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  1. philly_girl avatar

    RE: Eastern USA

    by philly_girl 05 February 2012

    You may have already figured this out, but for transport: Bus from Dover to Wilmington, Delaware. If you like college towns, I think…

  2. Liiisa avatar

    RE: A day in Philadelphia

    by Liiisa 18 October 2011

    Actually the Delaware beaches are MUCH nicer right now than they are in the summer. In the summer you'd have spent half the day in traffic…

  3. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Mid Atlantic Beaches

    by bzookaj 11 July 2011

    [Chincoteague|http://www.chincoteague.com] and [Assateague Island|http://www.nps.asis], but not sure how available house rentals are.…

  4. comet88_ur_1851 avatar

    Mid Atlantic Beaches

    by comet88_ur_1851 11 July 2011

    My extended family is looking for a place at the beach. We have been going to Cape Cod for over 20 years and circumstances have changed…

  5. tiltedflipcurves avatar

    RE: Honeymooning in AC on a Budget - Nice Hotels?

    by tiltedflipcurves 16 March 2011

    I can't give a recommendation on any particular hotels in Atlantic City (although I guess if your funds come in various pastels, I'd say…

  6. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Living in Annapolis, Maryland.

    by bzookaj 04 January 2011

    >or Virginia, Washington I can't find any such place. There is the state of Virginia. There is a state of Washington. THere are cities…

  7. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Virginia Beaches?

    by bzookaj 18 July 2010

    Rehoboth, Lewes, Dewey and Bethany Beach are the main Delaware beaches. Bethany is the quiet beach. Dewey is the party beach. Rehoboth…

  8. laketraveller avatar

    Re: Virginia Beaches?

    by laketraveller 18 July 2010

    A couple years ago I made a day-trip to DC from [Rehoboth Beach, Delaware|http://www.rehoboth.com/] . It was a two to three hour drive.…

  9. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Beaches on the East Coast

    by bzookaj 13 May 2010

    >Does anyone know anythign about Cape Henlopen state park in delaware? It's another beach, but not as developed (i.e. no drinking at the…

  10. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Beaches on the East Coast

    by bzookaj 13 May 2010

    You could try Delaware--Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany (probably in that order, given your desires). If a beach is too tacky/quiet/etc.…

  11. Johann avatar

    RE: Boston, New York and Washington - Last Minute Road Trip

    by Johann 08 August 2009

    I am unsure of what you plan to do in the 3 or 4 days in between Boston and NY. The Connecticut shore is not that interesting or pretty.…

  12. starflyer59 avatar

    RE: Why so many Russians/Ukrains on the Cape?

    by starflyer59 05 July 2009

    Also, I live near the Delaware beaches and we have many young seasonal workers from Russia here for the summer. One of our beaches is…

  13. StanInMaryland avatar

    RE: Short breaks from DC in June - Delaware coast?

    by StanInMaryland 01 July 2009

    If you want the beach and you like hiking, wildlife, birding, fishing, etc I would agree with Chincoteague. If you want to go surf fishing…

  14. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Short breaks from DC in June - Delaware coast?

    by bzookaj 01 July 2009

    >is it likely to be packed the first weekend in June? Yes. And that goes for any weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day. You should…

  15. taratravels avatar

    Re: Short breaks from DC in June - Delaware coast?

    by taratravels 01 July 2009

    Hi Scouser- The Delaware coast is indeed beautiful and worth visiting. I'd recommend staying at Rehoboth Beach. It's got a great downtown…

  16. MLM192 avatar

    Re: Short breaks from DC in June - Delaware coast?

    by MLM192 01 July 2009

    Since you mentioned liking outdoor stuff, you might want to consider Chincoteague and Assateague islands. Chincoteague has the hotels,…

  17. brad_in_delaware avatar

    RE: USA shopping and buying questions

    by brad_in_delaware 30 March 2009

    delaware beaches have something for everyone, they are probably the closest beach to DC, lots of people from DC go to the DE beaches.…

  18. brad_in_delaware avatar

    RE: August - where to go?

    by brad_in_delaware 14 February 2009

    Delaware beaches have something for everyone, Lewes is on the bay and sleepy full of retirees, rehoboth is big with gays and families,…

  19. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Beaches east coast?

    by VinnyD 07 September 2008

    The southern shore of Long Island is more or less one long beach. The best beaches (IMHO) are out towards the east end, but in August…

  20. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: East Coast Beaches?

    by ianw6705 31 August 2008

    My SIL from near Baltimore also likes [Assateague Island National Seashore|http://www.chincoteague-island.net/images/chincoteague/hicamera/c…

  21. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Good beaches in the USA in August

    by VinnyD 13 May 2008

    The (New) Jersey shore hasn't been mentioned. I think your maximum rate will be tough for any beach town in August but I haven't been…

  22. annem76 avatar

    RE: Road Trip: NY - Washington - Chicago

    by annem76 13 May 2008

    On this time table, skip Atlantic City. It's nice to see the beach if you want to, but I wouldn't trade a day in DC for it. DC is maybe…

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