EASTERN SHORE Hinckley Yacht Services ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION 202 Banks St, Oxford, 410-226-5113 www.hinckleyyachts.com/service/oxford-maryland Full-service marina offering seasonal dockage, winter storage and complete range of yacht services delivered by fully trained professionals committed to delivering quality service. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. c Princess Anne ARTS & CULTURE Mosely Gallery c/o University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, 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. Sept-May: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. d 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. Beverages available. Year-round. Call for schedule. d $ Perryville ATTRACTIONS Cecil County Holly Tree Jackson Station Rd, Perryville, 410-996-8101 www.cecilhollytree.com Planted 1870, first decorated by B&O Railroad in 1947; known as “Travelers’ Christmas Tree”. Lighting first Saturday in December, 4-6pm; Santa night third Saturday in December, 5-8pm. Dec 2 -Jan 5 HISTORY & HERITAGE Teackle Mansion 11736 Mansion St, Princess Anne, 410-651-2238 www.somersetcountyhistoricalsociety.org Two-hundred-year-old neoclassical brick mansion; a 10,000-sq. ft. American villa style house. Apr-Dec: Thur, Sat-Sun, 1-3pm. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Rock Hall Museum 5585 Main St, Rock Hall, 410-639-2296 www.welcometorockhall.com Decoy-carving shop replica, marine trades artifacts, ship and boat models, fishing and oystering exhibits. March-Dec: 11am-3pm. d Hollywood Casino Perryville 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pky, Perryville, 410-378-8500 www.hollywoodcasinoperryville.com Features more than 850 Vegas-style slot machines, the hottest table games, dining that always gets two forks up and weekly live entertainment. 24 hrs. Queen Anne OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Rd, Queen Anne, 410-820-1668 http://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. 10am-sunset. d Tolchester Beach Revisited Museum Pocomoke City ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum 2 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org Inspires appreciation of Delmarva’s cultural and natural heritage through education, exploration and enjoyment for all ages. Hands-on and interactive learning for all ages. Huge river otter exhibit and touch pool; gift store. Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. d $ Behind the Shoppes on Oyster Ct, Sharp & Main Sts, Rock Hall, 410-778-5347 www.mainstayrockhall.org/community/ tolchester-beach-museum Artifacts, memorabilia, photos of a bygone-era amusement park 1877-1962. By appointment; Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm. Waterman’s Museum Queenstown ATTRACTIONS Wye Island Natural Resource Management Area 632 Wye Island Rd, Queenstown, 410-827-7577 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/ wyeisland.aspx Managed for agricultural waterfowl populations and native wildlife on 2,800-acres. Conference center, special events, hunting, hiking, biking and horseback riding. Sunrise-sunset. d 20880 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-778-6697, 1-800-506-6697 www.havenharbour.com Chesapeake Bay crabbing, fishing, oyster-tonging exhibits including carvings, historical photographs, old shanty and boats. Mon-Sun, 8am-5pm. d 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 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 1/2 hour after sunset. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Costen House & Hall-Walton Memorial Garden 206 Market St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-3110 Fine example of Victorian Italianate architecture. Home of the first mayor of Pocomoke. Built shortly after the Civil War; town and country memorabilia. By appointment. $ 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. Amenities include gardens, gift & book shop, native plant sales, art exhibits. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. d $ c Sturgis One-Room School Museum Eastern Shore Hunting/Chesapeake Bay Fishing 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. 209 Willow St, Pocomoke City, 410-957-1913 www.octhebeach.com/museum/Sturgis.html Only African-American one-room school museum in county; c. 1900, with recently added Heritage House, 1850; related “must-see” exhibits. May-Oct: Wed-Sat, 1-4pm or by appointment. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Light Tackle Charters 2630 Cambrook Dr, Pocomoke City, 410-957-1664 www.ltcharters.com Max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule. 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 a list of events throughout the year. Thur-Mon, 11am-6pm. Closed Tues & Wed. d Elligail Charters 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. Preston HISTORY & HERITAGE Linchester Mill 3390 Linchester Mill Rd, Preston, 410-673-1910 www.tourcaroline.com/?s=linchester+mill The mill once was the nation’s oldest running business and sold grain to George Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War. 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. Apr-Oct. Plumpton Park Zoo OUTDOOR RECREATION Outstanding Dreams Farm 24480 Pinetown Rd, Preston, 410-673-2002 www.outstandingdreamsfarm.com Meet the growing herd of Huacaya Alpacas, learn the benefits of Alpaca farming, browse a unique gift shop that features yarn, rovings, raw fleece, finished garments, handcrafted stuffed animals, blankets and more. Group, family or individual tours are welcome by appointment. Year-round, by appointment. 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. 10am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. d $ Long Cove Marina 22589 Hudson Rd, Rock Hall, 410-778-6777 www.deckelmanslongcovemarina.com Full service marina with lots of slips available and winter storage. 8am-5pm. Osprey Point Marina 20786 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, 410-639-2194 www.ospreypoint.com 160-slip floating dock marina with a waterfront inn, gourmet restaurant, outdoor pool, and free wireless internet. Great for weddings, getaways and special events. 9am-5pm. 128 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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