Welcome to Downtown Seaford!

Located on the banks of the pristine Nanticoke River, downtown Seaford is home to a variety of shops and businesses. Committed to extraordinary service, the merchants here are friendly, knowledgeable and strive to know their customers' individual needs.

People from Seaford, the surrounding area, and beyond are discovering every day the benefits of shopping in this newly renovated and pedestrian friendly environment.

We know that you will enjoy your stay and that you will not want to miss any of the ever-expanding number of shops and eateries, many of which are located in historic buildings.

From our beautiful Gateway Park and River Walk to the Seaford Museum where you can get excited about our history, there is always something new to discover.

So whether you're new to the area or a lifelong resident, we encourage you to take a stroll through beautiful downtown Seaford.


Seaford's Main Street Program

Seaford is one of seven Main Street communities and one urban district under Delaware Main Street. The National Main Street Center is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Created by a Congressional Charter in 1949, the National Trust is a leading advocate of historic preservation in the United States. The preservation movement involves more than saving historic buildings. Economic growth, urban revitalization and the creation of new jobs are all issues the National Trust addresses through the rehabilitation of historic structures. The Delaware Economic Development Office administers the Main Street Program for Delaware, and works closely with the City of Seaford on these issues.


The "New" Downtown

Seaford's historic downtown area along High Street underwent major renovations in 1999-2000. The completion of the $1.5 million project included many improvements.

Sewer lines were improved, and the city buried cables for cable television, telephone and power under the street and installed underground curb stops (valves which control water flow off the main line to properties).

Next came the improvements to the appearance of the downtown area. Pavement along the entire street from the railroad bridge to Front Street was torn off and new pavement put down. New sidewalks and curbs were put in and new street lights erected.

Landscaping was planted along the street and an irrigation system was installed to keep the plants green. New benches and trash cans were placed along the sidewalk.

Finally, new traffic signals were installed along four intersections downtown. The traffic signals cost $300,000, which was paid for by the state. In addition, a camera mounted along High Street allows state traffic controllers to watch traffic flow and, if necessary, adjust the timing of the traffic lights.

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