Accommodations Best Western Kent Narrows Rt. 50/301, East of the Bay Bridge 410-827-6767, 800-828-3361 Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant 500 Kent Manor Dr., Stevensville 410-643-7716 Hilton Garden Inn – Kent Island 3206 Main St., Grasonville 410-827-3877 www.kentisland.stayhgi.com (See their ad on pg. 129) Holiday Inn Express, Kent Narrows 1020 Kent Narrows Rd., Kent Narrows 410-827-4454 www.holidaykentisland.com Lands End Manor 232 Prospect Bay Dr., Grasonville 410-827-6284 Pintail Point Farm 511 Pintail Pt. Farm Ln., Queenstown 410-827-7092 Rose Tree Bed & Breakfast 116 South Commerce St., Centreville 410-758-3991 Sleep Inn Kent Island 101 VFW Ave., Grasonville 410-827-5555 Attractions Broad Creek Cemetery, 1652 Route 8 South, Stevensville 410-604-2100 Church Hill Theatre, c. 1929 103 Walnut St., Church Hill 410-758-1331 Cray House c. 1809 Cockey’s Ln., Stevensville 410-604-2400 Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center 600 Discovery Ln., Grasonville 410-827-6694 www.BayRestoration.org Kent Island Federation of Art 405 Main St., Stevensville 410-643-7424
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Museum of Eastern Shore Life 126 Dulin Clark Rd., Centreville 410-604-2100
Island Inn 800 Main St., Rt. 18, Stevensville 410-643-2466
Our Chesapeake Legacy Chesapeake Exploration Center, Chester 410-604-2100
The Jetty Restaurant 201 Wells Cove Rd., Grasonville 410-827-8225
Queen Anne’s County 425 Piney Narrow Rd., Chester 410-604-2100 www.discoverqueenannes.com Waterfront dining on beautiful Kent Narrows, fresh seafood and farm produce, cycle one of our trails. Explore historic sites from the 1600’s in charming small towns, go antiquing, or learn about native species at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. Enjoy the tranquility of Maryland’s Eastern Shore! (pgs. 117-118)
Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant 500 Kent Manor Dr., Stevensville 410-643-7716
Wye Grist Mill 14296 Old Wye Mills Rd., Wye Mills 410-604-2100 Dining Annie’s Steak & Seafood House 500 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville 410-827-7103 Big Bats Cafe 215 St.Claire Place, Stevensville 410-604-1120 Brique 122 N. Commerce St. Centreville 443-262-8070 Chesapeake Bay Beach Club 500 Marina Club Rd., Stevensville 410-604-1933 Fisherman’s Inn & Crab Deck Restaurants 3116 Main St., Grasonville 410-827-8807 Harris Crab & Seafood Restaurant Kent Narrows Way N., Kent Narrows 410-827-9500 Holly’s Rt. 50 & Jackson Creek, Grasonville 410-827-8711 Island Beef & BBQ Kent Towne Market, Chester 410-604-2333
Kentmorr Restaurant & Crab House 910 Kentmorr Rd., Stevensville 410-643-2263 Love Point Cafe 401 Love Point Rd., Stevensville 410-604-0910 The Narrows Restaurant 3023 Kent Narrows Way S, Grasonville 410-827-8113 Red Eye’s Dock Bar 428 Kent Narrows Way N., Grasonville 410-827-3937 Rustico’s Restaurant & Wine Bar 401 Love Point Rd., Stevensville 410-643-9444 www.rusticoonline.com Recreation Bay Bridge Marina & Yacht Club 357 Pier One Rd., Stevensville 410-643-3162 C&C Charters 506 Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville 410-827-7888 Hunters Oak Golf Club 500 Amberly Farm Ln., Queenstown 410-827-0800 Island Boat Rentals 204 Queen Anne Rd., Stevensville 410-827-4777 Kennersley Point Marina 223 Marina Ln., Church Hill 410-758-2394 Mears Point Marina 428 Kent Narrows Way, Grasonville 410-827-8888 Piney Narrows Yacht Haven 500 Piney Narrows Rd., Chester 410-643-6600
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St. Michaels Accommodation
Five Gables 209 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels 410-745-0100 The Inn at Perry Cabin 308 Watkins Lane, St. Michaels 410-745-2200 Old Brick Inn 401 S. Talbot Street St.Michaels 410.745.3323 www.oldbrickinn.com (pg. 63) The Tilghman Island Inn 21384 Coopertown Road, Tilghman (410) 886-2141 http://www.tilghmanislandinn.com (pg. 66) Wades Point Inn 10090 Wades Point Road, McDaniel (410) 745-2500 www.wadespointinn.com (pg. 67) Attractions Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels 410-745-2916 Eastern Shore Brewing 605 S. Talbot Street (The Mill) 410-745-8010 www.easternshorebrewing.com Eastern Shore Brewing, the only microbrewery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland offers a variety of beers to sample. All beers are brewed on premise, and hand crafted with finest ingredients. Guests are encouraged to stop by the eclectically decorated tasting room, and sample a variety of brews guaranteed to please a vast spectrum of beer enthusiasts. (pg. 112) Patriot Cruises 301 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels (410) 745-3100 www.patriotcruises.com Escape to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, an historic town filled with charming shops, attractive restaurants, inns and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The area is steeped in history dating from before the American Revolution. The ambience of the colonial and Victorian-era
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charm is unmistakable and can be enjoyed throughout your visit.(pg. XX) St. Michaels Winery 605 S. Talbot St., #6 St. Michaels 410-745-0808 www.st-michaels-winery.com St. Michaels Winery crafts wine from grapes grown in a vineyards and those harvested from select regional and national growers. Small batch production ensures mature, award-winning wines. During a visit, one could taste Maryland wine at its finest, tour the production area or relax in the quaint garden patio. (pg. 112) Dining Big Pickle Food Bar 209 Talbot Street, St. Michaels (410) 745-8011 www.bigpicklefoodbar.com (See their ad on pg. 115) Carpenter Street Saloon 113 S. Talbot - St Michaels 410-745-5111 Foxy’s Marina Bar 125 Mulberry St., St. Michaels 410-745-4340 Foxy’s Harbor Grille located on the docks in St, Michaels Harbor. Join us for the best grilled burgers in town, fresh local seafood and the largest American Craft Beer List around. Our awesome staff prides itself on making your visit to our little harbor town memorable,fun and relaxing. So, come on down. Have a cool frozen libation and watch the boats pass by. (pg. 110) Marcoritaville 105 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels (410) 745-5557 www.marcosbar.com Featuring local fresh Rockfish, Soft Shell Crabs, Oysters, Great Burgers and Sandwiches. Children and Dog Friendly. Exotic frozen drink specialties. Join us under the umbrellas on the deck for Happy Hour. Weekend Breakfast. AYCE Crabs, Chicken, Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Sunday thru Friday. Open 7 days a week. (pg. 113) Pascal’s Harbour Lights Restaurant St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa 101 N. Harbor Road, St. Michaels 410-745-9001, 800-955-9001 www.harbourinn.com
St. Michaels Crab & Steak House 305 Mulberry St., St. Michaels 410-745-3737 www.stmichaelscrabhouse.com The St. Michaels Crab & Steak House, a favorite by locals & visitors, is a casual waterfront restaurant that serves local favorites such as Maryland Crabs, Steaks and outstanding Crabcakes! The Cheers bar atmosphere offers a wide variety of draft and bottled beer, an extensive wine list, and specialty drinks that keep you coming back for more. Enjoy your meal in their great waterfront dining room, tavern, or outdoor waterfront deck. Reservations recommended. Open 11am-10pm, till 11pm Fri.-Sat.; Closed Wed. (pg. 111) Sweetie Bakery 208 Talbot Street St. Michaels, MD 21663 (410) 745-8109 (See their ad on pg. 115) Town Dock Restaurant 125 Mulberry St., St. Michaels 410-745-5577 Town Dock Restaurant, located in the historic waterfront village of St. Michaels, offers a full selection of fresh seasonal dishes with amazing views of the harbor. Seafood is the house specialty, but locals know Town Dock for much more including signature steaks, chops, pastas and seasonal specials. Coupled with an extensive wine, beer and cocktail selection Proprietor Jon Mason personally invites you to experience the “heart of the harbor”. (pg. 110) Shopping Chesapeake Bay Outfitters 100 N. Talbot St., St. Michaels 410-745-3107 (See their ad on pg. 115) Guilford & Company 202 South Talbot Street, St. Michaels 410-745-5544 Specializes in antique and estate jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries featuring antique and estate pieces from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Art Moderne periods including signed pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, Henry Dunay, Boucheron, Bulgari and more. (pg. 117)
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Annapolis Area Accommodations Annapolis Accommodations 41 Maryland Ave., Annapolis 410-263-3262 www.StayAnnapolis.com Annapolis Accommodations, Inc. specializes in fully furnished temporary housing options for workers in the Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas. Perfect for extended stay business, vacation rentals, USNA Commissioning week and US Boat Show rentals. Compare our accommodations to any competing property for space, location, features, amenities and especially cost. Call or visit the website for more information. (pg. 129) The Academy Bed & Breakfast 134 Prince George St, Annapolis (410) 990-1234 Annapolis Inn 144 Prince George St., Annapolis 410-295-5200 Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel 80 Compromise St., Annapolis 410-268-7555 Annapolis Royal Folly 65 College Ave., Annapolis 410-263-4999 Best Western Annapolis 2520 Riva Rd., Annapolis 410-224-2800 Best Western BWI Airport 6755 Dorsey Rd., Elkridge 410-796-3300 Best Western Kent Narrows Inn 3101 Main St., Grasonville 410-827-6767 BWI Marriott Hotel 1743 West N`ursery Rd., Baltimore 410-859-8300 Chez Amis Bed & Breakfast 85 East Street Annapolis (410) 263-6631 Comfort Inn Bay Bridge 76 Old Mill Bottom Rd., Annapolis 410-757-8500
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Comfort Inn BWI Airport 6921 Balt.-Annap. Blvd., Baltimore 410-789-9100
Hampton Inn & Suites Annapolis 124 Womack Dr., Annapolis 410-571-0200
Comfort Inn & Conference Center Bowie 4500 Crain Hwy., Bowie 301-464-0089, 800-4-CHOICE www.pmchotels.com Central Maryland location convenient to Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Newly renovated in 2008. The only hotel in the area offering a free full hot breakfast buffet. All rooms have refrigerators, coffee, safes, hair dryers, free high speed wireless internet access, and ironing board. Full service restaurant and lounge. Outdoor pool and fitness center. Affordable luxury! (pg. 127)
Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis 305 Harry S. Truman Pkwy., Annapolis 410-266-9006
Comfort Suites BWI Airport 815 Elkridge Landing Rd., Linthicum 410-691-1000 Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 2600 Housley Rd., Annapolis 410-571-6700 Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis 2559 Riva Rd., Annapolis 410-266-1555 Courtyard by Marriott Fort Meade at National Business Park 2700 Hercules Rd., Annapolis Junction 301-498-8400 Days Inn & Suites, Cambridge 2917 Ocean City Gateways, Cambridge 410-228-4444 Doubletree Hotel Annapolis 210 Holiday Ct., Annapolis 410-224-3150, 800-266-7631 Eastport House 101 Severn Ave., Annapolis 410-295-9710 Georgian House 170 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis 410-263-5618 Gibson’s Lodging 110 Prince George St., Annapolis 410-268-5555 Hampton Inn Bowie 15202 Major Lansdale Blvd., Bowie (301) 809-1800
Hilton Garden Inn – Kent Island 3206 Main St., Grasonville 410-827-3877 www.kentisland.stayhgi.com Relax in modern accommodation at our Grasonville hotel with private balconies enjoying spectacular water or skyline views. Spacious guest rooms feature one king or two queen beds, complimentary WiFi and refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Upgrade to a one bedroom or junior suite. Our glorious waterfront location makes our Grasonville hotel the perfect venue for business meetings, with 1,500 sq. ft. of event space and complimentary WiFi in all meeting rooms. Keep in touch in our complimentary 24-hour Business Center.(pg. 129) Historic Inns of Annapolis 58 State Circle Annapolis (410) 263-2641 Holiday Inn Express 2451 Riva Road, Annapolis (410) 224-4317 Horn Point Inn 100 Chesapeake Avenue, Annapolis (410) 268-1126 Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay 100 Heron Boulevard, Cambridge (410) 901-1234 Laurel Grove Inn on the South River 2881 Southaven Drive Annapolis, MD 21401 (443) 370-2394 www.laurelgroveinn.net The Inn is a luxury 8,400 sq. ft. cedar and stone contemporary home. Situated on three serene wooded acres overlooking the South River, this bed and breakfast is second to none and is only minutes from downtown Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy. Each stylishly appointed room and suite have their own luxury bath, equipped with every comfort including a soft, cozy robe to relax in while enjoying your own private view of the river. (pg. 68)
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Index Of Advertisers Attractions Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts............... 18 Naval Academy Alumni Association.........19-21 Watermark Cruises...........................................4
Pet Friendly Paws Pet Boutique......................................... 52
Jewels of the Chesapeake
Black Walnut Point Inn................................... 62 The Old Brick Inn............................................ 63 Amtrak................................ Inside Back Cover The Robert Morris Inn.................................... 64 Annapolis Accommodations.......................... 129 The Tilghman Island Inn................................ 65 Wades Point Inn............................................. 66 Chesapeake Boating Club...............................9 Hogan LAX........................................................17 Laurel Grove Inn............................................. 67 Open Skies..................................................... 127 The Inn at 202 Dover..................................... 69
Lifestyle
Calvert County
Dining
Calvert County Office of Basmati Indian Cuisine.................................. 31 Economic Development........................... 70-71 Boat Yard Bar & Grill...................................... 38 Calvert Marine Museum................................ 73 Buddy’s........................................................... 28 Calvert County Division of Carrol’s Creek Cafe........................................ 39 Parks and Recreation.................................... 81 Chart House Annapolis.................................. 38 Chop House.................................................... 34 Solomons Island Harris Crab House..................... 89, Back Cover AnnMarie Gardens......................................... 76 Lewnes’ Steakhouse...................................... 37 DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay........................ 78 Metro Silver Diner.......................................... 27 Holiday Inn Solomons.................................... 75 Mexican Cafe.................................................. 32 Isaac’s Restaurant......................................... 77 Middleton Tavern................Inside Front Cover Kingfishers Seafood House........................... 79 Mike’s Crab House......................................... 25 O’Brien’s............................. Inside Front Cover St. Mary’s County Old Stein......................................................... 35 Blue Wind Gourmet........................................ 85 Phillips Seafood.............................................. 30 Cafe des Artistes............................................ 85 Pusser’s Caribbean Grille.............................. 35 DB McMillan’s................................................ 86 The Rockfish................................................... 40 Sam’s on the Waterfront............................... 24 The Front Porch Restaurant........................... 85 The Heat (106.3 FM)..................................... 87 Yellowfin.......................................................... 31 Lenny’s Restaurant........................................ 86 St Mary’s County Tourism......................... 81-82 Shopping Alpaca International....................................... 43 Queen Anne’s County Blanca Flor...................................................... 42 Blue Heron Golf Club..................................... 89 B & D Tailors................................................... 47 Holiday Inn Express........................................ 89 Liljenquist & Beckstead................................... 3 Queen Anne County Zachary’s.......................................................... 1 Chamber of Commerce.................................. 89 Queen Anne County Festival At Riva Department of Tourism.................................. 88 Festival Wines & Spirits................................. 46 Sports Clips.................................................... 47
Easton Spas Elijah Blue Salon & Retreat........................... 107 The West Wing Spa & Salon.......................... 104 St. Michaels Big Pickle Food Bar........................................ 115 Chesapeake Bay Outfitters............................ 115 Eastern Shore Brewing.................................. 112 Foxy’s Marina Bar........................................... 110 Guilford & Company....................................... 117 Marcoritaville.................................................. 113 Patriot Cruises................................................ 114 St. Michaels Crab & Steak House................. 135 St. Michaels Marina....................................... 111 St. Michaels Winery....................................... 112 Sweetie Bakery............................................... 115 Town Dock Restaurant................................... 110 Tilghman Island Bay Hundred Restaurant............................... 118 Knapps Narrow Marina and Inn.................... 118 Lady Patty....................................................... 118 WTDK (107.1 The Duck)................................ 119 Cambridge Snappers........................................................ 121 Oxford Oxford Business Association......................... 123
Area Destinations Fenwick Inn..................................................... 124
Annapolis Area Accommodations Annapolis Accomodations............................. 129 Comfort Inn Bowie.......................................... 127 Courtyard Marriot University of Delaware..... 127 Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island....................... 129
Talbot County
Main Street & Upper Main Annapolis Cigar Company.............................. 49 Annapolis Marine Art Gallery......................... 50 Creative Impressions..................................... 51 Eyes on Main.................................................. 50 Horse Boutique.............................................. 49 Irish Traditions................................................ 50 Kilwin’s Chocolate.......................................... 49 Laurance Clothing.......................................... 51 WR Chance Jewelers...................................... 51 West Annapolis Art Things........................................................ 55 Bon Vivant Antiques....................................... 55 Tara’s Gifts...................................................... 54 The Giant Peach............................................. 54 West Annapolis Antiques............................... 54 West Annapolis Artworks............................... 55 Maryland Avenue & State Circle Annapolis Bookstore...................................... 57 Annebeth’s...................................................... 57 Atami Day Spa................................................ 58 Aurora Gallery................................................. 57 Capistrano Barbershop.................................. 59 Evergreen Antiques........................................ 58 Smoke Shop................................................... 58 Star Monograms............................................ 58
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Hog Neck Golf Course.................................... 94 Shore Health................................................... 95 Talbot County Economic Development............................92-93 Easton Brasserie Brightwell....................................... 98 Easton Cigar & Smoke Shop......................... 98 Easton Cycle and Sport..................................101 Hills Soda Fountain........................................ 97 Irish Traditions................................................ 97 Salisbury Gift & Garden................................. 99 Stoltzfus BBQ.................................................. 99 Talbot County Chamber of Commerce.......... 100 Washington Street Pub.................................. 97 Easton Galleries Abstracts by Heidi.......................................... 104 Christine Daniels............................................ 104 Cottage Studio and Gallery............................ 104 South Street Art Gallery................................. 102 Studio B.......................................................... 103 Tripp Hildebrandt Studios.............................. 103 Troika Gallery.................................................. 103
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