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Funland and Rehoboth Beach Shopping

  • May 9, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by rickhowe from Darlington, Maryland
Funland and Rehoboth Beach Shopping

OK, so the kids head straight to Funland on the boardwalk as soon as you get to Rehoboth.

It's not too big, well-guarded (so it's safe). I wouldn't leave kids under 12 there by themselves, but at 13 or 14 I'd have no problem.

A great variety of games and rides (the only rides available in Rehoboth), plus a shooting gallery and, of course, bumper cars!

Next door is another arcade area (I don't remember the name) with a motorized climbing wall. You climb up, and the wall rotates top to bottom so you always have a different grip. And then, after a bit, the wall TILTS towards you so that you are literally hanging by your fingertips! Not for the middle-aged or faint of heart.

But while the kids are playing, the parents want to shop, right? Our favorite two stores are about two blocks up from the beach on Rehoboth Ave. In the 200 Block.

The Thunderbird Shop is another Rehoboth tradition. Terrific (and I really mean that) selection of quality American Indian jewelry, plus belts, pottery and more. Recently they've featured a carver who takes driftwood and fashioned FACES in the wood. You may have a 6-foot tall floor sculpture of craggy winding driftwood, with a bearded face right at head level. Pretty Cool. Not cheap, but cool. We got a smaller piece, maybe 18 inches long, that hangs on the wall. Pretty spooky to have it always looking at us.

Then about a half-block further away from the Thunderbird shop is a newer Rehoboth tradition - Abizaks. They also have a location out on Rt. 1.

Abizaks is the kind of store you want to go to even if you have no intention of ever buying anything there. It's funky, funny, and very different. Creative furniture and home furnishings, plus tons of little oddball bits and pieces. And, surprisingly, not too expensive.

And while you're in town, check out Candy Kitchen (natch!) and make sure to get their trademark salt water taffy. And South Moon Under (for the more style-conscious).

And if you do happen to venture out to the outlet stores on Rt. 1, get into Ocean Outlets #3 and find PEPPERS. Literlly thousands of different hot sauces (as well as a thriving mail-order and internet business). Lots of free tastings for the EXTREMELY brave. But available in small enough containers at reasonable prices, so that for $20 you can go home with a basket of pure fire!

From journal Rick's Guide to the Delaware Shore - Rehoboth, Dewey & Bethany Beaches

Funland

  • December 6, 2000
  • Rated 1 of 5 by kylebarber from Seattle, Washington
Blech. This rundown amusement park / "historic boardwalk" is in pretty sad shape and doesn't offer much to entertain either kids or adults. The condition of the few rides is questionable, the game barkers look like they are ready to throw themselves into the ocean, and the bored local teens seem to get kicks out of shooting dirty looks at tourists. For someone who enjoys the nostalgia of boardwalks and fairground amusements, I was dismayed by what little the town had to offer.

From journal Delaware: Rehoboth Beach

Funland

  • November 4, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by CalvinMitch from Wilmington, Delaware
An amusement park has been in this location since the late 30's. Funland has been own and run by the same family since 1962. Primarily a kiddie amusement park, it is crammed into a lot on the boardwalk in Rehoboth. From the outside, it looks like a small warehouse.

The tickets run 25 cents a piece and you will need 5 at most for one ride. Several rides only require one ticket! (kiddie rides - boats, fire engines) Also has games of chance. My favorite game was one that guaranteed a winner each time. My son thinks he has amazing skill at the game, but he has no idea how he keeps winning.

Sure the rides are old (I remember riding some when I was a kid!) and it's kinda corny, but it seems almost frozen in time, and is always nice to return to.

From journal Boardwalkin' in Rehoboth Beach

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