EASTERN SHORE OUTDOOR RECREATION Lee’s Marina ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Chestertown ATTRACTIONS Sultana Education Foundation 100 Cannon St, Chestertown, 410-778-5954 www.sultanaeducation.org Schooner sails and paddling trips are available to the public some weekends and during the Downrigging Weekend in November. Councell Charters-Sea Dux 726 Water St, Charlestown, 410-287-5100 www.leesmarina.com Full service marina. Chesapeake City ATTRACTIONS Chateau Bu-De Vineyards 237 Bohemia Manor Farm Ln, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2500 www.chateaubude.com Family-owned and woman-operated; winery and surrounding vineyard, proudly located on the historical grounds of the original Manor Home of Augustine Herrman. 100 Holly Ct, Chestertown, 410-708-4241 www.councellcharters.com Equipped with a full cabin and all of the latest electronics for your safety and fishing pleasure. Ward Brothers Workshop Miss Doe II Tag Along Alpacas, LLC HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. A National Park Service National Network to Freedom site. 8139 Broadneck Rd, Chestertown, 443-480-0676 http://www.tagalongalpacas.com Family-owned. Raising Huacaya alpacas in a variety of colors. A wide variety of alpaca products. 305 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, 410-739-5561 www.marylandcharterboats.com/ mca08.htm Member of the Maryland Charter Boat Association. Max charter size is six people for crabbing and fishing. 3195 Sackertown Rd, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org Discover the inspiration and genius of the two brothers whose decoy carvings transformed pragmatic realism into expressive realization. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Crisfield Kayak & Canoe 65-C Richardson Ave, Crisfield, 443-783-2486 www.kayakcrisfield.com Delivery of kayaks and canoes to any destination in Somerset and surrounding counties. Book an overnight camping trip with all equipment included. e Church Creek HISTORY & HERITAGE Buttons Creek: Jane Kane Escape Site MD Rt 335 and Little Blackwater River, Church Creek, 410-228-2692 www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater Kane disguised herself in men’s clothing to successfully flee enslavement. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. ATTRACTIONS Chester River Packet Company High St Town Dock, Chestertown, 410-635-0321 https://chesterriverpacketco.com Cruises on the Chester River with historic views of Chestertown. Janes Island State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Brewer Bohemia Vista Marina 140 Vista Marina Rd, Chesapeake City, 410-885-2056 https://shmarinas.com/locations/ safe-harbor-bohemia-vista Transient cruisers and snowbirders will find easy access and a quiet, safe harbor for the night or for an extended stay. e HISTORY & HERITAGE Custom House/Waterfront Tours The Custom House, 101 S Water St, Chestertown, 410-810-7161 www.washcoll.edu A guided tour of the Historic Custom House and waterfront history. Each tour highlights the rich history of the area dating back to Chestertown’s founding. d Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and State Park 26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, 410-968-1565, 1-888-432-CAMP https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/janesisland.aspx On Tangier Sound of the bay. 30+ miles of water trails, campsites, cabins, pavilions, launch, waling trails, nature center, and boat accessible beaches. 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, 410-221-2290 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/tubman.aspx State Park and Visitor Center Commemorates life and legacy of legendary abolitionist. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. d Dames Quarter OUTDOOR RECREATION Deal Island Wildlife Management Area Riley Robert Rd, Dames Quarter, 410-543-8223 https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/ publiclands/eastern/dealisland.aspx Expansive tidal marsh and open water make for great waterfowl viewing. Trails offer hunting, hiking, birding, and nature photography. Chester ATTRACTIONS Kent Narrows Waterfront Kent Narrows Foundation, 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 21619 410-604-2491 www.kentnarrowsmd.com Maritime-based community located on Eastern Kent Island and Grasonville. Dock and dine eateries feature freshly caught seafood, waterfront hotels, boating, trails, fishing, and live music venues. See ad on page 104. G.A.R. Post #25, Inc. -Sumner Hall 206 S Queen St, Chestertown, 443-282-0023 www.sumnerhall.org Historic African-American Civil War Veteran’s halls restored as a museum and community center featuring public humanities programs. d Church Hill ARTS & CULTURE Church Hill Theatre 103 Walnut St, Church Hill, 410-556-6003 www.churchhilltheatre.org Historic, art deco site. Live theater, concerts, and children’s plays. Summer stock, theater camp, and performing arts. d $ Denton ARTS & CULTURE Fiber Arts Center 7 N Fourth St, Denton, 410-479-0009 www.fiberartscenter.com The region’s premier resource for fiber artists and fiber arts enthusiasts. Henry Highland Garnet Escape Site MD 291, W of MD 290, Chestertown Henry Highland Garnet was born enslaved here on the “Darby” plantation. He later became an abolitionist and preacher. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. ATTRACTIONS Cassinelli Winery 3830 Church Hill Rd, Church Hill, 410-556-6825 https://chestertownriverarts.org/ cassinelli-winery Family-owned and operated boutique winery whose goal is to produce great wines from its own fruit and from other Eastern Shore vineyards. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Caroline County Courthouse and Jail Courthouse Square, 109 Market St, Denton, 410-228-1000 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Jail for Underground Railroad operatives, enslaved people fleeing bonds. On Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. OUTDOOR RECREATION Castle Marina 301 Tackle Cir, Chester, 410-643-5599 www.castlemarina.com At mouth of Chester River. Fuel, free pump out. Ice and snacks in store. Two restaurants just outside of gate. Yearly lease and transient slips. e Historical Society of Kent County 301 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-3499 www.kentcountyhistory.org Ongoing exhibits and lectures offer an overview of local history. Research library, visitor information, and museum shop. d Cordova ATTRACTIONS Triple Creek Winery 11138 Three Bridge Branch Rd, Cordova, 410-819-9958 www.triplecreekwinery.com Committed to making high-quality, innovative wines at a price point that is fair to both the customer and the company. OUTDOOR RECREATION Alledo 305 E Campus Ave, Chestertown, 410-739-5561 www.marylandcharterboats.com/ mca08.htm Member of the Maryland Charter Boat Association. Max charter size is six people for crabbing and fishing. Denton Steamboat Wharf Cross Island Trail 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.parksnrec.org This tree lined linear park is more than 7 miles, offers spectacular views of waterfowl and wetlands, crosses several creeks with wooden bridges, and wanders through farmland, meadows, and woods. Chesapeake Farms Crisfield ATTRACTIONS Crisfield Heritage Foundation 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org Starting point for Port of Crisfield walking tour. Tawes Museum, Ward Brothers Workshop, and Cedar Island Marsh Sanctuary. d 10219 River Landing Rd, Denton, 410-479-0655 www.harriettubmanbyway.org Where several captured freedom seekers boarded steamship Kent , to return from where they fled. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Ferry Point Nature Park 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.parksnrec.org Scenic park with 41 acres of tidal and non-tidal wetlands. Surrounded by three bodies of water, and rich in wildlife and breathtaking views. 7319 Remington Dr, Chestertown, 410-778-8400 www.corteva.us/Resources/ chesapeake-farms.html A 3,000-acre wildlife and agricultural research and demonstration area. Free self-guided driving tour with brochure. Richard Potter Home Site 9 N 4th St, Denton, 410-479-2730 www.carolinehistory.org Residence where Richard Potter wrote The Narrative of the Experience, Adventures and Escape of Richard Potter . A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Chestertown Tuckahoe Neck Meeting House 103 N Cross St, Chestertown https://townofchestertown.com Founded in 1706. Historic college town along the banks of the Chester River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Brick sidewalks lined with shops, restaurants, and inns. e HISTORY & HERITAGE J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum 3 Ninth St, Crisfield, 410-968-2501 www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org Interpretive exhibits about Crisfield’s distinctive maritime past, including natural history, the crab and oyster industries, shipbuilding, decoys, and more. d $ KEY TO SYMBOLS Meeting House Rd, Denton, 410-228-1000 http://harriettubmanbyway.org/ tuckahoe-neck-meeting-house Built in 1803, was one of five Quaker meeting houses in Caroline County whose members sustained a local Underground Railroad network. 134 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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