EASTERN SHORE The Ward Brothers Workshop ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION 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. By appointment. d Earleville HISTORY & HERITAGE 600 Mount Harmon Rd, Earleville, 410-275-8819 www.mountharmon.org Restored 18th-century manor home was a tobacco plantation; includes nature preserve, boxwood garden, tobacco prize house, guided tours and special events. May-Oct: Thur-Sun, 10am-3pm; or by appointment. $ 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. Wed-Sat, 12N-6pm; Sun, 12:30-6pm. d Mount Harmon Plantation OUTDOOR RECREATION 209 Collins St, Crisfield, 443-880-4335 Charter fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Call us to book your next expedition. 26280 Alfred J. Lawson Dr, Crisfield, 410-968-1565, 1-877-620-8367 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/ eastern/janesisland.aspx On Tangier Sound of the Bay, the park has more than 30 miles of water trails, campsites, cabins, pavilions, launch, waling trails, nature center and boat accessible beaches. Year-round. 715 Broadway, Crisfield, 410-968-0925, 1-800-967-3474 www.somerscovemarina.com The perfect marina for boating, sailing, fishing or just relaxing on the Chesapeake Bay. 515 slips; 150 transient. Call for more information. Year-round. d c Anne Lynn II OUTDOOR RECREATION 1645 Glebe Rd, Earleville, 410-275-9151 www.hackspointmarina.com Boat storage facility and marina of choice on the Bohemia River. 8am-5pm. Elkton HISTORY & HERITAGE Historic Little Wedding Chapel 142 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-3640 www.historiclittleweddingchapel.com 1920s cozy chapel with quaint Victorian charm. Built in 1813, the Federal-style stone building offers a classic setting, steeped in tradition to many third generation couples. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. By appointment: Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm. 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org Genealogical library, artifacts and military museum; local history library; log cabin. Mon, 10am-4pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; first Sat, 10am-2pm. Closed major holidays. d $ 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org Military memorabilia of all armed forces branches, dating from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. Mon, 10am-4pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; First Sat, 10am-2pm. d Janes Island State Park Hack’s Point Marina SHOPPING 95 Knight House Lane, Earleville, 410-275-9423 www.paintedskyalpacafarm.com Meet and learn all about our alpacas. And, while here, stop in the farm store for a large selection of high-quality items made from alpaca fiber. Tours welcome. Mon-Fri, 12N-5pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. $ Painted Sky Alpaca Farm Somers Cove Marina Historical Society of Cecil County Easton ARTS & CULTURE 106 South St, Easton, 410-822-2787 www.academyartmuseum.org Nationally recognized regional art museum presents changing exhibitions, classes, lectures, concerts and outreach programming. Accredited by the American Association of Museums. Tues-Thur, 10am-8pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm. d Sheriff John F. Dewitt Museum Deal Island OUTDOOR RECREATION Deal Island Harbor, Deal Island, 410-251-6980 Working to preserve the Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Heritage through providing hands-on experience to the public. Intimate and personalized daily tours for four to six guests. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat, 4-7pm. Academy Art Museum Skipjack Kathryn OUTDOOR RECREATION 300 Tawes Dr, Elkton, 410-398-1246 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ fairhill.aspx Strong equestrian traditions are the hallmark of this 5,613-acre facility, which was once a duPont estate. Features turf course, historic covered bridge, special events, and 80 miles of trails. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm. d Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) Three K’s ATTRACTIONS PO Box 747, Easton, 410-829-5305 www.fareasternshorewinery.com Family-owned, boutique micro-winery located on the Eastern Shore. Produces less than 200 cases of wines annually, so we hand fill and label each and every bottle. 27549 Ashby Dr, Easton, 410-819-8850 www.littleashbyvineyards.com The winery was built in 1998 and commercial production began in the year 2000. Rt 50, Easton, 410-822-0475 www.tourtalbot.org Hexagonal roadside structure designed so “the devil would have no corner in which to sit and hatch evil.” By appointment. 9834 Deal Island Rd, Deal Island, 410-784-2053 Fishing charters of up to 14 people. Striper fishing, bottom fishing, trolling, chumming and more. Call for information. Far Eastern Shore Winery 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. Thur-Sat, 12N-4pm; or by appointment. Little Ashby Vineyards Tidewater Charters 1604 Appleton Rd, Elkton, 443-553-0277 www.twcharters.com Specialize in Chesapeake Bay fly fishing and Chesapeake Bay light tackle fishing for striped bass. Max charter size is four people. Call for information. Little Round Top Church Ewell ATTRACTIONS Smith Island Center 20846 Caleb Jones Rd, Ewell, 410-425-3351, 1-800-521-9189 www.smithisland.org Interpretive center for island community where lifestyles change slowly with passage of time. Accessible by boat from Crisfield and Solomons. May-Oct: 12N-4pm. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE 16 N 2nd St, Denton, 410-479-2055 www.carolinehistory.org Depicts historical lifestyles of rural Caroline County. The museum includes the Taylor-Brown Dwelling, the Painter's Range log cabin and portions of the Chance's Desire and Skillington's Right properties. Summer: Sun-Sat, 10am-5pm; winter: Sun, 12N-4pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-3pm. d Museum of Rural Life HISTORY & HERITAGE 11 N Washington St, Easton, 410-770-8000 www.frederickdouglasshonorsociety.org The Frederick Douglass Honor Society commissioned Jay Hall Carpenter for the statue that stands on the front lawn of the Talbot County Courthouse. 30 S Washington St, Easton, 410-822-0773 www.hstc.org Museum, gardens, historic homes and antiques shop; rotating exhibitions, guided tours of three historic houses, guided walking tours available by appointment. Consignment antique store. Hours vary. Frederick Douglass Statue OUTDOOR RECREATION 137 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, 410-820-1668 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/ martinak.aspx Nestled along Watts Creek and the Choptank River, the park offers excellent camping and cabin facilities. Fishing and boating are popular activities for park users. 10am-sunset. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Island Belle II 20916 Somers Rd, Ewell, 410-425-2422 Smith Island ferry boat leaves Crisfield, Maryland City Dock. 12:30pm departure daily. Martinak State Park Talbot Historical Society Fishing Creek OUTDOOR RECREATION Tide Runner Fishing Charters 2560 Old House Point Rd, Fishing Creek, 443-521-2319, 410-397-3474 www.captmikemurphy.com Fishing charters specializing in light tackle and fly-fishing. OUTDOOR RECREATION KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 124 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 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. Trails: dawn-dusk; office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. d Pickering Creek Audubon Center
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