EASTERN SHORE ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & VISITOR SERVICES Whaleyville ATTRACTIONS Costa Ventosa Winery 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.” Mar-Dec: Sat-Sun, 12N-6pm. Cambridge COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Dorchester County Office of Tourism 2 Rose Hill Place, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Providing free information and a beautiful waterfront Visitor Center for those coming to explore the Heart of the Chesapeake. 8:30am-5pm. d See ad on page 121. Denton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Caroline County Office of Tourism 10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-2730 www.tourcaroline.com Outdoor enthusiasts and heritage travelers will find exciting options. Civil War sites include the famous Underground Railroad of Harriet Tubman, waterways, nature preserves and small towns. Whitehaven ATTRACTIONS Whitehaven and Upper Ferry 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. Centreville WELCOME CENTER Bay Country Welcome Center 1000 Welcome Center Dr, Centreville, 410-758-2181 Serves north and southbound traffic on Hwy 301 on the Eastern shore of Maryland. Daily, 9am-5pm. Easton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Talbot County, Maryland 11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Home to beautiful coastal towns and villages. Explore culinary treasures, boutiques and inns. Or bike, kayak and sail the Chesapeake Bay. d See ad on page 119. Worton HISTORY & HERITAGE African-American Schoolhouse Museum 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 and artifacts of lives/contributions of Kent County’s African-American community. Chester COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Queen Anne’s County Tourism 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester (Located in Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor Center), 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Queen Anne’s County is located 40-miles from Washington D.C., with over 200-miles of panoramic waterways and rural landscape. Indulge in a lifestyle that always feels like vacation. Enjoy fresh seafood, crabs, rockfish and oysters. Explore the wetlands and woodlands for wildlife by kayak, bike or boat. Start at the Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center to learn about local culture, the maritime industry and construction of Maryland’s wonder, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Call for visitor package. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm. d See ad on page 127. Elkton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Cecil County Tourism 124 W Main St, Elkton, 410-996-6299, 1-800-CECIL-95 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 121. Wye Mills HISTORY & HERITAGE Wye Grist Mill and Museum 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 are the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Apr-Nov: Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. $ North East WELCOME CENTER Chesapeake House Travel Center I-95 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Mile Marker 97, North East, 443-674-1865 The new 30,000-sq.-ft. Chesapeake House features a variety of food choices and fueling station. TOUR SERVICES Kent Narrows Development Foundation 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 . OUTDOOR RECREATION Wye Oak State Park 14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668 http://dnr.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. Sunrise-sunset. d Ocean City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Ocean City, Maryland 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN www.ococean.com The fun never ends in Ocean City. Enjoy ten-miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk and free family events all summer long. d c See ad on page 123. Chestertown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Kent County Office of Tourism 400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com Take a cruise, sail or fishing charter. Explore historic waterfront towns. Enjoy wineries, a distillery, theatres, art galleries, specialty shops, farmers, local seafood and more. c See ad on page 121. VISITOR SERVICES Berlin GROUND/MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION Blondee’s Express 9314 Goody Hill Rd, Berlin, 410-641-0130, 1-800-641-0130 www.blondees-express.com All occasion coach transportation. Business/leisure trips -we travel the East Coast. Up to date equipment and D.O.T. approved drivers. Check our safety record @ www.usdot.com. 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. Delmar COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Wicomico County Tourism 8480 Ocean Hwy, Delmar, 1-800-332-TOUR www.wicomicotourism.org Wicomico County offers opportunities for outdoor adventures, Eastern Shore food, culture and history – as well as annual festivals and events. d See ad on page 117. Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association 5700 Coastal Hwy #302, Ocean City, 410-289-6733 www.ocvisitor.com Serving Ocean City vacationers since 1971, we provide useful information on where to stay, where to play and where to dine in Ocean City, Maryland. d See ad on page 125. 132 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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