ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION 1730 Eastern Neck Rd, Rock Hall, 410-639-7056 www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern_neck Noted for migratory waterfowl and staging area for tundra swans. Home to 234 species of birds, including nesting bald eagles. Nature trails, picnic areas, observation decks. Office: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm; refuge: sunrise to half hour after sunset. d 5536 Eastern Neck Rd, Rock Hall, 410-778-3191, 1-800-289-0474 www.gatlingguideservice.com More than forty years experience guiding goose, duck hunting parties, as well as Chesapeake Bay sport fishing parties; corporate and private. Call for free brochure. May-Jan. 5573 Boundary Ave, Rock Hall, 443-480-1804 www.elligailcharters.com Fishing charters, sea duck hunts, sunset cruises include Kent Island, Baltimore and Annapolis. Apr-Jan. 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. 22589 Hudson Rd, Rock Hall, 410-778-6777 www.deckelmanslongcovemarina.com Full-service marina with lots of slips available and winter storage. 8am-5pm. 5657 S Hawthorne Ave, Rock Hall, 410-639-2224 www.rockhalllanding.com Floating docks, electric, cable TV, pumpout, pool, BBQ area, high and dry service, bike rental, lodging, playground, internet access and climate-controlled bathhouses. Apr 15-Nov 15. EASTERN SHORE Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge Salisbury University, East Campus Complex #190, Salisbury, 410-543-6312 www.nabbhistory.salisbury.edu Unique regional repository for lower Delmarva Peninsula historical records, artifacts, books and family histories. Mon, 10am-8pm; Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. d $ 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, 410-548-4900 www.pembertonpark.org Located on 262 acres, the home of Colonel Isaac Handy and his wife, Anne (1741), is surrounded by nature trails that encompass the different ecosystems of the Eastern Shore. Sunrise-sunset. d 117 Elizabeth St at Poplar Hill Ave, Salisbury, 410-749-1776 www.poplarhillmansion.org Noted for exterior details, including Palladian and bull’s-eye windows, finely carved interior woodwork. Original brass locks, hardware, built 1795-Federal house museum. Sun, 1-4pm. $ Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Bruce Wootten 6661 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill, 410-251-9677 www.captbrucewootten.com Specializing in bass tournament. Fresh and salt water guide and charter services. Max charter size is two people. Call for information. Pocomoke River Canoe and Kayak Company Eastern Shore Hunting/Chesapeake Bay Fishing Pemberton Historical Park 2 River St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3971 www.pocomokerivercanoe.com Paddle the scenic Pocomoke River and Nassawango Creek. Take guided trips or paddle on your own; flat water kayaking and canoeing at its best. May 15-Oct 15: Mon-Sun, 9am-5pm; Sat, 8am-6pm. Pocomoke River State Forest Elligail Charters Poplar Hill Mansion Intimidator Fishing Charters Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill 410-632-2566 http://dnr2.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, flat-water canoeing. 8am-dusk. Closed major holidays. OUTDOOR RECREATION 107 Morris Mill Rd, Salisbury, 410-749-2886 www.adrenalinehigh.com Discover Delmarva's natural wonders with a custom biking and kayaking touring company. Join us for a two-to-three hour guided kayaking trip with drinks and snacks. We welcome all ages and skill levels and our kayaks are extremely stable. By appointment. Pocomoke River State Park Adrenaline High Inc. Long Cove Marina 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/ pocomokeriver.aspx Originating in Delaware's Great Cypress Swamp, the Pocomoke River is rich in historic and natural resources. Home to river otters, bald eagles and more than 50 species of fish. 8am-dusk. Closed major holidays. d Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park Rock Hall Landing Marina SPORTS 6400 Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, 410-219-3112, 1-888-BIRDS-96 www.theshorebirds.com Home of minor-league Delmarva Shorebirds, an affiliate of Baltimore Orioles; carousel and games for kids. 10 or more group discount. Fireworks every Saturday. Apr-Sept. d Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern. pocomokeriver.aspx Various amenities available along with a visitor center and youth group camping. Sunrise-sunset. c St. Michaels ATTRACTIONS Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org Explore the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, working boat yard, meet traditional craftsmen, enjoy hands-on activities and discover exhibitions detailing the bay’s role throughout history. May-Oct: 9am-5pm; Nov-Apr: 10am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. d $ See ad on page 125. SHOPPING 5742 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-778-7957 www.durdingsicecream.com/ 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. d Durding's Store Smith Island ATTRACTIONS Smith Island, 410-425-2771 www.smithisland.org Maryland's only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat. Composed of three separate villages (Ewell, Tylerton and Rhodes Point), 12 miles west of Crisfield. Smith Island Salisbury ARTS & CULTURE 909 S Shumaker Dr, Salisbury, 410-742-4988 www.wardmuseum.org International reputation for excellence through artworks that allow visitors a glimpse of the beauty of wildfowl from around the world has made the museum a prominent Maryland institution. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. d $ Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art Snow Hill HISTORY & HERITAGE 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032 www.furnacetown.com 19th-century iron manufacturing village in Pocomoke Forest. Nassawango Iron Furnace, exhibit buildings, museum, artisans in period dress, nature trails, visitors center, programs, events and activities. Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. d $ 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 displayed Julia Purnell's needle art pictures. Apr-Oct: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. d $ 117 Ironshire St, Snow Hill, 410-632-1265 www.worcestermuseums.org Authentic one-room school museum built in 1869, used as a school until 1931. By appointment. d $ Lyon Distilling Company Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum 605 S Talbot St #6, St. Michaels, 443-333-9181 www.lyondistilling.com Producing truly artisan spirits by transforming raw ingredients into splendid liquor step by step using traditional pot stills made in Kentucky. Tasting room: hours vary. Weekend tours by appointment. Patriot Cruises ATTRACTIONS 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 and it's free. 9am-4:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Salisbury Zoo and Park Julia A. Purnell Museum 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. Apr-Nov: Summer; weekends, 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm; weekdays, 12:30pm, 2:30pm. $ St. Michaels Museum at St. Mary’s Square HISTORY & HERITAGE Chipman Cultural Center 325 Broad St, Rt 50 & Rt 13, Salisbury, 410-860-9290 The oldest standing African-American church on Delmarva, c. 1838. By appointment. Mount Zion One-Room School Museum St. Mary's Square, St. Michaels, 410-745-9561 www.stmichaelsmuseum.com Three buildings relocated to the square showcasing the life of typical working families in the mid-19th century. May-Oct: Fri, Sun, 1-4pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; or by appointment. d $ DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 131
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