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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. 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. 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 Jun-Aug. 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. 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. Rackliffe Plantation House 11007 Tom Patton Ln, Berlin, 1-865-300-5609 www.rackliffehouse.org Museum interpreting life on an 18thcentury coastal plantation with artifacts in the kitchen, spinning and children’s rooms and original milk house. 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. Assateague State Park 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-2918, 1-888-432-2267 http://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. Ayers Creek Adventures 8628 Grey Fox Ln, Berlin, 443-513-0889 www.ayerscreekadventures.com Located on a beautiful waterway with minimal public access, company seeks to provide a low-cost option for all to enjoy this magnificent resource. 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. 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. ATTRACTIONS Brannock Education & Research Center 100 Maryland Ave, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 www.richardsonmuseum.org/brannock.htm Exhibits including early navigational instruments, ship models, Chesapeake Bay and local maritime memorabila and a maritime history library. Horn Point Oyster Laboratory 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-8200 www.umces.edu/hpl Produces a variety of oyster larvae for use in oyster research, oyster restoration and educational projects. RAR Brewing 504 Poplar St, Cambridge, 443-225-5664 www.rarbrewing.com Craft beer brewery constructed out of a nearly century-old pool hall. River Marsh Golf Club 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-1234 www.rivermarshgolfclub.com A championship golf course situated on the banks of the Choptank River at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Bucktown Village Store 4303 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 https://visitdorchester.org/bucktown-village-store 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. Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center 424 Race St, Cambridge, 410-228-0401 https://visitdorchester.org/harriettubman-museum-educational-center Museum offering tours by appointment and exhibits on 19th-century slavery in the U.S., the Underground Railroad and events surrounding the Civil War. Heritage Museums & Gardens of Dorchester 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. 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. 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. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Blackwater Adventures 2524 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 www.blackwateradventuresmd.com Excursions just minutes from Blackwater National Wildlife refuge offering bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals and guides for biking, hiking and paddling. 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 visitors center, scenic wildlife drive and walking and paddling trails. Hyatt River Marsh Marina 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-6380 https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/maryland/hyatt-regency-chesapeakebay-golf-resort-spa-and-marina/chesa A 150-slip marina including amenities such as fuel, laundry, fire pits, pools, dining, golf, a spa and more. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Museum of Eastern Shore Life 120 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, 410-758-2502 www.historicqac.org Museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts with exhibits relating to life along the Eastern Shore. Tucker House 124 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 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. Wright’s Chance (c. 1744) 119 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 www.qachistory.org Early plantation house noted for its original wood paneling and excellent collection of antiques and Canton China. OUTDOOR RECREATION CD Outdoors, LLC The Wharf, 101 Water Way, Centreville, 410-991-8468 www.cdollaroutdoors.com Passion for fishing the bay extends to kayak, light tackle and fly fishing. Also offering youth fishing camps and max charter size is four people. Charlestown HISTORY & HERITAGE 107 House Market & Cecil sts, Charlestown, 410-287-8262 www.charlestownmd.org/towninformation/charlestown-history Federal-period restored Colonial home (1810) with a basement kitchen and 19th-century wooden water tower (brought in the 1980s); donations accepted. Chesapeake City HISTORY & HERITAGE C&D Canal Museum (1837) 815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622 Museum located within an original 18thcentury pump house depicting the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake to Delaware bays. C&D Canal Museum (1837) 815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622 https://chesapeakecity.com Depicts the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. 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. Chester ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Balloon Rides 1137 Little Creek Rd, Chester, 301-814-3297 https://mdballoonrides.com Balloon rides over the Eastern Shore (morning/afternoon), seven days a week; gift certificates, private proposal flights and photography available. 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 109. 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. 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. 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. 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. Custom House/Waterfront Tours The Custom House, 101 S Water St, Chestertown, 410-810-7161 www.washcoll.edu/about/campus/custom-house 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. 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 hall restored as a museum and community center featuring pubic humanities programs. 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, as well as a research library, visitor information and a museum shop. OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Farms 7319 Remington Dr, Chestertown, 410-778-8400 www.corteva.us/Resources/chesapeake-farms.html A 3,000-acre wildlife, agricultural research and demonstration area with free self-guided driving tour and accompanying brochure. Maryland Outfitters and Guides Association Inc. 6586 Kings Grant Ln, Chestertown, 410-708-0700 www.mdoga.org Licensed professional guides offering hunting trips (Canada geese, puddle ducks, doves, deer, turkey and bears), fishing charters and sporting clays. Worton Creek Marina, LLC 23145 Buck Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-3282 www.wortoncreek.com Full service marina, restaurant, pool, gift shop, marine hardware, 25T and 70T marine travelifts, open and covered slips, dry storage and complete repairs. Church Creek HISTORY & HERITAGE Buttons Creek: Jane Kane Escape Site Rt 335 and Little Blackwater River, Church Creek, 410-228-2677 www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater Harriet Tubman’s brother hoped to marry Jane Kane but her enslaver wouldn’t allow it. She fled, disguised in men’s clothing. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and State Park 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, 410-221-2290 http://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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Also offers a charming rural event space just a few miles off Rt 50. 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. 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. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Janes Island State Park 26280 Alfred J. Lawson Dr, Crisfield, 410-968-1565, 1-877-620-8367 http://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. Somers Cove Marina 715 Broadway, Crisfield, 410-968-0925, 1-800-967-3474 www.somerscovemarina.com The perfect marina for boating, sailing, fishing or just relaxing on the Chesapeake Bay. 515 slips, 150 transient. Call for more information (800) 967-FISH. 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. 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. Showcasing traditional quilting with classes, exhibits, festivals and contests. HISTORY & HERITAGE Caroline County Courthouse and Jail Courthouse Square, 109 Market St, Denton, 410-479-2730 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Where Underground Railroad operatives and enslaved people fleeing their bonds were held. This site is on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. Denton Steamboat Wharf 10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-0655 www.harriettubmanbyway.org At this wharf, captured Underground Railroad agent Hugh Hazlett and seven freedom seekers boarded the steamer Kent to return to Cambridge, from which they fled. 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. Richard Potter Home Site 9 N 4th St, Denton, 410-479-2730 www.carolinehistory.org In this post-Civil War residence of Richard Potter, he wrote kidnapping narrative The Narrative of the Experience, Adventures and Escape of Richard Potter. OUTDOOR RECREATION Martinak State Park 137 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, 410-820-1668 http://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. Earlesville 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. Earleville 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. 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. Farm offers fiber mill tours, a gift shop, and individual, family and group tours. 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” and many others to freedom. 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. ATTRACTIONS Avalon Theatre 40 E Dover St, Easton, 410-822-7299 www.avalonfoundation.org Beautiful art deco theater offering a yearround schedule of performing arts and community events. 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. ATTRACTIONS 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. Little Round Top Church Rt 50, Easton, 410-822-0475 http://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.” HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Driving Tour of Talbot County 11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000 https://frederickdouglassbirthplace.org/driving-tour Self-guided driving tour gives visitors an overview of Douglass’ early life at 14 sites. Tour brochure available from the Historical Society of Talbot County. 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. Erected in 2011, portraying Douglass at the podium delivering his “Self-Made Man” speech. Talbot Historical Society 30 S Washington St, Easton, 410-822-0773 www.talbothistory.org Museum, gardens, rotating exhibitions and research center; guided walking tours available by appointment. 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. 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. 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. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Fair Hill 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. See ad on page 14. 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. 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. 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. Watermen’s Memorial Monument Main St at Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville https://visitqueenannes.com Monument and memorial of two watermen attempting to keep their boat afloat, dedicated to all Maryland natives who have died while on the water. DINING Harris Seafood Co,LLC 425 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville, 410-827-8104 http://harrisseafoodco.com The last full-time year-round oyster shucking and packing operation. Oysters are sold to the public as well. OUTDOOR RECREATION Mears Point Marina 428 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville, 410-827-8888 www.mearspoint.com Everything you need in a marina. Embrace a social, maritime way of life in this secure oasis. Tuna The Tide 404 Greenwood Creek Ln, Grasonville, 410-310-1200 www.exploredelmarva.com Charters for light tackle, fly, jigging or live lining, or the more traditional trolling and chumming. Crabbing also available for your enjoyment. Sightseeing, cruising and nature tours available by the day or hour. 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. Henderson OUTDOOR RECREATION Schrader’s Outdoors 16090 Oakland Rd, Henderson, 410-758-1824 www.schradersoutdoors.com Eastern Shore tradition since 1979. We offer thousands of acres for Maryland’s prime hunting properties. Onsite lodging, meals and sporting clays course. 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 farm fresh cheeses, in a charming tasting room. OUTDOOR RECREATION Hopkins Game Farm 13003 Turners Creek Rd, Kennedyville, 410-348-5287 www.hopkinshunting-clays.com Sporting clays. NSCA-5-Stand. Deer and goose hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Madison HISTORY & HERITAGE Jacob Jackson Home Site Rt 16, Madison Home site of Jacob Jackson, a free black farmer and noted veterinarian who decoded letter from Tubman and arranged escape of her brothers from the area. Parson’s Creek: Keene Family Escape Route Parsons Creek at Rt 16, Madison, 410-228-1000 www.harriettubmanbyway.org In April 1831, Joseph Keene and his wife Nellie stole a small boat and sailed their seven children to freedom from Parsons Creek in Dorchester County. Mardela Springs ATTRACTIONS Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, Inc 106 Brattan St, Mardela Springs, 410-302-2298 https://adkinshistoricalandmuseumcompl. godaddysites.com Ten historical buildings and a privy dedicated to preserving past village life are open for free tours by appointment. Call for schedule. Mason-Dixon Marker (1768) Rt 54, Mardela Springs, 410-548-4914 http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm3D51_mason_and_ dixon_stone_1768_1981_maryland Southern marker of the Mason-Dixon line installed to settle boundary disputes between Penn/Calvert families, 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 about the history, traditions and heritage of Wicomico County’s Nanticoke River focusing on the town as a mineral water spa attraction. Barren Creek Heritage Museum & Historic Church 413 Main St, Mardela Springs, 410-726-8047, 410-742-9028 https://westsidehistorical.com Wicomico County’s Nanticoke River watershed area’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. Special focus on town’s history as a mineral water spa attraction. 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. 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. 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 covered bridge (c. 1860) that can be seen from Rt 272. NRHP. Turkey Point Vineyard, LLC 116 S Main St, North East, 410-287-WINE http://www.turkeypointwines.com Family-owned tasting room serving up wines fresh from the vineyard. One of Maryland’s best-kept secrets. 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. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Elk Neck State Park 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 410-287-5333, 1-800-830-3974 http://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. Ocean City ATTRACTIONS Baja Amusements 12639 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-2252 (BAJA) http://bajaoc.com Real speed, real racing and family fun for everyone. Eight go-kart tracks, mini golf, family and kiddie rides and much more. Boardwalk Hotel Group 2200 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 888-465-3451 www.boardwalkhotels.com Stay at an oceanfront hotel directly on Ocean City’s Boardwalk. Hotels offer packaged motorcoach tours, free parking, Wi-Fi and on-site restaurants. See ad on page 107. Fin City Brewing Company 12913 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1771 www.fincitybrewing.com Inside Hooper’s Crab House are great hand-crafted beers served up by Ocean City’s Oldest Brewery with a convenient restaurant setting for easy pairing. Grand Prix Amusements 12424 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1278 www.grandprixoc.com There’s fun and excitement for all ages with eight go kart tracks, bumper boats, climbing wall, batting cages and more. Just over Rt 50 bridge on the left. 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. 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. 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. Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum 813 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-4991 www.ocmuseum.org Exhibits about the U.S. Life-Saving Service of Delmarva Peninsula, Boardwalk of Yesterday, Surf’s Up with an Aquarium Room and Children’s Discovery Room. ProTrack 12424 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 443-944-7173 http://protrackoc.com Ocean City go-karts. Strap on a helmet and race your friends. Speeds up to 30mph. Timing system and must be 16yrs old, 58” and have a valid ID. 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. 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. Trimper’s Rides of Ocean City 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. Courtyard by Marriott Ocean City Oceanfront 2 15th St, Ocean City, 410-289-5008 www.marriott.com/sbyoc Breathtaking oceanfront views await, relax and unwind in our premiere boardwalk location. See ad on page 107. OUTDOOR RECREATION Grand Hotel & Spa 2100 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 800-447-6779 www.grandhoteloceancity.com Complete Oceanfront getaway on the famous Ocean City Boardwalk, steps away from historic attractions. The hotel has several amenities to offer. See ad on page 107. 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 jetski, pontoon boat, paddleboard and kayak rentals. Oxford ATTRACTIONS Oxford-Bellevue Ferry 101 E Strand (end of 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. 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. 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. Offers custom boat building, yacht sales services and transient dockage available. Certified Cummins dealer. 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. Hollywood Casino Perryville 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy, Perryville, 410-378-8500 www.hollywoodcasinoperryville.com Features more than 850 Vegas-style slot machines, the hottest table games, dining that always gets two forks up and weekly live entertainment. SPORTS Furnace Bay Golf Course 79 Chesapeake View Rd, Perryville, 410-642-6816 www.furnacebaygc.com Bent grass from tee box to green you’d be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable or affordable round anywhere. Pocomoke City ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Discovery 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. Delmarva Discovery Museum 2 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscoverymuseum.org Inspires appreciation of Delmarva’s cultural and natural heritage. Hands-on interactive learning for all ages. River otter exhibit and touch pool; gift store. HISTORY & HERITAGE Costen House & Hall-Walton Memorial Garden 206 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-956-3110 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. Sturgis One-Room School Museum 209 Willow St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-1913 https://worcestermuseums.org/sturgisone- room-school-and-heritage-house.php 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. Preston ATTRACTIONS Preston Historical Society 167 Main St, Preston, 410-310-5454 www.prestonhistoricalsociety.com Historical society with exhibits about the local history of Preston and surrounding towns; quilts and relics inside a historic home built in 1833. HISTORY & HERITAGE Jacob and Hannah Leverton House 3531 Seaman Road, Preston, 410 479-2730 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Former safe haven. Part of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway audio tour. Private property; there is a pull over to see a byway interpretive marker. Joseph Cornish Escape from Gilpin’s Point Holly Park Dr, Preston, 410-479-2730 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Enslaved Joseph Cornish escaped on a vessel on the Choptank River from Gilpin’s Point. He told his story to William Still, who recorded it. 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. Poplar Neck Plantation at Marsh Creek NW side of Marsh Creek Bridge, Poplar Neck Rd, Preston, 410-479-2730 www.harriettubmanbyway.org This area is part of the former Anthony C. Thompson “Poplar Neck” plantation where Harriet Tubman conducted several escape missions during the 1850s. 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. Princess Anne ARTS & CULTURE Mosely Gallery 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. ATTRACTIONS Spirits of Patriots 11501 Progress Ln, Princess Anne, 443-880-6912 https://www.sopdistillery.com Veteran-owned craft distillery proving the Army and the Marine Corps can work together for more than 25 years. Tours and tastings by appointment. HISTORY & HERITAGE Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, 410-651-2238 http://www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org/teackle-mansion.html Neoclassical brick mansion (c. 1802) and 10,000-sq. ft. American villa-style house; now home of a local historical society offering tours; NRHP. 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 with scenic views. 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 six passengers) across the Wicomico and dating to 1687. Queen Anne OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, 410-820-1668 http://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. Queenstown ATTRACTIONS Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area 632 Wye Island Rd, Queenstown, 410-827-7577 http://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. 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. 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. 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. 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 that would please any golfer and hosts Maryland’s first accredited foot golf course. Rock Hall ARTS & CULTURE 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Rock Hall Museum 5585 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-2296 www.friendsofrockhall.org Georgian Colonial landmark house (1767) with decoy-carving shop replica, marine trades artifacts, ship/boat models and fishing/oystering exhibits. Tolchester Beach Revisited Museum Behind Oyster Ct Shoppes, Sharp & Main sts, Rock Hall, 410-778-5347 https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/tolchester-beach-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. Waterman’s Museum 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697 www.rockhallmd.com/watermansmuseum Museum exploring Chesapeake Bay life and history, crabbing, fishing and oyster-tonging with carvings, historical photographs, old dwellings and boats. OUTDOOR RECREATION Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters 21211 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-708-1803 www.bluecrabcharters.com Departing from Waterman’s Crab House (five times per day) on the Chesapeake Bay with daily sails, sunset cruises or custom itineraries upon request. 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. 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). 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. Haven Harbour Marina 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697 www.havenharbour.com Award-winning resort and marina, boatyard and inn serving families and boating enthusiasts alike traveling from states across the mid-Atlantic region. Haven Harbour South 21144 Green Ln, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697 www.havenharbour.com Full-service port of call for your family and boat. Extensive on-shore amenities: boat sales/brokerage and Cat’s Paw Gift & Clothing Boutique. Picked “Best of the Bay” by Waterway Guide and Chesapeake Bay magazine readers. 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. Misty Charters POBox 375, Rock Hall, 410-708-5603 https://www.kentcounty.com/recreation/fishing/fishing-charters/misty-charters Morning and afternoon charter fishing and sunset cruises. Max charter size is six people. Osprey Point Marina 20786 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-639-2194 www.ospreypoint.com 160-slip floating dock marina with a waterfront inn, gourmet restaurant, outdoor pool, and free wireless internet. Great for weddings, getaways and special events. 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 six people. Rock Hall Landing Marina 5657 S Hawthorne Ave, Rock Hall, 410-639-2224 Floating docks with electric, cable TV, pumpout, pool, BBQ area, hi & dry service, bike rental, lodging, playground, internet and climate-controlled bathhouses. 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 (c. 1872), the best ice cream in town, light fare, sandwiches and pastries Salisbury ARTS & CULTURE Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art 909 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, 410-742-4988 www.wardmuseum.org Museum with wildfowl art exhibits including antique working decoy and contemporary carvings, sculptures and paintings. World’s largest decoy collection. 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. Salisbury Symphony Orchestra 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-6385 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. 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 six passengers. 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). Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-6312 www.salis,bury.edu/nabb/default.html Humanities research laboratory and unique regional repository for lower Delmarva Peninsula historical records, artifacts, books and family histories. 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. 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. Smith Island ATTRACTIONS 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. 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. 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. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Bruce Wootten 6661 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, 410-251-9677 www.captbrucewootten.com Fresh and saltwater guide and charter services with largemouth bass, flounder and rockfish fishing. Max charter size of two people. Nassawango Creek Preserve 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 301-897-8570 nature.org/nassawango Home to an array of wildlife and native plants, including many species of orchids and warblers. Tannin-stained waterway is steeped in early American history. Pocomoke River Canoe and Kayak Company 2 River St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3971 www.pocomokeriverpaddle.com Paddle the scenic Pocomoke River and Nassawango Creek. Take guided trips or paddle on your own; flat water kayaking and canoeing at its best. Pocomoke River State Forest Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-3732 http://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. Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx The Pocomoke River originates in Great Cypress Swamp, is rich in natural resources and home to river otters, bald eagles and 50+ species of fish. Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill 410-632-2566 http://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 camp sites, including a pet-friendly loop. 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 101. Frederick Douglass Park-St. Michaels Talbot & Mill sts, 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. Mitchell House at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org/exhibitions/permanentexhibitions/mitchell-house Small white clapboard house, once home of Eliza Bailey (Frederick Douglass’s sister) and her family. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Patriot Cruises 213 N Talbot St (foot of Cherry St), St. Michaels, 410-745-3100 www.patriotcruises.com Cruise aboard a 149-passenger vessel; enjoy historic sights in climate-controlled lower deck or canopied upper deck. Full bar and restrooms. 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 half-mile walking tour about Frederick Douglass. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Marker Talbot St (Rt 33), St. Michaels, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Marker noting the location where Frederick Douglass was born in 1818, on a farm that is now Trappers Corner in Talbot County. OUTDOOR RECREATION Shore Pedal and Paddle 500 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2320 www.shorepedalandpaddle.com Offers bicycle, ebike, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, sales, guided tours, team building activities and instruction. 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. 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. 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 look at musical instrument making. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Kentmorr Marina 910 Kentmorr Rd Slip #79, Stevensville, 443-262-2588 http://kentmorrmarina.net Maryland’s premier charter boat for striped bass fishing, cruises, crabbing, lighthouse tours and waterfowl hunting on the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland Fishing and Hunting, LLC Stevensville Maryland’s premier charter boat for striped bass fishing, cruises, crabbing, light house tours, and waterfowl hunting on the Chesapeake Bay. Located on Maryland’s Eastern shore in Stevensville, Maryland. Sudlersville ATTRACTIONS Godfrey’s Farm Market and Pick-Your-Own-Fields Sudlersville Located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Godfrey’s Farm is a favorite destination for buying and picking fruits and vegetables, or just as a perfect family outing. 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. Taylors Island OUTDOOR RECREATION Slaughter Creek Marina 638 Taylor Island Rd, POBox 275, Taylors Island, 410-221-0050 Full service/DIY Marina, boat slips to 65’, travel lift, dry storage, pool-boathouse, shipstore, Palm Beach Willie’s Floating Restaurant and Bar, plus more. 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 information about sustainable seafood, with working oyster aquaculture operation tours. 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, 410-886-1025 www.tilghmanmuseum.org Museum and exhibitions about the maritime traditions of the people of Tilghman Island and the unique lifestyles of the watermen who lived on the island. OUTDOOR RECREATION Knapp’s Narrows Marina & Inn 6176 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-2720 www.knappsnarrowsmarina.com A full-service boat yard with a 35-ton lift, climate controlled work shed, 1,000-ft. floating dock, transient, seasonal slip, gas pump, showers, laundry and swimming pool. 20 room inn. 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. Trappe Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park 29761 Bolingbroke Point Dr, Trappe, 410-221-2290 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/choptankpier.aspx Lighted pier with scenic strolls, birdwatching opportunities, crabbing and fishing for perch, striped bass, sea trout and catfish. 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. Westover SPORTS Great Hope Golf Course 8380 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, 410-651-5900 www.greathopegolf.com Full-service pro shop, full practice facilities, professional golf instruction, five sets of tees for all ages and abilities. Tournaments and outings welcome. Restaurant onsite. 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.” Worton HISTORY & HERITAGE African-American Schoolhouse Museum Rt 297, St. James-Newtown Rd, Worton, 410-778-7416 https://www.kentcounty.com/museums/african-americanschoolhouse-interpretative-panel One-room schoolhouse (1890) with 19th-and early-20th-century photographs, oral histories and artifacts of Kent County’s African-American community. Wye Mills HISTORY & HERITAGE The Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum 900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850 www.oldwyemill.org 18th-century grist mill that ground flour for General Washington’s troops during the American Revolution. Grindings are the 1st and 3rd Sat of the month. OUTDOOR RECREATION Wye Oak State Park 14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668 http://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). VISITOR SERVICES Cambridge COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Dorchester County Office of Tourism 2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Providing free information and a beautiful waterfront. See ad on page 37. 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. Chester COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Queen Anne’s County Office of Tourism 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Enjoy waterfront accommodations, boat-to-table restaurants and outdoor recreation. Fish, hunt, sail, bike, and kayak the area to discover the beauty of Maryland’s gateway to the Eastern Shore. Fish, hunt, sail, bike and kayak in the area to discover the beauty of Maryland’s gateway to the Eastern Shore. See ad on page 109. WELCOME CENTERS Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Learn about settlement history, heritage, the changing Chesapeake Bay and the maritime industry. Enjoy Ferry Point Nature Park, an observation tower and the beauty of the Kent Narrow Waterfront district. Chestertown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Kent County Tourism Office 400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com Discover Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Explore water fun, history, the arts, small towns, nature, fresh seafood, wineries and a distillery. Follow us on FB, Twitter and IG @visitkentcounty. See ad on page 111. Delmar COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 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 103. 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. Easton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 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 101. Elkton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Cecil County Tourism 410-996-6299, 1-800-CECIL-95 www.seececil.org Along the shores of Upper Chesapeake Bay discover small towns with vibe, waterfront eateries, hiking, boating, horseback riding, shopping, and more! See ad on page 111. 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 OFFICES Ocean City, Maryland 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN www.ococean.com The fun never ends in Ocean City. Enjoy 10 miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk and free family events all summer long. See ad on page 106. RESERVATION SERVICES Ocean City Hotel-Motel- Restaurant Association 5700 Coastal Hwy #302, Ocean City, 410-289-6733 www.ocvisitor.com Providing recommendations on where to stay, where to play and where to dine since 1971. See ad on page 106. TOUR SERVICES Harrison Group Resort Hotels 106 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City 410-289-4444, 1-800-638-2106 www.ocmdhotels.com Ocean City hotel group features 11 oceanfront hotels with spacious suites, fully-equipped efficiencies, guest rooms, and amenities to fit any travel plans. See ad on page 107. 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 about surrounding attractions; just four miles south of Pocomoke City. Princess Anne COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 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. See ad on page 111. Salisbury TOUR SERVICES Chesapeake Tours and Promotions Inc. 1147 S Salisbury Blvd Ste 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. Snow Hill COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 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 OFFICES Town of St. Michaels, Maryland 300 Mill St, POBox 206, St. Michaels 410-745-9535 www.stmichaelsmd.org Visit the beautiful, historic waterfront town of St. Michaels. Great festivals, award-winning dining and accommodations and excellent shopping. See www.stmichaelsmd.org for visitor information. See ad on page 101.
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