ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & VISITOR SERVICES EASTERN SHORE Whaleyville ATTRACTIONS 9031 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, 410-352-9867 www.costaventosa.com A casual fun winery located on 10 acres of vineyards and farmland just 10 minutes from Ocean City. In Italian, “Costa Ventosa” means “Windy Coast.” COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Embraced by miles of scenic Chesapeake Bay waterways, graced with acres of pastoral rural landscape and offer a relaxing environment in which to find peace of mind. 10am-4pm. See ad on page 12. Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association Queen Anne’s County Tourism Costa Ventosa Winery 5700 Coastal Hwy #302, Ocean City, 410-289-6733, 1-800-626-2326 www.ocvisitor.com Providing recommendations on where to stay, where to play and where to dine since 1971. See ad on page 129. Whitehaven ATTRACTIONS Rt 352, Whitehaven, 410-543-2765 www.wicomicocounty.org Take a ride into history on the oldest continuously operating ferry in U.S. history. Mar 1-May 15: 7am-6pm; May 16-Sept 15: 6am-7:30pm. COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Ocean City, Maryland 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City 1-800-OC-OCEAN, 1-800-626-2326 www.ococean.com Let us show you a good time. Enjoy 10 miles of beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk and free family events all summer long. See ad on page 127. Chestertown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 400 High St, Chestertown 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com Whitehaven and Upper Ferry Kent County Tourism Worton HISTORY & HERITAGE Rt 297, St. James-Newtown Rd, Worton 410-810-1416 ext 1 www.africanamericanheritagecouncil.blogspot.com One-room schoolhouse built 1890. Showplace of 19th-and early-20th-century photographs, oral histories-artifacts of lives/contributions of Kent County's African-American community. African-American Schoolhouse Museum A scenic peninsula on the Chesapeake Bay, offering boating, fishing, paddling, beaches, museums, theaters, galleries, farmers and artisans markets, winery, distillery, local seafood and more. c See ad on page 123. Princess Anne COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Somerset County Tourism 11440 Ocean Hwy, Princess Anne 410-651-2968, 1-800-521-9189 www.visitsomerset.com Celebrate the Chesapeake Experience in Somerset County. Visit our web site or call for more information. d See ad on page 6. Delmar COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 8480 Ocean Gateway, Delmar, 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-TOUR www.wicomicotourism.org Located perfectly between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. See ad on page 121. Wicomico County CVB Wye Mills HISTORY & HERITAGE 900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850 www.oldwyemill.org This 18th-century grist mill was built in 1682 and ground flour for General Washington's troops during the American Revolution. Grindings: Grindings are the first and third Saturday of the month. Apr-Nov: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. $ Salisbury TOUR SERVICES Chesapeake Tours and Promotions Inc. 1147 S Salisbury Blvd, Suite 8-243, Salisbury 443-366-2784 www.chesapeaketourplanner.com Tour planner for the Eastern Shore. Family reunions, small groups, individuals, motorcoaches. Custom tours, tour packages, receptive and step-on guide services available. Trained Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad tour guide. Year-round. Wye Grist Mill and Museum Denton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 10219 River Landing Rd, Denton 410-479-2730 www.tourcaroline.com Outdoor enthusiasts and heritage travelers find exciting options. Civil War sites include the famous Underground Railroad of Harriet Tubman. Waterways, nature preserves and small towns abound. Caroline County Office of Tourism OUTDOOR RECREATION 14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/ wyeoak.aspx Although the majestic Wye Oak fell in 2002, a true genetic clone of the Wye Oak was planted on the site in 2006. The park has picnic tables and interpretive displays. Dawn-dusk. d WELCOME CENTER Chesapeake House Travel Center I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Mile Marker 97, 443-674-1865 The new 30,000 square-foot Chesapeake House features a variety of food choices and fueling station. Wye Oak State Park Easton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Talbot County is home to some of the country’s most beautiful coastal towns. Explore our culinary treasures, boutiques and inns. Or bike, kayak and sail the Chesapeake. See ad on page 125. Talbot County Office of Tourism Snow Hill COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Worcester County Tourism 104 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3110, 1-800-852-0335 www.beachandbeyond.org Home to pristine beaches with dunes, wild horses, and charming coastal town. Enjoy outstanding outdoor adventure, unique shopping and great local fare. Mon-Fri. See ad on page 129. VISITOR SERVICES Cambridge COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 2 Rose Hill Place, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Dorchester County Tourism Elkton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 124 W Main St, Elkton, 410-996-6299 www.seececil.org Beautiful scenery, five rivers, Chesapeake Bay & C&D Canal. Historic small towns, specialty shops, farm destinations, state parks & award-winning cuisine. d c See ad on page 123. Providing free information and a beautiful waterfront Visitor Center for those coming to explore the Heart of the Chesapeake. Open daily; 8:30am-5pm. d See ad on page 123. Cecil County Tourism St. Michaels Town of St. Michaels, Maryland 300 Mill St, PO Box 206, St. Michaels, 410-745-9535 www.beachandbeyond.org Home to pristine beaches with dunes, wild horses, and charming coastal town. Enjoy outstanding outdoor adventure, unique shopping and great local fare. Mon-Fri. See ad on page 125. Centreville WELCOME CENTER Bay Country Welcome Center 1000 Welcome Ctr Dr, Centreville, 410-758-2181 Ocean City RESERVATION SERVICES Ocean City Golf Getaway 9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Unit 105, Ocean City 410-213-7050, 1-800-4-OC-GOLF www.oceancitygolf.com Seventeen championship golf courses, more than 30 golfer friendly accommodations, golfer-preferred restaurants and services. A one-stop, hassle-free information service. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Chester 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2491 www.kentnarrowsmd.com Kent Narrows waterfront resort area is known for its seafood restaurants, crab feasts, dock bars, charter boat tours, marinas, boardwalk and walking and biking trails. Year-round. d Kent Narrows Development Foundation DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 133
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