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When Harriet Tubman set foot on the fields and marshes surrounding the Chesapeake Bay and worked its waterways, America was a different place. Woodlands were expansive, wilderness seemed endless, and she, like many other African Americans, was held in the bonds of slavery, surviving while wresting an existence from the land. As she stood on the Chesapeake’s shores, worked its docks and shipyards, and peered across its vast open waters, what did she think and[...]

Beaches on the Chesapeake Bay are in a class of their own. Whether you want to sunbathe, float in the refreshing waves or camp along the shores, there are an abundance of options to choose from. Chesapeake Bay beaches provide top-notch relaxation and recreation.

Spend an afternoon feeling the freedom of sailing aboard an historic skipjack, discover mysteries about the Chesapeake’s waters and its seafood industry, take a charter fishing tour and land your record rockfish, marvel at iconic lighthouses aboard a ferry boat, or kayak through peaceful marshlands to observe a natural ecosystem in action. You’re welcome to enjoy the best of Maryland by exploring the Chesapeake Bay on a guided water-based tour with a Chesapeake Bay Storyteller[...]

This map of Maryland and surrounding states shows the area of the Chesapeake Bay and its shorelines dotted with historic waterfront towns. Come visit and explore Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and a place of serene beauty. Breathe in her slightly salty air; taste the flavors of her fresh seafood bounty and the farms that line her shores; enjoy her waterfront towns; talk to the locals, some of whom have[...]

Food just tastes better when you dine on the water! Whether you are arriving via sailboat, powerboat or car, there’s something special about dining on the water. The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries provide endless options ranging from urban dining in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and hip and historic Annapolis to waterside dining along the many rivers, creeks and inlets that make up the Chesapeake Bay. Here a few options to make your mouth water. Baltimore[...]

We invite you to visit and explore Maryland’s Great Chesapeake Bay Loop, which skirts the largest estuary in the United States. Sail the Bay’s sparkling waters; breathe in her slightly salty air; taste the flavors of her fresh seafood bounty and local produce from the farms that line her shores; and enjoy her quaint waterfront towns. Talk to the locals, some of whom have lingering accents from their ancestors who settled the area over 300[...]