Just when the sun is slipping over the sparkling bay on a glorious day, a new light begins to shine in and around Delaware’s laid-back beach towns, heralding a vibrant scene that beckons beyond the sand. You sense it in the joyful buzz glimpsed inside cozy-cool restaurants of quaint inland towns and see it in a succession of roadside temptations, from farm-fresh food stands to down-home crab houses so full of salty charm, yet still so close to the beach. Summon your sense of adventure, load the car, and take the less-traveled road to meaningful memories. The towns of Southern Delaware are great places to start. Passing the farm fields of Frankford, you might stop at Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery for a summer concert session and a sip of crisp white wine. Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek , located in Dagsboro, offers a soothing nature tour and trail. Off the beaten path Just beyond the beach, the towns of Southern Delaware boast some truly authentic coastal charm and memorable off-the-beaten-path adventures. In Milton, you’ll find a charming Victorian vibe, up-and-coming restaurants (and, of course, the world-famous Dogfish Head Brewery ). An engaging art scene makes Milford ideal for strolling, browsing, and dining, especially along its main shopping area on Walnut Street . The list goes on: In Laurel, the annual Broad Creek Bike and Brew is a can’t-miss event, and the town’s indoor-outdoor Laurel Junction flea market is 25 acres of bargain-hunting heaven. Museums pop up in a host of Sussex towns, ranging from Georgetown ( Treasures of the Sea Museum ) to Millsboro ( Nanticoke Indian Museum ). 20
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