Maryland Official Visitors Guide - 2019 Maryland Official Visitors Guide
Eastern Shore Attractions
2018-12-10 07:23:21
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Donated to Wor-Wic Community College of Salisbury in 2008, this challenging layout has undergone many exciting renovations; open to the public. Sunrise-sunset.
Cambridge
ARTS & CULTURE
Dorchester Center for the Arts
321 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7782
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
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.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
Long Wharf, end of High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7141
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Centreville
ATTRACTIONS
Bull and Goat Brewery
206 Banjo Ln, Centreville
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Chesapeake City
HISTORY & HERITAGE
C&D Canal Museum (1837)
815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622
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
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.
Chester
ATTRACTIONS
Delmarva Balloon Rides
1137 Little Creek Rd, Chester, 301-814-3297
Balloon rides over the Eastern Shore (morning/afternoon), seven days a week; gift certificates, private proposal flights and photography available. 5am-10pm.
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
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.
Chestertown
ATTRACTIONS
Cassinelli Distilling
323 High St, Chestertown, 410-556-6825
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Church Hill
ARTS & CULTURE
Church Hill Theatre
103 Walnut St, Church Hill, 410-556-6003
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
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.
Cordova
ATTRACTIONS
Triple Creek Winery
11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, 410-924-4190
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.
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
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.
Denton
ARTS & CULTURE
Fiber Arts Center
7 N Fourth St, Denton, 410-479-0009
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
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.
Earleville
ATTRACTIONS
Broken Spoke Vineyard and Winery
924 Glebe Rd, Earlesville, 302-547-6022
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
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
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.
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.
Easton
ARTS & CULTURE
Academy Art Museum
106 South St, Easton, 410-822-2787
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
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
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
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
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.
Eden
ATTRACTIONS
Bordeleau Vineyards and Winery
3155 Noble Farm Rd, Eden, 410-677-3334
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.
Elkton
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Historical Society of Cecil County
135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790
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
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.
Federalsburg
ATTRACTIONS
Faulkner Branch Cidery at Blades Orchard
4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, 410-829-0334
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.
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.
Grasonville
ATTRACTIONS
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
600 Discovery Ln, Grasonville, 410-827-6694
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
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.
Henderson
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Schrader’s Outdoors
16090 Oakland Rd, Henderson, 410-758-1824
An Eastern Shore tradition since 1979 offering thousands of acres of prime hunting properties with onsite lodging, meals and sporting clays course. 9am-5pm.
Kennedyville
ATTRACTIONS
Crow Vineyard and Winery
12441 Vansant Corner Rd, Kennedyville, 410-648-5687
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
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.
Mardela Springs
ATTRACTIONS
Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, Inc
106 Brattan St, Mardela Springs, 410-302-2298
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Ocean City
ATTRACTIONS
Fin City Brewing Company
12913 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1771
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Oxford
ATTRACTIONS
Oxford-Bellevue Ferry
101 E Strand (end of MD Rt 333), Oxford, 410-745-9023
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
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
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
Three full-service marinas/boatyards offering custom boat building, yachting services and transient dockage; certified Cummins dealer on site. 7:30am-4:30pm.
Perryville
ATTRACTIONS
Cecil County Holly Tree
Jackson Station Rd, Perryville, 410-996-8101
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Princess Anne
ARTS & CULTURE
Mosely Gallery
c/o University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, 11931 Art Shell Plaza, Princess Anne, 410-651-7770
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
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.
Quantico
ATTRACTIONS
Green Hill Country Club
5471 Whitehaven Rd, Quantico, 410-749-5119
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.
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.
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.
Ridgely
ATTRACTIONS
Adkins Arboretum
12610 Eveland Rd, Ridgely, 410-634-2847
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.
Rising Sun
ATTRACTIONS
Dove Valley Vineyard & Winery
645 Harrington Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-8388
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
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
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.
Rock Hall
ARTS & CULTURE
The The Mainstay
5753 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-9133
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Salisbury
ARTS & CULTURE
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
909 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, 410-742-4988
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Smith Island
ATTRACTIONS
Smith Island
Smith Island, Smith Island, 410-425-2771
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
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
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
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
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.
St. Michaels
ATTRACTIONS
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Stevensville
ATTRACTIONS
Blackwater Distilling
184 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 443-249-3123
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
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
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.
Sudlersville
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Sudlersville Train Station Museum (c. 1885)
Rt 300 & Linden Ave, Sudlersville, 410-438-3501
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.
Tilghman
ATTRACTIONS
Phillips Wharf Environmental Center
6129 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-9200
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Vienna
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Handsell Historic Site
4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, 410-228-7458
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, 1-800-537-8009
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.
Whaleyville
ATTRACTIONS
Costa Ventosa Winery
9031 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, 410-352-9867
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.
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.
Wye Mills
HISTORY & HERITAGE
The Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum
900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850
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.
Visitor Services
Cambridge
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Dorchester County Office of Tourism
2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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RESERVATION SERVICES
Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association
5700 Coastal Hwy, #302, Ocean City, 410-289-6733
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.
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TOUR SERVICES
Harrison Group Resort Hotels
104 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-1470, 1-800-638-2106
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
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
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
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
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
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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