EASTERN SHORE ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Eastern Shore Berlin ARTS & CULTURE Mermaid Museum 4 Jefferson St, Berlin, 215-510-1770 www.berlinmermaidmuseum.com In the heart of Downtown Berlin, a magical place awaits you. Hear, see, and touch everything Mermaid. Just 9 miles from the sea. $ e Assateague Outfitters 13002 Bayside Dr, Berlin, 410-656-9453 www.assateagueoutfitters.com Discover wildlife, try your hand at sustainable shell fishing or rent kayaks, paddle boards and bikes. Ruark Boatworks 103 Hayward St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 https://visitdorchester.org/ruark-boatworks Boat builders restoring and building vintage wooden boats, keeping alive an important Eastern Shore tradition. OUTDOOR RECREATION Blackwater Adventures 2524 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 www.blackwateradventuresmd.com Near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Bicycle, canoe, kayak rentals. Guides. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. e Assateague State Park ATTRACTIONS Burley Oak Brewing Company 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd, Berlin, 443-513-4647 www.burleyoak.com Produces distinctive beers of unsurpassed quality using new and traditional brewing methods. 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-2918, 1-888-432-2267 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ Pages/eastern/assateague.aspx Two miles of ocean beaches with swimming, beachcombing, surfing, fishing, wildlife viewing. Bayside offers boat ramp, fishing pier, canoe and kayak. d $ e Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Long Wharf, 100 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7141 www.skipjack-nathan.org Skipjack sails on the Choptank River. Public sails and charters. Dredging demonstrations. Each trip unique depending on weather, captain and crew. $ Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Ayers Creek Adventures HISTORY & HERITAGE Bucktown Village Store 4303 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, 410-901-9255 https://visitdorchester.org/ bucktown-village-store This early 19th-century store was the site of Harriet Tubman’s first act of defiance. Preserved to appear as it did in Tubman’s time. d Frontier Town Campground, Western Theme Park, Water Park and High Ropes Adventure Park Rt 611, Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, 410-641-0880, 1-800-228-5590 www.frontiertown.com Nearly 600 campsites, western theme park, recreation parks, mini-golf, fishing/crabbing pier, marina, dog park, store, restaurants, bar, ice cream parlor. d $ e 8628 Grey Fox Ln, Berlin, 443-513-0889 www.ayerscreekadventures.com Located upon a beautiful waterway with minimal public access. We seek to provide a low-cost option for all to enjoy this magnificent resource. e 2145 Key Wallace Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-2677 www.fws.gov/refuge/Blackwater Major bald eagle nesting area and waterfowl wintering ground. Visitor center, wildlife drive, walking and paddling trails. Fishing and hunting opportunities. d $ Over Board Paddle and Fitness, LLC Bivalve OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedar Hill Marina and Park 20945 Harbor View Rd, Bivalve, 410-548-4870 www.wicomicorecandparks.org/ parks-and-facilities/cedar-hill-marina-and-park Marina with 140 boat slips, additional transient slips, a dual concrete boat ramp for easy launching, pump-out station. Surrounded by peaceful, secluded park. e Dorchester County Courthouse Sailwinds Park (traveling services), 200 Byrne St, Cambridge, 410-463-4350 www.overboardpaddleandfitness.com Stand up paddleboard, floating yoga, and yoga at the sail! Tour the beautiful Choptank with us. Private and family-friendly lessons and parties. $ e Ocean Downs Casino 10218 Racetrack Rd, Berlin, 410-641-0600 www.oceandowns.com Premier entertainment facility in the heart of Maryland’s beach resort community. 900 slot machines, live table games, simulcast live horse racing June-Aug. 206 High St, Cambridge, 410 228-1000 https://harriettubmanbyway.org/ dorchester-county-courthouse/ Harriet Tubman’s niece and her two children escaped from auction block at the front of the courthouse. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Sawyer Tours, LLC. 5423 Peach Tree Dr, Cambridge, 410-397-3743 www.dorchestercountytours.com Tour offerings include the Taste of Dorchester (Wine, Dine & Cruise) and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center Centreville ATTRACTIONS Bull and Goat Brewery 206 Banjo Ln, Centreville www.bullandgoatbrewery.com Come relax and enjoy some great craft beers. Table games and music accompany our beer, making for an exceptional time. Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery 11206 Worcester Hwy, Berlin, 410-251-6122 www.windmillcreekvineyard.com We are a Vineyard, Winery and Tasting Room located on a Historic 1850’s farmhouse estate. Live evening entertainment, great food, and a diverse wine list. d e Cambridge ARTS & CULTURE Dorchester Center for the Arts 321 High St, Cambridge, 410-228-7782 www.dorchesterarts.org Provides art classes, gallery shows, workshops, performances, an art gift shop and events for youth and adults. d 424 Race St, Cambridge, 410-228-0401 https://visitdorchester.org/harriet-tubman-museum-educational-center Tours by appointment. Displays of 19th century history (slavery, Underground Railroad, Civil War). A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. d Harriet Tubman’s Childhood Home at Brodess Farm e HISTORY & HERITAGE Beach to Bay Heritage Area 14 S Main St, Berlin, 410-251-3163 www.beachesbayswaterways.org Heritage area promoting the rich natural, cultural, and historic sites on the lower eastern shore. d e ATTRACTIONS Brannock Education & Research Center 100 Maryland Ave, Cambridge, 410-228-6938 https://richardsonmuseum.org Exhibits include early navigational instruments, ship models, Chesapeake Bay and local maritime memorabilia and maritime history library. Greenbriar Rd, Cambridge, 410-228-0401 https://visitdorchester.org/harriet-tubman-american-hero/ Tubman was called “The Moses of Her People” because of her courageous work on the Underground Railroad. This is one of the many exciting stops on the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway. HISTORY & HERITAGE Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center 410 Little Kidwell Ave, Centreville, 443-239-2110 https://kennardheritage.com Restored high school and museum providing window into the rich history and heritage of African American culture on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. d Calvin B. Taylor House Museum 208 N Main St, Berlin, 410-641-1019 www.taylorhousemuseum.org Constructed in 1832, this Federal style house is restored to depict life in the early 1800’s and details the history of Berlin. Events all season long. d Heritage Museums & Gardens of Dorchester Choptank River Lighthouse Rackliffe House 11800 Marsh View Ln, POBox 561, Berlin, 410-629-1011 www.rackliffehouse.org Historic Rackliffe House interprets 18th-century life along Maryland’s seaside. d $ 100 High St, Cambridge, 410-463-2653 www.choptankriverlighthouse.org Screwpile lighthouse on the Choptank River delivers stunning views, fabulous photo ops, and fascinating exhibits/artifacts. Interior open daily May 1-Oct. 31. d c/o Dorchester County Historical Society, 1003 Greenway Dr, Cambridge, 410-228-7953 www.dorchesterhistory.com Exhibits about farm life, industry, timbering, water trades, hunting, trapping, Native Americans and families of the area. Group tours welcome. d $ Tucker House 124 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 https://historicqac.org/historic-site/ tucker-house/ A 1794 townhome with six rooms, six fireplaces, period furnishings and collection of rose medallion china. Horn Point Laboratory Richardson Maritime Museum Wright’s Chance (c. 1744) OUTDOOR RECREATION Assateague Island National Seashore 7206 National Seashore Ln, Berlin, 410-641-1441, 1-877-444-6777 www.nps.gov/asis 37-mile long barrier island famous for its beautiful beaches, wild horses and abundant birds. Primitive camping, nature trails, seasonal nature programs. d $ 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, 410-221-8383 www.umces.edu/hpl Our 90-minute walking tour of this world-class scientific research facility lets you see how our scientists conduct research to restore the Chesapeake Bay. d 401 High St, Cambridge, 410-221-1871 www.richardsonmuseum.org Chesapeake Bay ship models and waterman artifacts honor the craftsmen and culture of Eastern Shore boatbuilding. d e 119 S Commerce St, Centreville, 410-758-2502 https://historicqac.org/historic-site/ wrights-chance/ Early plantation house, noted for original wood paneling and excellent collection of antiques and Canton China. RAR Brewing 504 Poplar St, Cambridge, 443-225-5664 www.rarbrewing.com Craft beer brewery constructed out of a nearly century-old pool hall. 132 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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