Sussex County is Delaware's largest county and much of Delaware's history begins with Sussex County dating back to 1631. The county has a diverse culture and atmosphere. If you would like to learn more about the history of Sussex County please click here.

Sussex County features three of this country's most beautiful beaches in Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany. At the Peninsula you're only minutes away from these national treasures. Visit and experience delicious cuisine's from a variety of nations, or go shopping in the local specialty stores or factory outlets, all with no sales tax!

Nearest Major Cities:

• Philadelphia, PA (95 miles)
• Baltimore, MD (116 miles)
• Washington, DC (125 miles)
• New York, NY (215 miles)

Other Nearby Cities

• Rehoboth Beach, DE (8 miles)
• Lewes, DE (11 miles)
• Ocean View, DE (22 miles)
• Bethany, DE (25 miles)
• Berlin, MD (32 miles)
• Ocean City, MD (35 miles)
• Salisbury, MD (39 miles)

School District

• Indian River School District

Closest Public Schools

• Long Neck Elementary School
• Sussex Central Middle School
• Sussex Central High School
• Sussex Technical High School
• Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences
• Southern Delaware School of the Arts

Closest Independent School

• The Jefferson School(K-8)
• Worcester Preparatory School

Hospitals & Medical Centers

• Beebe Medical Center (about 9 miles; LEWES, DE)
• Atlantic General Hospital (about 20 miles; BERLIN, MD)
• Nanticoke Memorial Hospital (about 32 miles; SEAFORD,DE)
• Milford Memorial Hospital

Airports

• Sussex County (about 15 miles; GEORGETOWN, DE; ID: GED)
• Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)

Dining and Entertainment

• Delaware Beach Guides

Shopping

• Beach-Fun
• Tanger Outlets