EASTERN SHORE Cities & Towns: Three Spots Ready to be Explored Discover Iconic Bay Towns Shop Your Heart’s Desire at Queenstown Outlets Take the Ferry from Crisfield to Smith Island, a working waterman’s enclave in the heart of the Chesapeake. Peruse the boutiques and cafés of St. Michaels. Paddle out from the center of downtown Chestertown or watch the Colonial Tea Party Festival take to the streets like it’s 1774. Set sail out of Chesapeake City or picnic in waterfront Sailwinds Park in Cambridge. These iconic Eastern Shore towns are each a world of their own, but they all share two things: the waters of Chesapeake Bay and the welcoming spirit of the shore. Located just 10 miles east of the Bay Bridge on the route to the Eastern Shore and Ocean City, Queenstown Premium Outlets is destination shopping at its best. You’ll find more than 65 select outlet stores, including Under Armour, J. Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike and much more. Feel free to shop til you drop— shop and stay packages at nearby hotels are available. Unwind at the Shore Bring the Eastern Shore Home with You. Drink Down a Local Favorite No one takes vodka more seriously than the Cook Brothers—Jon and Chris, founders of Blackwater Distilling in Stevensville. Their Sloop Betty Vodka has become a regional favorite, so sample it on the distillery tour or in a refreshing Orange Crush served dockside at the Big Owl Tiki Bar in Kent Narrows. Since 1970, the staff at Bay Country Shop in Cambridge has welcomed shoppers to explore its one-of-a-kind Eastern Shore gifts. Stop in and you’ll find local artwork, books, and hand-embroidered, timeless clothing and home décor items, including hand-crafted decoys—all that capture the essence of the waterfront charm and maritime heritage that is the Eastern Shore. Blackwater Distilling, Stevensville Shop: Three Places to Pick Up a Souvenir Small in Size, Big in Charm Recognized by a USA Today poll as one of the “10 Best Small Towns for Shopping,” Berlin, Maryland is one of the Eastern Shore’s many hidden gems. Its idyllic Main Street is lined with locally-owned shops. Well known for gifts, antiques and jewelry, it is easy to spend a day exploring more than 50 retail shops and galleries. Stop by the 2nd Friday of the month for an Art Stroll that features vendors, performances, pageants and more. Evolution Craft Brewing (EVO), Salisbury 108 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-209-5883 PHOTO: CHRIS JEWETT
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