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Introduction to the Episode
Welcome to the fourth episode of Locals Know Best! I’m your host, Cindy. I’m a full-time RVer and lover of all things travel-related. Years of adventuring on the road have taught me one fundamental lesson; locals ALWAYS know best! Every episode of this podcast will dive into one local’s perfect day of outdoor adventure in their town!
In this episode, I’m going to be talking with born and raised local, Micah Idler, about how to make the most of an outdoorsy trip in Delaware. And more specifically, we’ll be exploring a few of Delaware’s east coast towns, including Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Dewey Beach.
Join Micah and me as we explore what else there is to do, beyond the beaches in Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Dewey Beach, Delaware!
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About Micah Idler

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Micah is a world-traveling storyteller who’s currently a professional tour guide in Los Angeles. Micah went to school for history and education, studying geography, political science, and architecture. He loves meeting new people and showing them around his favorite spots, whether they are out in the wild or at the bar.
What We Cover in This Episode
- The best time of year to visit Delaware.
- The main difference between a Delaware beach vacation and a Maryland beach vacation.
- The different vibes between the Delaware beaches.
- A dining spot you must hit up on the way if you’re driving in from D.C. or Baltimore.
- The best outdoor activities to take part in, outside of the beach.
- The best breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks on the east coast of Delaware.
- One fun tip that’ll get you a free donut!
- Delaware weather tips.
- The best spot to catch crabs.
- Which spots, of all the competitors, have the best french fries and ice cream.
- Two of the most beautiful places for pictures.
- A terrific historical spot to visit that many visitors miss!
- The most overrated destination on the east coast of Delaware.
Quotables
I think the best option is really getting a group of friends or your family out and just sharing a house together and just creating a bond through activities, great food, whether indoors or out.
Micah Idler
I think itโs more about quality in Delaware. Even if it does get busy, which it does, I feel like itโs still a local kind of vibe to it. And I think that Delaware has done a good job of kind of preserving that.
Micah Idler
I feel like thereโs so much I still didnโt talk about. But thatโs the thing is that I just love Delaware and the beaches so much that itโs always home, even if I donโt live there at the moment. So I highly recommend people checking it out and that they can actually experience it for themselves.
Micah Idler
East Coast Beach Towns, Delaware Map
Links to Places Mentioned in this Episode
Where to Stay:
Destinations to Explore on the Drive In Mentioned:
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton Location)
- Mispillion River Brewing
- Vanderwende Farm Creamery
- Paradise Grill
- Greenwood Chicken Barbecue
Outdoor Destinations Mentioned:
- Cape Henlopen State Park
- Indian River Inlet
- Delaware Bay
- Delaware Seashore State Park
- Cannonball House
- Big Chill Beach Club
Lewes Restaurants Mentioned:
- Nectar
- Notting Hill Coffee
- Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
- Hopkins Farm Creamery
- Crooked Hammock Brewery
- Big Oyster Brewery
Rehoboth Beach Restaurants Mentioned:
- Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats
- Chesapeake & Maine
- Revelation Craft Brewing
- Thompson Island Brewing Company
- Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
- Egg
- Rise Up Coffee
- Fractured Prune
- The Crab House
- Claws Seafood House
- Nalu Rehoboth Beach
- Salt Air
- The Cultured Pearl
- Stingray Sushi Bar
- Thrasher’s French Fries
- The Point Coffee Shop & Bakery
Dewey Beach Restaurants Mentioned:
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Micah Idler, you did Delaware,proud. Love you son.
Love hearing a locals perspective one what to do in the area! This was really interesting to listen to – thanks for sharing!