Brandywine Park house Spa on Hollywood, a saltwater pool, and the Via Sophia by the Sea restaurant. vegans and vegetarians, who are very frequently catered to at a variety of beach-area restaurants. Upstate, nutrition-minded diners have long headed to Home Grown Cafe in Newark for food and music, or just nabbed a home-made grab-and-go meal at Poke Bowl in trendy Trolley Square, which doubles as a market for locally grown produce. In and around Wilmington, Drop Squad Kitchen offers “unapologetically vegan” fare on the Riverfront. way along the river on the Mispillion River Greenway , a 1.8-mile journey passing historic sites and parks. Stop by for a family guest pass from any of the YMCA of Delaware locations and enjoy amenities statewide, including fitness classes, 17 indoor and outdoor pools and kids activities. Or hit the trail at one of Delaware’s top hiking destinations, ranging from the scenic Gordons Pond Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park to the hilly woodlands along the 10.4-mile Northern Delaware Greenway Trail , which links such top attractions as Bellevue State Park , Brandywine Park , Brandywine Zoo , and Rockford Park . Along the way, keep watch for two historic estates and the rocky cliffs of Alapocas Run State Park . Feeding the Soul When you eat right, you feel right. Many Delaware restaurants are embracing organic, locally sourced ingredients, ideal for a getaway filled with nutritious meals. At the beach, options are plentiful: In Rehoboth and beyond, head for Twist Juice Bar , Juicefresh , or GreenMan Juice Bar & Bistro for fresh-made, fruit-and-veggie smoothness. Good Earth Market stocks all the goodness you’ll need in two locations: Rehoboth and Ocean View, where a restaurant supplements the appeal. In Lewes, Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar is the place to stop if you’re after healthier breakfast and lunch offerings, and Bountiful Bowls keeps things light, fresh and delicious with açaí bowls, salads, and healthy snacks. Semra’s Mediterranean Grill in Rehoboth has become a go-to for In the fitness zone If you’re looking to keep up with workout routines or step counts while on vacation, take a trip through some of Delaware’s fitness-friendly vacation destinations, from beachside gyms to back-to-nature jaunts. Gentle terrain and countryside views make cycling in Southern Delaware a favorite fitness option: Rent a couple of bikes and wind your VisitDelaware.com 59
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