Sleeping & Eating
Ocean City 4
5 Liquid Assets Modern American^ $$
(%410-524-7037; 94th St & Coastal Hwy; mains
$10-28; h11:30am-11pm, to midnight Fri & Sat)
Like a diamond in the rough, this bistro gem
and wine shop complex is hidden in a strip mall
in north OC. The menu is a refreshing mix of
innovative seafood, grilled meats and regional
classics (Carolina pork BBQ, ‘ahi tuna burger).
4 Inn on the Ocean B&B^ $$$
(%410-289-8894; http://www.innontheocean.com;
1001 Atlantic Ave, at the Boardwalk; r $275-395
incl breakfast) This six-roomed B&B is an elegant
escape from the usual OC big box lodging.
Bethany Beach 6
5 Bethany Blues BBQ American $$
(%302-537-1500; http://www.bethanyblues.com; 6 N
Pennsylvania Ave; mains $14-24; h4:30-9pm, to
10pm Fri & Sat) For a nice change of pace from
the usual seafood fare, this spot has falling-
off-the-bone ribs and pulled-pork sandwiches.
There’s also a general boozy vibe, constituting
one of the few nightlife-y options in Bethany.
4 Westward Pines Motel^ $$
(%302-752-4962; http://www.westwardpinesmotel.
com/; 33309 Kent Ave; r low/high season
$150/200; Wc) This little low-slung motel,
located down a wooded lane, doesn’t look like
much, but it’s great value for money, especially
considering its relative proximity to the beach.
Rooms are simple, clean and comfy.
Delaware Seashore State Park 7
4 Cottages at Indian
River Marina Cottages $$$
(%302-227-3071; http://www.destateparks.com/
camping/cottages/rates.asp; Inlet 838,
Rehoboth Beach; weekly peak/shoulder/off-
season $1800/1350/835, 2 days off-season
$280 ; pa) These cottages are some of our
favorite local vacation rentals, with patios and
unadulterated views across the pristine beach
to the ocean. Each cottage has two bedrooms
and a loft, and while they must be rented out by
the week during the summer, they’re available in
two-day increments in the off-season.Rehoboth Beach 8
5 Dogfish Head Microbrewery $$
(www.dogfish.com; 320 Rehoboth Ave; mains
$9-25; hnoon-late) When a place mixes its own
brewery with some of the best live music on the
Eastern Shore, you know you’ve got a winning
combination.4 Hotel Rehoboth Boutique Hotel $$$
(%302-227-4300; http://www.hotelrehoboth.com; 247
Rehoboth Ave; r $230-320; paiWs) This
boutique hotel has gained a reputation for great
service and luxurious amenities, including a free
shuttle to the beach.Lewes 9
5 Wharf Seafood $$$
(%302-645-7846; 7 Anglers Rd; mains $15-29;
h7am-1am; pc) The Wharf is a family-
friendly waterfront spot that’s a good option if
you’re into sitting above dock pilings, watching
seagulls and chowing on fried clams, seared
scallops and fisherman’s stew.4 Hotel Rodney Hotel $$
(%302-645-6466; http://www.hotelrodneydelaware.
com; 142 2nd St; r $160-260; paWs) This
charming boutique hotel features exquisite
bedding and antique furniture, but it also has
some modern touches: iPod clock radios,
flat-screen televisions and duochromatic
color schemes that contrast with dark-stained
wooden floors and clean white linen.WASHINGTON.DC,.MARYLAND.&.DELAWARE.TRIPS.19
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