Things to do in Delaware this Labor Day Weekend!

Labor Day is the perfect time of the year for a weekend visit to Southern Delaware! For many, it is the last hoorah of summer so you want to make it a good one! There are tons of options on how to do this from amazing food spots to great hiking and outdoor adventures. For more ideas on how to spend your weekend keep reading and we will help you plan your time in Southern Delaware!



  • Eat and drink at all the local restaurants

    • Delaware is home to lots of amazingrestaurants,breweries, wineries, and distilleries.From seafood, topizza, we have it all! Here are some local favorites that you should make sure to try while you're in town this Labor Day weekend! 

      • Agave, Lewes DE 

      • Anna and Mike’s Pizza, Felton DE

      • Bluecoast Seafood Grill and Raw Bar, Bethany Beach DE

      • Blue Water Grill, Millsboro DE

      • Catch 54 Fish House, Fenwick Island DE

      • The Cultured Pearl Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Rehoboth Beach DE

      • Difebo’s, Bethany Beach DE

      • Eden, Rehoboth Beach DE

      • Frankford Family Diner, Frankford DE

      • Henelopen City Oyster House, Rehoboth DE

      • Northeast Seafood Kitchen, Ocean View DE

      • Off the Hook, Bethany Beach DE

      • Porto Pizza and grill, Dagsboro DE

      • Patti’s Deli, Georgetown DE

      • Salt Air, Rehoboth Beach DE

      • Touch of Italy, Rehoboth Beach DE

  • Go hiking

-If you love the outdoors Southern Delaware has so many options to choose from! With lots of great parks and trails to choose from you’ll be able to hike, bike, or camp in several areas. Cape Henelopen State Park in Lewes DE is home to one of the top-rated hiking trails, Gordons Pond Trail. This trail is flat and has beautiful scenery making it a great one for all members of your family. Here are some more parks to choose from; 

  • Delaware Seashore State Park

  • Trap Pond State Park 

  • Fenwick Island State Park 


  • Visit the Boardwalk

    • Rehoboth Beach DE is home to a mile-long boardwalk that has amusement rides, shops, great food, and events. While you're in town for Labor Day weekend make sure to stop by the boardwalk and try some of these key staples that all the locals love! 

      • Thrasher’s French Fries

      • Candy Kitchen 

      • Funnel Cake Factory

      • Funland Amusement park

      • Grotto Pizza

      • Kohr Bros Ice Cream

      • Dolles Salt Water Taffy

      • Zelkey’s Beach Arcades

  • Go Shopping

    • With Labor Day being close to the start of school it is the perfect time to go back to school shopping at the Tanger outlets in Rehoboth Beach while you're in town! The outlets have tons of name-brand stores with sales that attract people all year round. There are over100 storesto choose from including Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, Under Armour, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, and many more! 

  • Visit an Insight Homes Model!

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