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Fenwick Island Lighthouse

Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Fenwick Island

 Lilasel Says:  Fenwick Island Lighthouse (87-foot tall - 26,1 metres) began protecting mariners on August 1, 1859 and it's still in operation. The light could be seen from 15 miles (24 km) at sea. The location of the lighthouse is unique. It was built on the eastern edge of the Mason-Dixon... 

Fenwick Island Lighthouse

Fenwick Island Lighthouse, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  This Lighthouse was first lighted in 1858, the third-order lens, eighty-three feet above sea level. This original tower is still functional to this day, or night as you can see. This lighthouse is virtually on the Mason-Dixon line separating Delaware and Maryland. 

DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum

DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum, Fenwick Island

 Lilasel Says:  The fascinating collection of this museum contains maritime artifacts from local shipwrecks, as well as a large collection of sea life and shells from around the world. See jewelry and hundreds of coins, silver and gold bars, and porcelain and pottery recovered from wrecks,... 

Hotels  

Islanders Island Inn

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Hotels  

Fenwick Islander Motel: Motel one block in from the ocean

Fenwick Islander Motel: Motel one block in from the ocean, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  Nice motel, it has been here for as long as I can remenber. Stayed here when I was younger, nice place with clean rooms. Guarded pool, refrig, rangetop and color cable TV. Close access to shopping the beach, and good restaurants. Call for rates 

Ocean front!: Rent a beach house

Ocean front!: Rent a beach house, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  Rent a beach house over looking the ocean, an experence you will never forget and want to do again! Waking up to the sounds of the surf and the birds is so peaceful. Being able to go to your place and grab a bite to eat in minutes. Get a house with a hot tub, then get ready... 

Restaurants  

Jammin' Jon's Island BBQ: Mostly Take Out

Jammin' Jon's Island BBQ: Mostly Take Out, Fenwick Island

 marca Says:  We read an article in the local paper about the opening of this new take out place. I like food with a Caribbean flair so we decided to check the place out. There are only 4 or 5 stools at a counter inside but there are 6 or so covered picnic table around back. While we were... 

Dairy Queen: Ice Cream!

Dairy Queen: Ice Cream!, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  There is nothing like an ice cream on a hot summer day at the beach. Here is every ones favorite, not sure how wide spread this chain is but they are all over around here and the ice cream is good and smooth. 

Nightlife  

Fagers Island: Great food and dancing

Fagers Island: Great food and dancing, Fenwick Island

 pamonusk Says:  Fagers Island is a great place to go for dinner, dancing and meeting a group for drinks. Fav. place in the area! Highly recommended! 

Shopping  

Pottery Place: Huge turtle!

Pottery Place: Huge turtle!, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  Would you look at the size of this turtle sculpture, need a pretty big pond for this one! This turtle is one of many fountains they have, there are smaller ones too! 

Pottery Place: Good beach shopping!

Pottery Place: Good beach shopping!, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  This place has every thing you could want for your beach house. Great place to shop while in town, fair prices and good products. Soo many lawn sculpture and 10 foot high mini lighthouses and very good detail. Fun place to look around. 

Seaside Country Store: No taxes!

Seaside Country Store: No taxes!, Fenwick Island

 Lilasel Says:  Delaware is famous by its hand made articles. Visit the Seaside Country Store - most popular Fenwick Island shopping experience. It calls itself "the most unusual store on the shore". The outlet that features homemade fudge, antique collectibles and Victorian furnishing,... 

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Bike racks

Bike racks, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  There are bike racks located at each beach access point. So if your not in one of the beach front homes you can ride your bike and lock it up. 

Public beach access

Public beach access, Fenwick Island

 tpangelinan Says:  There are public beach access points like this on amost every street. There is limited parking in each and even ones for handicap to access with wheel chairs. 

Delaware - Small but Wonderful

Delaware - Small but Wonderful, Fenwick Island

 Lilasel Says:  Some facts about the state Fenwick Island located in:Nickname: The first state (entered in the Union - Dec.7th, 1787)Area: 2,489 Sq. Miles (49th in Size)Capital: DoverBird: Blue HenFlower: Peach BlossomSlogan: "First State" 

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 There are public beach access points like this on amost every street. There is limited parking in each and even ones for handicap to access with wheel chairs. 

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Welcome to Fenwick Island Delaware

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 Fenwick Island is a great little beach town. Nice clean beaches with beautiful beachfront home to rent. If you want a peaceful vacation then this is the lace for you. Visit the lighthouse or go to the... 

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"The Quiet Resort"

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  It's not really an island. "The Quiet Resort" is nestled between Ocean City (Maryland) and Bethany Beach (Delaware). Just north of Ocean City, where 146th Street ends, Fenwick (and Delaware) begins.... 

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Marca's Fenwick Island Page

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 In August 08, our extended family rented 2 houses for our annual Summer Vacation. (the houses were actually located in West Fenwick, but there is no VT listing for that town. Fenwick Island is the... 

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