Founded in 1706, Chestertown is a historic college town along the banks of the Chester River on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The brick sidewalks lined with shops, restaurants and inns welcome visitors to meander and browse. A visit to Chestertown's Historic District to admire the fine colonial residences is a must!
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A variety of wonderful festivals and events throughout the year, from an old-fashioned Easter weekend to a Victorian Christmas celebration.
A working waterman's village. Historic vessels, charter fishing, great seafood, unique lodging.
Maryland's only inhabited island accessible exclusively by boat. Composed of three separate villages (Ewell, Tylerton and Rhodes Point), 12 miles west of Crisfield.
Stroll the landscaped grounds for design ideas, relax with gourmet coffees, visit with our llamas, or explore the garden center for the perfect item to complement your home.
Antiques and unique collectibles; restaurants; marinas, small-town feeling. Visit historic oak basket factory, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Elk Neck State Park and Chesapeake Bay.
Close to Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis. Annual events: House & Garden Tour, Bayfest and Road Rally.
The bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War took place on Maryland soil, as Confederate soldiers crossed the Potomac River and clashed with Union forces in the sleepy town of Sharpsburg.
Follow the escape route of John Wilkes Booth, one of history's most notorious assassins, as he fled from Washington, D.C. and hid for several days in Southern Maryland before being cornered.
It is said that life in "Chesapeake Country" flows gently with the tide of North America's largest estuary and it's tributaries. Take your time experiencing the special beauty of this tidewater region with its pristine waterways and vibrant historic waterfront villages.