ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION EASTERN SHORE Tilghman Watermen’s Museum 6031 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman, 410-886-1025 https://tilghmanmuseum.org Records the maritime traditions of the people of Tilghman Island and the unique way of life of the watermen who lived on the island. d Whaleyville ATTRACTIONS Costa Ventosa Winery 9031 Whaleyville Rd, Whaleyville, 443-333-9867 www.costaventosa.com A casual, fun winery located on 10 acres of vineyards and farmland just 10 minutes from Ocean City. In Italian, “Costa Ventosa” means “Windy Coast.” e Chester COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Queen Anne’s County Tourism 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Visit Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center to learn about local culture, maritime industry, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Call for visitors’ package. See ad on page 104. RESERVATION SERVICES Tiny House BB @ Sinking Spring Farm 843 Elk Forest Rd, Elkton, 443-553-4618 www.sinkingspringsweddingvenue.com/ bed-and-breakfast e North East TOUR SERVICES Chesapeake Motorcoach Tours/Hill Travel 5 Hillcrest Ln, North East, 410-287-2290, 1-800-874-4558 www.hilltravelcentre.com A full-service travel agency that also offers twenty motorcoach itineraries up and down Maryland’s Eastern Shore (day trips and overnights). OUTDOOR RECREATION Rebecca T. Ruark Sailing Charters 21308 Phillips Rd, Tilghman, 410-829-3976 www.skipjack.org Sailing charters aboard the oldest operational skipjack on the bay. Captain Wade H. Murphy Jr. is USCG-certified for 49 passengers. NHL. Worton HISTORY & HERITAGE African-American Schoolhouse Museum Rt 297, St James-Newtown Rd, Worton, 410-778-7416 www.kentcounty.com/museums/ african-american-schoolhouse-interpretative-panel One-room schoolhouse built 1890. Shows 19th-and early 20th-century photographs, oral histories, and artifacts from Kent County’s African-American community. WELCOME CENTERS Chesapeake Heritage & Visitors Center 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, 410-604-2100 www.visitqueenannes.com Learn about settlement history, heritage, the changing Chesapeake Bay, and the maritime industry. Enjoy Ferry Point Nature Park, an observation tower, and the beauty of the Kent Narrows Waterfront district. d Tilghman Island Marina and Rentals 6140 Mariners Ct, Tilghman, 410-886-2500 www.tilghmanmarina.com The largest and most experienced option for watercraft rentals. Options include jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and more. Ocean City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Ocean City, Maryland 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN www.ococean.com The fun never ends in Ocean City. Enjoy ten-miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk, and free family events all summer long. d See ad on page 110. Trappe OUTDOOR RECREATION Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park 29761 Bolingbroke Point Dr, Trappe, 410-221-2290 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/choptankpier.aspx Popular fishing piers to catch sea trout, catfish, and blue crabs. Walking trail along banks of the Choptank River with birdwatching opportunities. Wye Mills HISTORY & HERITAGE Old Wye Grist Mill and Museum 900 Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-827-3850 www.oldwyemill.org 18th-century grist mill was built in 1682 and ground flour for General Washington’s troops during American Revolution. Grindings: 1st and 3rd Sat of the month. $ Chestertown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Kent County Office of Tourism Development 400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com A scenic peninsula on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. See ad on page 60. Princess Anne COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Somerset County Tourism 11440 Ocean Hwy, Princess Anne, 410-651-2968, 1-800-521-9189 www.visitsomerset.com Conveniently located in a rest area on Rt 13 S. Parking, bathrooms, pet walk area, picnic tables, and visitor center. d See ad on page 105. Upper Fairmount HISTORY & HERITAGE Fairmount Academy Rt 361, Upper Fairmount, 410-651-0781 www.visitsomerset.com Last of its kind, two-story Gothic Revival schoolhouse, active 1839-1969. A second building has a museum of local 19th-and 20th-century artifacts. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Wye Oak State Park 14214 Old Wye Mills Rd, Wye Mills, 410-820-1668 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/wyeoak.aspx Although the majestic Wye Oak fell in 2002, a true genetic clone was planted on the site in 2006. Park has picnic tables, interpretive displays. d RESERVATION SERVICES Kent County Lodging Association 400 High St, Chestertown, 410-778-0416 www.kentcounty.com/lodging Delmar COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Wicomico County Tourism 8480 Ocean Hwy, Delmar, 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-TOUR www.wicomicotourism.org Located perfectly between the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. See ads on pages 62 and 107. Snow Hill COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Worcester County Tourism 104 W Market St, Snow Hill, 410-632-3110, 1-800-852-0335 www.visitmarylandscoast.org Visit Maryland’s seaside, including Ocean City, Assateague Island, and charming coastal communities. See ad on page 51. Vienna ATTRACTIONS Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, 410-228-1205 www.laytonschance.com Come take pleasure in a “Lazy Day” by walking the nature trails, relaxing in the picnic areas, touring farm and vineyard—all while drinking great wine. e VISITOR SERVICES Cambridge COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Dorchester County Office of Tourism 2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 www.visitdorchester.org Filled with beautiful landscapes and waterscapes and outdoor adventure opportunities, Dorchester County is also the birthplace of Harriet Tubman. See ad on page 61. Easton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Talbot County Visitors Center 11 S Harrison St, Easton, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Home to beautiful towns and villages. Explore culinary treasures, boutiques, and inns. Or bike, kayak, and sail the Chesapeake Bay. d See ad on page 109. St. Michaels COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Town of St. Michaels, Maryland 300 Mill St, POBox 206, St. Michaels, 410-745-9535 www.stmichaelsmd.gov Visit the beautiful, historic waterfront town of St. Michaels. Great festivals, award-winning dining and accommodations, and excellent shopping. See ad on page 109. HISTORY & HERITAGE Handsell Historic Site 4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, 410-228-7458 www.restorehandsell.org Native village replica buildings and 18th-century plantation house. Exhibits about Native Americans, African Americans, and colonists. Audio tour available. e WELCOME CENTERS The Visitor Center at Sailwinds Park 2 Rose Hill Pl, Cambridge, 410-228-1000 https://visitdorchester.org/ about-dorchester/visitor-center Two levels of exhibits about Dorchester and the area. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Elkton COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Cecil County Tourism 410-996-6299, 1-800-CECIL-95 www.seececil.org Along the shores of Upper Chesapeake Bay discover smalls towns with vibe, waterfront eateries, hiking, boating, horseback riding, shopping, and more. d See ad on page 105. OUTDOOR RECREATION Nanticoke River Water Trail POBox 111, 113 Old Ocean Gtwy, Vienna, 443-944-1175 www.paddlethenanticoke.com Access and hours of public launch sites vary; consult individual parks for current information as you plan your trip. Centreville WELCOME CENTERS Bay Country Welcome Center 1000 Welcome Center Dr, Centreville, 410-758-2181 www.visitmaryland.org/listing/visitor-centers/bay-country-welcome-center Serves traffic on 301 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Free maps and Destination Maryland travel magazines. Westover SPORTS Great Hope Golf Course 8380 Crisfield Hwy, Westover, 410-651-5900, 1-800-537-8009 www.greathopegolf.com Full-service pro shop, full practice facilities, professional golf instruction, five sets of tees for all ages and abilities. Restaurant onsite. d DESTINATION MARYLAND / 139
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