Eastern Shore OUTDOOR RECREATION Caroline County Economic Development & Tourism CITY/COUNTY VISITOR CENTER Easton Economic Development Corporation Sinking Springs Retreat Center LLC EVENT FACILITIES Georgetown Captain John’s Sassafras Adventures OUTDOOR RECREATION 843 Elk Forest Rd, 443-553-4618 Rustic barn venue for family, holiday, bridal, baby, church parties and retreats. d e Historical Society of Cecil County 135 E Main St, 410-398-1790 www.cecilhistory.org Research library that includes genealogy, photographs, digitized newspapers, 1838-1980, government records. Open Mon and Thurs, 10am-4pm; First Sat, 10am-2pm. d e HISTORY & HERITAGE 100 George St, 410-648-5935 www.sassafrasadventures.com Cruise the Sassafras River and Chesapeake Bay aboard an authentic crabbing boat. $ Sassafras Harbor Marina 112 Market St, Denton, MD 21629 410-479-4188 www.visitcaroline.org Plan your escape to Caroline County! Hike, bike, and paddle outdoors, tour historic sites, explore small towns, and join authentic farm adventures. VisitCaroline.org See ad on p. 53. 11 S Harrison St, Easton 410-690-7348 www.discovereaston.com Easton EDC supports economic development and growth in the historic town of Easton, Maryland. Stop by or call our visitor center for regional maps and travel information. See ad on p. 69. Fair Hill Nature Center OUTDOOR RECREATION 2 George St, 410-275-1144 www.sassafrasharbormarina.com We are a 200-slip marina, with a pool marine store and restaurant. We offer floating, fixed and covered shed slips. Relax by the pool or in our gazebos. d e Martinak State Park 137 Deep Shore Rd, 410-820-1668 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/martinak.aspx This park along the Choptank River offers a public boat ramp for paddling and boating. Amenities include camping, cabins, amphitheater, trails and picnic areas d e Talbot County Chamber of Commerce 630 Tawes Dr, 410-398-4909 www.fairhillnature.org Nonprofit environmental education center open free to the public every weekend from 10am-3pm. d Girdletree Girdletree Barnes Bank Museum Snow Hill Rd, 410-632-1641 www.worcestermuseums.org/ girdletree-barnes-bank.php A tour through small town history. Memorabilia pertaining to Girdletree’s past; displays, pictures, documents located in a restored 1902 bank. HISTORY & HERITAGE Earleville Mount Harmon Plantation 101 Marlboro Ave Suite 53, 410-822-4653 www.talbotchamber.org A valuable resource for visitors: maps, guides, collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms, business services, and a member directory at TalbotChamber.org. d Milburn Orchards HISTORY & HERITAGE Talbot County Visitors Center 11 S Harrison St, 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 1495 Appleton Rd, 410-398-1349, 1-800-684-3000 www.milburnorchards.com Nonstop outdoor agritainment including U-Pick adventures and seasonal festivals. The farm market is stocked with local fruits, vegetables and more. Open June-Dec. $ Grasonville Watermen’s Memorial Monument ATTRACTIONS 600 Mount Harmon Rd, 410-275-8819 www.mountharmon.org Restored 18th-century manor house and Colonial-era tobacco plantation. Open for guided tours, day passes, memberships and special events. $ Fair Hill Saddlery SHOPPING East New Market Faith Community United Methodist Church Frederick Douglass Driving Tour of Talbot County HISTORY & HERITAGE 5930 Telegraph Rd, 443-406-3456 www.fairhillsaddlery.com Equestrian tack, apparel and feed store. Come experience our blue-ribbon service. Located in the heart of Fair Hill. d e Main St at Kent Narrows Way N www.visitqueenannes.com Monument is dedicated to all of the Maryland natives who have died while on the water. The Teal Antler Tuna the Tide Charter Service 404 Greenwood Creek Ln, 410-310-1200 www.exploredelmarva.com We specialize in historic and nature tours all around the Kent Island Eastern Shore area. $ e TOUR SERVICES HISTORY & HERITAGE 509 Railroad Ave, 410 943-4383 www.harriettubmanbyway.org/faith-community-united-methodist-church Stop on the Underground Railroad where Rev. Green helped Harriet Tubman, others find freedom. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. 11 S Harrison St, 410 770-8000 www.frederickdouglassbirthplace. org/driving-tour Self-guided driving tour gives visitors an overview of the early life of Douglass at 14 sites. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site 123 N Bridge St, 410-996-4785 www.thetealantler.com The Teal Antler is committed to providing our customers with the latest fashion trends, styles, and an exceptional one of a kind shopping experience. d Frederick Douglass Statue at Talbot County Courthouse Ewell Smith Island Bakery Hebron Wildwood Lavender Farm LLC Easton Academy Art Museum ARTS & CULTURE 11 N Washington St, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org/businesses/ frederick-douglass-statue Statue portrays Douglass at courthouse podium delivering “Self-Made Men” speech. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. ARTS & CULTURE ATTRACTIONS 106 South St, 410-822-2787 www.academyartmuseum.org Nationally recognized regional art museum with changing exhibitions, classes, lectures, concerts and programming. Accredited by American Association of Museums. d $ Talbot Historical Society 30 S Washington, 410-822-0773 www.talbothistory.org We are committed to preserving, communicating and celebrating the rich heritage of Talbot County. Museums are open April-Dec, Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm. d 20926 Caleb Jones Rd, 410-425-2018 www.smithislandbakeryllc.com We offer more than 20 flavors of authentic Smith Island Cake, guaranteed to be made on Smith Island, MD. Also features a handcrafted art & gift shop d 6454 Cherry Walk Rd, 717-683-7253 www.wildwoodlavenderfarm.com U-Pick lavender and flower farm providing fresh and dried bundles along with products made with our oil and buds. d Kennedyville Crow Vineyard & Winery Smith Island Cultural Center HISTORY & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS Laura’s Focus Photography 6951 Hopkins Neck Rd, 443-298-9418 www.laurasfocus.com Documentary and fine-art wedding and family photography located in St. Michaels and the Bahamas. e Big Rooster Mall SHOPPING Far Eastern Shore Winery ATTRACTIONS 125 Kemp Ln, 410-936-7400 www.bigroostermall.com Antiques, vintage, artisans, fun stuff, fantastic finds and more. d 20846 Caleb Jones Rd, 410-425-3351 www.smithisland.org Explore Smith Island’s history, culture, and wildlife through exhibits on watermen, marsh life, and the traditions of Maryland’s only offshore island. d $ e 12441 Vansants Corner Rd, 302-304-0551 www.crowvineyardandwinery.com Crow Vineyard & Winery is a 365-acre working farm that grows their grapes and makes wine. Tasting room is open each day noon-5pm. $ e 3 Knots Marine of Smith Island TOUR SERVICES Kent Museum 8370 Ocean Gateway, 410-690-8756 www.feswinery.com Family-owned Maryland winery that offers delicious fruit-infused wines on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in the historic town of Easton. d e Elkton Cecil County Arts Council ARTS & CULTURE 135 E Main St, 410-392-5740 www.cecilarts.org A 501(c)(3) arts organization that has been presenting, promoting and sustaining the arts in Cecil County since 1977. d e 20880 Caleb Jones Rd, 4 Knots Marine of Smith Island, 443-797-2490 www.3knotsmarine.com 3 Knots Marine offers charters, tours, and rentals for anyone wishing to explore the island. We also offer slip spaces and bathhouse for visiting mariners. $ 13689 Turners Creek Rd, Turners Creek Landing, 410-348-9149 www.kentcounty.com/museums/ kent-museum Historic agricultural machinery, antiques, artifacts of rural life and nature trails. d Federalsburg Idylwild Wildlife Management Area Sassafras Natural Resources Management Area OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION Elkton Station Gallery 107 Railroad Ave, 443-907-1373 www.cecil.edu/galleries Located inside Cecil College at Elkton Station, the gallery features monthly art exhibits and special events featuring professional and student exhibits. d 3348 Houston Branch Rd, 410-376-3236 dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/ publiclands/eastern/idylwild.aspx 4,460 acres of open fields and forested trails near the Marshyhope Creek offer hunting, birding, wildlife watching and hiking. KEY TO SYMBOLS 13761 Turners Creek Rd, 410-820-1668 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/sassafras.aspx This area along the Sassafras River offers trails for hiking, biking and equestrian use, a small fishing pond with picnic area and seasonal hunting. e 116 DESTINATION MARYLAND d = Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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