From the Beach to the Bay Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore is known for its traditional watermen culture, where locals rise with the sun and work the waters to bring in the day’s catch. Nestled between the vast, blue Chesapeake and the white, sandy beaches of the Atlantic, a tapestry of farms, woodlands, rivers and marshes paint an unparalleled landscape picture. Among the wide open spaces, watermen villages and towns, like Deal Island , Crisfield, Princess[...]
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Beach Break at the Eastern Shore If you’re not going to let summer slip into fall without kicking and screaming, then you need to beeline to the beach communities. Since it’s about to be sweater weather, go ahead and indulge in the crab-filled delights and oysters that define the region at an authentic Maryland crab house—paired with a crisp local brew, of course. Be sure to dig your toes in the sand, stroll the iconic[...]
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[...]
Spend A Day By The Water Ocean City is a perfect introduction to the Eastern Shore. You’ll find a party pretty much every season—from Winterfest to Springfest, Sunfest and beyond. While in Ocean City make sure you fit in a stroll along the award-winning Boardwalk. You’ll find amusements, arcades, and plenty of snacks—like Fisher’s famous caramel popcorn and Thrasher’s french fries. You’ll definitely want to stay the night in Ocean City so you can enjoy[...]
June 2018 Barefoot Theory calls Assateague & Chincoteague Island Road trip one of the East Coast’ top Five for Adventure Indianapolis Star Names Ward Wildlife Museum One of “America’s Landmarks and Hidden Gems Hagerstown is One of Expedia.com’s “Most Beautiful Towns in America” Ocean City Named One of Top Weekend Beach Deals in the Country, According to Southern Living Philadelphia Magazine Sings the Praises of an Ocean City Vacation Fodor’s Calls Assateague One of the[...]
What’s New, What’s Next & What May Come in Maryland 2025 & Beyond JANUARY 21, 2025 | Subject to Change SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES/ EVENTS 2025 Maryland Scenic Byways program 25th Anniversary – 2025 Maryland will be commemorating and celebrating our 18 scenic byways (6 of which are also National Scenic Byways). 60th Anniversary of Assateague Island National Seashore (Berlin) Programming TBD Army-Navy Football Game – The annual Army-Navy Football game will be played at M&T Bank[...]