EASTERN SHORE Ocean City Boardwalk Visit Chesapeake City, “The Most Beautiful Small Town in Maryland” International travel website Culture Trip assigned this accolade to the idyllic village that straddles the C&D Canal. The historic district is perfect for walking, browsing, and watching ocean-going vessels ply the inland waterway. For a longer trek, the 17-mile-long, multi-use, all-access Ben Cardin Canal Trail runs the entire length of the canal. important seaport during the days of sail, the town still maintains its historic nautical identity. You can spend an entire day at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum with its 18 acres of waterfront displays and demonstrations. But be sure to plan plenty of time to wander through the distinctive shops and enjoy its restaurants along Talbot Street. Mystery Loves Company Bookstore overflows with tomes from that genre, but also has a good selection of regional titles. Plan a Classic American Vacation to Ocean City Maryland’s family vacation destination for decades, O.C. beckons visitors with its broad, sandy beaches and cooling ocean breezes. It’s not summer without Dolle’s Salt Water Taffy, Thrasher’s Fries, Bull on the Beach pit beef, Fisher’s Popcorn and a ride on Trimper’s Carousel. The north end of town, with its high-rise condos and hotels on the beach, offers a quiet escape, while the Boardwalk and Inlet bustle with arcades, rides, water activities and people-watching. ✥ Enjoy a Day (or Weekend) in Oxford The Oxford-Bellevue Ferry is the most scenic approach to the colonial-era town of Oxford. It crosses the gentle Tred Avon River and is a good choice when traveling from St. Michaels or Easton. Dine or spend the night at the Robert Morris Inn or enjoy a picnic at the bayside town park. Get a Taste of Chesapeake Living in St. Michaels With the exception of chasing away the British during the War of 1812, St. Michaels has always welcomed visitors. An Robert Morris Inn, Oxford 116 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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