The park's renowned cliffs, which dominate 30 miles of Chesapeake shoreline, are a treasure trove of 600 known species of fossils.
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Learn to sail on the historic Chesapeake Bay with America's first sailing school. Children's and power boat instruction also available.
Build in 1856, it is the oldest surviving screwpile lighthouse and contains an extensive exhibit of artifacts and information on lighthouses around the Chesapeake region.
Depicts the history and operation of the canal connecting the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. A National Park Service National Network to Freedom site.
Fishing is our passion and has been for over 30 years; specializing in spring fishing for trophy striped bass on the Chesapeake Bay.
Capt. Phil Gilbert has been fishing the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay since 1948. Max charter size is 6 people.
Near top bay-area attractions like the Naval Academy, and a short drive to Chesapeake Bay to enjoy boating excursions.
Guest benefit from our location near local businesses, attractions and halfway between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
A beautiful Chesapeake Bay location only 35 miles from BWI Airport. The Cross Island Trail is next to the hotel.
Offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of country living at the doorsteps of Washington D.C. and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay region.