime heritage at DiscoverSea. With a rotating collection of artifacts from shipwrecks up and down the Eastern Seaboard, it’s part museum, part mystery investigation. You might see pieces from local wrecks or famous vessels like the Titanic. 

Insider Tip: Check the museum schedule before heading out—hours shift seasonally. Plan your visit around midday to allow enough time to explore. 

3. Nanticoke Indian Museum

Address: 27073 John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966
Website: nanticokeindians.org
Approximate distance from Beach View Hotel: ~17 miles

Delaware’s only Native American museum, the Nanticoke Indian Museum shares the deep, living history of the Nanticoke people. Browse artifacts dating back thousands of years, see recreated village displays, and engage with the continuing presence of their community through art, stories, and cultural programs. 

Insider Tip: Visit between Tuesday and Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) when full exhibits are open. If you time it right, ask about special programming or guided tours to enrich your experience. 

4. Specialty & Local Museums

Beyond the major sites above, the area hosts smaller, fascinating museums that cater to niche interests. Think American art collections, vintage carriages, aviation displays, local history societies, and artifact archives. Many are scattered across Lewes, Georgetown, and along rural routes east of the beach.

Each of these smaller venues adds texture to your coastal stay, perfect for afternoons when you want less crowd and more story.

Plan a History-Rich Day

One of the best parts of staying at Beach View Hotel is being so close to it all… the beach, boardwalk, and every one of these attractions. Whether your ideal Rehoboth Beach getaway includes quiet trails, local sips, music under the stars, or a step back into history, we’re here to help you experience it all.

*Please contact each location directly to check the most up-to-date hours, events, pricing, or seasonal availability before your visit.

Fort Miles image from https://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-miles/
Discoversea Shipwreck image from https://www.discoversea.com/
Nanticoke Indian Tribe image from https://www.nanticokeindians.org/about/