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Berlin ATTRACTIONS Burley Oak Brewing Company 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, 443-513-4647 www.burleyoak.com Produces distinctive beers of unsurpassed quality using new and traditional brewing methods. Frontier Town Campground, Western Theme Park, Water Park and High Ropes Adventure Park 8428 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-0880, 1-800-228-5590 www.frontiertown.com Nearly 600 campsites, western theme park, recreation parks, mini-golf, fishing/crabbing pier, marina, dog park, store, restaurants, bar, ice cream parlor. Ocean Downs Casino 10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Premier entertainment facility in the heart of Maryland’s beach resort community. 900 slot machines, live table games, simulcast live horse racing June-Aug. Windmill Creek Vineyard and Winery 11206 Worcester Hwy, Berlin, 410-251-6122 www.windmillcreekvineyard.com Family-owned and operated vineyard and winery on a very old family farm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Calvin B. Taylor House Museum 208 N Main St, Berlin, 410-641-1019 www.taylorhousemuseum.org Berlin’s town museum, located in restored Federal-style house. Rackliffe House 11700 Tom Patton Ln, Berlin, 410-628-1011 www.rackliffehouse.org Shows life on 18th-century coastal plantation through artifacts on display in the kitchen, spinning room, children’s room, 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 37-mile long barrier island famous for its beautiful beaches, wild horses, and abundant birds. Primitive camping, nature trails, seasonal nature programs. Assateague Outfitters 12003 Bayside Dr, Berlin, 410-656-9453 www.assateagueoutfitters.com Discover wildlife, try your hand at sustainable shell fishing, or rent kayaks, paddle boards and bikes. Assateague State Park 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-2918, 1-888-432-2267 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/assateague.aspx Two miles of ocean beaches with swimming, beachcombing, surfing, fishing, wildlife viewing. Bayside offers boat ramp, fishing pier, canoe and kayak. Ayers Creek Adventures 8628 Grey Fox Ln , Berlin, 443-513-0889 www.ayerscreekadventures.com Located upon a beautiful waterway with minimal public access. We seek to provide a low-cost option for all to enjoy this magnificent resource. Bivalve OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedar Hill Marina and Park 20945 Harbor View Rd, Bivalve, 410-548-4870 www.wicomicorecandparks.org/parks-and-facilities/cedar-hill-marina-and-park 140 boat slips, additional transient slips, a dual concrete boat ramp for easy launching, pump-out station. Marina is surrounded by peaceful, secluded park. Cambridge ARTS & CULTURE Dorchester Center for the Arts 321 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7782 www.dorchesterarts.org Provides 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 Exhibits include early navigational instruments, ship models, Chesapeake Bay and local maritime memorabilia, and maritime history library. Choptank River Lighthouse 100 High St, Cambridge, 410-463-2653 www.choosecambridge.com/226/Choptank-River-Lighthouse Built in the “screwpile” style characteristic of the Chesapeake Bay, and houses a museum. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Horn Point Oyster Laboratory 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, 410-221-8310 www.umces.edu/hpl/visiting-campus 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. Ruark Boatworks 103 Hayward St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 https://visitdorchester.org/ruark-boatworks Boat builders restoring and building vintage wooden boats, keeping alive an important Eastern Shore tradition. Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Long Wharf, 100 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7141 www.skipjack-nathan.org Skipjack sails on the Choptank River. Public sails and charters. Dredging demonstrations. Each trip unique depending on weather, captain, and crew. HISTORY & HERITAGE Birthplace Marker of Harriet Tubman Greenbriar Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 Tubman was called “The Moses of Her People” because of her courageous work on the Underground Railroad. She helped more than 300 slaves escape to freedom. Bucktown Village Store 4303 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 https://visitdorchester.org/bucktown-village-store This early 19th-century store was the site of Harriet Tubman’s first act of defiance. Preserved to appear as it did in Tubman’s time. Dorchester County Courthouse 206 High St, Cambridge, 410 228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Harriet Tubman’s niece and her two children escaped from auction block at the front of the courthouse. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center 424 Race St, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 https://visitdorchester.org/harriettubman-museum-educational-center Tours by appointment. Displays of 19th century history (slavery, Underground Railroad, Civil War). A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Heritage Museums & Gardens of Dorchester c/o Dorchester County Historical Society, 1003 Greenway Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-7953 www.dorchesterhistory.com Exhibits about farm life, industry, timbering, water trades, hunting, trapping, Native Americans and families of the area. Group tours welcome. Richardson Maritime Museum 401 High St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 www.richardsonmuseum.org Chesapeake Bay ship models and waterman artifacts honor the craftsmen and culture of Eastern Shore boatbuilding. OUTDOOR RECREATION Blackwater Adventures 2524 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 www.blackwateradventuresmd.com Near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Bicycle, canoe, kayak rentals. Guides. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-2677 www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater Bald eagle nesting area. Waterfowl wintering ground. Visitor center, wildlife drive, walking and paddling trails. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Overboard Paddle & Fitness 200 Byrne St, Cambridge, 410-463-4350 www.overboardpaddleandfitness.com We provide the boards, paddles and lifejackets, or you are welcome to bring your own gear and join in the fun. Offering classes and group events. TOUR SERVICE Sawyer Tours, LLC. 5423 Peach Tree Dr, Cambridge, 410-397-3743 www.dorchestercountytours.com Tour offerings include the Taste of Dorchester (Wine, Dine & Cruise) and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad. Centreville ARTS & CULTURE Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts 206 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2520 www.queenannescountyarts.com The Centre for the Arts offers events, exhibits, concerts, and classes to promote and encourage visual, performing, and cultural arts. ATTRACTIONS Bull and Goat Brewery 206 Banjo Ln, Ste 3, Centreville www.bullandgoatbrewery.com Come relax and enjoy some great craft beers. Table games and music accompany our beer, making for an exceptional time. HISTORY & HERITAGE Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center 410 Little Kidwell Ave, Centreville, 443-239-2110 https://kennardheritage.com Restored high school and museum providing window into the rich history and heritage of African-American culture on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Tucker House 124 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 www.qachistory.org A 1794 townhome with six rooms, six fireplaces, period furnishings, and collection of rose medallion china. Wright’s Chance (c. 1744) 119 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-708-0151 https://historicqac.org/historic-site/wrights-chance Early plantation house, noted for original wood paneling and excellent collection of antiques and Canton China. OUTDOOR RECREATION CD Outdoors, LLC c/o Tacklecove at 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. Max charter size is four people. Charlestown HISTORY & HERITAGE 107 House Market and Cecil sts, Charlestown, 410-287-8262 Federal-period restored 1810 Colonial home with Colonial basement kitchen; 19thcentury wooden water tower moved to site in the 1980s. Donations accepted. OUTDOOR RECREATION Lee’s Marina 726 Water St, Charlestown, 410-287-5100 www.leesmarina.com Full service marina. Chesapeake City ATTRACTIONS Chateau Bu-De Vineyards 237 Bohemia Manor Farm Ln, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2500 www.chateaubude.com Family-owned and woman-operated; winery and surrounding vineyard, proudly located on the historical grounds of the original Manor Home of Augustine Herrman. HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. A National Park Service National Network to Freedom site. OUTDOOR RECREATION Brewer Bohemia Vista Marina 140 Vista Marina Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2056 https://shmarinas.com/locations/safe-harbor-bohemia-vista Transient cruisers and snowbirders will find easy access and a quiet, safe harbor for the night or for an extended stay. Chester ATTRACTIONS Kent Narrows Waterfront Kent Narrows Foundation, 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 21619 410-604-2491 www.kentnarrowsmd.com Maritime-based community located on Eastern Kent Island and Grasonville. Dock and dine eateries feature freshly caught seafood, waterfront hotels, boating, trails, fishing, and live music venues. See ad on page 104. OUTDOOR RECREATION Castle Marina 301 Tackle Cir, Chester, 410-643-5599 www.castlemarina.com At mouth of Chester River. Fuel, free pump out. Ice and snacks in store. Two restaurants just outside of gate. Yearly lease and transient slips. Cross Island Trail 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.parksnrec.org This tree lined linear park is more than 7 miles, offers spectacular views of waterfowl and wetlands, crosses several creeks with wooden bridges, and wanders through farmland, meadows, and woods. Ferry Point Nature Park 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.parksnrec.org Scenic park with 41 acres of tidal and non-tidal wetlands. Surrounded by three bodies of water, and rich in wildlife and breathtaking views. Chestertown ATTRACTIONS Sultana Education Foundation 100 Cannon St, Chestertown, 410-778-5954 www.sultanaeducation.org Schooner sails and paddling trips are available to the public some weekends and during the Downrigging Weekend in November. Tag Along Alpacas, LLC 8139 Broadneck Rd, Chestertown, 443-480-0676 http://www.tagalongalpacas.com Family-owned. Raising Huacaya alpacas in a variety of colors. A wide variety of alpaca products. ATTRACTIONS Chester River Packet Company High St Town Dock, Chestertown, 410-635-0321 https://chesterriverpacketco.com Cruises on the Chester River with historic views of Chestertown. HISTORY & HERITAGE Custom House/Waterfront Tours The Custom House, 101 S Water St, Chestertown, 410-810-7161 www.washcoll.edu A guided tour of the Historic Custom House and waterfront history. Each tour highlights the rich history of the area dating back to Chestertown’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 Veteran’s halls restored as a museum and community center featuring public humanities programs. Henry Highland Garnet Escape Site MD 291, W of MD 290, Chestertown Henry Highland Garnet was born enslaved here on the “Darby” plantation. He later became an abolitionist and preacher. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Historical Society of Kent County 301 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-3499 www.kentcountyhistory.org Ongoing exhibits and lectures offer an overview of local history. Research library, visitor information, and museum shop. OUTDOOR RECREATION Alledo 305 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, 410-739-5561 www.marylandcharterboats.com/ mca08.htm Member of the Maryland Charter Boat Association. Max charter size is six people for crabbing and fishing. Chesapeake Farms 7319 Remington Dr, Chestertown, 410-778-8400 www.corteva.us/Resources/ chesapeake-farms.html A 3,000-acre wildlife and agricultural research and demonstration area. Free selfguided driving tour with brochure. Chestertown 103 N Cross St, Chestertown https://townofchestertown.com Founded in 1706. Historic college town along the banks of the Chester River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Brick sidewalks lined with shops, restaurants, and inns. Councell Charters-Sea Dux 100 Holly Ct, Chestertown, 410-708-4241 www.councellcharters.com Equipped with a full cabin and all of the latest electronics for your safety and fishing pleasure. Miss Doe II 305 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, 410-739-5561 www.marylandcharterboats.com/ mca08.htm Member of the Maryland Charter Boat Association. Max charter size is six people for crabbing and fishing. Church Creek HISTORY & HERITAGE Buttons Creek: Jane Kane Escape Site MD Rt 335 and Little Blackwater River, Church Creek, 410-228-2692 www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater Kane disguised herself in men’s clothing to successfully flee enslavement. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and State Park 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, 410-221-2290 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tubman.aspx State Park and Visitor Center Commemorates life and legacy of legendary abolitionist. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Church Hill ARTS & CULTURE Church Hill Theatre 103 Walnut St, Church Hill, 410-556-6003 www.churchhilltheatre.org Historic, art deco site. Live theater, concerts, and children’s plays. Summer stock, theater camp, and performing arts. ATTRACTIONS Cassinelli Winery 3830 Church Hill Rd, Church Hill, 410-556-6825 https://chestertownriverarts.org/cassinelli-winery Family-owned and operated boutique winery whose goal is to produce great wines from its own fruit and from other Eastern Shore vineyards. Cordova ATTRACTIONS Triple Creek Winery 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, 410-819-9958 www.triplecreekwinery.com Committed to making high-quality, innovative wines at a price point that is fair to both the customer and the company. Crisfield ATTRACTIONS Crisfield Heritage Foundation 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org Starting point for Port of Crisfield walking tour. Tawes Museum, Ward Brothers Workshop, and Cedar Island Marsh Sanctuary. HISTORY & HERITAGE J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org Interpretive exhibits about Crisfield’s distinctive maritime past, including natural history, the crab and oyster industries, shipbuilding, decoys, and more. Ward Brothers Workshop 3195 Sackertown Rd, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org Discover the inspiration and genius of the two brothers whose decoy carvings transformed pragmatic realism into expressive realization. OUTDOOR RECREATION Crisfield Kayak & Canoe 65-C Richardson Ave, Crisfield, 443-783-2486 www.kayakcrisfield.com Delivery of kayaks and canoes to any destination in Somerset and surrounding counties. Book an overnight camping trip with all equipment included. Janes Island State Park 26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, 410-968-1565, 1-888-432-CAMP https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/janesisland.aspx On Tangier Sound of the bay. 30+ miles of water trails, campsites, cabins, pavilions, launch, waling trails, nature center, and boat accessible beaches. Dames Quarter OUTDOOR RECREATION Deal Island Wildlife Management Area Riley Robert Rd, Dames Quarter, 410-543-8223 https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/ publiclands/eastern/dealisland.aspx Expansive tidal marsh and open water make for great waterfowl viewing. Trails offer hunting, hiking, birding, and nature photography. Denton ARTS & CULTURE Fiber Arts Center 7 N Fourth St, Denton, 410-479-0009 www.fiberartscenter.com The region’s premier resource for fiber artists and fiber arts enthusiasts. HISTORY & HERITAGE Caroline County Courthouse and Jail Courthouse Square, 109 Market St, Denton, 410-228-1000 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Jail for Underground Railroad operatives, enslaved people fleeing bonds. On Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Denton Steamboat Wharf 10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-0655 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Where several captured freedom seekers boarded steamship Kent, to return from where they fled. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Richard Potter Home Site 9 N 4th St, Denton, 410-479-2730 www.carolinehistory.org Residence where Richard Potter wrote The Narrative of the Experience, Adventures and Escape of Richard Potter. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Tuckahoe Neck Meeting House Meeting House Rd, Denton, 410-228-1000 http://harriettubmanbyway.org/tuckahoe-neck-meeting-house Built in 1803, was one of five Quaker meeting houses in Caroline County whose members sustained a local Underground Railroad network. Earleville ATTRACTIONS Broken Spoke Vineyard and Winery 924 Glebe Rd, Earleville, 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.” HISTORY & HERITAGE Mount Harmon Plantation 600 Mount Harmon Rd, Earleville, 410-275-8819 www.mountharmon.org Restored 18th-century manor house and Colonial-era tobacco plantation. Open for guided tours, day passes, memberships, and special events. OUTDOOR RECREATION Hack’s Point Marina 1645 Glebe Rd, Earleville, 410-275-9151 https://shmarinas.com/locations/safe-harbor-hacks-point Boat storage facility and marina of choice on the Bohemia River. East New Market HISTORY & HERITAGE Faith Community United Methodist Church 509 Railroad Ave, East New Market, 410-943-4383 www.pen-del.org/churchdetail/567461 Stop on the Underground Railroad where Rev. Green helped Harriet Tubman, others find freedom. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Easton ARTS & CULTURE Academy Art Museum 106 South St, Easton, 410-822-2787 www.academyartmuseum.org Nationally-recognized regional art museum with changing exhibitions, classes, lectures, concerts, and programming. Accredited by American Association of Museums. ATTRACTIONS Avalon Theatre 40 E Dover St, Easton, 410-822-7299 www.avalonfoundation.org Beautiful art deco theater offering a year-round schedule of performing arts and community events. Chapel’s Country Creamery 10380 Chapel Rd, Easton, 410-820-6647 www.chapelscreamery.com Small, family-owned farm producing farmstead, artisan cheeses. Far Eastern Shore Winery 8370 Ocean Gtwy, Easton, 410-690-8756 www.feswinery.com Family-owned boutique micro-winery located on the Eastern Shore. Features nontraditional fruit-grape wine blends. Little Ashby Vineyards 27549 Ashby Dr, Easton, 410-819-8850 www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM9H7_Peachblossom_Meetinghouse An unadorned riverside vineyard with hands-on wine making. Little Round Top Church Rt 50, Easton, 410-822-0475 www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM9H7_Peachblossom_Meetinghouse Hexagonal roadside structure designed so “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 http://frederickdouglassbirthplace.org/driving-tour Self-guided driving tour gives visitors an overview of the early life of Douglass at 14 sites. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Frederick Douglass Statue at Talbot County Courthouse 11 N Washington St, Easton, 410-770-8000 https://tourtalbot.org/businesses/frederick-douglass-statue Statue portrays Douglass at courthouse podium delivering “Self-Made Men” speech. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Talbot Historical Society 30 S Washington St, Easton, 410-822-0773 www.talbothistory.org Museum, gardens, and research center; rotating exhibitions are open on Sat and guided walking tours available by appointment. On Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. OUTDOOR RECREATION Pickering Creek Audubon Center 11450 Audubon Ln, Easton, 410-822-4903 www.pickeringcreek.org Four-hundred acre wildlife sanctuary, near Easton, 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 Tastings and winery tours. Free parking and picnic area. Dock for water arrivals. Elkton HISTORY & HERITAGE Historical Society of Cecil County 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org Genealogical library, artifacts, and military museum. Local history library and log cabin. OUTDOOR RECREATION Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) 300 Tawes Dr, Elkton, 410-398-1246 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/fairhill.aspx Strong equestrian traditions are hallmark of 5,613-acre facility. Once a duPont estate with turf course, historic covered bridge, events, and 80 miles of trails. Ewell ATTRACTIONS Smith Island Cruises 4065 Smith Island Rd, Ewell, 410-425-2771 smithislandcruises.com Offering daily cruises to Smith Island from Crisfield and Point Lookout. SHOPPING Smith Island Bakery LLC 20926 Caleb Jones Rd, Ewell, 410-425-2018 www.smithislandbakeryllc.com Only bakery on Smith Island. Specialize in authentic Smith Island Cakes, Maryland’s State Dessert. Handcrafted art & gift shop, camping, boat docking, and more. Federalsburg ATTRACTIONS Faulkner Branch Cidery at Blades Orchard 4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, 410-829-0334 www.faulknerbranch.com A family-run business dedicated to producing the finest ciders. Fresh and fermented cider plus u-pick apples in autumn. OUTDOOR RECREATION Idylwild Wildlife Management Area 3348 Houston Branch Rd, Federalsburg, 410-376-3236 https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/publiclands/eastern/idylwild.aspx 4,460 acres of open fields and forested trails near the Marshyhope Creek offer hunting, birding, wildlife watching, and hiking. 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. Memorabilia pertaining to Girdletree’s past; displays, pictures, 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 the Eastern Shore and local conservation efforts while hiking scenic trails, birdwatching, and kayaking/canoeing. Watermen’s Memorial Monument 3001 Kent Narrow Way S, Grasonville https://visitqueenannes.com Monument is dedicated to all of the Maryland natives who have died while on the water. EVENT FACILITIES Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island 3206 Main Street, Grasonville, 410-827-3877 www.kentisland.hgi.com Our waterfront hotel is steps from seafood restaurants, dock bars and marina. Golf courses, nature preserve, wineries, beaches, and the Annapolis US Naval Academy are nearby. See ad on page 105. OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuna the Tide 404 Greenwood Creek Ln, Grasonville, 410-310-1200 www.exploredelmarva.com Enjoy light tackle, fly, jigging, live lining, or the more traditional trolling and chumming. Crabbing, sightseeing, cruising, and nature tours available. 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. Hurlock OUTDOOR RECREATION Choptank Riverboat Company, Home of the Dorothy Megan and the Choptank River Queen Paddle Boats 6304 Suicide Bridge Rd, Hurlock, 410-943-4689 www.suicide-bridge-restaurant.com/choptank-riverboats Authentic paddle wheel boat cruises Choptank River for lunch, dinner, sightseeing, or charter. Waterfront atmosphere with fine dining and a lounge. TOUR SERVICES Harriet Tubman Tours, LLC 4238 Beulah Rd, Hurlock, 1-866-642-7743 www.harriettubmantours.com Full-service tour agency sharing the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Certified host business. Kennedyville ATTRACTIONS Crow Vineyard and Winery 12441 Vansant Corner Rd, Kennedyville, 302-304-0551 www.crowvineyardandwinery.com Wines, plus pairing trays made from our local grass fed Angus beef and other farm grown items. Kent Museum 13689 Turners Creek Rd, Turners Creek Landing, Kennedyville, 410-778-9737 www.kentcounty.com/attractions/museums Historic agricultural machinery, antiques, artifacts of rural life, and nature trails. Sassafras NRMA 13761 Turners Creek Rd, Kennedyville, 410-820-1668 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/sassafras.aspx Exhibits highlight the history of the farming community, the local Native American Tockwogh tribe and the visit of Captain John Smith to the Turner’s Creek area. Madison HISTORY & HERITAGE Jacob Jackson Home Site Rt 16, Madison Jacob Jackson, free black farmer, arranged escape of Harriet Tubman’s brothers after receiving a coded letter from her. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Parson’s Creek: Keene Family Escape Route Parsons Creek at Rt 16, Madison, 410-228-1000 www.harriettubmanbyway.org In 1831, Joseph Keene and his wife stole a boat and sailed their seven children to freedom. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. 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 are open for free tours. Mason-Dixon Marker (1768) Rt 54, Mardela Springs, 410-548-4914 www.atlasobscura.com/places/transpeninsular-midpoint-marker Southern end of north-south line of the Mason-Dixon boundary, installed to settle boundary disputes between Penn/Calvert families, whose coats of arms it bears. HISTORY & HERITAGE Barren Creek Heritage Museum & Historic Church 413 Main St, Mardela Springs, 410-726-8047 https://westsidehistorical.com 25+ exhibits about the 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 and DE Rt 8, Marydel, 410-479-4188 Look closely, just off the highway, for the elaborately carved English limestone post, which bears coats of arms of Lord Baltimore and William Penn. Massey ATTRACTIONS Massey Air Museum Inc. 33541 Maryland Line Rd, Massey, 410-928-5270 www.masseyaero.org Active rural, grassroots aviation museum and airport. Vintage aircraft, artifacts, touch and feel exhibits. Restoration shop and library. OUTDOOR RECREATION Millington Wildlife Management Area 33626 Maryland Line Rd, Massey, 410-928-3650 https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/publiclands/eastern/millington.aspx Upland game management and research area. Bird watching, bass and bluegill fishing, mountain biking, nature photography, and hunting (permits required). Nanticoke OUTDOOR RECREATION Nanticoke Harbor Marina 20411 W Harbor Rd, Nanticoke, 410-548-4870 www.wicomicorecandparks.org/parks-and-facilities/nanticoke-harbor Home to commercial and recreational boaters. Boat ramps, loading ramp, and 68 boat slips along Nanticoke River. Pavilion on water’s edge, secluded area for fishing. North East ATTRACTIONS Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge Rt 272, North East, 410-996-6292 View from Rt 272; 119-ft. red wooden bridge built c. 1860. Turkey Point Vineyard, LLC 116 S Main St, North East, 410-287-WINE www.turkeypointwines.com Family-owned business that is located in the town of North East and 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 sits atop 100-ft bluff and offers stunning views of the crown of the Chesapeake Bay. Still an active navigation beacon in Elk Neck State Park. Upper Bay Museum 219 W Walnut St, North East, 410-287-2675 www.upperbaymuseum.org Authentic artifacts celebrating heritage of Upper Bay watermen. Boats, decoys, fishing equipment, motors, oars, punt gun, shot guns, and sink boxes. OUTDOOR RECREATION Elk Neck State Park 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 10-287-5333, 1-888-432-2267 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/elkneck.aspx Beaches, marshlands, wooded bluffs, Turkey Point Lighthouse, boat ramps, camping. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Ocean City ATTRACTIONS Backshore Brewing Co. 913 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-0008 www.backshorebrew.com Beachside brewpub offering craft beers, pizza, and burgers in relaxed atmosphere. Fin City Brewing Company 12913 Ocean Gtwy , Ocean City, 410-213-1771 www.fincitybrewing.com Ocean City’s oldest brewery. Great hand-crafted beers. Located at Hooper’s Crab House. Harrison Group Resort Hotels 104 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-1470, 1-800-638-2106 www.ocmdhotels.com Eleven oceanfront hotels. Awesome beach views. Suites, fully-equipped efficiencies, guest rooms, and amenities to fit any travel plans. Event spaces. Tour packages. See ad on page 111. Jolly Roger Amusement Park 30th St and Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-3477 www.jollyrogerpark.com 30 exciting rides, games, 10-track SpeedWorld with 400 go-karts, 14-slide Splash Mountain Water Park, Aqua Loop, and activity centers. Jungle and Treasure golf. Ocean City Center for the Arts 502 94th St, Ocean City, 410-524-9433 www.artleagueofoceancity.org Beautiful visual art center featuring galleries, artist studios, 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 include: US Life-Saving Service of Delmarva Peninsula, Boardwalk of Yesterday, Surf’s Up, Aquarium Room, Children’s Discovery Room, and much more. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 401 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-5600 www.ripleys.com/oceancity Visit the “Odditorum” filled with unusual artifacts and artwork, Mirror Maze, Laser Ace, and Candy Factory. EVENT FACILITIES Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel 10100 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 800-638-2100 https://clarionoc.com Stay at the newly renovated Clarion Resort directly on the beach with so many amenities & activities—once you’re here there’s no reason to leave! See ad on page 111. 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 premier boardwalk location. See ad on page 111. Roland E. Powell Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN https://ocmdconventioncenter.com/convention-center 214,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, 10 miles of beach, and everything else in between. OUTDOOR RECREATION Advanced Marina 122 66th St, POBox 521, Ocean City, 410-723-2124 www.advancedmarina.com Full-service marina. 30+ years in business. Pontoon boat, ski boat, jet ski rentals. Boat sales. Factory-certified mechanics, dry rack service, slips, storage. Fish Finder Adventures 12940 Inlet Isle Ln, Ocean City, 410-726-7946 www.bigsharks.com Specializing in offshore and inshore shark fishing and saltwater fly-fishing. 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 111. 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 1683. Crosses Tred Avon River between Oxford and St. Michaels area. Carries cars, motorcycles, bicycles, passengers. HISTORY & HERITAGE Oxford Museum 101 S Morris St, Oxford, 410-226-0191 www.oxfordmuseummd.org 18- and 19th-century history exhibits with emphasis on the historic and unique town of Oxford. Tench Tilghman Monument Oxford Cemetery, Rt 333, Oxford, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Grave of Colonel Tench Tilghman, aide-decamp to George Washington. OUTDOOR RECREATION Dockside Boat Rentals 314 N Morris St, Oxford, 410-652-6533 https://docksideboatrentals.com With over 20 years in the marine industry, Dockside Boat Rentals knows how to deliver to you. In fact, we’ll deliver your rental boat right to your dock. Parsonsburg ATTRACTIONS Tall Tales Brewing Company 6929 Heron Grove Ct, Parsonsburg, 410-543-2739 www.talltalesbrew.com Brewers have carefully developed beers that would be worthy of each legendary Tall Tale. Perryville ATTRACTIONS Hollywood Casino Perryville 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy, Perryville, 410-378-8500 www.hollywoodcasinoperryville.com More than 850 Vegas-style slot machines, the hottest table games, dining that always gets two forks up, and weekly live entertainment. Rodgers Tavern 259 Broad St, Perryville, 410-642-2164 www.rodgerstavern.com The famous and not so famous stayed, lived, and worked at this vital link along important roadway in American History. Museum shares their unique stories. Pocomoke City ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Discovery Museum 2 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscoverymuseum.org Explore unique world between Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Discover how the lives of people on Delmarva are shaped by the water and land. HISTORY & HERITAGE Costen House & Hall-Walton Memorial Garden 206 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-3110 http://costenhousemuseum.org Fine example of Victorian Italianate architecture. Home of the first mayor of Pocomoke. Built shortly after the Civil War; town and country memorabilia. Preston ATTRACTIONS Preston Historical Society 167 Main St, Preston, 410-310-5454 www.prestonhistoricalsociety.com Preston Historical Society invites you to visit the past at this museum, located in a historic home built in 1833. HISTORY & HERITAGE Jacob and Hannah Leverton House 3531 Seaman Rd, Preston, 410-673-1910 https://harriettubmanbyway.org/jacob-and-hannah-leverton-home Was a stop along Underground Railroad; now a private home. On Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway audio tour. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Joseph Cornish Escape from Gilpin’s Point Holly Park Dr, Preston, 410-479-2730 https://harriettubmanbyway.org/gilpin-point/ Cornish escaped on a vessel from here. He stopped in Philadelphia and told his story to William Still. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Poplar Neck Plantation at Marsh Creek NW side of Marsh Creek Bridge, Poplar Neck Rd, Preston, 410-479-2730 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Area part of former plantation where Harriet Tubman conducted escapes. On Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway audio tour. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Webb Cabin Grove Rd, Preston, 410-479-2730 https://harriettubmanbyway.org/webb-cabin Hand-hewn log home built around 1852 by James H. Webb. Typical of housing for most African Americans at time. On Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. OUTDOOR RECREATION Outstanding Dreams Farm 24480 Pinetown Rd, Preston, 410-673-2002 www.outstandingdreamsfarm.com Meet the growing herd of Huacaya alpacas, learn about the benefits of alpaca farming and browse through unique gift shop. Tours by appointment. Princess Anne ARTS & CULTURE Mosely Gallery c/o University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Arts and Technology Ctr, 11931 Art Shell Plaza, Princess Anne, 410-651-7770 www.moselygallery.com Year-round exhibitions of established and up-and-coming artists in a variety of mediums, including student and faculty exhibits. HISTORY & HERITAGE Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, 410-651-2238 www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org/ teackle-mansion.html Two-hundred-year-old neoclassical brick mansion; a 10,000-sq.-ft. American villastyle house. Quantico ATTRACTIONS Whitehaven Ferry 23865 River St, Quantico, 410-543-2765 www.wicomicocounty.org/301/Ferry-Schedule Take a ride into history on the oldest continuously-operating ferry in U.S. history. It is free to ride the ferry. Queen Anne ATTRACTIONS Frederick Douglass Park on the Tuckahoe 13213 Lewistown Rd, Queen Anne, 410-770-8050 https://frederickdouglassbirthplace.org Outdoor exhibits describe Douglass’s humble beginnings here and nearby while enslaved. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, 410-820-1668 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/tuckahoe.aspx The park has a 60-acre lake and creek for paddling and 15 miles of multi-use trails. Amenities include camping, cabins, pavilions, and picnic areas. Queenstown ATTRACTIONS Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area 632 Wye Island Rd, Queenstown, 410-827-7577 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/wyeisland.aspx Managed for agricultural waterfowl populations and native wildlife on 2,800 acres. Conference center, events, hunting, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Ridgely ATTRACTIONS Adkins Arboretum 12610 Eveland Rd, Ridgely, 410-634-2847 www.adkinsarboretum.org Beautiful 400-acre native garden and preserve. Five miles of meadow and woodland paths. Gardens, gift and book shop, native plant sales, art exhibits. Rising Sun ATTRACTIONS Dove Valley Vineyard & Winery 645 Harrington Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-8388 www.dovevalleywine.com At the head of the Chesapeake Bay, with just the right soil, sun, and air flow to produce award-winning wines. Visit website for list of events. Plumpton Park Zoo 1416 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, 410-658-6850 www.plumptonparkzoo.org Exotic animals in pastoral country setting, including giraffes, tigers, bears, deer, wolves, monkeys, and kangaroos. Picnic, playground, and petting areas. 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, 410-639-7611 ext 110 www.rockhallmd.com/museums Decoy-carving shop replica, marine trades artifacts, ship and boat models, fishing and oystering exhibits. Waterman’s Museum 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697 www.rockhallmd.com/watermans-museum Enjoy Chesapeake Bay crabbing, fishing, and oystering exhibits that include carvings, historical photographs, model boats, and more. OUTDOOR RECREATION Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge 1730 Eastern Neck Rd, Rock Hall, 410-639-7056 www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern_neck Noted for migratory waterfowl, staging area for tundra swans. Home to 234 bird species, including nesting bald eagles. Trails, picnic areas, observation decks. Haven Harbour Marina 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697 www.havenharbour.com Award-winning marina and boatyard with 200 slips, fuel dock, marine store, bar and grill, swimming pools, waterfront inn, and more. Haven Harbour South 21144 Green Ln, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697 www.havenharbour.com Award-winning marina and boatyard with 150 slips, marine store, bar and grill, beach, swimming pool, event space, and more. 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. Rock Bottom Charters 5655 Walnut St, Rock Hall, 410-708-6076 www.fishunt.net/fish Waterfowl and deer hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Fishing the Chesapeake Bay. Max charter size is six people. Rockaholic Fishing, LLC Walnut St, Rock Hall, 410-708-4057 www.rockaholicfishing.com Chesapeake Bay charter fishing from Rock Hall and Kent Island. SHOPPING Selkie Books of Rock Hall 6202 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, 443-496-6135 https://selkiebooksrockhallllc.com Used and rare books, collectible maps, ephemera souvenirs, art. Collection of books about Chesapeake Bay, maritime, sailing, boating, Naval warfare. Salisbury ARTS & CULTURE Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art 909 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, 410-742-4988 www.wardmuseum.org Collection of wildfowl art, from antique working decoys to contemporary carving, sculpture, and painting. Museum boasts world’s largest decoy collection. ATTRACTIONS Adkins Farm Market 31493 Mt Hermon Rd, Salisbury, 410-548-1478 www.adkinsfarmmarket.com Flowers and vegetable plants. Local produce, organic produce, corn maze, and play area. Evolution Craft Brewing Company 200 Elmwood St, Salisbury, 443-260-2337 www.evolutioncraftbrewing.com The excellence of the beers is the result of the pursuit of extreme quality and resourceful experimentation. Salisbury Symphony Orchestra 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, 410-543-6385 www.salisburysymphonyorchestra.org Comprised of students, alumni, faculty, community members, and working professionals. Regularly features internationally-known guest soloists. Salisbury Zoo and Park 755 S Park Dr, Salisbury, 410-548-3188 www.salisburyzoo.org Naturalistic habitats for mammals, birds, reptiles native to North, Central, and South America. One of the finest small zoos in the country. Free. Upper Ferry 5420 N Upper Ferry Rd, Salisbury, 410-543-2765 www.wicomicocounty.org/301/Ferry-Schedule Take a ride into history on this free ferry, which has been operating for hundreds of years. EVENT FACILITIES Wicomico Civic Center 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, 410-548-4900 www.wicomicociviccenter.org Hosts a variety of events each year including concerts, family entertainment, sporting events, trade shows, fundraisers, weddings, and meetings. HISTORY & HERITAGE Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center 325 Broad St, Salisbury, 410-860-9290 www.chipmancenter.org 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.salisbury.edu/libraries/nabb Unique regional repository for lower Delmarva Peninsula historical records, artifacts, books, family histories, and exhibits. Pemberton Historical Park 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, 410-548-4900 www.pembertonpark.org On 262 acres. Home of Colonel Isaac Handy and his wife Anne (1741) surrounded by nature trails that encompass different ecosystems of the Eastern Shore. Poplar Hill Mansion 117 Elizabeth St, Salisbury, 410-749-1776 www.poplarhillmansion.org Noted for exterior details, including Palladian and bull’s-eye windows. Finelycarved interior woodwork. Original brass locks, hardware, built 1795. SPORTS Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 6400 Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, 410-219-3112 www.theshorebirds.com Home of minor-league Delmarva Shorebirds, an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Activities and games for kids. Group discounts offered. Smith Island ATTRACTIONS Smith Island Smith Island, Smith Island, 410-425-3351 http://smithisland.org Maryland’s only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat. Composed of three separate villages. 12 miles west of Crisfield. Snow Hill HISTORY & HERITAGE Furnace Town Living Heritage Village 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032 www.furnacetown.org Set in Pocomoke Forest around Nassawango Iron Furnace. Artisans in period clothing show broom making, blacksmithing, gardening, spinning, weaving, woodworking. Julia A. Purnell Museum 208 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-0515 www.purnellmuseum.org Exhibits illustrate the history of the southern Eastern Shore from the 16th through 20th centuries. Also displays Julia Purnell’s needle art pictures. OUTDOOR RECREATION Pocomoke River State Forest Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-3732 https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/publiclands/eastern_pocomokeforest.aspx Famous for its stands of loblolly pine and cypress swamps. Designated State Wildlands Area. Wild turkey, deer hunting in season, fishing, canoeing. Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Pocomoke River originates in Delaware’s Great Cypress Swamp. Rich in historic and natural resources. Home to river otters, bald eagles, 50+ fish species. Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Various amenities available along with a visitor center and youth group camping. St. Michaels ATTRACTIONS Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org Experience the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, working Shipyard, and educational exhibitions explori,ng the history, environment, and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region. See ad on page 109. Eastern Shore Brewing 605 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-8010 www.easternshorebrewing.com Eclectically decorated meeting place with old-world Eastern Shore feel. A great place to chill, with a large bar, ample table seating, and outdoor area. Frederick Douglass Park - St. Michaels Talbot St at Mill St, St. Michaels, 410-770-8000, 1-800-808-7622 http://stmichaelsmd.gov/a-place-to-visit-2/parks-and-recreation/#fdp Landscaped seating area and information kiosk about Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and orator. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Gray Wolf Craft Distilling 605 S Talbot St, #6, St. Michaels, 443-339-4894 www.graywolfcraftdistilling.com Dedicated to handcrafting spirits using premium selected raw ingredients. Great Shoals Cellars 500 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 443-786-0965 www.greatshoalscellars.com Partnering with Maryland farmers to source the finest fruits to produce the best Maryland wines and hard ciders. Lyon Distilling Company 605 S Talbot St, #6, St. Michaels, 443-333-9181 www.lyondistilling.com Dedicated to transforming 100% American sugarcane into splendid rum, step by step, in ultra small batches, since 2013. Free tours and tastings daily. 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 Classic Car Museum 102 E Marengo St, St. Michaels, 410-745-8979 www.classicmotormuseum.org Features a rotating collection of classic cars, antique farm equipment, and motorcycles. Thomas Auld Home and Store (former site) Cherry and Talbot sts, St. Michaels https://frederickdouglassbirthplace.org/driving-tour/struggle-determination-bay-hundred Frederick Douglass was sent here from Baltimore to live with Thomas Auld and his second wife Rowena. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Marker Talbot St (Rt 33), St. Michaels, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 on a farm that is now Trappers Corner in Talbot County. There is a marker honoring his memory. OUTDOOR RECREATION Higgins Yacht Yard Marina 203 Carpenter St, St. Michaels, 410-745-9303 https://higginsyachtyard.com Sail Selina II Charters Harbour Inn Marina & Spa, 101 N Harbor Rd, St. Michaels, 410-726-9400 www.sailselina.com Upscale and exclusive Selina II limits her passengers to just six guests for an intimate experience of the history of sail. Shore Pedal and Paddle 500 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2320 www.shorepedalandpaddle.com Daily and weekly rentals, plus private lessons, guided paddleboard tours and team building excursions are available seven days a week by appointment. Skipjack H.M. Krentz 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-6080 https://oystercatcher.com Enjoy a relaxing, educational, and unforgettable sailing tour and catch oysters on Chesapeake Bay waters on the historic Skipjack H.M. Krentz. Stevensville ARTS & CULTURE Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District 415 Love Point Rd, Stevensville, 410-604-2100 www.stevensvilleartsandentertainment.org Shop at local art or antique/thrift stores, visit historic sites, and enjoy 1st Saturday events in this charming, historic Eastern Shore town. Kent Island Federation of Arts 405 Main St, Stevensville, 410-643-7424 www.kifa.us KIFA provides the opportunity for people of all ages to better appreciate visual arts and develop their own skills through classes, camps, exhibits, and events. ATTRACTIONS Blackwater Distilling and Tavern 405 Cleat St, Stevensville, 443-249-3123 www.blackwaterdistilling.com Maryland’s oldest craft distillery. First to produce in the state since Pikesville Rye closed in 1972. 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 located on the Chesapeake Bay, producing hand-crafted premium red and white wines. Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ Factory 380 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 410-643-9970 www.prsguitars.com At PRS Guitar we have a passion for building guitars and amplifiers. Come take a tour and see for yourself. Queen Anne’s County Historic Sites Tours POBox 321, Stevensville, 410-829-7760 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org/historic-site-tours Tours of historic sites with period-attired docents. Historic sites are open to tour on the 1st Sat of each month (May-Oct). Group tours upon request. HISTORY & HERITAGE Cray House and Train Depot Cockey’s Ln, Stevensville, 410-829-7760 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org Rare example of “post and plank” construction; gambrel-roofed house. Restored train station next door. Group tours available upon request. OUTDOOR RECREATION Brawler II Charters c/o Queen Anne Marina, 412 Congressional Dr, Stevensville, 410-676-1065 www.brawlercharters.com Sails from Kent Island and Solomons, accessing the middle bay’s most productive fishing grounds. Max charter size is six people. Maryland Fishing and Hunting, LLC 910 Kentmorr Rd, Slip #79, Stevensville, 443-262-2588 www.marylandfishingandhunting.com Maryland’s premier charter boat for Striped Bass fishing, cruises, crabbing, lighthouse tours, and waterfowl hunting on the Chesapeake Bay. Matapeake Beach and Fishing Pier 1112 Romancoke Rd, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.parksnrec.org Located on Kent Island, the grounds include walking and bike trails, public swimming beach, picnic area, fishing pier, and the best sunsets and scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay. Matapeake Clubhouse and Public Beach 2010 Sonny Schulz Blvd, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.qac.org/1021/Matapeake-Clubhouse-Beach Grounds include public swimming beach, outdoor amphitheater, family picnic area, and trails through the surrounding woods, with views of the Bay Bridge. South Island Trail Marine Academy Dr, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.qac.org/facilities/facility/details/southislandtrail-136 A 7-mile paved trail system that parallels Rt 8 from Matapeake State Park to Romancoke Pier. Terrapin Nature Park 191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.parksnrec.org This 276-acre nature park features a walking trail through wildflower meadows, wetlands, woodlands, and sandy beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and features the beginning of the popular Cross Island Trail. Sudlersville ATTRACTIONS Patriot Acres Farm Brewery 1621 Millington Rd, Sudlersville, 410-708-5424 www.patriotacresfarmbrewery.com Veteran-owned and operated brewery with hops and other ingredients from the family’s 100-acre farm. Brewing craft beer in an enjoyable atmosphere. HISTORY & HERITAGE Sudlersville Train Station Museum (c. 1885) Rt 300 and Linden Ave, Sudlersville, 410-438-3501 www.sudlersvillemuseum.org Preserved as museum devoted to history of Sudlersville and includes baseball Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx memorabilia. Taylors Island ATTRACTIONS Taylors Island Museum 4212 Hoopers Neck Rd, Taylors Island, 410-221-1207 Old school (c. 1916) has been converted into a museum to showcase local and regional antiques and memorabilia. Tilghman ATTRACTIONS Phillips Wharf Environmental Center 6129 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-9200 https://phillipswharf.org Visitors will meet native bay animals in our estuarium and learn about sustainable seafood by touring the working oyster aquaculture operation. Tilghman Island US 322 to Rt 33, Tilghman, 410-770-8000 www.tilghmanisland.com A working waterman’s village. Historic vessels, charter fishing, great seafood, unique lodging. Tilghman Watermen’s Museum 6031 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-1025 https://tilghmanmuseum.org Records the maritime traditions of the people of Tilghman Island and the unique way of life of the watermen who lived on the island. OUTDOOR RECREATION Rebecca T. Ruark Sailing Charters 21308 Phillips Rd, Tilghman, 410-829-3976 www.skipjack.org Sailing charters aboard the oldest operational skipjack on the bay. Captain Wade H. Murphy Jr. is USCG-certified for 49 passengers. NHL. Tilghman Island Marina and Rentals 6140 Mariners Ct, Tilghman, 410-886-2500 www.tilghmanmarina.com The largest and most experienced option for watercraft rentals. Options include jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and more. Trappe OUTDOOR RECREATION Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park 29761 Bolingbroke Point Dr, Trappe, 410-221-2290 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/choptankpier.aspx Popular fishing piers to catch sea trout, catfish, and blue crabs. Walking trail along banks of the Choptank River with birdwatching opportunities. Upper Fairmount HISTORY & HERITAGE Fairmount Academy Rt 361, Upper Fairmount, 410-651-0781 www.visitsomerset.com Last of its kind, two-story Gothic Revival schoolhouse, active 1839-1969. A second building has a museum of local 19th- and 20th-century artifacts. Vienna ATTRACTIONS Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, 410-228-1205 www.laytonschance.com Come take pleasure in a “Lazy Day” by walking the nature trails, relaxing in the picnic areas, touring farm and vineyard—all while drinking great wine. HISTORY & HERITAGE Handsell Historic Site 4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, 410-228-7458 www.restorehandsell.org Native village replica buildings and 18thcentury plantation house. Exhibits about Native Americans, African Americans, and colonists. Audio tour available. OUTDOOR RECREATION Nanticoke River Water Trail POBox 111, 113 Old Ocean Gtwy, Vienna, 443-944-1175 www.paddlethenanticoke.com Access and hours of public launch sites vary; consult individual parks for current information as you plan your trip. Westover SPORTS Great Hope Golf Course 8380 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, 410-651-5900, 1-800-537-8009 www.greathopegolf.com Full-service pro shop, full practice facilities, professional golf instruction, five sets of tees for all ages and abilities. Restaurant onsite. Whaleyville ATTRACTIONS Costa Ventosa Winery 9031 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, 443-333-9867 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 www.kentcounty.com/museums/african-american-schoolhouse-interpretative-panel One-room schoolhouse built 1890. Shows 19th-and early 20th- century photographs, oral histories, and artifacts from Kent County’s African-American community. Wye Mills HISTORY & HERITAGE Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum 900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850 www.oldwyemill.org 18th-century grist mill was built in 1682 and ground flour for General Washington’s troops during American Revolution. Grindings: 1st and 3rd Sat of the month. OUTDOOR RECREATION Wye Oak State Park 14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/eastern/wyeoak.aspx Although the majestic Wye Oak fell in 2002, a true genetic clone was planted on the site in 2006. Park has picnic tables, interpretive displays. VISITOR SERVICES Cambridge COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Dorchester County Office of Tourism 2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Filled with beautiful landscapes and waterscapes and outdoor adventure opportunities, Dorchester County is also the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. See ad on page 61. WELCOME CENTERS The Visitor Center at Sailwinds Park 2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 https://visitdorchester.org/about-dorchester/visitor-center Two levels of exhibits about Dorchester and the area. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Centreville WELCOME CENTERS Bay Country Welcome Center 1000 Welcome Center Dr, Centreville, 410-758-2181 www.visitmaryland.org/listing/visitor-centers/bay-country-welcome-center Serves traffic on 301 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Free maps and Destination Maryland travel magazines. Chester COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Queen Anne’s County Tourism 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Visit Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center to learn about local culture, maritime industry, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Call for visitors’ package. See ad on page 104. 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 Narrows Waterfront district. Chestertown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Kent County Office of Tourism Development 400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com A scenic peninsula on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. See ad on page 60. RESERVATION SERVICES Kent County Lodging Association 400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com/lodging Delmar COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Wicomico County Tourism 8480 Ocean Hwy, Delmar, 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-TOUR www.wicomicotourism.org Located perfectly between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. See ads on pages 62 and 107. 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 109. 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 smalls towns with vibe, waterfront eateries, hiking, boating, horseback riding, shopping, and more. See ad on page 105. RESERVATION SERVICES Tiny House BB @ Sinking Spring Farm 843 Elk Forest Rd, Elkton, 443-553-4618 www.sinkingspringsweddingvenue.com/bed-and-breakfast North East TOUR SERVICES Chesapeake Motorcoach Tours/Hill Travel 5 Hillcrest Ln, North East, 410-287-2290, 1-800-874-4558 www.hilltravelcentre.com A full-service travel agency that also offers twenty motorcoach itineraries up and down Maryland’s Eastern Shore (day trips and overnights). 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 ten-miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk, and free family events all summer long. See ad on page 110. Princess Anne COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Somerset County Tourism 11440 Ocean Hwy, Princess Anne, 410-651-2968, 1-800-521-9189 www.visitsomerset.com Conveniently located in a rest area on Rt 13 S. Parking, bathrooms, pet walk area, picnic tables, and visitor center. See ad on page 105. Snow Hill COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Worcester County Tourism 104 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3110, 1-800-852-0335 www.visitmarylandscoast.org Visit Maryland’s seaside, including Ocean City, Assateague Island, and charming coastal communities. See ad on page 51. St. Michaels COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Town of St. Michaels, Maryland 300 Mill St, POBox 206, St. Michaels, 410-745-9535 www.stmichaelsmd.gov Visit the beautiful, historic waterfront town of St. Michaels. Great festivals, award-winning dining and accommodations, and excellent shopping. See ad on page 109.
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