WHAT TO DO
Jenn Carter
The Bethany Beach boardwalk, lined with shops and food (more
on that shortly), is less than a half-mile long, which makes it
perfect for a calm evening stroll or peaceful morning bike ride.

For interesting and fun educational experiences, bring the
family to the Bethany Beach Nature Center, consistently ranked
as one of the top 10 things to do in Bethany Beach. The Nature
Center offers events to increase awareness of the area’s inland
bays and wetlands, and fun hands-on activities for kids of all
ages. Throughout the summer, the Nature Center will hold youth
programs every Saturday morning.

For even more fun family activities, take a visit to Arnie’s
Playland, located along the boardwalk. The amusement center
has Skee-Ball, arcade games and more. Another favorite spot is
Captain Jack’s Pirate Golf which is the only miniature golf in
Bethany Beach, and, thankfully, open every day. Kids will love
the 50-foot pirate ship and talking pirate along the course.

If you’re looking for fresh, local food during your stay, make sure
to fit in a trip to the Bethany Beach Farmers Market, which is open
on Sunday mornings throughout the summer. Started with the goal
of connecting the town’s residents and visitors with the food they eat,
the Farmers Market’s growers are primarily from around the area.

And then, of course, there’s always the beach. Bethany’s
is beautiful, clean and perfect for everyone’s favorite beach
activities, including sunbathing, swimming and more.

craving popcorn, you can get a big bucket from Fisher’s Popcorn.

For dessert, Dickey’s Frozen Custard is a much-loved Bethany
Beach institution. The family-owned Maureen’s Ice Cream and
Desserts is right around the corner, offering not only ice cream,
but also cupcakes, cakes, coffee and more.

Bethany Beach has plenty of sit-down, locally owned restaurants
as well. There are multiple options for seafood, including Bluecoast
Seafood Grill and Raw Bar, 99 Sea Level Restaurant & Raw Bar,
Off the Hook and The Blue Crab. For something a little different,
14 Global is a popular restaurant with a variety of globally inspired
dishes, cocktails and craft beers. For breakfast and coffee, check out
Beach Break Bakrie and Café and Sunshine Crepes.

And of crucial note: Rosenfeld’s Jewish Delicatessen, which has
locations in Rehoboth, Ocean City, Maryland and Wilmington,
just opened a new spot in South Bethany. The collaboration with
Big Fish Restaurant Group includes a full market with meat, fish,
Jewish delicacies and more, in addition to a sit-down restaurant
with both Rosenfeld’s and Big Fish specialties. You’ll find a
variety of Reuben sandwiches, blintzes, matzah ball soup and
many more delicious favorites.

WHERE TO EAT
Pat Walsh
In terms of food, you’ll definitely want to sample some of the
many available boardwalk treats while you’re at Bethany Beach.

Boardwalk Fries offers chicken fingers, hot dogs, fried pickles and
more, in addition to their fries served plain or with special flavor-
ing. DB Fries is the spot for fried seafood options, and if you’re
SPECIAL EVENTS
Bethany Beach is offering consistent and varied event program-
ming all season. Musicians perform every Thursday evening
through the summer at the boardwalk’s bandstand. This year’s
scheduled lineup includes the official chorus of the U.S. Air
Force, a modern country band, Nashville singer-songwriters, an
Elvis tribute artist and more.

For a fun family evening activity, check out the Movies on the
Beach offerings. Every Monday through the summer, Bethany
Beach hosts outdoor movies at dusk. This year’s include many
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