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1608 – Captain John Smith explores the Chesapeake Bay 1631 – English trading post established on Kent Island 1632 – Maryland Charter granted to Cecilius Calvert by King Charles I 1633 – Ark and Dove sail from the Isle of Wight, England 1634 – Ark and Dove arrive at St. Clements Island; St. Mary's City founded 1649 – "An Act Concerning Religion" passed; Puritans founded Providence (now Annapolis) 1664 – Slavery allowed by law in[...]

Our newest, and first location west of the Chesapeake Bay, is Rise Up Annapolis. Located in the iconic Parole Shopping Plaza, and headed up by our dear friends Brandon & Caite Bartlett. Our cafe is conveniently situated near Whole Foods Annapolis, where our Whole Foods partnership began.

Awaken amazing sunrises by the bay in a comfy, eclectic, working artists home/studio for two. Experience Resort Style Service and amenities without the fuss.

Just off I-95 near the top of the Chesapeake Bay, Ripken Stadium is the Taj Mahal of minor league baseball. Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds, the Baltimore Orioles’ High-A East league team, this gem of a park is Iron Man (and Aberdeen native) Cal Ripken Jr.’s love letter to America’s pastime. The stadium is Camden Yards in miniature, right down to the Marriott Hotel situated in left field and built to look like the big[...]

Fishing Charters All aboard for freshly caught favorites! If you’re already soaking up the sun on Chesapeake Beach, book a charter with Rod N’ Reel Resort. The experienced captains will help you troll, bottom fish and chum your way to a trophy dinner, and the resort chef will prepare your catch however you like. Looking to cook your own meal Maryland-style? Fish the Bay Charters can accommodate up to 25 anglers for a half-day or[...]

The lighthouse houses a museum and is built in the “screwpile” style characteristic of the Chesapeake Bay. From this location, view the Choptank River, which was used as an escape route for several freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad. Others who assisted them were captured and transported on this river to the Dorchester County Courthouse and Jail. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site.

Maryland's Premier Water Sports facility featuring lessons, rentals, tours, summer camps, corporate team building and Beach Parties directly on the Chesapeake Bay. Offering SAILING, KAYAKING STAND UP PADDLING and WINDSURFING since 1985. Certified sailing and paddling school operating daily May thru September. Maryland's largest water sports rental operation.

Our 35-acres of private oysters beds on the Rhode & West rivers help improve water quality. Offering watermen’s heritage talks and tours on his oyster aquaculture farm. Live high quality crabs, hard and soft, seasonal oysters and fish available for purchase. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail. A recognized Chesapeake Bay Storyteller, trained by the Maryland Office of Tourism.