Running through the heart of Maryland, the majestic waterways of the Chesapeake Bay bring life to our cities and towns, forests and fields, and mountains and sea. Marylanders have long shared a deep gratitude for the Bay and all its treasures, and we welcome you to join us in making your own Chesapeake Bay memories. Throughout this getaway guide, we will introduce you to our true Chesapeake Bay Storytellers — the people who love these waters so deeply that they’ve dedicated their lives to sharing its stories and traditions. Now they stand ready and waiting to welcome you aboard and help make your journey along the Bay an unforgettable experience. Consider spending a day with a local waterman pulling crab pots, joining a charter-boat captain out for rockfish, fossil hunting to unearth megalodon teeth or exploring the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. We hope your visit will serve as an inspiration to write your own Chesapeake Bay story. Wes Moore Governor Welcome to the Chesapeake from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways. Whether you’re a newcomer or a lifelong local, explore endless opportunities in and around the nation’s largest estuary. Nature lovers will marvel at the Chesapeake’s diverse wildlife, expansive Bay vistas and serene creeks, while history buffs will uncover narratives spanning millennia, from Indigenous lifeways to maritime culture to pivotal moments for freedom and civil rights. We are proud to present this guide in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism. Skilled Chesapeake ambassadors — known as Storytellers — share engaging tales of the Bay’s people, places, ecology and heritage, urging everyone to delve deeper into America’s past and present. Join us in preserving and sharing the Chesapeake’s uniqueness through unforgettable experiences. Wendy O’Sullivan Superintendent NPS Chesapeake Gateways Maryland’s Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaway Guide is produced and distributed as a free publication by the Maryland Office of Tourism, a division of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Articles, itineraries, advertisements and listings appearing in this travel guide are intended as a service to travelers and do not constitute an endorsement by the State of any business, organization or attraction. Information in this publication is as correct as possible at press time, but is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information before traveling. Unless otherwise noted, most attractions are closed on major holidays. Reproduction in whole or in part of any photographs, maps, illustrations or articles without prior written consent by the copyright holders is prohibited. Copyright 2024 by Miles Partnership. Maryland’s Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaway Guide is produced in partnership with the State of Maryland by Miles Partnership. 6751 Professional Pkwy., Ste. 200, Sarasota, FL 34240 800-683-0010
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