Eastern Shore Royal Oak Oxford-Bellevue Ferry (Bellevue Location) Poplar Hill Mansion OUTDOOR RECREATION 5536 Bellevue Rd, 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 117 Elizabeth St, 410-749-1776 www.poplarhillmansion.org Poplar Hill Mansion interprets the Federal Period. See furnishings and exhibits about early 1800s medicine and life in the period of America’s early history. Julia A. Purnell Museum 208 W Market St, 410-632-0515 www.purnellmuseum.org Exhibits illustrate the history of the southern Eastern Shore from the 16th through 20th centuries. Also displays Julia Purnell’s needle art pictures. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Adkins Farm Market LLC OUTDOOR RECREATION Salisbury Salisbury Symphony Orchestra ARTS & CULTURE 1101 Camden Ave, 410-543-8366 www.salisbury.edu/administration/ salisbury-symphony-orchestra SSO brings live symphonic music to the Salisbury area and is an ensemble of university students and community members with guest artists from around the world. d $ 31493 Mt. Hermon Rd, 443-736-3157 www.adkinsfarmmarket.com Our market has a 10-acre corn maze and play area in the fall starting mid-September to October 31. Spring flowers, summer vegetables, flags, ironwork etc. d $ Capt Bruce Wootten Charter Fishing OUTDOOR RECREATION 6661 Snow Hill Rd, 410-251-9677 www.captbrucewootten.com Fresh and saltwater charters for flounder, rockfish and largemouth bass on all Eastern Shore rivers and ponds. Also taking snakehead trips now. 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, 410-745-2916 www.cbmm.org Climb the Hooper Strait Lighthouse, watch shipwrights at work, and explore the Chesapeake’s rich history and culture on our 18-acre waterfront campus. d $ See ad on p. 69. The Country House SHOPPING Pocomoke River State Forest Salisbury University 1101 Camden Ave, 410-543-6000 www.salisbury.edu Salisbury University offers more than 60 academic programs in business, education, health, the arts & science, with hundreds of free cultural and academic events. d e 805 E Main St, 410-749-1959 www.thecountryhouse.com With 21,000 square feet of retail space, you’ll find great gifts, Farmhouse decor and Eastern Shore treasures. See why folks say we’re worth the trip. d e Arthur W. Perdue Stadium SPORTS Shad Landing, 3461 Worcester Hwy, 410-632-3732 dnr.maryland.gov/forests/pages/ publiclands/eastern_pocomokefor est.aspx Famous for its stands of loblolly pine and cypress swamps. Designated State Wildlands Area. Wild turkey, deer hunting in season, fishing, canoeing. Frederick Douglass Marker Pocomoke River State Park Salisbury Zoological Park ATTRACTIONS 6400 Hobbs Rd, 410-219-3112 www.theshorebirds.com Home of the Delmarva Shorebirds, the Low-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Activities and games for kids. Group discounts offered. d $ 755 S Park Dr, 410-548-3188 www.salisburyzoo.org Located on more than 12 acres, the Salisbury Zoo provides naturalistic exhibits featuring animals from the Americas and Australia. The zoo offers free admission. d Chesapeake Ghost Tours TOUR SERVICES 3461 Worcester Hwy, 410-632-2566 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Pocomoke River originates in Delaware’s Great Cypress Swamp. Rich in historic and natural resources. Home to river otters, bald eagles, 50+ fish species. d e Talbot St (MD 303), 410-770-8000 www.tourtalbot.org Frederick Douglass was born in 1818 on a farm that is now Trappers Corner in Talbot County. There is a marker honoring his memory. Higgins Yacht Yard OUTDOOR RECREATION Upper Ferry 702 Regency Dr, 443-735-0071 www.chesapeakeghosts.com Heritage ghost tours (walking tours) in 11 Eastern Shore towns (year round) d $ e Shad Landing at Pocomoke River State Park 5420 N Upper Ferry Rd, 410-543-2765 www.wicomicocounty.org/301/ ferry-schedule Take a ride into history on this free ferry, which has been operating for hundreds of years. e Smith Island Smith Island 3461 Worcester Hwy, 410-632-2566 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/eastern/pocomokeriver.aspx Various amenities available along with a visitor center and youth group camping. d e 203 Carpenter St, 410-745-9303 www.higginsyachtyard.com Higgins Yacht Yard is a full-service boat yard and marina located in the heart of St. Michaels, and offers transient, seasonal and annual slips. e St. Michaels Sailing Charters TOUR SERVICES ATTRACTIONS St. Michaels Frederick Douglass Park-St. Michaels Downtown Salisbury Visitor Center CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE 110 S Division St, 410-677-1916 www.downtownsby.com Looking for more information about downtown Salisbury, the city, and the area at large? Come visit us. e Smith Island, 410-425-2771 www.smithisland.org Maryland’s only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat. Composed of three separate villages. 12 miles west of Crisfield. ATTRACTIONS 23672 Mt Pleasant Landing Cir, 410-849-9864 www.stmichaelssailingcharters.com Experience the Chesapeake Bay on our beautiful Leopard 44 catamaran. We are an hourly charter business based in our hometown of St. Michaels. $ Snow Hill Bishop’s Stock Fine Art, Craft & Wine ARTS & CULTURE Talbot St at Mill St, 1-800-808-7622 stmichaelsmd.gov/a-place-to-visit-2/ parks-and-recreation/#fdp Landscaped seating area and information kiosk about Frederick Douglass, abolitionist and orator. On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. e Stevensville Love Point Vineyards and Winery 305 River Shore Ln, 443-786-2765 www.lovepointvineyards.com Love Point Vineyards and Winery is located on Kent Island in Stevensville, MD. We have a laid-back coastal vibe. We offer artisan crafted award-winning wines. d e ATTRACTIONS Wicomico Civic Center EVENT FACILITIES LYON RUM // Windon Distilling 605 S Talbot St, 443-333-9181 www.lyonrum.com LYON RUM is a cane-to-glass award wining rum. Visitors can sample stellar spirits & learn about the rich history of American distilling. d 500 Glen Ave, 410-548-4900 www.wicomicociviccenter.org Hosts a variety of events each year, including concerts, family entertainment, sporting events, trade shows, fundraisers, weddings and meetings. d 202 W Green St, 410-632-3555 www.bishopsstock.com Gallery that features regional artists. Also sells curated wines of the world. Mark Cascia Vineyards & Winery Imagination Village ATTRACTIONS Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center HISTORY & HERITAGE 325 Broad St, 410-860-9290 www.chipmancenter.org The oldest standing African-American church on Delmarva, c. 1838. 112 W Green St, 443-234-5581 www.imagination-village.com A fun, family-friendly place with a children’s play village, designed with 1-to 8-year-olds in mind and a family-activity room with crafts & games. $ Selina II Charters / Sail Selina 101 N Harbor Rd, 410-726-9400 www.sailselina.com Sail Selina in St Michaels, MD offers daily sailing excursions on an historic yacht from April-October. Limited to just 6 guests for a personal experience $ e 1200 Thompson Creek Rd, 410-604-2127 mcascia.wixsite.com/cascia-vineyards A unique waterfront family winery on Kent Island. Handcrafted wines grown in our vineyard. An extraordinary venue for the best Queen Anne’s County has to offer. d e Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave, 410-543-6312 www.salisbury.edu/libraries/nabb Unique regional repository for lower Delmarva Peninsula historical records, artifacts, books, family histories and exhibits. d $ Maryland’s Coast-Worcester County CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE St. Michaels, Maryland CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE Queen Anne’s County Historic Sites Tours 107 W Green St, 410-632-3110 www.visitmarylandscoast.org Be invigorated by salt air, endless waterways, rich culture, great shopping, and spectacular scenery. On Maryland’s coast, year-round adventures are unlimited. d e 300 Mill St, P.O. Box 206, 410-745-9535 www.stmichaelsmd.org Visit the beautiful, historic waterfront town of St. Michaels. Great festivals, award-winning dining and accommodations and excellent shopping. P.O. Box 321 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org/ historic-site-tours Tours of historic sites with period-attired docents. Historic sites are open to tour on the 1st Sat of each month (May-Oct). Group tours upon request. Cray House and Train Depot HISTORY & HERITAGE Furnace Town Historic Site HISTORY & HERITAGE Golden Hour EVENT FACILITIES Pemberton Historical Park 5561 Plantation Ln, 410-548-4900 www.pembertonpark.org This 262-acre park features nature trails and Pemberton Hall, which was built in 1741 and was the home of Isaac and Anne Handy. Dogs are welcome in the park. 3816 Old Furnace Rd, 410-632-2032 www.furnacetown.org Step back in time at Furnace Town, a historic village in the Pocomoke Forest with artisan demos, trails, and seasonal festivals for the whole family! d $ 605 S Talbot St, 443-333-9181 www.lyonrum.com/golden-hour The Golden Hour Rum Room is the private tasting room of Windon Distilling featuring cocktails, flights & events. d Cockey’s Ln, 410-604-2100 www.kentislandheritagesociety.org Rare example of “post and plank” construction; gambrel-roofed house. Restored train station next door. Group tours available upon request. d VISITMARYLAND.ORG 119
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