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Berlin → Cambridge → Centreville → Charlestown → Chesapeake City → Chester → Chester/Kent Narrows → Chestertown → Church Creek → Church Hill → Cordova → Crisfield → Denton → Earleville → East New Market → Easton → Eden → Elkton → Federalsburg → Girdletree → Grasonville → Henderson → Kennedyville → Mardela Springs → Marydel → Massey → North East → Ocean City → Oxford → Perryville → Pocomoke City → Preston → Princess Anne → Quantico → Queen Anne → Queenstown → Ridgely → Rising Sun → Rock Hall → Salisbury → Smith Island → Snow Hill → St. Michaels → Stevensville → Sudlersville → Tilghman → Trappe → Vienna → Westover → Whaleyville → Worton → Wye Mills → Visitor Services → @abitslippy Things to See and Do The Shore is famed for its iconic towns, beaches for sinking toes in the sand and culinary delights with treasures straight from the bay. back to categories Berlin ATTRACTIONS Burley Oak Brewing Company 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, 443-513-4647 www.burleyoak.com Brewery producing distinctive small-batch ales with unsurpassed quality using new and traditional brewing methods; taste flights in the taproom. Mon-Thur, 11am- 11pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-2am; Sun, 11am-9pm; Brewery Tours: Sat, 3pm. Casino at Ocean Downs 10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Casino and horse racing in the heart of Maryland’s beach resort community with 900 slot machines, live table games and simulcast races from June-Aug. Mon- Fri, 8am-4am; May-Sept: 24 hrs. Frontier Town Campground and Park Rt. 611, Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-0880, 1-800-228-5590 www.frontiertown.com Western-themed park with nearly 600 campsites, a water park, high-ropes adventure park, fishing/ crabbing pier, marina, dog park, mini golf and food. Mar-Nov; call for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE Calvin B. Taylor House Museum 208 N Main St, Berlin, 410-641-1019 www.taylorhousemuseum.org Berlin’s town museum in a carefully restored, Federal-style house from the 19th century, displaying memorabilia of historic significance; NRHD. June-Oct: Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat, 11am-3pm. Rackliffe Plantation House 11007 Tom Patton Ln, Berlin, 1-865-300-5609 www.rackliffehouse.org Museum interpreting life on an 18th-century coastal plantation with artifacts in the kitchen, spinning and children’s rooms and original milk house. May-Oct: Tues-Thur, 1-4pm; June-Sept: Sun, 1-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Assateague Island National Seashore 7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, 410-641-1441, 1-877-444-6777 www.nps.gov/asis Famous beaches, wild horses and abundant birds on a 37-mile barrier island offering primitive camping, nature trails and seasonal nature programs. Visitors center: 9am-5pm. @boxwoodandlaurel Assateague State Park 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-2918, 1-888-432-2267 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague.aspx One of National Geographic’s “10 Best Beaches in National Parks” with two miles of shore, wild horses, surf fishing, sea kayaking, hiking and biking. Call for schedule. SPORTS Eagle’s Landing Golf Course 12367 Eagles Nest Rd, Berlin, 410-213-7277, 1-800-283-3846 www.eagleslandinggolf.com Seaside golfing paradise located just minutes from Ocean City and overlooking the serene Sinepuxent Bay and the unspoiled beauty of Assateague Island. Ocean Resorts WWCC Golf Club 10655 Cathell Rd, Berlin, 410-641-5643 www.oceanresortsgolfclub.com Donated to Wor-Wic Community College of Salisbury in 2008, this challenging layout has undergone many exciting renovations; open to the public. Sunrise-sunset. back to categories Cambridge ARTS & CULTURE Dorchester Center for the Arts 321 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7782 www.dorchesterarts.org Center providing art classes, gallery shows, workshops, performances, an art gift shop and events for youth and adults. Mon-Thur, 10am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm. ATTRACTIONS Brannock Education & Research Center 100 Maryland Ave, Cambridge, 410-228-6938 www.richardsonmuseum.org/brannock.htm Exhibits including early navigational instruments, ship models, Chesapeake Bay and local maritime memorabilia and a maritime history library. Weekends, or by appointment. River Marsh Golf Club 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-6397 www.rivermarshgolfclub.com A championship golf course situated on the banks of the Choptank River at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. Year-round; call for schedule. @queenofjewels Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Long Wharf, end of High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7141 www.skipjack-nathan.org Skipjack sails on the Choptank River with public sails and charters (business, family and friends) and dredging demonstrations; each trip is unique. May-Oct: see website or call for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE Birthplace Marker of Harriet Tubman Greenbrier Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-0401 www.visitdorchester.org/cambridge-md Tubman was called “The Moses of Her People” because of her courageous work on the Underground Railroad helping more than 300 slaves escape to freedom. Bucktown Village Store 4303 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 www.tourdorchester.org Early-19th-century store and site of Harriet Tubman’s first act of defiance with guided historic and nature tours and bike, canoe and kayak rentals. Call for schedule or by appointment. Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center 424 Race St, Cambridge, 410-228-0401 www.visitdorchester.org Museum offering tours by appointment and exhibits on 19th-century slavery in the U.S., the Underground Railroad and events surrounding the Civil War. Tue-Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat, 12N-4pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens of Dorchester c/o Dorchester County Historical Society, 1003 Greenway Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-7953 www.dorchesterhistory.org Historic buildings with interactive exhibits on farm life, timbering, water trades, hunting and trapping, Native Americans and local families. Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm; call for schedule. Richardson Maritime Museum 401 High St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 www.richardsonmuseum.org Chesapeake Bay ship models and waterman artifacts honoring the craftsmen, traditions and culture of Eastern Shore boatbuilding. Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; or by appointment. Spocott Windmill 1609 Hudson Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-7670 www.spocottwindmill.org Historic windmill and Colonial cottage (c. 1800) with Civil War history, a Victorian schoolhouse (c. 1868), country store and WWII museum. Year-round, sunrise-sunset. Stanley Institute 2400 Church Creek Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-6657 www.visitdorchester.org/stanley-institute One of Maryland’s oldest schools organized and maintained by an African-American community; now a museum. By appointment only. OUTDOOR RECREATION Blackwater Adventures 2524 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 www.blackwateradventuresmd.com Just minutes from Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, offers bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals. Guides available for biking, hiking and paddling. See ad on page 98. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-2677 www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater Major bald eagle nesting area and waterfowl wintering ground with a visitor center, scenic wildlife drive and walking and paddling trails. Refuge: sunrise-sunset; Visitor Center: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm. Hyatt River Marsh Marina 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-6380 www.hyatt.com/gallery/chesamarina A 150-slip marina including amenities, such as fuel, laundry, fire pits, pools, dining, golf, a spa and more. back to categories Centreville ATTRACTIONS Bull and Goat Brewery 206 Banjo Ln, Centreville www.bullandgoatbrewery.com Brewery serving up German-inspired craft beers, table games and music to complement what’s on tap in the tasting room. See website for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE Museum of Eastern Shore Life 120 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, 410-758-8640, 410-758-2137 www.historicqac.org Museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts with exhibits relating to life along the Eastern Shore. Apr-Oct: 1st Sat, 1-4pm; or by appointment. Tucker House 124 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-3010 www.qachistory.org A Federal-period townhouse (c. 1794) with six rooms and fireplaces, period furnishings, a collection of Rose Medallion china, a meat house and garden. May-Oct: 1st Sat, 10am-2pm. Wright’s Chance (c. 1744) 119 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-3010 www.qachistory.org Early plantation house noted for its original wood paneling and excellent collection of antiques and Canton China. May-Sept: 1st Sat, 10am-2pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION CD Outdoors, LLC c/o The Wharf, 101 Water Way, Centreville, 410-991-8468 www.cdollaroutdoors.com Outdoor group with a passion for bay fishing (kayak, light tackle and fly-fishing) and offering youth fishing camps; max charter size is 4 guests. Wed-Mon, 8am-6pm. d back to categories Charlestown HISTORY & HERITAGE 107 House Market & Cecil St, Charlestown, 410-287-8262 www.charlestownmd.org/town-information/charlestown-history Federal-period restored Colonial home (1810) with a basement kitchen and 19th-century wooden water tower (brought in the 1980s); donations accepted. May-Sept: 3rd Sun monthly, 2-4pm. back to categories Chesapeake City HISTORY & HERITAGE C&D Canal Museum (1837) 815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622 chesapeakecity.com Museum located within an original 18th-century pump house depicting the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake to Delaware bays. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Brewer Bohemia Vista Marina 140 Vista Marina Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2056 www.byy.com/chesapeakecity Marina where transient cruisers and snowbirders will find easy access and a quiet, safe harbor for the night or for an extended stay. 8am-5pm. back to categories Chester ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Balloon Rides 1137 Little Creek Rd, Chester, 301-814-3297 www.balloonrides.com Balloon rides over the Eastern Shore (morning/afternoon), seven days a week; gift certificates, private proposal flights and photography available. 5am-10pm. back to categories Chester/Kent Narrows ATTRACTIONS Kent Narrows Waterfront District/ Kent Narrows Development Foundation Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor Center Bldg, 1st FL 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester/Kent Narrows, 410-604-2491 www.kentnarrowsmd.com Waterfront village has dockside restaurants, hotels, shops, marinas, music & fishing. Home to Watermen’s Way Heritage Trail from Chester to Grasonville. See ad on page 110. back to categories Chestertown ATTRACTIONS Cassinelli Distilling 323 High St, Chestertown, 410-556-6825 www.cassinelliwinery.com Micro distillery serving up vodka, gin, brandy and whiskey with daily tastings and tours in the historic district of downtown Chestertown. Thur-Sun, 11:30am-6pm. Clovelly Vineyard LLC 301 Clovelly Ln, Chestertown, 410-708-1775, 410-778-3214 www.clovellynurseries.com Third generation farm (1959) on a beautiful bend of the Chester River producing wine from 100-percent hand-harvested Clovelly grapes. By appointment only. Salisa Vineyard and Winery 265 Pear Tree Point Rd, Chestertown, 410-490-4904 www.chesapeakewinecountrymd.com Winery harvesting 6-10 tons of Barbera from the vineyard with the help of Italian roots and traditional know-how. Mon-Sat, 11am-9pm. Sultana Education Foundation 200 S Cross St & Chestertown Waterfront, Chestertown, 410-778-5954 www.sultanaeducation.org Home to Sultana Education Foundation teaching ecology and colonial maritime history with public sails (weekends) and an annual Downrigging Festival. Center: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm; sailing on Saturdays. Tag Along Alpacas, LLC 8139 Broadneck Rd, Chestertown, 443-480-0676 www.tagalongalpacas.com Family-owned alpaca farm in scenic Kent County raising Huacaya alpacas in a variety of colors and offering 293 acres of farmland, pastures and ponds. By appointment only. HISTORY & HERITAGE Cliffs School House Museum Rt 289 Quaker Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-9173 www.kentcounty.com/cliffs-school-1 An architectural landmark, watermen’s and farming community (1878-1939) with a one-room school house displaying early artifacts and furnishings. Every 3rd Sat; May-Oct, 1-4pm; or by appointment. Custom House/Waterfront Tours The Custom House, 101 S Water St, Chestertown, 410-810-7161 www.washcoll.edu/centers/starr A guided tour of a historic Custom House with waterfront heritage and tours highlighting the rich history of the area dating back to city’s founding. Fri-Sat, 12N-4pm. G.A.R. Post #25, Inc. - Sumner Hall 206 S Queen St, Chestertown, 443-282-0023 www.sumnerhall.org Historic African-American Civil War veterans halls restored as a museum and community center featuring public humanities programs. Sat, 10am-1pm; or by appointment. Historical Society of Kent County 301 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-3499 www.kentcountyhistory.org Ongoing exhibits and lectures offering an overview of local history, research library, visitor information and museum shop. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Farms 7319 Remington Dr, Chestertown, 410-778-8400 www.dupont.com A 3,000-acre wildlife, agricultural research and demonstration area with free self-guided driving tour and accompanying brochure. Call for schedule. Maryland Outfitters and Guides Association Inc. 6586 Kings Grant Ln, Chestertown, 410-708-0700 www.mdoga.org Licensed professional guides offering hunting trips, fishing charters (Canada geese, puddle ducks, doves, deer, turkey and bears) and sporting clays. Sept-Mar. Worton Creek Marina, LLC 23145 Buck Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-3282 www.wortoncreek.com Full-service marina with restaurant, pool, hardware, 25T and 70T marine travelifts, open and covered slips, dry storage and complete repairs. Apr-Nov: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-5pm; Dec-Mar: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. back to categories Church Creek HISTORY & HERITAGE Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and State Park 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, 410-221-2290 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tubman.aspx State Park and visitors center commemorating the life and legacy of the legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman; on the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway. Park: 9am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Sawyer Fishing Charters 1345 Hoopers Island Rd, Church Creek, 410-397-3743 www.sawyercharters.com Full and half-day fishing charters, lighthouse and sunset cruises on the Chesapeake Bay catering to group tour companies with tour packages for buses. Apr-Nov. back to categories Church Hill ARTS & CULTURE Church Hill Theatre 103 Walnut St, Church Hill, 410-556-6003 www.churchhilltheatre.org Historic art deco architecture with live theater, concerts, youth theater programs and children’s plays as well as camps and various performing arts. Tues-Fri, 11am-4pm. ATTRACTIONS Cassinelli Winery & Vineyards 3830 Church Hill Rd, Church Hill, 410-556-6825 www.cassinelliwinery.com Family-owned and operated boutique winery producing wines from its own fruit and other Eastern Shore vineyards with tasting room and souvenir glass. By appointment only. back to categories Cordova ATTRACTIONS Triple Creek Winery 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, 410-924-4190 www.triplecreekwinery.com Wine tasting room and vineyard committed to making high-quality, innovative wines and a charming rural event space just a few miles off Route 50. Sat, 2-8pm; Sun, 1-5pm. back to categories Crisfield ATTRACTIONS Crisfield Heritage Foundation 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org The starting point for Port of Crisfield walking tour comprised of Tawes Museum, Ward Brothers Workshop and Cedar Island Marsh Sanctuary. Year-round: call for schedule, 10am-4pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE J. Millard Tawes Museum 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritage.org/museums Museum with exhibits covering Crisfield’s maritime past, including natural history, the crab and oyster industries, shipbuilding, decoys and more. Memorial- Labor Day: Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 11am-3pm. The Ward Brothers Workshop 3195 Sackertown Rd, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritage.org/museums Discover the inspiration and genius of the two brothers whose decoy carvings transformed pragmatic realism into expressive realization. By appointment only. OUTDOOR RECREATION Janes Island State Park 26280 Alfred J. Lawson Dr, Crisfield, 410-968-1565, 1-877-620-8367 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/janesisland.aspx Park along the Tangier Sound with more than 30 miles of water and walking trails, campsites, cabins, pavilions, a nature center and beach boat access. Year-round. SHOPPING Smith Island Baking Co. 45 W Chesapeake Ave, Crisfield, 410-425-2253 www.smithislandcake.com Bakery serving up Maryland’s state dessert, a symbol of fellowship and community, and offering 30 percent discounts off online prices. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. back to categories Denton ARTS & CULTURE Fiber Arts Center 7 N Fourth St, Denton, 410-479-0009 www.fiberartscenter.com Local resource center for fiber artists and fiber arts enthusiasts in the form of traditional quilting with classes, exhibits, festivals and contests. Thur-Sat, 12N-4pm; or by appointment HISTORY & HERITAGE Museum of Rural Life 16 N 2nd St, Denton, 410-479-2055 www.carolinehistory.org Museum depicting the historical lifestyles of rural Caroline County including Taylor-Brown Dwelling, the Painter’s Range log cabin and old properties. Summer: Sun-Sat, 10am-5pm; Winter: Sun, 12N-4pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-3pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Martinak State Park 137 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, 410-820-1668 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/martinak.aspx Park nestled along Watts Creek and the Choptank River offering excellent camping and cabin facilities; popular activities include fishing and boating. 10am-sunset. back to categories Earleville ATTRACTIONS Broken Spoke Vineyard and Winery 924 Glebe Rd, Earlesville, 302-547-6022 www.brokenspokewinery.com A gentleman’s farm located in Maryland’s Eastern Shore with two main wine lines named “Animal Talks” and “Take a Break”, a tasting wheel and events. Tues-Sun, 12N-6pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Mount Harmon Plantation 600 Mount Harmon Rd, Earleville, 410-275-8819 www.mountharmon.org Restored 18th-century manor and tobacco plantation including a nature preserve, boxwood garden, tobacco prize house, guided tours and special events. May-Oct: Thur-Sun, 10am-3pm; or by appointment. SHOPPING Painted Sky Alpaca Farm & Fiber Mill 95 Knight House Ln, Earleville, 410-275-9423 www.paintedskyalpacafarm.com A farm for getting up close to, meeting and learning about alpacas with fiber mill tours, gift shop, individual, family and group tours available. Mon-Fri, 12N-5pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. back to categories East New Market HISTORY & HERITAGE Faith Community United Methodist Church 509 Railroad Ave, East New Market, 410 943-4383 www.umc.org/find-a-church/church/79030 Once a stop on the Underground Railroad where agent Reverend Green helped Harriet Tubman, the “Dover Eight” in March 1857 and many others to freedom. back to categories Easton ARTS & CULTURE Academy Art Museum 106 South St, Easton, 410-822-2787 www.academyartmuseum.org Nationally recognized art museum, accredited by the American Association of Museums, presenting exhibitions, classes, concerts and outreach programs. Tues-Thur, 10am-8pm; Fri-Mon, 10am-4pm. ATTRACTIONS Avalon Theatre 40 E Dover St, Easton, 410-822-7299 www.avalonfoundation.org Beautiful art deco theater offering a year-round schedule of performing arts and community events. Call for schedule. Chapel’s Country Creamery-Easton 10380 Chapel Rd, Easton, 410-820-6647 www.chapelscreamery.com Small, family-owned farm across 45 acres producing farmstead artisan raw milk and cheeses found at retailers throughout the state. By appointment only. Far Eastern Shore Winery 8370 Ocean Gtwy, Easton, 410-690-8756 www.feswinery.com Family-owned, boutique micro winery located on the Eastern Shore featuring non-traditional, lightly sweet fruit-grape wine blends and a tasting room. Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 11am-5pm; or by appointment. Little Round Top Church Rt 50, Easton, 410-822-0475 www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM9H7_Peachblossom_Meetinghouse Hexagonal roadside structure and small church designed so that, “the devil would have no corner in which to sit and hatch evil.” By appointment only. HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Statue at Talbot County Courthouse 11 N Washington St, Easton, 410-770-8000 www.frederickdouglasshonorsociety.org Statue on the courthouse lawn by Jay Hall Carpenter and erected in 2011 portraying Douglass at the podium delivering his “Self-Made Man” speech. OUTDOOR RECREATION Pickering Creek Audubon Center 11450 Audubon Ln, Easton, 410-822-4903 www.pickeringcreek.org Wildlife sanctuary near Easton with 400 acres featuring forest, shoreline, freshwater wetlands, nature trails, gardens and a canoe launch. Trails: sunrise-sunset; Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. back to categories Eden ATTRACTIONS Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery 3155 Noble Farm Rd, Eden, 410-677-3334 www.bordeleauwine.com Vineyard with award-winning wines, a tasting room, picnic area, winery tours, a dock for water arrivals, farm and water scenery and free parking. Wed-Sat, 12N-6pm; Sun, 12:30-6pm. back to categories Elkton HISTORY & HERITAGE Historical Society of Cecil County 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org A resource center with local history archives, a genealogical library, military museum and artifacts as well as a local history library and log cabin. Mon, 10am-4pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; 1st Sat, 10am-2pm. Closed major holidays. Sheriff John F. Dewitt Museum 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org Museum displaying military memorabilia of all armed forces branches in the United States, dating from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. Mon, 10am-4pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; 1st Sat, 10am-2pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) 300 Tawes Dr, Elkton, 410-398-1246 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/fairhill.aspx A 5,613-acre former duPont estate with equestrian traditions, now featuring a turf course, historic covered bridge, events and 80 miles of trails. Mon-Fri, 8:30am- 4:30pm. back to categories Federalsburg ATTRACTIONS Faulkner Branch Cidery at Blades Orchard 4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, 410-829-0334 www.faulknerbranch.com A family-run cidery and orchard brewing fresh and fermented hard ciders and offering u-pick apples in autumn and a speakeasy-style tasting room. Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. back to categories Girdletree HISTORY & HERITAGE Girdletree Barnes Bank Museum Snow Hill Rd, Girdletree, 410-632-1641 www.visitworcester.org/index.php/site/article/girdletree-barnes-bank-museum A tour through small town history with memorabilia pertaining to Girdletree’s past, displays, pictures and documents located in a restored 1902 bank. Mayearly- Sept: Wed & Sat, 1-4pm; or by appointment. back to categories Grasonville ATTRACTIONS Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center 600 Discovery Ln, Grasonville, 410-827-6694 www.bayrestoration.org Explore the natural history of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and local conservation efforts while hiking scenic trails, birdwatching and kayaking/canoeing. 9am-5pm. Closed major holidays. Watermen’s Memorial Monument Main St at Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville www.chesapeakequarterly.net/v02n4/side4 Monument and memorial of two watermen attempting to keep their boat afloat dedicated to all Maryland natives who have died while on the water. OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuna The Tide 404 Greenwood Creek Ln, Grasonville, 410-310-1200 www.exploredelmarva.com Light tackle, fly, jigging or live lining fishing or traditional trolling and chumming. Crabbing, sightseeing and nature tours are also available. Apr 1-Dec 1. Wells Cove Marina 120 Channel Marker Way, Grasonville, 410-827-3869 www.wellscovetownhomesandmarina.com Marina featuring state-of-the-art construction and floating slips as well as access to local restaurants and bike trails along the Cross Island Trail. Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm. back to categories Henderson OUTDOOR RECREATION Schrader’s Outdoors 16090 Oakland Rd, Henderson, 410-758-1824 www.schradersoutdoors.com An Eastern Shore tradition since 1979 offering thousands of acres of prime hunting properties with onsite lodging, meals and sporting clays course. 9am-5pm. back to categories Kennedyville ATTRACTIONS Crow Vineyard and Winery 12441 Vansant Corner Rd, Kennedyville, 410-648-5687 www.crowvineyardandwinery.com Wines and pairing trays made from homegrown items, such as local grass-fed Angus Beef and other farm fresh cheeses, in a charming tasting room. 12N-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Hopkins Game Farm 13003 Turners Creek Rd, Kennedyville, 410-348-5287 www.hopkinshunting-clays.com Deer and goose hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore along with sporting clays and a NSCA-5-Stand shooting range. Mon-Tues, 10am-4pm; Thur-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 9am-4pm. back to categories Mardela Springs ATTRACTIONS Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, Inc 106 Brattan St, Mardela Springs, 410-302-2298 www.adkinsmuseum.com Ten historical buildings and a privy dedicated to preserving past village life open for free tours by appointment. Call for schedule. Mason-Dixon Marker (1768) Rt 54, Mardela Springs, 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-8687 www.wicomicotourism.org Southern marker of the Mason-Dixon line installed to settle boundary disputes between Penn/Calvert families and whose coats of arms it bears. HISTORY & HERITAGE Barren Creek Heritage Museum 413 Main St, Mardela Springs, 410-726-8047, 410-742-9028 www.westsidehistorical.com Museum exhibits on the history, traditions and heritage of Wicomico County’s Nanticoke River focusing on the town as a mineral water spa attraction. May-Oct: 4th Sun, Thur, Sat; or by appointment. back to categories Marydel ATTRACTIONS Mason-Dixon Crownstone (1762) MD Rt 454 & DE Rt 8, Marydel, 410-479-4188 www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=3847 Look for the elaborately carved English limestone post bearing the coats of arms of Lord Baltimore and William Penn just off the highway. back to categories Massey ATTRACTIONS Massey Air Museum Inc. 33541 Maryland Line Rd, Massey, 410-928-5270 www.masseyaero.org Active rural, grassroots aviation museum and airport housing vintage aircraft, artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a restoration shop and library. Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; or by appointment. back to categories North East ATTRACTIONS Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge Rt 272, North East, 410-996-6292 www.mdcoveredbridges.com/gilpinsfalls.html A 119-ft. Burr arch through truss wooden covered bridge (c. 1860) in red on the National Register of Historic Places that can be seen from Route 272. Closed to traffic. Turkey Point Vineyard, LLC 116 S Main St, North East, 410-287-WINE www.turkeypointvineyard.com Family-owned tasting room serving up wines fresh from the vineyard in the heart of town at North East as one of Maryland’s best kept secrets. Tasting room: Wed-Sun, 11am-7pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Turkey Point Lighthouse 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 410-287-5333 www.tpls.org Lighthouse atop a 100-ft. bluff offering stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and still acting as a navigation beacon within Elk Neck State Park. May-Oct: Sat-Sun, 10am-2pm. Upper Bay Museum 219 Walnut St, North East, 410-287-2675 www.upperbaymuseum.org A unique collection of artifacts celebrating the heritage of Upper Bay watermen with boats, decoys, fishing gear, motors, oars, guns and sink boxes. May-Oct: Fri- Sun, 12N-4pm; or call for schedule. OUTDOOR RECREATION Elk Neck State Park 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 410-287-5333, 1-800-830-3974 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ elkneck.aspx Beaches, marshlands, wooded bluffs at headwaters of the Chesapeake with views from Turkey Point Lighthouse, launching ramps, a tent and cabin camping. 9am-sunset. back to categories Ocean City ATTRACTIONS Fin City Brewing Company 12913 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1771 www.fincitybrewing.com Inside Hooper’s Crab House is great hand-crafted beers served up by Ocean City’s Oldest Brewery with a convenient restaurant setting for easy pairing. Mon-Sun, 11:30am-10pm. Jolly Roger Amusement Park 30th St & Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-3477 www.jollyrogerpark.com Rides, games, 10-track speed world with 400 go-karts, Splash Mountain Water Park, AquaLoop and activity centers with jungle and treasure golf. Memorial-Labor Day: 10am-11pm. Ocean City Brewing Company 5509 Coastal Hwy, 56th St, Ocean City, 443-664-6682 www.facebook.com/ocbrewingcompany Huge full-scale craft brewery with a family restaurant, sports pub, arcade games, musical performances on weekends and a gift shop. 11am-2am. Ocean City Center for the Arts 502 94th St, Ocean City, 410-524-9433 www.artleagueofoceancity.org Beautiful visual arts center featuring galleries, artist studios, a gift shop, pottery studio and hands-on art instruction for all ages. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm. Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum 813 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-4991 www.ocmuseum.org Exhibits on the U.S. Life-Saving Service of Delmarva Peninsula, Boardwalk of Yesterday, Surf’s Up with an Aquarium Room and Children’s Discovery Room. May- Oct: daily; Apr & Nov: Wed-Sun, Dec-Mar: Weekends. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 401 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-5600 www.ripleys.com/oceancity Museum located right on the boardwalk with an “Odditorum” displaying unusual artifacts and artworks, a Mirror Maze, Laser Ace and Candy Factory. Jan-Feb: Fri-Sun, 10am-2pm; Memorial-Labor Day: Mon-Sun, 9am-1am. Trimper’s Rides of Ocean City Boardwalk & S First Sts, Ocean City, 410-289-8617 www.trimpersrides.com More than 100 years of rides and amusements at the home of one of the oldest carousels and famous indoor/outdoor rides just off the boardwalk. Summer: 12N-12M; Winter: Weekends only. EVENT FACILITES Roland E. Powell Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN www.ocmdconventioncenter.com/convention-center Meeting and event venue offering 214,000 sq. ft. of convention center space, 10 miles of beach with scenic views and everything in between. OUTDOOR RECREATION Odyssea Water-Sports 5003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-723-4227 www.odysseawatersports.com Family-run watersports for more than 21 years, and number one on TripAdvisor and Yelp, offering Jet Ski, pontoon boat, paddleboard and kayak rentals. May-Sept: 8:30am-8:30pm. back to categories Oxford ATTRACTIONS Oxford-Bellevue Ferry 101 E Strand (end of MD Rt 333), Oxford, 410-745-9023 www.oxfordferry.com America’s oldest privately owned ferry (established in 1683) crossing the scenic Tred Avon River and carrying cars, motorcycles, bikes and passengers. April-Oct: 9am-sunset; Nov: Sat-Sun. HISTORY & HERITAGE Oxford Museum 100 S Morris St, Oxford, 410-226-0191 www.oxfordmuseummd.org Museum housing 2,500 artifacts and exhibits on 18th and 19th-century history and stretching for 350 years with emphasis on the unique town of Oxford. Late-Apr-mid-Nov: call for schedule. Tench Tilghman Monument Oxford Cemetery, Rt 333, Oxford, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Monument and memorial grave of Colonel Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to George Washington, lieutenant colonel and trusted member of his staff. OUTDOOR RECREATION Campbell’s Boatyards Custom Yachts & Yachts Sales 26106A Bachelor Harbor, Oxford, 410-226-5592 www.campbellsboatyards.com Three full-service marinas/boatyards offering custom boat building, yachting services and transient dockage; certified Cummins dealer on site. 7:30am-4:30pm. back to categories Perryville ATTRACTIONS Cecil County Holly Tree Jackson Station Rd, Perryville, 410-996-8101 www.cecilhollytree.com Sown in 1870, first decorated by B&O Railroad (1947) and known as “Travelers’ Christmas Tree”; lighting and Santa events (1st & 3rd Sat.) in Dec. Lit Dec 2-Jan 5. SPORTS Furnace Bay Golf Course 79 Chesapeake View Rd, Perryville, 410-642-6816 www.furnacebaygc.com Bent grass from tee box to green for enjoyable and affordable rounds featuring a clubhouse with bar and snacks as well as an outdoor pavilion. 7am-7pm. back to categories Pocomoke City ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum 2 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org Museum uncovering Delmarva’s cultural and natural heritage through education and exploration with hands-on learning and river otter exhibit. Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Costen House & Hall-Walton Memorial Garden 206 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-3110 www.theclio.com/web/entry?id=7597 First Mayor of Pocomoke’s home inside a Victorian Italianate structure built shortly after the Civil War and displaying town and country memorabilia. By appointment only. Sturgis One-Room School Museum 209 Willow St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-1913 www.octhebeach.com/museum/Sturgis.html The only African-American one-room school museum in county (c. 1900) with recently added Heritage House (dating to 1850) and other must-see exhibits. May-Oct: Wed-Sat, 1-4pm; or by appointment. back to categories Preston ATTRACTIONS Preston Historical Society 167 Main St, Preston, 410-310-5454 www.prestonhistoricalsociety.com Historical society with exhibits on the local history of Preston and surrounding towns with quilts and relics inside a historic home built in 1833. Apr-Dec: Sat, 10am-2pm. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Linchester Mill 3390 Linchester Mill Rd, Preston, 410-673-1910 www.carolinehistory.org/places/linchester-mill-campus Once the nation’s oldest running business that sold grain to George Washington’s army during the Revolution; now with scenic recreation for all ages. OUTDOOR RECREATION Outstanding Dreams Farm 24480 Pinetown Rd, Preston, 410-673-2002 www.outstandingdreamsfarm.com Tour and learn more about this Huacaya Alpaca farm and pick up unique items from yarn, rovings and raw fleece to finished garments, linens and more. Year-round: Tours by appointment. back to categories Princess Anne ARTS & CULTURE Mosely Gallery c/o University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, 11931 Art Shell Plaza, Princess Anne, 410-651-7770 www.moselygallery.com Gallery with year-round exhibitions of established and up-and-coming artists in a variety of mediums, including student and faculty exhibits. Sept-May: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. ATTRACTIONS Spirits of Patriots 11501 Progress Ln, Princess Anne, 443-880-6912, 1-800-880-0984 www.spiritsofpatriots.com Veteran-owned craft distillery proving the Army and the Marine Corps. can work together for more than 25 years with tours and tastings by appointment. Tours: Mon-Fri, 12N-5pm; call for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, 410-651-2238 www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org Neoclassical brick mansion (c. 1802) and 10,000-sq. ft. American villa-style house; now home of a local historical society offering tours; NRHP. Apr-Dec: Thur, Sat-Sun, 1-3pm. back to categories Quantico ATTRACTIONS Green Hill Country Club 5471 Whitehaven Rd, Quantico, 410-749-5119 www.greenhillcc.com An 18-hole championship course featuring special events (public/private), a riverside bar and a restaurant at this par 72 course with scenic views. 7am-6pm. Whitehaven Ferry 23865 River St, Quantico, 410-543-2765 www.wicomicocounty.org/301/Ferry-Schedule Oldest continuously operating ferry in U.S. history providing an intimate ride (seats 6 passengers) across the Wicomico and dating to 1687. Mar 1-May 15: 7am- 6pm; May 16-Sept 15: 6am-7:30pm; Sept 16-Oct 31: 7am-6pm; Nov 1-Feb 28: 7am-5:30pm. back to categories Queen Anne OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, 410-820-1668 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tuckahoe.aspx Park with a 60-acre lake and creek for paddling and 15 miles of multi-use trails; other amenities include camping, cabins, pavilions and picnic areas. 10am-sunset. back to categories Queenstown ATTRACTIONS Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area 632 Wye Island Rd, Queenstown, 410-827-7577 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/wyeisland.aspx Preserve with 2,800 acres of waterfowl and native wildlife offering special events, hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a convention center. Sunrise-sunset. back to categories Ridgely ATTRACTIONS Adkins Arboretum 12610 Eveland Rd, Ridgely, 410-634-2847 www.adkinsarboretum.org Beautiful 400-acre native garden and preserve with art exhibits, gardens, five miles of meadow and woodland paths, native plant sales and a gift shop. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. back to categories Rising Sun ATTRACTIONS Dove Valley Vineyard & Winery 645 Harrington Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-8388 www.dovevalleywine.com Vineyard producing award-winning wines from hand-harvested grapes aged in oak casks and offering tastings, events and dinner performances. Thur-Mon, 11am-6pm; closed Tues & Wed. Plumpton Park Zoo 1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-6850 www.plumptonparkzoo.org Exotic animals (giraffes, tigers, bears, deer, wolves, monkeys and kangaroos) in a pastoral country setting with picnic, playground and petting areas. 10am-4pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. SPORTS Chesapeake Bay Golf Club 128 Karen Dr, Rising Sun, 410-658-4343 www.chesapeakegolf.com Public course with open fairways, manicured tees and perfect greens to please any golfer, hosting Maryland’s first accredited footgolf course. 6am-9pm; closed Christmas. back to categories Rock Hall ARTS & CULTURE The The Mainstay 5753 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-9133 www.mainstayrockhall.org Storefront performing arts center presenting local, regional and national artists in a friendly, intimate room with great sound and sight lines. Year-round; call for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE Rock Hall Museum 5585 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-2296 www.friendsofrockhall.org Georgian Colonial landmark house (1767) with decoycarving shop replica, marine trades artifacts, ship/boat models and fishing/oystering exhibits. Mar-Dec: 11am-3pm. Tolchester Beach Revisited Museum Behind Oyster Ct Shoppes, Sharp & Main Sts, Rock Hall, 410-778-5347 www.rockhallmd.com/tolchester-revisited-museum Museum dedicated to a rapidly fading time with artifacts, memorabilia and photos of a bygone-era amusement park operating from 1877 to 1962. Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm; or by appointment. Waterman’s Museum 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697, 1-800-506-6697 www.rockhallmd.com/watermans-museum Museum exploring Chesapeake Bay life and history, crabbing, fishing and oyster-tonging with carvings, historical photographs, old shanties and boats. Mon-Sun, 8am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters 21211 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-708-1803 www.bluecrabcharters.com Departing from Waterman’s Crab House (5 times per day) on the Chesapeake Bay with daily sails, sunset cruises or custom itineraries upon request. Apr-Oct. Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge 1730 Eastern Neck Rd, Rock Hall, 410-639-7056 www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern_neck Staging area for tundra swans housing 234 bird species (migratory waterfowl and nesting bald eagles) and trails, picnic areas and observation decks. Office: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm; Refuge: year-round, sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Eastern Shore Hunting/Chesapeake Bay Fishing 6542 Tolchester Rd, Rock Hall, 410-778-3191, 1-800-289-0474 www.gatlingguideservice.com Outfitter with 40+ years’ experience guiding goose/ duck hunting parties and Chesapeake Bay sport fishing parties (corporate and private tours). May-Jan. Elligail Charters 5573 Boundary Ave, Rock Hall, 443-480-1804 www.elligailcharters.com Fishing charter offering a range of excursions from sea duck hunts to sunset cruises that include Kent Island, Baltimore, Annapolis and St. Michaels. Apr-Jan. Haven Harbour Marina 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697, 1-800-506-6697 www.havenharbour.com Award-winning resort, marina, boatyard and inn serving families and boating enthusiasts alike traveling from states across the Mid-Atlantic region. Summer: Sun-Thur, 8am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-6pm; Winter: Mon- Fri, 8am-5pm. Haven Harbour South 21144 Green Ln, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697, 1-800-506-6697 www.havenharbour.com Full-service port for families and boats rated “Best of the Bay” by Waterway Guide and Chesapeake Bay magazines with slip rentals and a resort. Summer: Sun-Thur, 8am-5pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-6pm; Winter: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Intimidator Fishing Charters 5639 Walnut St, Rock Hall, 410-639-7420 www.rockhallintimidatorfishing.com Captain Manley welcomes you aboard his fishing vessel, Intimidator, hailing from scenic Rock Hall harbor, to catch our famous Chesapeake Bay rockfish. Apr-Oct. Osprey Point Marina 20786 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-639-2194 www.ospreypoint.com A 160-slip floating dock marina with a waterfront inn, gourmet restaurant and an outdoor pool for ideal weddings, getaways and special events. 9am-5pm. Rock Bottom Charters 5655 Walnut St, Rock Hall, 410-708-6076 www.fishunt.net/fish Tours offering waterfowl and deer hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with a max charter size of 6 people. Call for schedule. SHOPPING Durding’s Store 5742 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-778-7957 www.rockhallmd.com/business-directory/durdings-store Old-fashioned drugstore with authentic soda fountain (est. 1872), the best ice cream in town, light fare, sandwiches and pastries Sun-Mon, Thur, 10am-8pm; Tues, 10am-4pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-9:30pm. back to categories Salisbury ARTS & CULTURE Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art 909 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, 410-742-4988 www.wardmuseum.org Museum with wildfowl art exhibits from antique working decoys to contemporary carving, sculpture and paintings at the world’s largest decoy collection. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Closed major holidays. ATTRACTIONS Adkins Farm Market 31493 Mt. Hermon Rd, Salisbury, 410-548-1478 www.adkinsfarmmarket.com Farm-style market with perennial flowers and vegetables plants, local and organic produce, a corn maze and play area. Apr-Oct: 9am-6:30pm. Chesapeake Ghosts Various locations in Eastern Shore 443-735-0771 www.chesapeakeghosts.com Eleven ghost walks on the Eastern shore- Easton, St. Michaels, Cambridge, Salisbury, Ocean City, Berlin and more. Largest ghost trail in the USA. See ad on page 41. Salisbury Symphony Orchestra 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-8366 www.salisbury.edu/sso Orchestra performing classical music, jazz, family concerts and more at Holloway Hall Auditorium on the Salisbury University campus. Salisbury Zoo and Park 755 S Park Dr, Salisbury, 410-548-3188 www.salisburyzoo.org Naturalistic habitats for mammals, birds and reptiles native to North, Central and South America at one of the finest free small zoos in the country. 9am-4:30pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Upper Ferry 5420 N Upper Ferry Rd, Salisbury, 410-543-2765 www.wicomicocounty.org/301/Ferry-Schedule Take a ride into history on the Wicomico River with the oldest continuously operating ferry in U.S. history, dating back to 1688; seats 6 passengers. Mar 1-May 15: 7am-6pm; May 16-Sept 15: 6am-7:30pm; Sept 16- Oct 31: 7am-6pm; Nov 1-Feb 28: 7am-5:30pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center 325 Broad St, Salisbury, 410-860-9290 www.chipmancenter.org Center providing education about the region’s rich multi-cultural background in the oldest-standing African-American church on Delmarva (c. 1838). By appointment only. Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-6312 www.salisbury.edu/nabb/default.html Humanities research laboratory and unique regional repository for lower Delmarva Peninsula historical records, artifacts, books and family histories. Mon, 10am-8pm; Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. Pemberton Historical Park 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, 410-548-4900 www.pembertonpark.org Former home of Colonel Isaac Handy and his wife Anne (1741) on 262 acres surrounded by nature trails and with a range of Eastern Shore ecosystems. Sunrise-sunset. Poplar Hill Mansion 117 Elizabeth St, at Poplar Hill Ave, Salisbury, 410-749-1776 www.poplarhillmansion.org Federal house museum and mansion (1795) with Palladian and bull’s-eye windows, finely-carved interior woodwork and original brass locks and hardware. Sun, 1-4pm. back to categories Smith Island ATTRACTIONS Smith Island Smith Island, Smith Island, 410-425-2771 www.smithisland.org Maryland’s only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat and encompassing three villages (Ewell, Tylerton and Rhodes Point) west of Crisfield. back to categories Snow Hill HISTORY & HERITAGE Furnace Town Living Heritage Village 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032 www.furnacetown.com Village set in the Pocomoke Forest and built around the Nassawango Iron Furnace (1830-1850), now with re-enactors, classes and folk schools in trades. Apr-Oct: 10am-5pm. Julia A. Purnell Museum 208 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-0515 www.purnellmuseum.org Exhibits illustrating the history of the southern Eastern Shore from the 16th through 20th centuries along with Julia Purnell’s needle art pictures. Apr-Oct: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Mount Zion One-Room Schoolhouse 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032 www.furnacetown.org/mt-zion-oneroom-schoolhouse Part of a living heritage village at Furnace Town, this authentic one-room school museum was built in 1869 and hosted students until 1931. Apr-Oct: 10am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Bruce Wootten 6661 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, 410-251-9677 www.captbrucewoot,ten.com Fresh and saltwater guide and charter services with largemouth bass, flounder and rockfish fishing as well as a max charter size of 2 people. Year-round: call for schedule. Pocomoke River Canoe and Kayak Company 2 River St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3971 www.pocomokeriverpaddle.com Rentals for paddling the scenic Pocomoke River and Nassawango Creek, guided trips or self-guided tours for the best of flat-water kayaking/canoeing. May 15- Oct 15: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm; Sat, 8am-6pm. Pocomoke River State Forest Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 www.dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/publiclands/eastern_pocomokeforest.aspx State Wildlands area famous for its stands of loblolly pine, cypress swamps, wild turkey and deer hunting in season, fishing and flat-water canoeing. 8am-sunset. Closed major holidays. Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Originating in Great Cypress Swamp, the Pocomoke River is rich in natural resources and home to river otters, bald eagles and 50+ species of fish. Office: 8am-sunset. Closed major holidays. Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Campground with a visitors center and youth group camping, a camp store and a range of quiet, shaded campsites, including a pet-friendly loop. 8am-sunset. back to categories St. Michaels ATTRACTIONS Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a leading museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment and culture of the region. See ad on page 99. Frederick Douglass Park-St. Michaels Talbot St & Mill St, St. Michaels, 1-800-808-7622 www.stmichaelsmd.gov/a-place-to-visit-2/parks-and-recreation/#fdp Memorial park and landscaped seating area with information kiosk about the life of Frederick Douglass on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Lyon Distilling Company 605 S Talbot St, #6, St. Michaels, 443-333-9181 www.lyondistilling.com Craft distillery transforming raw ingredients into splendid liquor in ultra-small batches with a growing line of superbly-flavored rums and whiskeys. Mon-Fri, 12N-5pm; Tours: Sat, 2pm & 4pm or by appointment; Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 11am-3pm. Mitchell House at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org/exhibitions/permanent-exhibitions/mitchell-house Small white clapboard house and once home of Eliza Bailey (Frederick Douglass’ sister) and her family on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Nov: 10am-4pm; May-Oct: 9am-5pm. Patriot Cruises 213 N Talbot St (foot of Cherry St), St. Michaels, 410-745-3100 www.patriotcruises.com Historic cruises inside a 149-passenger vessel for exploring historic sites in a climate-controlled lower deck or canopied upper deck with a full bar. Apr-Nov: Summer weekends, 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm; weekdays, 12:30pm, 2:30pm. St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square St. Mary’s Square, St. Michaels, 410-745-9561 www.stmichaelsmuseum.org Museum with three buildings showcasing the life of typical, mid-19th-century working families and a halfmile walking tour about Frederick Douglass. May-Oct: Fri & Sun, 1-4pm; Sat, 10am-4pm or by appointment. St. Michaels Winery 609 S Talbot St, #6, St. Michaels, 410-745-0808 www.st-michaels-winery.com Fine wines crafted from grapes in Wye Mills and Henderson and a log-canoe-inspired tasting room located in the Historic Sewing Factory Complex. Year-round. HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Marker Talbot St (MD 33), St. Michaels, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Marker honoring the memory of the location where Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 on a farm that is now Trappers Corner in Talbot County. back to categories Stevensville ATTRACTIONS Blackwater Distilling 184 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 443-249-3123 www.blackwaterdistilling.com Oldest craft distillery (2008) and first producer in the state since Pikesville Rye (1972) making small batch, handcrafted vodka, rum and rye whiskey. Mon-Sun, 12N-5pm. Cascia Vineyards & Winery 1200 Thompson Creek Rd, Stevensville, 410-604-2127 www.casciavineyards.com Unique, family-run waterfront vineyard and winery producing hand-crafted premium red and white wines; weddings, parties and events upon request. Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ Factory 380 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 410-643-9970 www.prsguitars.com Factory and store with a passion for building guitars and amplifiers offering tours and an up-close experience of musical instrument making. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Cray House and Train Depot Cockey’s Ln, Stevensville, 410-604-2100 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org/historic-site-tours Rare example of “post-and-plank” construction with a gambrel-roofed house and a restored train station next door; offering group tours upon request. May-Oct: 1st Saturday, 1-4pm; or by appointment. back to categories Sudlersville HISTORY & HERITAGE Sudlersville Train Station Museum (c. 1885) Rt 300 & Linden Ave, Sudlersville, 410-438-3501 www.sudlersvillemuseum.org Museum with exhibits preserving the history of Sudlersville through local artifacts, including baseball Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx memorabilia. May-Oct: 1st Saturday monthly; or by appointment; Dec: 1st & 2nd weekends. back to categories Tilghman ATTRACTIONS Phillips Wharf Environmental Center 6129 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-9200 www.phillipswharf.org Center with native bay animals in their estuarium and more information about sustainable seafood with working oyster aquaculture operation tours. May-Nov: Thur-Mon, 10am-4pm; Dec-Apr: Weekends, 10am-4pm. Tilghman Island US 322 to Rt 33, Tilghman, 410-770-8000 www.tilghmanisland.com A working waterman’s village on the Chesapeake Bay with historic vessels, charter fishing, scenic trails, great seafood and unique lodging options. Tilghman Watermen’s Museum 6031 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-2930 www.tilghmanmuseum.org Museum and exhibitions on the maritime traditions of the people of Tilghman Island and the unique lifestyles of the watermen who lived on the island. Sat-Sun, 10:30am-3pm; call for schedule. OUTDOOR RECREATION Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn 6176 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-2720 www.knappsnarrowsmarina.com Full-service marina and inn with a 35-ton lift, climatecontrolled work shed, floating dock, gas pump, slips, showers, laundry and swimming pool. 8am-8pm. Rebecca T. Ruark Sailing Charters 21308 Phillips Rd, Tilghman, 410-829-3976 www.skipjack.org Sailing charters on the oldest operational skipjack on the bay (built in 1886) with Captain Wade H. Murphy Jr., USCG certified for 49 passengers; NHL. Apr-Nov. back to categories Trappe OUTDOOR RECREATION Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park 29761 Bolingbroke Point Dr, Trappe, 443-477-0526 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/choptankpier.aspx Lighted pier with scenic strolls, bird-watching opportunities and fishing for perch, striped bass, sea trout and catfish and even crabbing. back to categories Vienna HISTORY & HERITAGE Handsell Historic Site 4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, 410-228-7458 www.restorehandsell.org Site of an 18th-century plantation house and a replica of a native village with exhibits about the Native Americans, African Americans and Colonists. back to categories Westover SPORTS Great Hope Golf Course 8380 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, 410-651-5900, 1-800-537-8009 www.greathopegolf.com Course with pro shop, practice facilities, professional instruction, five sets of tees for all ages and abilities; tournaments and outings welcome. Summer: 7amsunset; Winter: 9am-5pm. back to categories Whaleyville ATTRACTIONS Costa Ventosa Winery 9031 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, 410-352-9867 www.costaventosa.com A casual fun winery located on 10 acres of vineyards and farmland just 10 minutes from Ocean City. In Italian, “Costa Ventosa” means “Windy Coast.” Mar- Dec: Sat-Sun, 12N-6pm. back to categories Worton HISTORY & HERITAGE African-American Schoolhouse Museum Rt. 297, St. James-Newtown Rd, Worton, 410-810-1416, ext 1 www.africanamericanheritagecouncil.blogspot.com One-room schoolhouse (1890) with 19th and early- 20th-century photographs, oral histories and artifacts of Kent County’s African-American community. back to categories Wye Mills HISTORY & HERITAGE The Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum 900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850 www.oldwyemill.org This 18th-century grist mill was built in 1682 and ground flour for General Washington’s troops during the Revolution; grindings on 1st and 3rd Sat. Apr-Nov: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Wye Oak State Park 14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/wyeoak.aspx Park with picnicking and displays where the majestic Wye Oak fell (2002); now the site of a true genetic clone of the Wye Oak (2006). Year-round, sunrise-sunset. back to categories Visitor Services Cambridge COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Dorchester County Office of Tourism 2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Providing free information and a beautiful waterfront Visitor Center for those coming to explore the Heart of the Chesapeake. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm. See ad on page 15. Centreville WELCOME CENTERS Bay Country Welcome Center 1000 Welcome Center Dr, Centreville, 410-758-2181 Center servicing north and southbound traffic on the 301 at the Eastern Shore; on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. 9am-5pm. Chester COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Queen Anne’s County Tourism 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Visit Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center to learn about local culture, maritime industry and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Call for visitors’ package. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm. See ad on page 110. WELCOME CENTERS Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Relive the history of Kent Island with artifacts, a small museum, boardwalk, dock for fishing, trails to the beach and scenic wetlands and woodlands. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm. Chestertown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Kent County Office of Tourism 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com Discover MD’s Eastern Shore, water fun, history, the arts, small towns, nature, fresh seafood, winery, distillery—FB, Twitter & IG @visitkentcounty. See ad on page 98. Delmar COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Wicomico County Tourism 8480 Ocean Hwy, Delmar, 1-800-332-TOUR www.wicomicotourism.org Wicomico County offers opportunities for outdoor adventures, Eastern Shore food, culture and history— as well as annual festivals and events. See ad on page 109. Denton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Caroline County Office of Tourism 10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-0655 www.visitcaroline.org Center on an old steamboat wharf of the Choptank River with a dock and information on local attractions from the Underground Railroad to recreation. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Easton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Talbot County Visitors Center 11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Home to beautiful towns and villages. Explore culinary treasures, boutiques and inns. Or bike, kayak and sail the Chesapeake Bay. See ad on page 99. Elkton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Cecil County Tourism 124 E Main St, Elkton, 410-996-6299, 1-800-CECIL-95 www.seececil.org Beautiful scenery, five rivers, Chesapeake Bay & C&D Canal. Historic towns, specialty shops, farm destinations, state parks & award-winning cuisine. See ad on page 98. North East COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Chesapeake House Travel Center I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Mile Marker 97, North East, 443-674-1865 www.mdta.maryland.gov/md_i-95_travel_plazas/home.html New 30,000-sq. ft. Chesapeake House featuring a variety of food choices, fueling and electric vehicle charging station; LEED Silver certified. Ocean City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Ocean City, Maryland 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800 1-800-OC-OCEAN www.ococean.com Serving Ocean City vacationers since 1971, we provide useful information on where to stay, where to play and where to dine in Ocean City, Maryland. See ad on page 103. RESERVATION SERVICES Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association 5700 Coastal Hwy, #302, Ocean City, 410-289-6733 www.ocvisitor.com The fun never ends in Ocean City. Enjoy ten miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk and free family events all summer long. See ad on page 105. TOUR SERVICES Harrison Group Resort Hotels 104 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-1470, 1-800-638-2106 www.ocmdhotels.com Local hotel group with eleven oceanfront hotels, spectacular beach views, spacious all-suites and rooms furnished with fully equipped kitchenettes. Pocomoke City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Worcester County Visitor Center 144 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, 410-957-2484 www.visitworcester.org Center is the gateway to Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore and offers more information on surrounding attractions just four miles south of Pocomoke City. 8:30am-4:30pm. Princess Anne COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Somerset County Tourism 11440 Ocean Hwy, Princess Anne, 410-651-2968, 1-800-521-9189 www.visitsomerset.com Celebrate the Chesapeake Experience in Somerset County. Visit our website or call for more information. Visitor Center: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm. See ad on page 6. Salisbury TOUR SERVICES Chesapeake Tours and Promotions Inc. 1147 S Salisbury Blvd, Suite 8-243, Salisbury, 443-366-2784 www.chesapeaketourplanner.com Trip planner for the Eastern Shore with a trained Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad tour guide, group motor coaches and custom tours and packages. Year-round. Snow Hill COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Worcester County Tourism 104 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3110, 1-800-852-0335 www.beachandbeyond.org Visit Maryland’s seaside, including Ocean City, Assateague Island and charming coastal communities. See ad on page 105. St. Michaels COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Town of St. Michaels, Maryland 300 Mill St, PO Box 206, St. Michaels, 410-745-9535 www.stmichaelsmd.gov Visit the beautiful, historic waterfront town of St. Michaels. Great festivals, award-winning dining and accommodations and excellent shopping. See ad on page 99.
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