maryland bed and breakfast select registry
 

 

Home > Maryland > Attractions

 


CHESTERTOWN
(Eastern Shore)

Maritime Activities

Chestertown's coastline varies from historic waterfront towns dotted with marinas of all sizes to stretches of low, rolling farmlands broken only by the tidewater tributaries of the Chesapeake. This land, where fresh and salt water meet, is terrific for fishing and boating enthusiasts, cyclists, birders and nature lovers.

Architecture

The Chester River curls past grand homes of wealthy merchants from the 18th and 19th centuries. Among the town's finest historic buildings are the Hynson-Ringgold House, renowned for its unusual antler staircase and hip roof, and Wide Hall, a masterpiece of Georgian architecture built in 1769 by Thomas Smyth, Kent County's most prosperous merchant and an illustrious Revolutionary War figure. An old Customs House dating from the 1740s stands beside the public dock at the foot of High Street. Its detailed Flemish Bond brickwork is commonplace in many old town residences.

Candlelight Walking Tour

The popular Candlelight Walking Tour, sponsored each September by the Kent County Historical Society, offers a leisurely peek into many spectacular homes. Historic house tours are also featured in October and December; most garden tours are sponsored in spring and summer.

Shopping

Antiques and local stores.

Chestertown Tea Party

The Chesterton Tea Party is reenacted each Memorial Day weekend. This festival celebrates events of May 23, 1774, when, on the heels of the news that the Port of Boston had been closed by the British, local residents boarded the Brigantine Geddes, which had dropped anchor in the Chester, and angrily consigned its shipment of tea to the depths of the River.

DEEP CREEK LAKE
(Western)

Deep Creek Lake

Fishing, swimming, kayaking, boating, swimming and water sports are just a few of the activities waiting for you in the Deep Creek Lake area.

KEEDYSVILLE
(Western)

Antietam National Battlefield

Relive history by taking a scenic stroll through the Antietam National Battlefield. This Civil War site marks the end of General Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the North in September 1862.

The Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,167-mile (3,488 km) footpath along the ridge crests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains.

The City of Harpers Ferry

Throughout its history, Harpers Ferry has been the backdrop for remarkable and unparalleled events. Harpers Ferry is a great way to spend a day while staying at Antietam Overlook Farm.

Charles Town Racing & Slots

Come to West Virginia and discover a whole new way to play. Charles Town Races & Slots is full of new adventure and excitement for slot players and horse racing fans alike.

OXFORD
(Eastern Shore)

Talbot County

Talbot County offers just about any activity you are interested in: biking, sailing, shopping, antiquing, fishing, museums, kayaking, evening entertainment, golf and much, much more.

TANEYTOWN
(Capital)

Gettysburg National Military Park

Located in Gettysburg, PA

The Eisenhower Home

Located In Gettysburg, PA

Monocacy National Battlefield

Located In Frederick, MD

Antietam National Battlefield

Located in Sharpsburg, MD

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Located In Harpers Ferry, WV

Charlestown Races & Casino

Located In Charlestown, WV

Wine Country

Visit one of six wineries in the area for a tour and tasting.

 

                

Find a Bed and Breakfast in one of these Maryland towns


Find a Maryland Attraction
Capital
Taneytown

Eastern Shore
Chestertown
Oxford

Western
Deep Creek Lake
Keedysville


   
© Copyright 2005 SELECT REGISTRY