Rainy Day Fun

As on most vacations, rainy days happen.  Here are a few ideas/activites that you and your family might enjoy while waiting for that rain to stop.

Arcades
There are several arcades on the boardwalk that will give your family hours of fun. The Beach Arcade(227-1040}is next to Dolle's at 5 North Boardwalk, while Funland's Arcade (227-1921), Playland Arcade(227-1040) and Surf Side Arcade( 1 Delaware Ave. & the Boardwalk) are on the south side of the boardwalk.

Back Bay Art Glass, LLC
Learn how to create glass pieces. Lessons are on an individual basis. Open Friday-Monday from 10am-5pm. Back Bay is in Lewes on New Road. Go to www.backbayartglass.com for more information.

Book Stores
These not only offer books, but some offer toys, activities and/or story times.  Try out Atlantic Books (227-0490), Browseabout Books (226-2665), and/or  Books and Coffee (226-9959).

Bowling
If you are willing to drive a bit, Millsboro Lanes, 213 Mitchell Street, Millsboro is a thought.  Millsboro is about 12 miles due west on RT 24. Call 934-0400 or visit www.millsborolanes.com for more information.

Cake Break
Need a way to satisfy that 'sweet tooth' and entertain the kids?  Go to Cake Break and have the kids decorate their own delicious cupcakes.  It's a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon!

Crafts
Creatable Crafts features Paint your own Pottery, Beading, Glass Fusing, Mosaics, PMC and Paint me T-shirts. All on a drop in basis. We fire overnight so you can paint today and pick up tomorrow. Big fun for the whole family. Projects for toddlers, teens, parents and grandparents. Create your own vacation memories at Creatable Crafts. Fun & affordable. No artistic talent necessary to produce great projects and have great fun! Cheaper than therapy and more fun. www.creatablecrafts.com  146 Rehoboth Avenue. 302-227-1020.

Funland
This historic family amusement center is fun for all ages.  Located on the boardwalk and Delaware Avenue, Funland will provide hours of entertainment. There are rides and games and an arcade. Call 227-1921 for more information, or visit http://www.funlandrehoboth.com/.

Jolly Trolley
Take the Jolly Trolley into Rehoboth Beach or Dewey Beach. Just go for a round trip ~ big and little kids young @ heart love it!!!
With a Group? Hire a Van or Bus to visit Dogfish Brewery Tours or go to historic Berlin, Maryland, for the afternoon!!

Public Library
The Rehoboth Public Library, 226 Rehoboth Avenue, offers many programs throughout the week for all ages.  There is a Story Time as well.  Check out this wonderful rainy day sanctuary at http://www.rehobothlibrary.org/ or call 302-227-8044.

Movies at Midway
There's nothing like a rainy afternoon trip to see your favorite movie. Go to http://www.rehoboth.com/events-a-activities/movie-times.html to check out what's playing, or call 302-645-0200.

Museums
There a many wonderful museums in the area.  Please check out the following link to see which may be of interest to you and your family. 
http://www.rehoboth.com/local-business-directory/museums.html .

Shopping
Of course there is 'grown-up' shopping galore, but how about taking the children to unique toy stores that carry educational, quality toys and games?  Visit Kid's Ketch on 2nd Street in Lewes or Rehoboth Toy and Kite Company  on the Boardwalk and also on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth. The whole family will have fun!

YMCA
The Sussex County YMCA is located in Rehoboth Beach.  Please call 302-296-YMCA or check out the following link to see what may be available on your rainy day. 
http://www.ymcade.org/branches/sussex/index.cfm.