Delaware Bayshore Byway allows travelers to take in the majesty and power of Mother Nature in the wildlifeareas and coastal communities of Delaware’s Bayshore. The northern portion of the byway is comprised of a series of cobbled historic roads that are known collectively as Route 9. The southern portion of the byway is a continuation of Delaware’s unique coastal landscapes, made up of small historic coastal towns and communities surrounded by water, marsh, and farmland.

Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways
Length
157 mi / 252.7 km
Fees
None

We publish 10 places that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.

“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.

  1. Rehoboth BeachDE6 miles off

    In our guide: 1 park

  2. LewesDE3 miles off

    In our guide: 1 lake

  3. Cape Henlopen State ParkDE4 miles off

    No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.

  4. Funland (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware)DE6 miles offFun park

    Boardwalk amusement park, summer season; 2026 dates not shown on site.

    Season
    Seasonal

  5. Jungle Jim'sDE5 miles offFun park

    Water park plus mini-golf/go-karts; closed for season, reopens Memorial weekend 2027.

    Season
    Seasonal

  6. Killens PondDE4 miles offLake

    millpond (former)

    Swimming
    Pond swimming not stated; Killens Pond Waterpark (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
    Boating
    Boat ramp; canoes, kayaks, rowboats, pedal boats
    Fishing
    yes - bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish, perch, pickerel
    Camping
    Year-round campground: 59 hookup sites, 17 walk-in tent sites, 11 cabins; online reservations
    Season
    Campground year-round
    Cost
    $5/day DE vehicle; $10/day non-DE

  7. DoverDE3 miles off

    In our guide: 2 animal attractions · 1 lake

  8. Lums PondDE5 miles offLake

    impoundment

    Boating
    Boat ramp; bring your own (motor rules not verified)
    Fishing
    yes - largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, pickerel, crappie, catfish, carp; fishing pier
    Camping
    RV (full hookup) and tent sites; online reservations up to 1 year ahead
    Cost
    $5/day DE vehicle; $10/day non-DE

  9. WilmingtonDE6 miles off

    In our guide: 6 animal attractions · 3 lakes · 2 parks

  10. Brandywine ZooDE6 miles offAnimals

    Tickets sold online

    Hours
    10am-4pm daily; last admission 3:30pm
    Season
    year-round (implied; daily)