EASTERN SHORE ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Snow Hill HISTORY & HERITAGE Furnace Town Living Heritage Village 3816 Old Furnace Rd, Snow Hill, 410-632-2032 www.furnacetown.org Set in Pocomoke Forest around Nassawango Iron Furnace. Artisans in period clothing show broom making, blacksmithing, gardening, spinning, weaving, woodworking. d $ e Great Shoals Cellars 500 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 443-786-0965 www.greatshoalscellars.com Partnering with Maryland farmers to source the finest fruits to produce the best Maryland wines and hard ciders. Stevensville ARTS & CULTURE Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District 415 Love Point Rd, Stevensville, 410-604-2100 www.stevensvilleartsandentertainment.org Shop at local art or antique/thrift stores, visit historic sites, and enjoy 1st Saturday events in this charming, historic Eastern Shore town. Matapeake Beach and Fishing Pier Lyon Distilling Company Julia A. Purnell Museum 208 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-0515 www.purnellmuseum.org Exhibits illustrate the history of the southern Eastern Shore from the 16th through 20th centuries. Also displays Julia Purnell’s needle art pictures. d $ 605 S Talbot St, #6, St. Michaels, 443-333-9181 www.lyondistilling.com Dedicated to transforming 100% American sugarcane into splendid rum, step by step, in ultra small batches, since 2013. Free tours and tastings daily. 1112 Romancoke Rd, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.parksnrec.org Located on Kent Island, the grounds include walking and bike trails, public swimming beach, picnic area, fishing pier, and the best sunsets and scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay. Matapeake Clubhouse and Public Beach Kent Island Federation of Arts Patriot Cruises OUTDOOR RECREATION Pocomoke River State Forest Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-3732 https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/ publiclands/eastern_pocomokeforest.aspx Famous for its stands of loblolly pine and cypress swamps. Designated State Wildlands Area. Wild turkey, deer hunting in season, fishing, canoeing. 213 N Talbot St (foot of Cherry St), St. Michaels, 410-745-3100 www.patriotcruises.com Cruise aboard a 149-passenger vessel. Enjoy historic sights in climate-controlled lower deck or canopied upper deck. Full bar and restrooms. $ e 405 Main St, Stevensville, 410-643-7424 www.kifa.us KIFA provides the opportunity for people of all ages to better appreciate visual arts and develop their own skills through classes, camps, exhibits, and events. 2010 Sonny Schulz Blvd, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.qac.org/1021/ Matapeake-Clubhouse-Beach Grounds include public swimming beach, outdoor amphitheater, family picnic area, and trails through the surrounding woods, with views of the Bay Bridge. ATTRACTIONS Blackwater Distilling and Tavern 405 Cleat St, Stevensville, 443-249-3123 www.blackwaterdistilling.com Maryland’s oldest craft distillery. First to produce in the state since Pikesville Rye closed in 1972. Small batch, handcrafted vodka, rum, and rye whiskey. d $ e South Island Trail St. Michaels Classic Car Museum 102 E Marengo St, St. Michaels, 410-745-8979 www.classicmotormuseum.org Features a rotating collection of classic cars, antique farm equipment, and motorcycles. Marine Academy Dr, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.qac.org/facilities/facility/details/ southislandtrail-136 A 7-mile paved trail system that parallels Rt 8 from Matapeake State Park to Romancoke Pier. Cascia Vineyards & Winery Terrapin Nature Park Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Pocomoke River originates in Delaware’s Great Cypress Swamp. Rich in historic and natural resources. Home to river otters, bald eagles, 50+ fish species. d e Thomas Auld Home and Store (former site) Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Hwy, Snow Hill, 410-632-2566 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Various amenities available along with a visitor center and youth group camping. Cherry and Talbot sts, St. Michaels https://frederickdouglassbirthplace.org/ driving-tour/struggle-determination-bay-hundred Frederick Douglass was sent here from Baltimore to live with Thomas Auld and his second wife Rowena. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. 1200 Thompson Creek Rd, Stevensville, 410-604-2127 www.casciavineyards.com Unique, family-run waterfront vineyard and winery located on the Chesapeake Bay, producing hand-crafted premium red and white wines. d e 191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, 410-758-0835 www.parksnrec.org This 276-acre nature park features a walking trail through wildflower meadows, wetlands, woodlands, and sandy beaches on the Chesapeake Bay and features the beginning of the popular Cross Island Trail. Paul Reed Smith Guitars’ Factory HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Marker Talbot St (Rt 33), St. Michaels, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 on a farm that is now Trappers Corner in Talbot County. There is a marker honoring his memory. 380 Log Canoe Cir, Stevensville, 410-643-9970 www.prsguitars.com At PRS Guitar we have a passion for building guitars and amplifiers. Come take a tour and see for yourself. Sudlersville ATTRACTIONS Patriot Acres Farm Brewery 1621 Millington Rd, Sudlersville, 410-708-5424 www.patriotacresfarmbrewery.com Veteran-owned and operated brewery with hops and other ingredients from the family’s 100-acre farm. Brewing craft beer in an enjoyable atmosphere. Queen Anne’s County Historic Sites Tours d e St. Michaels ATTRACTIONS Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org Experience the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, working Shipyard, and educational exhibitions exploring the history, environment, and culture of the Chesapeake Bay region. d $ e See ad on page 109. OUTDOOR RECREATION Higgins Yacht Yard Marina 203 Carpenter St, St. Michaels, 410-745-9303 https://higginsyachtyard.com POBox 321, Stevensville, 410-829-7760 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org/ historic-site-tours Tours of historic sites with period-attired docents. Historic sites are open to tour on the 1st Sat of each month (May-Oct). Group tours upon request. HISTORY & HERITAGE Sudlersville Train Station Museum (c. 1885) Rt 300 and Linden Ave, Sudlersville, 410-438-3501 www.sudlersvillemuseum.org Preserved as museum devoted to history of Sudlersville and includes baseball Hall of Famer Jimmy Foxx memorabilia. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Cray House and Train Depot Cockey’s Ln, Stevensville, 410-829-7760 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org Rare example of “post and plank” construction; gambrel-roofed house. Restored train station next door. Group tours available upon request. d Sail Selina II Charters Eastern Shore Brewing Harbour Inn Marina & Spa, 101 N Harbor Rd, St. Michaels, 410-726-9400 www.sailselina.com Upscale and exclusive Selina II limits her passengers to just six guests for an intimate experience of the history of sail. e Taylors Island ATTRACTIONS Taylors Island Museum 4212 Hoopers Neck Rd, Taylors Island, 410-221-1207 Old school (c. 1916) has been converted into a museum to showcase local and regional antiques and memorabilia. 605 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-8010 www.easternshorebrewing.com Eclectically decorated meeting place with old-world Eastern Shore feel. A great place to chill, with a large bar, ample table seating, and outdoor area. Shore Pedal and Paddle OUTDOOR RECREATION Brawler II Charters c/o Queen Anne Marina, 412 Congressional Dr, Stevensville, 410-676-1065 www.brawlercharters.com Sails from Kent Island and Solomons, accessing the middle bay’s most productive fishing grounds. Max charter size is six people. Frederick Douglass Park -St. Michaels 500 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2320 www.shorepedalandpaddle.com Daily and weekly rentals, plus private lessons, guided paddleboard tours and team building excursions are available seven days a week by appointment. Tilghman ATTRACTIONS Phillips Wharf Environmental Center 6129 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-9200 https://phillipswharf.org Visitors will meet native bay animals in our estuarium and learn about sustainable seafood by touring the working oyster aquaculture operation. e Talbot St at Mill St, St. Michaels, 410-770-8000, 1-800-808-7622 http://stmichaelsmd.gov/a-place-to-visit-2/ parks-and-recreation/#fdp Landscaped seating area and information kiosk about Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and orator. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. e Skipjack H.M. Krentz 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-6080 https://oystercatcher.com Enjoy a relaxing, educational, and unforgettable sailing tour and catch oysters on Chesapeake Bay waters on the historic Skipjack H.M. Krentz . Maryland Fishing and Hunting, LLC Gray Wolf Craft Distilling 605 S Talbot St, #6, St. Michaels, 443-339-4894 www.graywolfcraftdistilling.com Dedicated to handcrafting spirits using premium selected raw ingredients. 910 Kentmorr Rd, Slip #79, Stevensville, 443-262-2588 www.marylandfishingandhunting.com Maryland’s premier charter boat for Striped Bass fishing, cruises, crabbing, lighthouse tours, and waterfowl hunting on the Chesapeake Bay. Tilghman Island US 322 to Rt 33, Tilghman, 410-770-8000 www.tilghmanisland.com A working waterman’s village. Historic vessels, charter fishing, great seafood, unique lodging. 138 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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