Eastern Shore Molly’s Place Sporting Goods SHOPPING DuPont Fish and Game 12503 Augustine Herman Hwy, 410-490-5837, 410-348-5000 www.mymollys.com Molly’s Place is a full service sporting goods store. With attached restaurant and mini mart. Fuel your adventure at Molly’s. d e 33430 Walnut Tree Rd, 410-928-5565 www.dfga.org Skeet and trap facility. Open to the public. Club is open on Wednesdays and Sundays. d Upper Bay Museum Chesterville Trading Post SHOPPING 219 W Walnut St, 410-287-2675 www.upperbaymuseum.org A unique collection of authentic artifacts celebrating the heritage of Upper Bay watermen. Decoys, fishing equipment, oars, punt gun, shotguns and sink boxes. d Outlets Ocean City 12741 Ocean Gateway, 410-213-7898 www.outletsoceancity.com Shop Outlets Ocean City for the best value on your favorite brand names and locally owned shops. We have something for everyone, with 30+ outlets, shops & more. d e Madison Jacob Jackson Home Site HISTORY & HERITAGE 10660 Chesterville Rd, 443-480-8676 Just a cute little shack with an assortment of gift ideas. Inventory is always changing. Elk Neck State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Oxford John Wesley Preservation Society and Museum MD Rte 16 Jacob Jackson, free Black farmer, arranged escape of Harriet Tubman’s brothers after receiving a coded letter from her. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Nanticoke Nanticoke Harbor OUTDOOR RECREATION Parson’s Creek: Keene Family Escape Route Parsons Creek at Rte 16, 410-228-1000 www.harriettubmanbyway.org In 1831, Joseph Keene and his wife stole a boat and sailed their seven children to freedom. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. 20411 W Harbor Rd, 410-548-4870 www.wicomicorecandparks.org Home to commercial and recreational boaters. Boat ramps, loading ramp and 68 boat slips. Pavilion on water’s edge, secluded areas for fishing. e 4395 Turkey Point Rd, 410-287-5333, 1-800-830-3974 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/central/elkneck.aspx Beaches, marshlands, wooded bluffs, Turkey Point Lighthouse, boat ramps, camping. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Miladys Choice Salon Wyre Naturals SHOPPING 4957 Evergreen Rd, 410-226-6151 www.johnwesleychurch.org The John Wesley Church, Cook Shop Museum and Cemetery serves as an important community landmark and symbol of Talbot County’s African-American legacy. d Oxford Museum North East Milburn Stone Gallery 98 Plum Creek Rd, 410-287-0263 Beauty salon for men and women. 110 S Main St, 410-618-8222 www.wyrenaturals.net Traditional crafting and gifts. e ARTS & CULTURE 101 S Morris St, 410-226-0191 www.oxfordmuseummd.org 18-and 19th-century history exhibits with emphasis on the historic and unique town of Oxford. d Mardela Springs Adkins Historical & Museum Complex, Inc ATTRACTIONS 1 Seahawk Dr, 443-907-1373 www.cecil.edu/galleries Located in the Milburn Stone Theatre on the Cecil College North East campus, the gallery provides original works for viewing by students and the public. d Preservation Green LLC Ocean City Ocean City Center for the Arts ARTS & CULTURE 106 Brattan St, 410-302-2298 Ten historical buildings and a privy are open for free tours. Chesapeake Water Tours ATTRACTIONS Mason-Dixon Marker (1768) Rt 54, 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-8687 www.atlasobscura.com/places/ transpeninsular-midpoint-marker Southern end of north-south line of the Mason-Dixon boundary, installed to settle boundary disputes between Penn/Calvert families, whose coats of arms it bears. 300 Cherry St, 443-566-3386 www.chesapeakewatertours.com/ northeast Experience unforgettable sunset cruises, sightseeing boat tours and more. Located in one of the most scenic areas at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. $ e 502 94th St, 410-524-9433 www.artleagueofoceancity.org Stunning visual art center featuring multiple galleries, artist studios, pottery studio and art classes for all ages and levels. Open daily year-round. d e 103 Mill St, 917-374-0704 www.preservationgreen.com The Oxford Think Tank fuses preservation, conservation, accessibility, and aesthetics for buildings and landscapes. Created and displayed in Gold LEED facility. d Tench Tilghman Monument Jolly Roger Amusement Park 30th St and Coastal Hwy, 410-289-3477 www.jollyrogerpark.com 30 exciting rides, games, 10-track SpeedWorld with 400 go-karts, 14-slide Splash Mountain Water Park, Aqua Loop and activity centers. Jungle and Treasure golf. ATTRACTIONS Oxford Cemetery, Rt 333, 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Grave of Col. Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to George Washington. Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge Rt 272, 410-996-6292 www.mdcoveredbridges.com/ gilpinsfalls.html View from Rt 272; 119-ft. red wooden bridge built c. 1860. Oxford-Bellevue Ferry (Oxford Location) OUTDOOR RECREATION Barren Creek Heritage Museum & Historic Church HISTORY & HERITAGE 413 Main St, 443-235-6815 www.westsidehistorical.com 25+ exhibits about the Nanticoke River watershed area’s history, traditions and cultural heritage. Special focus on town’s history as a mineral water spa attraction. d $ Turkey Point Vineyard 2963 Turkey Point Rd, 410-287-9463 www.turkeypointvineyard.com Turkey Point Vineyard is located on Route 272, 5 miles south of the town of North East, MD. We are an open-air wine-tasting patio/ outdoor-events venue. d e Ocean City, Maryland CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE 101 The Strand (end of MD Rt 333), 410-745-9023 www.oxfordferry.com America’s oldest privately owned ferry, est 1683. Ferry carries vehicles, passengers and bicycles with boarding locations in both Oxford and Bellevue. Operated seasonally. d $ e Marydel Mason-Dixon Crownstone (1762) ATTRACTIONS Cecil County Tourism CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE 4001 Coastal Hwy, 410-289-2800, 1-800-OC-OCEAN www.ococean.com The fun never ends in Ocean City. Enjoy 10 miles of free beach, great places to stay, a fun-filled boardwalk and free family events all summer long. d Perryville Hollywood Casino Perryville ATTRACTIONS MD Rt 454 and DE Rt 8, 410-479-4188 www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=168146 Look closely, just off the highway, for the elaborately carved English limestone post, which bears coats of arms of Lord Baltimore and William Penn. 300 Cherry St, 410-996-6299, 1-800-CECIL-95 www.seececil.org Along the shores of Upper Chesapeake Bay discover small towns with vibe, waterfront eateries, hiking, boating, horseback riding, shopping and more! d Advanced Marina OUTDOOR RECREATION 122 66th St, 410-723-2124 www.advancedmarina.com Full-service marina offering boat sales, rentals, service and storage. Authorized dealer for Chaparral and Robalo boats. Factory certified mechanics. On water. 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Pkwy, 410-378-8500 www.hollywoodcasinoperryville.com More than 850 Vegas-style slot machines, the hottest table games, dining that always gets two forks up and weekly live entertainment. Pocomoke City Costen House & Hall-Walton Memorial Garden HISTORY & HERITAGE Massey Massey Aerodrome & Massey Air Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE Fairwinds Farm & Stables EVENT FACILITIES 33541 Maryland Line Rd, 410-928-5270 www.masseyaero.org Public-use airport, air museum (Tues.-Sun., 11am-5pm), display aircraft and engines, hangar tour, airplane and glider rides (call ahead). Grassroots aviation as it was. d e 41 Tailwinds Ln, 410-658-8187 www.fairwindsstables.com Fairwinds Farm is a full-service riding stable, bed and breakfast, & wedding venue. We offer trail rides, lessons, carriage rides, summer camp, pony rides, parties & more. d Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association RESERVATION SERVICES Turkey Point Lighthouse HISTORY & HERITAGE 5700 Coastal Hwy Suite 302, 410-289-6733, 1-800-626-2326 ext 2 www.ocvisitor.com A nonprofit trade association, connecting the hospitality industry interests through advocacy, education and partnerships. 206 Market St, 410-957-3110 www.costenhousemuseum.org Fine example of Victorian Italianate architecture. Home of the first mayor of Pocomoke. Built shortly after the Civil War; town and country memorabilia. $ Delmarva Discovery Museum Millington Cypress Branch State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION 10803 Galena Rd, 410-820-1668 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/cypressbranch.aspx This park offers a 3-acre freshwater pond for fishing as well as picnic opportunities. Meander the undeveloped areas for hiking or bird-watching. e 4395 Turkey Point Rd, 410-287-5333 www.tpls.org Lighthouse sits atop 100-ft bluff and offers stunning views of the crown of the Chesapeake Bay. Still an active navigation beacon in Elk Neck State Park. BulkMore SHOPPING 12741 Ocean Gateway, 410-781-1797 www.bulkmore.com OC’s largest bulk food store! A locally owned health food market. Grind-your-own coffees and nut butters. Vitamins, supplements, all-natural pet treats & more! d 2 Market St, 410-957-9933 www.delmarvadiscovery museum.org The museum is a place where visitors can explore the rich history and natural world of Delmarva. What will you discover? d $ Sturgis One Room School House Museum 209 Willow St, P.O. Box 697, 443-397-3685 www.sturgisschoolmuseum.com The only African-American one-room school in Worcester County retaining its original integrity. d $ VISITMARYLAND.ORG 117