EASTERN SHORE ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Richardson Maritime Museum 401 High St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 www.richardsonmuseum.org Chesapeake Bay ship models and waterman artifacts honoring the craftsmen, traditions and culture of Eastern Shore boatbuilding. d OUTDOOR RECREATION CD Outdoors, LLC The Wharf, 101 Water Way, Centreville, 410-991-8468 www.cdollaroutdoors.com Passion for fishing the bay extends to kayak, light tackle and fly fishing. Also offering youth fishing camps and max charter size is four people. d Chestertown ATTRACTIONS Cassinelli Distilling 323 High St, Chestertown, 410-556-6825 www.cassinelliwinery.com Micro distillery serving up vodka, gin, brandy and whiskey with daily tastings and tours in the historic district of downtown Chestertown. Worton Creek Marina, LLC Spocott Windmill 23145 Buck Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-3282 www.wortoncreek.com Full service marina, restaurant, pool, gift shop, marine hardware, 25T and 70T marine travelifts, open and covered slips, dry storage and complete repairs. e c 1609 Hudson Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-7670 www.spocottwindmill.org Historic windmill and Colonial cottage (c. 1800) with Civil War history, a Victorian schoolhouse (c. 1868), country store and WWII museum. d Charlestown 107 House Sultana Education Foundation Church Creek HISTORY & HERITAGE Market & Cecil sts, Charlestown, 410-287-8262 www.charlestownmd.org/town-information/charlestown-history Federal-period restored Colonial home (1810) with a basement kitchen and 19th-century wooden water tower (brought in the 1980s); donations accepted. Stanley Institute 2400 Church Creek Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-6657 www.visitdorchester.org/stanley-institute One of Maryland’s oldest schools organized and maintained by an African-American community; now a museum. d 200 S Cross St & Chestertown Waterfront, Chestertown, 410-778-5954 www.sultanaeducation.org Home to Sultana Education Foundation teaching ecology and Colonial maritime history with public sails (weekends) and an annual Downrigging Festival. HISTORY & HERITAGE Buttons Creek: Jane Kane Escape Site Rt 335 and Little Blackwater River, Church Creek, 410-228-2677 www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater Harriet Tubman’s brother hoped to marry Jane Kane but her enslaver wouldn’t allow it. She fled, disguised in men’s clothing. Tag Along Alpacas, LLC OUTDOOR RECREATION Blackwater Adventures 2524 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 www.blackwateradventuresmd.com Excursions just minutes from Blackwater National Wildlife refuge offering bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals and guides for biking, hiking and paddling. Chesapeake City HISTORY & HERITAGE C&D Canal Museum (1837) 815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622 Museum located within an original 18th-century pump house depicting the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake to Delaware bays. 8139 Broadneck Rd, Chestertown, 443-480-0676 www.tagalongalpacas.com Family-owned alpaca farm in scenic Kent County raising Huacaya alpacas in a variety of colors and offering 293 acres of farmland, pastures and ponds. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and State Park 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, 410-221-2290 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/tubman.aspx State Park and visitors center commemorating the life and legacy of the legendary abolitionist Harriet Tubman; on the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Cliffs School House Museum Rt 289 Quaker Neck Rd, Chestertown, 410-778-9173 www.kentcounty.com/cliffs-school-1 An architectural landmark. Watermen’s and farming community (1878-1939) with a one-room school house displaying early artifacts and furnishings. Sawyer Fishing Charters Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-2677 www.fws.gov/refuge/blackwater Major bald eagle nesting area and waterfowl wintering ground with a visitors center, scenic wildlife drive and walking and paddling trails. d $ C&D Canal Museum (1837) 815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622 https://chesapeakecity.com Depicts the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. Custom House/Waterfront Tours Hyatt River Marsh Marina OUTDOOR RECREATION Brewer Bohemia Vista Marina 140 Vista Marina Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2056 www.byy.com/chesapeakecity Marina where transient cruisers and snowbirders will find easy access and a quiet, safe harbor for the night or for an extended stay. c 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, 410-901-6380 https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ maryland/hyatt-regency-chesapeake-bay-golf-resort-spa-and-marina/chesa A 150-slip marina including amenities such as fuel, laundry, fire pits, pools, dining, golf, a spa and more. c The Custom House, 101 S Water St, Chestertown, 410-810-7161 www.washcoll.edu/about/campus/ custom-house A guided tour of a historic Custom House with waterfront heritage and tours highlighting the rich history of the area dating back to city’s founding. d 1345 Hoopers Island Rd, Church Creek, 410-397-3743 www.sawyercharters.com Full and half-day fishing charters, lighthouse and sunset cruises on the Chesapeake Bay catering to group tour companies with tour packages for buses. Church Hill ARTS & CULTURE Church Hill Theatre 103 Walnut St, Church Hill, 410-556-6003 www.churchhilltheatre.org Historic art deco architecture with live theater, concerts, youth theater programs and children’s plays as well as camps and various performing arts. d $ G.A.R. Post #25, Inc. -Sumner Hall Centreville ATTRACTIONS Bull and Goat Brewery 206 Banjo Ln, Centreville www.bullandgoatbrewery.com Brewery serving up German-inspired craft beers, table games and music to complement what’s on tap in the tasting room. Chester ATTRACTIONS Delmarva Balloon Rides 1137 Little Creek Rd, Chester, 301-814-3297 https://mdballoonrides.com Balloon rides over the Eastern Shore (morning/afternoon), seven days a week; gift certificates, private proposal flights and photography available. $ 206 S Queen St, Chestertown, 443-282-0023 www.sumnerhall.org Historic African-American Civil War veterans hall restored as a museum and community center featuring pubic humanities programs. d ATTRACTIONS Cassinelli Winery & Vineyards 3830 Church Hill Rd, Church Hill, 410-556-6825 www.cassinelliwinery.com Family-owned and operated boutique winery producing wines from its own fruit and other Eastern Shore vineyards with tasting room and souvenir glass. d Historical Society of Kent County HISTORY & HERITAGE Museum of Eastern Shore Life 120 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, 410-758-2502 www.historicqac.org Museum dedicated to collecting, preserving and displaying artifacts with exhibits relating to life along the Eastern Shore. d 301 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-3499 www.kentcountyhistory.org Ongoing exhibits and lectures offering an overview of local history, as well as a research library, visitor information and a museum shop. d Cordova Chester/Kent Narrows ATTRACTIONS Kent Narrows Waterfront District/Kent Narrows Development Foundation OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Farms 7319 Remington Dr, Chestertown, 410-778-8400 www.corteva.us/Resources/ chesapeake-farms.html A 3,000-acre wildlife, agricultural research and demonstration area with free self-guided driving tour and accompanying brochure. ATTRACTIONS Triple Creek Winery 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, 410-924-4190 www.triplecreekwinery.com Wine tasting room and vineyard committed to making high-quality, innovative wines. Also offers a charming rural event space just a few miles off Rt 50. Tucker House 124 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 www.qachistory.org A Federal-period townhouse (c. 1794) with six rooms and fireplaces, period furnishings, a collection of Rose Medallion china, a meat house and garden. Chesapeake Heritage & Visitor Center Bldg, 1st Fl, 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester/Kent Narrows, 410-604-2491 www.kentnarrowsmd.com Waterfront village has dockside restaurants, hotels, shops, marinas, music & fishing. Home to Watermen’s Way Heritage Trail from Chester to Grasonville. See ad on page 109. Maryland Outfitters and Guides Association Inc. Crisfield ATTRACTIONS Crisfield Heritage Foundation 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org The starting point for Port of Crisfield walking tour comprised of Tawes Museum, Ward Brothers Workshop and Cedar Island Marsh Sanctuary. d Wright’s Chance (c. 1744) 119 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 www.qachistory.org Early plantation house noted for its original wood paneling and excellent collection of antiques and Canton China. 6586 Kings Grant Ln, Chestertown, 410-708-0700 www.mdoga.org Licensed professional guides offering hunting trips (Canada geese, puddle ducks, doves, deer, turkey and bears), fishing charters and sporting clays. 142 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-209-5883 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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