Historical Landmarks

The map below shows the homes and landmarks listed on the Bethany Beach Heritage Trail.  

Click here for an interactive map to take a self-guided tour.  Revised map


Below are the Historic Landmarks.  To read about the Historic Homes, click here.

#6 The Loop Canal, Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street

Loop Canal 2

Completed in 1910, the Loop Canal allowed travelers to come by boat from the Rehoboth train station to Bethany.

Gone But Not Forgotten

(Historical markers identify the location.)

#11 Seaside Inn, 2nd Street and Beach

Seaside Inn

Built in the early 1900s, and originally called the Bellevue-Atlantic Hotel, it rented rooms and served three meals a day. It was destroyed by the Storm of '62.


#12 Bowling Alley, Boardwalk between 1st and 2nd Streets.

Bowling Alley

Built in 1930 and destroyed by the Storm of '62, it was the social center for the Town's young people.

Warrens and Ringlers

#13 Warren's Restaurant, north corner of Garfield Parkway on the Boardwalk (shown on right)

Warren's Restaurant was built in 1933 and destroyed by fire in 1953. It was rebuilt and renamed The Holiday House and is the present site of Mango's Restaurant.

#14 Ringler's Theater, Garfield Parkway South on Boardwalk (shown on left)

Built in 1923 by Raymond Ringler at this location, movies were shown, followed by dancing to the music of a local band.  It was destroyed furing the Storm of 1944 and is the present site of The Blue Surf condos.