Eastern Shore Elkton HISTORY & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Wells Cove Marina Historical Society of Cecil County 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org A resource center with local history archives, a genealogical library, military museum and artifacts as well as a local history library and log cabin. Mon, 10am-4pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; 1st Sat, 10am-2pm. Closed major holidays. d $ 120 Channel Marker Way, Grasonville, 410-827-3869 www.wellscovetownhomesandmarina.com Marina featuring state-of-the-art construction and floating slips as well as access to local restaurants and bike trails along the Cross Island Trail. Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm. North East ATTRACTIONS Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge Rt 272, North East, 410-996-6292 www.mdcoveredbridges.com/gilpinsfalls.html A 119-ft. Burr arch through truss wooden covered bridge (c. 1860) in red on the National Register of Historic Places that can be seen from Route 272. Closed to traffic. Henderson OUTDOOR RECREATION Schrader’s Outdoors 16090 Oakland Rd, Henderson, 410-758-1824 www.schradersoutdoors.com An Eastern Shore tradition since 1979 offering thousands of acres of prime hunting properties with onsite lodging, meals and sporting clays course. 9am-5pm. Sheriff John F. Dewitt Museum Turkey Point Vineyard, LLC 135 E Main St, Elkton, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org Museum displaying military memorabilia of all armed forces branches in the United States, dating from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. Mon, 10am-4pm; Thur, 10am-4pm; 1st Sat, 10am-2pm. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area (NRMA) 300 Tawes Dr, Elkton, 410-398-1246 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ fairhill.aspx A 5,613-acre former duPont estate with equestrian traditions, now featuring a turf course, historic covered bridge, events and 80 miles of trails. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm. d Kennedyville ATTRACTIONS Crow Vineyard and Winery 12441 Vansant Corner Rd, Kennedyville, 410-648-5687 www.crowvineyardandwinery.com Wines and pairing trays made from homegrown items, such as local grass-fed Angus Beef and other farm fresh cheeses, in a charming tasting room. 12N-5pm. d 116 S Main St, North East, 410-287-WINE www.turkeypointvineyard.com Family-owned tasting room serving up wines fresh from the vineyard in the heart of town at North East as one of Maryland’s best kept secrets. Tasting room: Wed-Sun, 11am-7pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Turkey Point Lighthouse 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 410-287-5333 www.tpls.org Lighthouse atop a 100-ft. bluff offering stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and still acting as a navigation beacon within Elk Neck State Park. May-Oct: Sat-Sun, 10am-2pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Hopkins Game Farm 13003 Turners Creek Rd, Kennedyville, 410-348-5287 www.hopkinshunting-clays.com Deer and goose hunting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore along with sporting clays and a NSCA-5-Stand shooting range. Mon-Tues, 10am-4pm; Thur-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 9am-4pm. d Upper Bay Museum Federalsburg ATTRACTIONS Faulkner Branch Cidery at Blades Orchard 4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, 410-829-0334 www.faulknerbranch.com A family-run cidery and orchard brewing fresh and fermented hard ciders and offering u-pick apples in autumn and a speakeasy-style tasting room. Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. 219 Walnut St, North East, 410-287-2675 www.upperbaymuseum.org A unique collection of artifacts celebrating the heritage of Upper Bay watermen with boats, decoys, fishing gear, motors, oars, guns and sink boxes. May-Oct: Fri-Sun, 12N-4pm; or call for schedule. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Elk Neck State Park 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, 410-287-5333, 1-800-830-3974 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ elkneck.aspx Beaches, marshlands, wooded bluffs at headwaters of the Chesapeake with views from Turkey Point Lighthouse, launching ramps, a tent and cabin camping. 9am-sunset. d $ Mardela Springs ATTRACTIONS Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, Inc 106 Brattan St, Mardela Springs, 410-302-2298 www.adkinsmuseum.com Ten historical buildings and a privy dedicated to preserving past village life open for free tours by appointment. Call for schedule. Girdletree HISTORY & HERITAGE Girdletree Barnes Bank Museum Snow Hill Rd, Girdletree, 410-632-1641 www.visitworcester.org/index.php/site/article/ girdletree-barnes-bank-museum A tour through small town history with memorabilia pertaining to Girdletree’s past, displays, pictures and documents located in a restored 1902 bank. May-early-Sept: Wed & Sat, 1-4pm; or by appointment. Mason-Dixon Marker (1768) Grasonville ATTRACTIONS Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center 600 Discovery Ln, Grasonville, 410-827-6694 www.bayrestoration.org Explore the natural history of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and local conservation efforts while hiking scenic trails, birdwatching and kayaking/canoeing. 9am-5pm. Closed major holidays. d c Rt 54, Mardela Springs, 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-8687 www.wicomicotourism.org Southern marker of the Mason-Dixon line installed to settle boundary disputes between Penn/Calvert families and whose coats of arms it bears. Ocean City ATTRACTIONS Fin City Brewing Company 12913 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, 410-213-1771 www.fincitybrewing.com Inside Hooper’s Crab House is great hand-crafted beers served up by Ocean City’s Oldest Brewery with a convenient restaurant setting for easy pairing. Mon-Sun, 11:30am-10pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Barren Creek Heritage Museum 413 Main St, Mardela Springs, 410-726-8047, 410-742-9028 www.westsidehistorical.com Museum exhibits on the history, traditions and heritage of Wicomico County’s Nanticoke River focusing on the town as a mineral water spa attraction. May-Oct: 4th Sun, Thur, Sat; or by appointment. d $ Jolly Roger Amusement Park Watermen’s Memorial Monument 30th St & Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-3477 www.jollyrogerpark.com Rides, games, 10-track speed world with 400 go-karts, Splash Mountain Water Park, AquaLoop and activity centers with jungle and treasure golf. Memorial-Labor Day: 10am-11pm. Main St at Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville www.chesapeakequarterly.net/v02n4/side4 Monument and memorial of two watermen attempting to keep their boat afloat dedicated to all Maryland natives who have died while on the water. Marydel Ocean City Brewing Company ATTRACTIONS Mason-Dixon Crownstone (1762) MD Rt 454 & DE Rt 8, Marydel, 410-479-4188 www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=3847 Look for the elaborately carved English limestone post bearing the coats of arms of Lord Baltimore and William Penn just off the highway. OUTDOOR RECREATION Tuna The Tide 404 Greenwood Creek Ln, Grasonville, 410-310-1200 www.exploredelmarva.com Light tackle, fly, jigging or live lining fishing or traditional trolling and chumming. Crabbing, sightseeing and nature tours are also available. Apr 1-Dec 1. 5509 Coastal Hwy, 56th St, Ocean City, 443-664-6682 www.facebook.com/ocbrewingcompany Huge full-scale craft brewery with a family restaurant, sports pub, arcade games, musical performances on weekends and a gift shop. 11am-2am. d Ocean City Center for the Arts Massey ATTRACTIONS Massey Air Museum Inc. 33541 Maryland Line Rd, Massey, 410-928-5270 www.masseyaero.org Active rural, grassroots aviation museum and airport housing vintage aircraft, artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a restoration shop and library. Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm; or by appointment. d 502 94th St, Ocean City, 410-524-9433 www.artleagueofoceancity.org Beautiful visual arts center featuring galleries, artist studios, a gift shop, pottery studio and hands-on art instruction for all ages. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm. Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum 813 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, 410-289-4991 www.ocmuseum.org Exhibits on the U.S. Life-Saving Service of Delmarva Peninsula, Boardwalk of Yesterday, Surf’s Up with an Aquarium Room and Children’s Discovery Room. May-Oct: daily; Apr & Nov: Wed-Sun, Dec-Mar: Weekends. $ 144 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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