Bowers Beach Is The Tiny Beach Town In Delaware You Ve Never Heard Of But Need To Visit

Delaware’s bayshore towns are the state’s best kept secret. While millions flock to Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany Beach every year, many Delawareans escape to the quieter towns along the way. The beaches may not be as great for swimming as our Atlantic Ocean beaches, but the bayshore towns are peaceful places to get your fill of the beach without fighting crowds. The most charming of these little towns is right in between the St Jones and Murderkill River, outside of Frederica.

The sleepy town of Bowers Beach is a slice of paradise on the Delaware Bay.

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The water is lined with docks and beach houses that have remained unchanged for decades.

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Boats still go out daily, with fishermen seeking crabs, oysters, fish and more.

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JP’s Wharf, right on the river, serves up food brought in from Bowers’ boats every day.

Facebook / JP’s Wharf Drive or boat up to 201 Hubbard Ave Bowers Beach, Delaware for a fresh-from-the-sea meal!

The town itself is quaint and charming, with historic homes and a church right in the center of town.

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The Bowers Beach Maritime History Museum is one of the most charming places in Delaware.

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Bower’s annual Buccaneer Bash is a pirate themed festival that’s fun for the whole family.

Facebook / Bowers Beach Maritime Museum The Buccaneer Bash happens on Memorial Day Weekend, but the town and museum host events year round. Next up is the “Big Thursday on a Sunday,” a tribute to the town’s oyster harvesting heritage, on October 15, 2017.

Whether you want to stroll the beach, learn about history, or dine on fresh seafood, a trip to Bowers will make your wishes come true.

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Visit more of Delaware’s bayshore towns on our Hidden Beaches road trip, which is guaranteed to add some adventure to your summer.

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Drive or boat up to 201 Hubbard Ave Bowers Beach, Delaware for a fresh-from-the-sea meal!

Facebook / Bowers Beach Maritime Museum

The Buccaneer Bash happens on Memorial Day Weekend, but the town and museum host events year round. Next up is the “Big Thursday on a Sunday,” a tribute to the town’s oyster harvesting heritage, on October 15, 2017.

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