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Featuring scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay and waterfront rooms, the hotel is conveniently located about 20 minutes from

Queen Anne’s County Downtown Annapolis. Department of Economic & Tourism Development Ashley Chenault Tourism Development Coordinator 425 Piney Narrows Road Chester, MD 21619 410.604.2100 [email protected] www.VisitQueenAnnes.org

Our mission is to establish Queen Anne’s County as a premier travel destination through marketing and image building that increases the number of visitors, overnight stays and tourism generated revenue to the region.

Alchemi Design & Publications Our recently renovated hotel delivers Chemistry for Great Design & Strategy Principal/Publisher Meagan Connolly Director of Marketing Kathy Hawkins Sr. Graphic Designer Lauren DeMarsh upscale amenities and top rated service Office Manager Jennifer Siren Located in Arnold, Maryland 443-321-9895 [email protected] while you’re staying in the Annapolis or www.alchemidesign.com

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26 27 10 12 18 9 6 Relive History The Arts Your Adventure StartsHere Annual Events Dining Guide Accommodations Regional Map Discover 29 Visit Queen Anne’s Stay connected! 30 42 36 28 38 Retail Therapy Group Gatherings Sounds OfMusic Outdoor Adventures Locally Grown Made InMaryland 20

CONTENTS We invite you to the tranquility of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Queen DISCOVER Anne’s County, home to captivating sunsets that illuminate the rural landscapes, thriving maritime communities, fresh local seafood and endless waterfront happenings. Come join us and experience the peacefulness of over 200 miles of panoramic waterways graced with acres upon acres of pastoral landscape.

Kent Island, the Chesapeake Bay’s largest island, is comprised of two coastal towns: Stevensville and Chester. Historic Stevensville’s colorful arts and entertainment district has antiques and boutique shops offering unexpected treasures and delights. Enjoy bay beaches, spirits, brews, and views.

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Chester and Grasonville are the anchors of the Kent Narrows Waterfront. The Kent Narrows is a waterfront district that is bisected (by Rt. 50/301 & Rt. 18) into four quadrants and the thoroughfare connecting Kent Island to the Delmarva Peninsula. Enjoy views of the working waterway, fresh seafood, waterfront stays, live music and dock bars.

NOAH FRAHM 6 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG the local fare atnearby restaurants. Bowl commercial montage. Check out 2019) and was featured ina2017 Super courthouse incontinuous use (as of home tothe oldestMaryland (1796) historical, happening place. Itis Centreville continues tobea outdoor mall contains numerous name can shop toyour heart’s content atthe is the town ofQueenstownyou Here, . Just tenmileseast ofthe Bay Bridge Queenstown Premium Outlets. This and savings. For outdoor recreation, brand stores offering big selections enjoy awaterfront stay inacottage visit Queenstown Harbor Golfand on the Chester River.

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7 DISCOVER KentBEACH Island HOUSES

KI BEACH HOUSE KI GOLF HOUSE KI BEACH HOUSE II Located in Kent Narrows, Maryland A Unique Alternative to Hotels on Kent Island Features and Amenities include: WEEKEND/WEEKNIGHTS/WEEKLY RENTALS Walking Distance to Seafood Restaurants 2 Chesapeake Bay View Modern Homes across from Complimentary Continental Breakfast beach, marina, tiki bar, and airpark sleep 12 each. Complimentary High Speed Internet Access Another a mile away across from Golf Course sleeps 10. Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffeemaker Convenient to Annapolis and Easton with a practical commute Flat Screen TV, with HBO and Cinemax to St Michael’s, Baltimore, Washington DC, NASA Goddard, Route 50, 301 Exit 42 Fort Meade, Annapolis Junction, Columbia, and more. 3101 Main Street • Grasonville, MD 21638 410-827-6767 • 1-800-828-3361 KIBeachHouse.com 410.984.7618 • [email protected] www.BestWestern.com Stay & Play in Stevensville, MD on Kent Island

The Hilton Garden Inn® Kent Island... Overlooking nothing but the Chesapeake.

Meeting and banquet facilities for 120. Private balconies to view magical sunsets. A fridge, microwave, complimentary high-speed Internet access. Plus, a breakfast cafe, cozy lounge, workout facility, indoor pool, boat slips, and a complimentary 24-hour business center. At the Hilton Garden Kent Island, you’ll ﬁnd everything you need for a great stay in Queen Anne’s County - all just an easy stroll from the area’s best waterfront restaurants & bars. Everything. Right where you need it. 3206 Main St., Grasonville, MD 21638 410-827-3877 reservations: kentisland.stayhgi.com 1-877-STAY-HGI N accessible by land, airand water. D.C./Baltimore metropolitan area and is uniquely within commuting distance tothe Washington Anne’s County offers a highly sought afterlifestyle, mainland tothe Delmarva Peninsula. Queen transportation corridor connecting the Maryland (Chesapeake Bay Bridge) and serves as amajor of the William Lane Preston Jr. Memorial Bridge GETTING HERE * 410.604.0486 www.KentIslandExpress.com Travel by carviaUS Route 50/301 For road and Chesapeake Bay Bridgeconditions onUS 50/301, For assistance crossing over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, By Land 1.877.BAYSPAN (229.7726) www.Baybridge.Maryland.gov check withMaryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) contact Kent Island Express Bay BridgeDrive Over The county is located immediately east gateway toMaryland’s Eastern Shore. arrow your sightsonQueenAnne’s County, Schedule onehour priortocrossing. Travelers onlypaytolloneway, see page 15. (4 Ronald ReaganWashingtonNational(DCA) (36 miles) Baltimore WashingtonInt.ThurgoodMarshall(BWI) Nearby Airports By Air There are plenty ofopportunitiestoenjoy the beauty By www.qac.org/256/Bay-Bridge-Airport 410.643.4364 Queen Anne’s County Airport General Aviation ( Washington DullesInternational(IDA) delectable e Arrive by boat toour award winning restaurants for of QueenAnne’s County by boat orcharted vessel. ( Philadelphia International(PHL) view TIP: heading eastbound onUS Route 50/301. 99 72 7 miles) miles) miles) Water s .For acomplete listing ofdockbar dining, ats estoa et and unparalleled , sensational beats

Visitor Information &Resources www.QACChamber.com 410.643.8530 1561 Postal Road, Chester, MD 21619 Queen Anne’s County Chamber of Commerce www.VisitMaryland.org 410.758.2181 100 Welcome Center Drive, Centreville, MD21617 Bay Country (State) Welcome Center 410.604.2100 www.VisitQueenAnnes.org 425 Piney Narrows Road Chester, MD21619 Chesapeake Heritage &Visitor Center Amenities Cross Island Trail •Ferry Point Park Rotating ArtExhibit •Observation Tower Free Parking •Chesapeake Legacy Museum #VISITQAC

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et the full Queen Anne’s County experience by booking your stay at Gany of our exceptional accommodations options, perfectly equipped with dreamy Event Spaces waterfront views, quaint guest rooms See more on group travel, corporate travel & weddings or historic flair. on page 38

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DESCRIPTION Vacation Rentals Meetings at Dolce are anything but ordinary. The event spaces are perfect for weddings and excellent for team building, KENT ISLAND BEACH HOUSE empowering groups to think outside the box. This exclusive DESCRIPTION site offers a variety of outdoor Four short term rental homes amenities for your meetings perfect for wedding guests, including 18th century English business retreats, family 51 Guest Rooms gardens, two outdoor pools, gatherings, and more! Enjoyable a tennis court, and scenic for either a casual fishing trip 600 Aspen Drive trails. Two picturesque estates and a classy weekend getaway Queenstown, MD 21658 command 1,000 acres of private to the shore. Located 5 miles 410.827.7400 rolling countryside perfect from the Chesapeake Bay www.wyndhamhotels.com for overnight retreats. Dolce Bridge with several nearby is sure to elevate your business All homes in waterfront attractions. gathering or special event Stevensville, MD *Schedule complimentary 1 hour and leave a lasting impression. 410.984.7618 charter cruise with stay; call www.kibeachhouse.com Captain Bob 410.310.1831

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DESCRIPTION QUEENSTOWN HARBOR GOLF COTTAGES Steeped in beauty, rich in tradition, and brimming with DESCRIPTION Chesapeake Bay charm, this The Wye, Chester and Corsica venue is the perfect space for Cottages can accommodate your private event. Point at groups up to 20 and offer Pintail specializes in weddings, traditional warmth with bachelor/rette parties, team modern comfort and building retreats, family panoramic, waterfront views. reunions and more. This Each cottage is complete with 511 Pintail Point Farm Lane waterfront property consists a modern kitchen, hardwood Queenstown, MD 21658 of 300 pristine acres with floors, up to five bathrooms, 410.827.7065 4 miles of shoreline along washer and dryer, parking, www.pintailpoint.com the historic Wye River. all the attention to detail 310 Links Lane of a luxury home away from Queenstown, MD 21658 home. Request an in-house chef 800.827.5257 demonstration or simply enjoy www.qhgolf.com/stay the Chester River view while your meal is prepared for you.

10 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG *Seasonal: Maythrough September Elegant bed-and-breakfast situated on 20 acres withover 800feet ofwaterfront an array ofversatile event spaces. a fullservice spa and salon, and two locally inspired restaurants, luxurious guest rooms and suites, surroundings. The Innfeatures chic that is reflective ofitslocal rustic charm and contemporary Bay, The Inn’s distinct style blends Hotel withviews ofthe Chesapeake A boutique Southern Living Collection DESCRIPTION based onseasonal availability.) events. (Outdoor amenities are venue for bothindoor and outdoor occasion, meeting, and wedding is designated as apremier special farm withviews ofThompson Creek on a226-acre eastern shore waterfront This bed-and-breakfast sitsnestled DESCRIPTION overlooking the Chester River. DESCRIPTION Hotels 77 Guest Rooms, Suites &Cottages 24 Guest Rooms 4 Guest Rooms THE INNAT CHESAPEAKE BAY BEACH CLUB MARIA’S LOVE POINTBED&BREAKFAST HISTORIC KENTMANOR INN

Complimentary Wi-Fi 18 Meeting Rooms Private Beach (up to300guests) Waterfront Event Space (feat. two dipping pools) Splash Garden & Courtyards Extensive Gardens Boutique Salon &Spa experiences) dining (farm-to-table Knoxie’s Table &The Market Fitness Center FEATURES &AMENITIES the-inn www.baybeachclub.com/ 410.604.5900 Stevensville, MD21666 180 PierOne Road Basement, Rear Deck Sun Room, Private Porch, Exercise Room, Library, Air hockey and Pool Table Swimming Pool (May–Sept.) Hot Tub (year round) (up to275) Wedding/Event Space Espanol Habla Se FEATURES &AMENITIES www.mariaslovepoint.com 410.643.5054 Stevensville, MD21666 1710 Love Point Rd., Complimentary Wi-Fi Continental Breakfast Corn Hole Volleyball, Table Tennis, Outdoor Pool &Fire Pit, Kayaking, Bicycles Event Catering FEATURES & AMENITIES www.kentmanor.com 410.643.5757 Stevensville, MD21666 500 Kent Manor Drive KENT ISLAND KENT ISLAND KENT ISLAND *Please note thishotel hasno which features abalcony overlooking Bay. Other amenities include Kent Narrows and the Chesapeake Smoke free accommodations located Centrally located withinwalking Choose astandard room orsuite and entertainment. so guests can enjoy the area’s dining location in the heart of the Kent Narrows, of the water and provides anexcellent Engages visitors withstunning views DESCRIPTION two milesfrom the Kent Narrows. bars and live entertainment nearby. and entertainment. and boardwalk. Fresh seafood, dock available boat slips, waterfront terrace distance toaselection offine seafood restaurants, dockbars elevator available DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 90 Guest Rooms 76 Guest Rooms 95 Guest Rooms HOLIDAY INNEXPRESS KENT NARROWS WATERFRONT HILTON GARDENINN

GRASONVILLE QUALITY INN BEST WESTERN Pool, Whirlpool Fitness Room, Heated Indoor Free Self-Parking Chesapeake Boardroom & Catering (upto100) Divisible Meeting Space Pavilion Lounge Nightly Happy Hour Specials service dinner) Restaurant (breakfast &full Garden Grille& Bar FEATURES &AMENITIES www.kentisland.hgi.com 410.827.3877 Grasonville, MD21638 3206 Main Street Complimentary Wi-Fi Free Parking Truck Parking Outdoor Pool Complimentary Breakfast FEATURES &AMENITIES 502.257.4517 Grasonville, MD 21638 101 VFW Avenue Nearby Cross Island Trail Waterfront Location Free Self-Parking Complimentary Wi-Fi Express StartBreakfast (up to125 guests) Meeting Space FEATURES &AMENITIES www.holidaykentisland.com 410.827.4454 Grasonville, MD21638 1020 Kent Narrows Road KENT NARROWS WATERFRONT KENT NARROWS WATERFRONT Free Self-Parking Spa Tub, Free Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Complimentary Wi-Fi Water View Pet-friendly Meeting Room (upto40guests) FEATURES & AMENITIES www.bestwestern.com/kentnarrowsinn 410.827.6767 Grasonville, MD21638 3101 Main Street Annapolis East-Kent Island #VISITQAC Kent Island

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12 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG S 410.643.2263 www.Kentmorr.com 910 Kentmorr Rd., Stevensville & Dirty Dave’s Tiki Bar Kentmorr Restaurant 410.604.0999 www.HemingwaysBayBridge.com 357 PierOne Rd., Stevensville Hemingway’s Restaurant 410.604.2525 www.FrixsFireGrill.com 1533 Postal Rd., Chester Frix’s Fire Grill 410.758.1707 www.DocsRiversideGrille.com 511 Chesterfield Ave., Centreville Doc’s Riverside Grille 410.758.6779 www.CreameryCafeBistro.com 110 N. Commerce St.,Centreville Commerce Street Creamery 410.604.1120 www.BigBats.com 216 Saint Clair Pl.,Stevensville Big BatsCafé 410.643.5050 www.AdamsGrilleKentIsland.com 100 Abruzzi Dr., Chester Kent Island Adam’s Taphouse Grille, of your room! walking distance scene within the lively culinary hotel and enjoy Waterfront Kent Narrows tay ata 410.778.6347 www.RolphsWharfMarina.com 1008 Rolphs Wharf Road, Chestertown Rolphs Wharf Marina &Sandbar 410.643.2466 www.RamsHeadShoreHouse.com 800 Main St.,Stevensville Rams Head Shore House 443.249.3242 www.PourHousePubKi.com 205 Tackle Cir., Chester Pour House Pub 410.758.3619 www.OShucksIrishPub.com 122 North Commerce St.,Centreville O’Shucks Irish Pub drink/the-market 410.604.5900 www.BayBeachClub.com/food- 180 PierOne Rd., Stevensville *located inside TheInnatChesapeake BayBeachClub The Market Gourmet Café 410.643.9435 www.LukesGrille.com 388 Thompson Creek Mall, Stevensville Luke’s Grille 443.262.8016 www.LionsDenIceCream.com Ave.,508 Kidwell Centreville Lion’s Den drink/knoxies-table 410.604.5900 www.BayBeachClub.com/food- 180 PierOne Rd., Stevensville *located inside TheInnatChesapeake BayBeachClub Knoxie’s Table 410.827.9500 www 433 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville & Seafood Restaurant Harris Crab House 410.827.8807 www.FishermansInn.com 3116 MainSt.,Grasonville Fisherman’s InnRestaurant 410.827.6666 www.CrabDeck.com 3032 Kent Narrows Way S, Grasonville Fisherman’s Crab Deck 410.827.0282 www.BridgesRestaurant.net 321 Wells Cove Rd., Grasonville Bridges 410.827.7103 www.Annies.biz 500 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville Steak &Seafood House Annie’s Paramount .H arrisCrabHouse.com 410.827.8113 www.TheNarrowsRestaurant.com 3023 Kent Narrows Way S, Grasonville The Narrows Restaurant 410.827.4959 www.JettyDockBar.com 201 Wells Cove Rd., Grasonville & DockBar The Jetty Restaurant 410.827.6523 www.TheBigOwl.com 3015 Kent Narrows Way S, Grasonville Tiki Bar&Grill The BigOwl 410.827.3937 www.RedEyeDockBar.com 428 Kent Narrows Way N, Grasonville Red Eye’s DockBar 443.249.3281 www.SmokeRattleAndRoll.com 419 Thompson Creek Rd., Stevensville Smoke Rattle &Roll www.ShogunSushiTeriya.com410.643.3288 600 Abruzzi Dr., Chester Shogun Sushi Teriya 410.643.6688 www.NewCanton2.com 8 Kent Town Market, Chester New Canton Restaurant 410.643.9637 www.IchibanSushiKi.net 387 Thompson Creek Mall, Stevensville Ichiban Japanese Restaurant 410.604.1688 www.CafeSado.com 205 Tackle Cir., Chester Cafe Sado 410.758.0036 www.BeijingKitchen.com 2478 Centreville Rd., Centreville Beijing Kitchen #VISITQAC

13 DINING GUIDE Carletto’s Pizza Bada Bean Coffee Shop Fisherman’s Seafood Market 220 N Church St., Sudlersville 800 Abruzzi Dr., Chester 3032 Kent Narrows Way S., Grasonville 410.438.3003 410.604.2232 www.BadaBeanKi.com 410.827.6666 www.CrabDeck.com/seafood-market Carmine’s N.Y. Pizza Kitchen Waterman Joe’s Coffee Bay Shore Steampot Red Apple Plaza 402 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville *Also offers prepared food/carryout options 2126 DiDonato Dr., Chester 202.359.5886 111 E. Water St., Centreville 410.758.3933 www.BayShoreSteamPot.com 410.604.2123 www.CarminesNYPizzaKitchen.net Wonderland Coffee & Lounge Carini’s Pizza & Subs 1243 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville Hunter’s Crabs & Seafood Market 356 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville 4801 Main St., Grasonville 410.827.8923 www.HuntersCrabs.com 410.604.2501 www.CarinisPizzaAndSubs.com Chesapeake Chocolates Classic Pizza 202 Island Plaza Ct., Stevensville Main Street Seafood & Produce 112 Saint Claire Pl., Stevensville 410.643.7884 www.ChesapeakeChocolates.com 5400 Main St., Grasonville 410.490.5687 410.643.7533 www.ClassicPizzaKi.com Cup O’ Dough Colosseum Pizza 417 Thompson Creek Rd., Stevensville Cranky Crab 410.643.7111 6307 Main St., Queenstown 112 N. Commerce St., Centreville 410.725.4904 410.758.1800 Oh My Chocolate D’Alessio’s Wood-Fired Pizza 417 Thompson Creek Rd., Stevensville Stevensville Crab Shack 443.257.1111 www.OhMyChocolate.com 116 Pier One Rd., Stevensville 206 Duke St., Stevensville 410.604.2722 www.StevensvilleCrabShack.com 443.249.3366 www.Dalessios.com Fields of Heather Bakery 1553 Postal Rd., Chester Crab Palace La Piazza Pizza & Italian Restaurant 410.643.3987 www.FieldsOfHeatherBakery.com *located at Kent Island American Legion 4701 Main St., Grasonville 800 Romancoke Rd. Rt. 8 South, Stevensville 410.827.9000 Peace of Cake 410.643.2728 314 Love Point Rd., Stevensville Mamma Mia Italian Bistro 410.604.0355 www.PeaceOfCake.info & Sports Bar 219 E. Water St., Centreville The Market Gourmet Café 410.758.2222 www.MammaMiaCentreville.com *located inside The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Nonna Maria’s Pizza 180 Pier One Rd., Stevensville & Italian Restaurant 410.604.5900 www.BayBeachClub.com/food- 5306 Church Hill Rd., Church Hill drink/the-market 410.556.6171 Rustico Restaurant & Wine Bar 401 Love Point Rd., Stevensville 410.643.9444 www.RusticoOnline.com The Red Zone Pizzeria 422 South Commerce St., Centreville 410.758.4646 www.RedZonePizzeria.com

El Jefe Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar 1235 Shopping Center Rd., Stevensville 410.604.1234 www.ElJefeMexKitchen.com

14 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG CRAB FEASTS Get your fix of Maryland Crabs freshly steamed to order for large parties at these top picks for crab feasts. CRAB DECK HARRIS CRAB HOUSE THE JETTY KENTMORR STEVENSVILLE CRAB SHACK Dock Bars Experience dockside dining and entertainment at boat accessible dock bars. CRAB DECK BIG OWL’S TIKI BAR DIRTY DAVE’S TIKI BAR RED EYE’S ROLPHS WHARF MARINA & SANDBAR THE JETTY

in Queen Anne’s County! Go online for a full listing of local restaurant options and to check out Chesapeake Recipes from your favorite local establishments. DINING GUIDE

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Weekend Breakfast • Steamed Crabs Free Local Shuttle On Weekends The Jetty Live Entertainment Year Round Arrive By Boat, Car or Motorcycle RESTAURANT & DOCK BAR Free Dockage • Buses Welcome Open Year Round Available for private parties, banquets and events

www.jettydockbar.com 410.827.4959

201 Wells Cove Road Grasonville, Maryland

433 Kent Narrow Way N Grasonville, MD 21638

Fresh Family Fun, Open Year Round! Open daily 11 AM | 410-827-9500 | harriscrabhouse.com OVERLOOKING THE KENT NARROWS IN THE HEART OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY We are open daily for lunch & dinner and offer an award-winning happy hour

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Fisherman’s Village has it all — we know seafood!

Fisherman’s Inn Restaurant (Year round) A waterfront dining landmark since 1930 featuring a full menu in our dining rooms and bar overlooking the Kent Narrows, and serving fresh crabmeat, seafood, steaks, and more.

Fisherman’s Crab Deck (Mid-April–October) Enjoy our fresh seafood steamed, grilled or fried and served in a relaxed but exciting tropical atmosphere right at the water’s edge. Fisherman’s Seafood Market (Mid-April–December) Your one-stop shop for a gourmet selection of seafood (cleaned and steamed to order), AREA’S BEST SEAFOOD spices, breadings,soups and sauces. RIGHT ON THE WATER!

Seafood • Steaks • Bar www.FishermansInn.com | 410.827.8807 | 3116 Main Street | Grasonville, Maryland 21638 ark your calendar with these annual events and Mhappenings! For the most current event postings see “Eventures” at VisitQueenAnnes.org. DrinkMaryland SUMMER SERIES JULY Thursdays in the Park K.I.V.F.D. Carnival, www.QueenAnnesCountyArts.com Stevensville Outdoor Movie Night www.KIVFD.org www.ParksNRec.org Fireworks Celebration, Centreville & Kent Island SEASONAL Kent Narrows Boat Expo AUGUST www.NarrowsBoatExpo.com Queen Anne’s County Fair, 2nd Saturdays, Bull & Goat Centreville 4H Park www.QueenAnnesCoFair.com www.BullAndGoatBrewery.com Coffee House Concert Series Sudlersville Peach Festival, www.QueenAnnesCountyArts.com Godfrey’s Farm www.GodfreysFarm.com 1st Saturdays in Historic KIVFD Carnival Stevensville www.StevensvilleArtsAndEntertainment.org SEPTEMBER Bay Music Festival, Centreville APRIL www.BayMusicFestival.com Bay Bridge Boat Show www.AnnapolisBoatShows.com/bay-bridge- OCTOBER boat-show Centreville Day, Downtown Centreville www.TownOfCentreville.org MAY Restaurant Appreciation Week Kent Island Day, www.ShoreUpdate.com Downtown Stevensville Paddlepalooza www.HistoricQAC.org NOVEMBER Classic Car Show, JUNE Stevensville DrinkMaryland, Centreville www.StevensvilleArtsAndEntertainment.org www.TownOfCentreville.org Heck with the Malls, Bluegrass in the Blueberry Patch, Centreville Godfrey’s Farm www.QueenAnnesCountyArts.com www.GodfreysFarm.com Paddlepalooza, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center DECEMBER www.BayRestoration.org Holiday Candlelight Juneteenth Day Celebration, Tour of Historic Homes, Kennard African American Centreville Cultural Heritage Center www.QACLF.org

ANNUAL EVENTS ANNUAL www.KennardHeritage.com Calendar Of Events 18 Peach Festival Spend your summer on the farm.

FARM MARKET & PICK-YOUR-OWN FIELDS OPEN MID-APRIL TO LABOR DAY www.GodfreysFarm.com 410.438.3509 302 Leager Road • Sudlersville, Md.

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SWEEPING SCENERY 33Cross Island Trail, a 6-mile rail corridor, leads you from Terrapin Nature Park to the visitor center and crosses the 55 JARROD NAGY CHESAPEAKE Kent Narrow Waterman’s Memorial SEE BIRDS, SEA GLASS HERITAGE & Drawbridge to hotels and restaurants. SEE NATURE VISITOR CENTER Explore the unique wetlands and 11Escape to the observation tower to woodland areas of our Chesapeake Bay experience an unparalleled birds-eye Environmental Center, a 510-acre nature view of the landscape. Savor a cool preserve. Kayak rentals available or sign up breeze even during the hottest months. SUSAN HALE for a guided tour.

Ferry Point Park, CHASE THE immediately adjacent to the visitor center, BLUE features a 530ft. boardwalk that leads to a sandy beach CRAB 44 DAVID SITES cove. Take a nature Follow the Captain John Smith Trail with local fishing and scavenger hunt, or charter experts! Plan a boating experience. The Chesapeake ADVENTURE simply enjoy the view! Bay is considered one of the finest cruising areas in the world. Great for waterfowl #ChaseTheBlueCrab 22AWAITS and wildlife viewing.

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20 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG DON’T MISS… SAVOR THE 1111 FLAVOR Try one of our 77 renowned waterfront restaurants where workboats deliver crabs, clams, oysters, 9 9 The French & English oyster plate and rockfish straight collection at Fisherman’s Inn, one from BOAT to of the largest oyster plate collections TABLE. The on the Eastern Shore. Then stop working waterfront SHOP & STOPS by Harris Seafood to witness the has the freshest Follow the Retail, Resale & Antique trail oyster recovery project on the SEAFOOD & for local art & gifts (see page 42). Or enjoy working waterfront. Tastiest Catch! brand names and savings at the Queenstown Premium Outlet mall.

EATS AND MARITIME TREATS 66Sit on the dock and enjoy the HERITAGE view while having a homemade 10 10 Witness Nutty Buddy icy treat from the Watermen’s Harris Crab House. Memorial Monument (at Main Street and Kent Narrows Way A WATER N., Grasonville) FRONT AFFAIR Enjoy unprecendented8 sunsets8 to the sounds of live music at dock bars and bay beaches.

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Located in the center of Queen Anne’s County on the Corsica River, Centreville is steeped in history and chock full of small town charm. The town was incorporated in 1794, and serves as the county seat. Visitors enjoy our historic sites, waterfront park, unique restaurants and shops, events, arts and entertainment, and outdoor activities. Visit and discover why so many people choose Centreville as their destination to raise a family, start a business or retire!

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KENNARD AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL TUCKER HOUSE HERITAGE CENTER AND MUSEUM 124 S. Commerce St., is one of the original 410 Little Kidwell Ave., is a museum in the homes in the Town of Centreville. Built during Kennard African American Cultural Heritage old African American public high school that the 1790’s, the house stands on the second lot Center and Museum highlights African American life in both Queen sold in the town. In 1968, Mrs. Nancy Holland Anne’s County and the nation. With an emphasis Tucker donated the house to the Queen on the period of 1936 through 1966, when Anne’s County Historical Society. Enjoy period Kennard High School (KHS) operated, exhibits furnishings and a collection of rose medallion feature pictures and artifacts from African china, and hear some fascinating stories about American culture in education, occupation, life in Centreville over the past 225 years. military, business, and civic life during that era Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday as well as recorded histories of KHS students, of the month from April through December teachers, and local citizens of that era. The or by appointment. www.qachistory.org Queen Anne’s County Courthouse museum also captures the history of Lucretia Kennard, supervisor of Queen Anne’s County CENTREVILLE WHARF Negro schools who raised the funds for the first 101 Water Way (Watson Rd.), History and beauty Black high school in Centreville. Open 10 a.m. flow side by side in this place where wheat and to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month cattle for Revolutionary War troops were shipped from May through December or by appointment. from. In later years this riverside part of the Town www.kennardheritage.com or 443.239.2110 of Centreville was home to two of the business giants of the second half of the 18th Century, QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY COURTHOUSE John Ozmon and Cloudsbury Clash. Along with 100 Court House Square, is the oldest many other men of business in Centreville, they courthouse in continuous use in the State of operated granaries, warehouses and various Maryland. The Courthouse green was designed export businesses. Their stories along with those St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in the traditional colonial town square style with of many others can be seen along the wharf trail. a beautiful sculpture of the county’s namesake Today’s visitor can launch a boat or kayak from “Good Queen Anne” placed in the center of the the public landing here, fish from the pier square. In 2017, the Courthouse was chosen to or enjoy the Wharf Park. 410.758.1180 represent small town America in the Johnny Cash video Ragged Old Flag, which aired during the WRIGHT’S CHANCE Super Bowl LI pre-show. 119 S. Commerce St., is an 18th century farm house known for its original wood paneling, ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH extraordinary antiques and a collection of 301 S. Liberty St., was officially established by Canton china. In the mid-1960’s the Queen Tucker House the Vestry Act of 1692, but may have origins Anne’s County Historical Society rescued the that stretch further back. Originally located home from demolition and moved it four approximately one mile west of the current town miles into the Town of Centreville. The Society limits, the church was relocated to Centreville in maintains the house as a museum where visitors 1834. Many of the leading citizens throughout can learn about local history. Open 10 a.m. to the history of Centreville and Queen Anne’s 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month from County have worshipped at St. Paul’s, some of April through December or by appointment. whom are memorialized in the church’s beautiful www.qachistory.org Tiffany stained glass windows. Today, St. Paul’s Centreville Wharf remains a vibrant church with services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. every Sunday in the fall, winter and spring and 10 a.m. between Memorial Day COMING SOON! and Labor Day. www.stpaulschurch.org or 410.758.1553 THE MARYLAND MUSEUM OF WOMEN’S HISTORY Bloomfield Farm Manor 200 Bloomfield Farm Lane www.mebefoundation.org

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The Town of Centreville EVENTS Maryland House & Garden Movie Night & Kids Pilgrimage MAY 4, 2019 ONLY Fishing Derby AUGUST Queen Anne’s County Garden Club Town of Centreville www.mhgp.org www.townofcentreville.org [email protected] 410.758.1180

DrinkMaryland: Centreville – Centreville Day OCTOBER A Maryland Makers Festival JUNE Town of Centreville Town of Centreville & Maryland www.townofcentreville.org Wineries Association 410.758.1180 www.townofcentreville.org Holidays in Historic Centreville 410.758.1180 Tree Lighting DECEMBER Town of Centreville Family Fun Day & Fireworks JUNE www.townofcentreville.org Town of Centreville 410.758.1180 www.townofcentreville.org 410.758.1180 Christmas Parade DECEMBER Town of Centreville Thursdays in the Park Summer www.townofcentreville.org Concert Series JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 410.758.1180 Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts Heck with the Malls DECEMBER www.queenannescountyarts.com Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts Kids Fishing Derby 410.758.2520 www.queenannescountyarts.com National Night Out AUGUST 410.758.2520 Centreville Police Department Holiday Tour of Historic [email protected] 410.758.8437 Homes DECEMBER Queen Anne’s County Legacy Foundation DrinkMaryland www.qaclf.org [email protected] ARTS Thursdays in the Park Each summer approximately 3,000 people enjoy outdoor free concerts during the Thursdays in the Park concert series hosted in varied picturesque parks and places in Centreville and throughout Queen Anne’s County. Coffeehouse 206 People are loving the new series of indoor concerts being presented at the Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce Street. The idea behind the series is to bring the coffeehouse as a music and art venue back into the community. Remember the days before stadium concerts? You know, smaller venues, a more personal experience with ticket prices that enable people to afford to see local and national acts and still pay the mortgage? Imagine that? Exhibitions The Queen Anne’s County Centre for the Arts brings local, state and national artists to the Gallery at 206 S. Commerce Street. The Centre for the Arts openings are well known for exceptional art, food, wine and music.

www.queenannescountyarts.com or 410.758.2520

The Town of Centreville ON THE RIVER & TRAILS

Historic Centreville rests on the banks of the Corsica River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, offering easy access to exceptional fishing, cycling, paddling and amazing sunsets. The Town and surrounding area also features well-marked paddling and biking trails. No boat or kayak? No problem. Centreville Outdoors, conveniently located at 101 Water Way at The Wharf’s public landing (410.991.8468), is a full-service fishing and kayak outfitter that specializes in fishing the Chesapeake and its rivers. Whatever your next fishing or paddling adventure, Centreville Outdoors can help you enjoy it safely.

RESTAURANTS & DINING

Bay Shore Steam Pot Doc’s Riverside Grille Mamma Mia’s Italian 111 E. Water Street 511 Chesterfield Avenue Bistro & Sports Bar 410.758.3933 410.758.1707 219 E. Water Street www.bayshoresteampot.com www.docsriversidegrille.com 410.758.2222 Carry-out prepared food and fresh Neighborhood casual restaurant located www.mammamiacentreville.com seafood market. Lunch and dinner. Crab near the Corsica River. A local favorite Serving lunch and dinner. cakes, soups, sandwiches, platters, along serving lunch and dinner. Enjoy nightly Time-tested, authentic Italian Mamma Mia’s with steam pots, fresh fish, shrimp, dry dining specials or watch all the latest cuisine meets good ‘ole American sea scallops and much more from their sports on big screen TVs in the bar area. sports bar. $7.77 Express Lunch seafood market, as they say “If it swims, Seasonal outdoor dining. Live music menu Monday through Friday we can get it”. Daily and weekly specials. on weekends. until 4 p.m. and Happy Hour 3 to 7 p.m. (and all day on Sundays). Colosseum Pizza Lion’s Den Ice Cream Parlor Live, local music Friday and Saturday 112 N. Commerce Street 508 Railroad Avenue nights. Private room available for 410.758.1800 443.262.8016 your party needs. Authentic fresh hand-tossed pizza. www.lionsdenicecream.com Pizza dough & sauce made fresh daily. Serving lunch, dinner & dessert Red Zone Pizzeria Serving lunch and dinner. Great hot and in ‘50s décor dining room. Delicious 422 S. Commerce Street cold subs, cheese steaks, hamburgers, ice cream, milkshakes, Italian ice, hot 410.758.4646 buffalo wings, pasta dinners, salads and dogs, hot and cold gourmet sandwiches www.redzonepizzeria.com more! Dine in or carryout. and salads. Beer and wine available. Old World quality Italian pizza 25% discount for active and retired plus hot and cold subs, steaks, O’Shucks Commerce Street Creamery military veterans, police officers, fire strombolis and calzones, Café Bistro fighters and all first responders. Room sandwiches, pasta and more! 110 N. Commerce Street available for meetings and events. Online order available. 410.758.6779 Open seven days a week. www.creamerycafebistro.com O’Shucks Irish Pub Serving a full breakfast and lunch menu. 122 N. Commerce Street Delicious coffee blends, espressos, 410.758.3619 ALSO ON TAP www.oshucksirishpub.com lattes, plus ice cream. Full bar service One of Centreville’s hidden gems, the BULL AND GOAT BREWERY is a featuring tasty Irish coffees, mimosas, Irish, American and pub cuisine. and bloody marys. Visit website to view Serving lunch and dinner. Vegetarian family-friendly craft beer lovers paradise. Serving a diverse selection of the full menu and to order online for and gluten free friendly menu options. craft beer plus root beer for the kids. Wednesday through Friday 3 to 9 p.m. fastest service. Closed on Sundays. Live music on weekends. Brunch, lunch and Saturday 2 to 9 p.m. Join them for Second Saturdays from 2 to 9 p.m. and dinner on Sundays. Nightly specials. with live music, food by Bay Shore Steam Pot and fun! Carry out available. 204 Banjo Lane, bullandgoatbrewery.com or [email protected]

The Town of Centreville theARtS Shop, dine and discover the charming art culture in Queen Anne’s County. The region is home to a state designated Art & Entertainment District (Stevensville), Main Street (Centreville), and a waterfront entertainment district (Kent Narrows Waterfront.)

HISTORIC STEVENSVILLE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Explore a variety of art galleries and shops offering fine art basketry, pottery, jewelry, Galleries furniture and other hand crafted gifts of distinction. Marvel in local artists’ creations and discover modern art. Stevensville comes alive the 1st Saturday of each month (April – December) for family friendly community events in addition to annual & Studios events including Kent Island Day and Music & Art in the Park. 1ST SATURDAYS (APRIL – NOVEMBER) KENT ISLAND FEDERATION OF ART (KIFA) Step back in time at our historic sites tours with period attire docents. Top attractions include Kent Island Federation of Art, Peace of Cake Bakery, Rustico KIFA’s mission is to provide an opportunity for Restaurant & Wine Bar and five historic sites (Historic Christ Church, Old people of all ages to better appreciate the visual Stevensville Post Office, Train Depot, Cray House and Stevensville Bank Building). arts and to develop their own creative and artistic Nearby attractions include Rams Head Shore House, Blackwater Distilling & Tavern, skills. Additionally KIFA hosts exhibits, classes, Cult Classic Brewery, the Cross Island Trail & Terrapin Beach Park. fundraisers, and summer art camps for children. CENTREVILLE MAIN STREET One of the 26 Main Street programs in Maryland focusing on the revitalization and 405 MAIN STREET, STEVENSVILLE strengthening of the business community and neighborhoods through downtown 410.643.7424 WWW.KIFA.US development. 410.758.1180 www.TownOfCentreville.org CHESAPEAKE FINE ART STUDIO QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 609 THOMPSON CREEK ROAD, STEVENSVILLE Private non-profit corporation founded to promote and encourage visual, 410.200.8019 performing, and cultural arts. Art workshops, gallery, dance classes, lectures, WWW.CHESAPEAKEFINEARTSTUDIO.COM coffee house & park concert series, exhibitions & more. 206 S. Commerce Street, Centreville ARTIST AT WORK 410.758.2520 www.QueenAnnesCountyArts.com 109 COCKEY LANE, STEVENSVILLE 410.604.1230 HISTORIC CHURCH HILL Relax while you take in a performance at the Historic Church Hill Theatre. Situated MY LITTLE STUDIO, ISLAND ARTS in the rural town, Church Hill, the deco art inspired theatre brings live dramatic 321 LOVE POINT ROAD, STEVENSVILLE performances to the community nine months out of the year. 410.604.0721 WWW.MYLITTLESTUDIO.COM SECOND SATURDAYS AT BULL & GOAT BREWERY Enjoy live music, fresh seafood and pit beef by Bay Shore Steam Pot

THE ARTS JAN KIRSH STUDIO and great local craft beer. 204 Banjo Lane www.BullAndGoatBrewery.com 410.745.5252 WWW.JANKIRSHSTUDIO.COM For more information follow the Delmarva art trail at www.EatDrinkBuyArt.com 26 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG May–Oct, 10am,-2pm,443.239.2110 Open 1stSaturdays ofthe month 410 KidwellAvenue, Centreville, CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER(KAACHC)* KENNARD AFRICANAMERICAN MUSEUMS May–Oct, 1pm-4pm,410.758.2502 Open 1stSaturdays ofthemonth 641 DominionRoad,Chester JAMES E.KIRWAN MUSEUM(1889)* May–Oct, 10am-2pm,410.438.3501 Open 1stSaturdays ofthemonth 101 LindenStreet, Sudlersville MUSEUM (1885) SUDLERSVILLE TRAINSTATION* May–Oct, 1pm-4pm,410.758.1122 Open 1stSaturdays ofthemonth 126 DulinClarkRoad,Centreville MUSEUM OFEASTERNSHORELIFE* hours vary,410.604.2100 Open Mon–Fri8am-4pm,weekend 425 PineyNarrows Road,Chester CENTER CHESAPEAKELEGACYMUSEUM CHESAPEAKE HERITAGE &VISITORS * visit WWW.HISTORICQAC.ORG For more information, by appointment. These venuesare alsoopen the StarSpangled Banner. and HEARDwhatFrancis ScottKeydescribedashewrote Golf CourseonSeptember 12,1814,youwouldhaveSEEN If youwere standingathole#14ofQueenstown Harbor NATIONAL HISTORY AT HOLE#14 HISTORY southern endofKentIslandin1631. southern settled byWilliam atthe Claiborne, HERITAGE and PlymouthRock.Thispostwas The firsttradingpost,settlementand country folllowingJamestown and thethird settlement ofthe fort ofQueenAnne’sCounty, KENT FORT MANORMARKER KENT FORT

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27 RELIVE HISTORY in Breweries, Good Distilleries, Spirits & Wineries

Ten Eyck Patriot Acres Brewing Company Farm Brewery Queenstown Served globally; Sudlersville Partake in craft Discover family owned businesses that owned by local veterans beer on a working farm! and first responders. Serves Maryland’s first farm brewery! have been operating for generations, ales, stouts, lagers, ciders and Features petting zoo, food passing down recipes, experience, homemade non-alcoholic sodas trucks, spectacular views, and www.TenEyckBrewing.com a homemade goods store. and family legacies. The wineries, Taproom opens on weekends. distilleries and breweries are true to Blackwater www.PatriotAcresFarmBrewery.com the local economic culture, offering Distilling & Tavern Pour House Pub authentic experiences infused with Stevensville Maryland’s first small town charm. Experience passion, fully licensed distillery to open Chester Specialty Beer Tavern since the 1970’s. A distiller serving a handpicked lineup attention to detail and a dedication faithfully using exceptional of premium, craft & unique to the craft poured with every glass! ingredients to make a distinctive microbrews for the discerning craft spirit that stands apart beer connoisseur. v from the crowd and furthers the www.PourHousePubKi.com rich Chesapeake Bay heritage. Enjoy eats from Smoke, Rattle Rustico Restaurant & Roll, cocktails and a collection of local craft beer on tap. Go & Wine Bar to Eventbrite to register for Stevensville Savor cuisine tasting tour. focusing on the specialties www.BlackwaterDistilling.com of Italy paired with an award winning selection of over Follow 200 wines. Bull & Goat www.RusticoOnline.com The Chesapeake Brewery Centreville Sample unique Cascia Vineyard Wine Trail beer recipes perfected for your taste buds. Enjoy table games, Stevensville Enjoy tastings at shuffleboard and 2nd Saturdays waterfront, family-run winery. This exquisite wine trail events featuring local food Small event rental space spans six counties over and musicians. available for private events. www.BullAndGoatBrewery.com www.MCascia.WixSite.com/ 125 miles and is a magnificent cascia-vineyards way to sip and savor the Bay’s Cult Classic countryside. Learn how you can Brewing Crow Wine Cellars travel all of Chesapeake Wine Stevensville Dog and family- Queenstown Sip and savor friendly taproom featuring one tastings or purchase by glass, Country in six days online. of the longest bars in Maryland! bottle or case. Purchase Crow Fifteen beers on tap and food Farm grass-fed Angus beef truck(s) on site almost daily. and other artisan local farm www.ChesapeakeWineCountryMd.com Live music room can be rented products. for private events. Fun activities www.CrowWineCellars.com MADE IN MARYLAND MADE include movie screenings, trivia nights, concerts and more! www.CultClassicBrewing.com 28 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG Farmer Markets 611-631 Railroad Ave, Centreville Centreville Plaza CENTREVILLE FARMERS MARKET 410.758.3583 1214 Barclay Road,Barclay BENGUSTA PRODUCE 219 DoubleCreek Road,Chestertown ARNOLD FARMS from experienced farmers. from experiencedfarmers. customers andvisitingfamilieswithlocalproduce grown fun featuringfresh fruitsandflowers.Providing both retail crops, fun-packededucationalgroup tripsandU-Pick slushies. Enjoyannualeventsthathighlightfavorite fresh bakedpies,andhanddippedicecream and on theseason’sfreshest fruitsandvegetables,delicious shore foroverthree hastooffer generations.Stockup hasbeengrowing someofthebest Godfrey’s Farm www.GodfreysFarm.com 410.438.3509 302 LeagerRoad,Sudlersville GODFREY’S FARM 1912 MainStreet, Chester LOWERY’S PRODUCE 410.490.6137 www.WhiteMarshOrchard.com 515 WhiteMarshRoad,Centreville & CHRISTMASTREEFARM WHITE MARSHORCHARD www.DominicsFarm.com 410.490.4425 103 GovernorsWay,Queenstown DOMINIC’S FARM 410.928.3505 www.CalicoFieldsLavender.com 108 ImmanuelLane,Millington CALICO FIELDSLAVENDER FARM Pick-Your-Own Produce Farms Local

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29 LOCALLY GROWN The Bay makes for an awesome playground! Whether you are crabbing, fishing, boating, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, it’s not hard to find an opportunity to have fun on the water. Follow MD 213 & Route 18 to Chesapeake Country National Scenic Byway. With its productive waterways and vibrant waterfront villages, take your time to experience the all-encompassing beauty of our region.

30 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG Things To Do with a River View!

BIKE! Queen Anne’s County is home to eight bicycle routes ranging from 5 to 59 miles. STROLL! On one of our scenic public pedestrian trails. Allow the bay breeze to tickle your nose as you explore nature along the Bay’s shores.

CROSS ISLAND TRAIL A 6-mile trail spanning east to west from the Kent Narrows Waterfront district to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. This trail affords pedestrians, runners and cyclists unique opportunities to view local wildlife in an environmentally sensitive setting. All this is encompassed by waterfront, DRAGONFLY PADDLE AND FITNESS canopied woodland and access to public parks. ADA Accessible. PADDLE! Follow the Kent Island or Corsica SOUTH ISLAND TRAIL The trail stretches from Matapeake State Park to Romancoke River Water Trails by kayak, paddleboard Pier and offers an off-road route for bicyclists, or canoe alone or with a crew! walkers and runners from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to the Eastern Bay. Download trail maps at www.QAC.org/1015/parks

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER (CBEC) EXPLORE! The Chesapeake Bay 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville 410.827.6694 www.BayRestoration.org Watershed at one of the 15 public parks CBEC, with its 500 acres of wetlands habitat, promotes and beaches in Queen Anne’s County. stewardship and sustainability through environmental The beauty of our public parks beckon education and habitat restoration. Stroll the trails, observation blinds and towers, boardwalk, raptor weary travelers to stroll through our exhibits as well as aviary and kayak rentals. CBEC woods, fields and marshland. offers children and adult programs, day/summer camps as well as facility rental for weddings and TERRAPIN NATURE PARK events. ADA accessible. 191 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville CD OUTDOORS Public beach & hiking trail with view 101 Water Way, Centreville of Chesapeake Bay Bridge 410.991.8468 www.tacklecove.com MATAPEAKE CLUBHOUSE & BEACH Enjoy guided fishing trips, corporate team building 2010 Sonny Schulz Boulevard, Stevensville retreats, individual instruction & walk-up kayak rentals Seasonal Café public beach & dog beach DRAGONFLY PADDLE AND FITNESS WYE ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES 117 Yacht Club Drive, Chester MANAGEMENT AREA 443.995.5485 623 Wye Island Road, Queenstown www.DragonflyPaddleAndFitness.com www.dnr.maryland.gov Stand up paddleboard classes rentals & yoga OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OUTDOOR

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CHESAPEAKE OUTDOORS Marinas 1707 Main Street, Chester 410.604.2500 www.ChesapeakeOutdoors.net KENT ISLAND KENT NARROWS ISLAND TACKLE OUTFITTERS BAY BRIDGE MARINA WATERFRONT 1915 Main Street, Chester 357 Pier One Road 410.643.4099 FISHERMAN’S MARINA 410.643.7339 SHORE TACKLE & CUSTOM RODS 3028 Kent Narrows Way South, www.BayBridgeMarina.com Grasonville 410.643.4404 3100 Main Street, Grasonville KENTMORR HARBOR MARINA www.CrabDeck.com/marina 410.827.7765 www.ShoreTackleAndCustomRods.com 910 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville LIPPINCOTT MARINE 410.643.0029 Marina & Yacht Sales WEST MARINE www.KentmorrMarina.net 3420 Main Street, Grasonville 2122 Didonato Dr, Chester 410.827.9300 410.604.1752 QUEEN ANNE MARINA www.LippincottMarine.com 412 Congressional Drive, Stevensville www.WestMarine.com/stores/ 410.643.2021 MEARS POINT MARINA chester-md-143 www.TheQueenAnneMarina.com 428 Kent Narrows Way North, TACKLE COVE Grasonville 410.827.8888 101 Water Way, Centreville CRAB ALLEY MARINA www.MearsPoint.com Boat Rentals Available 410.991.8468 PINEY NARROWS YACHT HAVEN www.TackleCove.com 1820 Crab Alley Drive, Chester A Condominium Marina 410.643.7339 500 Piney Narrows Road, Chester www.CrabAlleyMarina.com 410.643.6600 www.PineyNarrowsYachtHaven.com CASTLE HARBOR MARINA 301 Tackle Circle, Chester WELLS COVE MARINA #VISITQAC has eighteen 410.643.5599 120 Channel Marker Way, Grasonville www.CastleMarina.com 410.827.3869 www.WellsCoveTownHomesAndMarina.com public landings. ISLAND VIEW MARINA 1814 Crab Alley Drive, Chester For more Information 410.618.6754 KENNERSLEY POINT MARINA www.IslandViewMarinaOnCrabAlleyCreek.com 223 Marina Lane, Church Hill ask about our current L A THOMPSON & SON 410.758.2394 1719 Little Creek Road, Chester www.KennersleyPoint.com public landing guide. 410.643.5609 ROLPHS WHARF MARINA 1008 Rolph’s Wharf Road, Chestertown 410.778.6389 Boat Storage & Marine Services

ALLIANCE MARINE GROUP KENT NARROWS YACHT YARD, INC. 108 Butterworth Ct, Stevensville 321 Piney Narrows Road, Chester 410.604.0070 410.643.4400 www.Alliance-Marine.com www.KentNarrowsYachtYard.com A & M MARINE SERVICE INC. STEVE’S MARINE SERVICE 121 Rental Lane, Grasonville 307 Main Street, Stevensville 410.827.7409 410.231.3191 www.AMMarineServices.com WYE RIVER MARINE KENT ISLAND MARINE 2208 Piney Creek Road, Chester 216 Love Point Road, Stevensville 410.643.9966 410.643.6500 www.WyeRiverMarine.com www.KentIslandMarine.com KENT NARROWS BOATEL 100 Piney Narrows Road, Chester 410.643.1300 www.KentNarrowsMarine.com

32 VISITQUEENANNES.ORG Queen Anne’s County is a great catch for the sporting enthusiast! Our outfitters, tackle shops and charter captains create memories with their vast nautical experience and unparalleled professionalism. Contact our experts to help you get started.

Charter Captains *Waterfowl Outfitter

KENT ISLAND (Stevensville) MALLARD CHARTERS KENT NARROWS 410.643.1651 ARK ANGEL www.MallardCharters.com WATERFRONT 410.310.8132 ANGLER’S CONNECTION GUIDE SERVICE www.ArkAngelCharter.com MARYLAND FISHING & HUNTING* 443.262.2588 410.310.1700 BRAWLERS II CHARTERS www.marylandfishingandhunting.com www.Anglers-Connection.com 410.676.1065 C & C CHARTERS www.BrawlerCharters.com MAVERICK CHARTERS 443.988.8020 800.733.SAIL BREEZIN’ THRU CHARTERS* www.FishMaverick.com www.CcCharters.com 410.490.1370 Captain Price Charters www.BreezinThruCharters.com MISS MOLLY 410.490.5028 410.310.4558 BIFF CHARTERS www.MissMollyFishingCharters.com www.CaptainLPrice.com 410.490.3750 MY LIFE OFF DA’ HOOK FISHING CHARTER CAPTAIN PRIDE CHARTERS 443.623.9654 443.262.2912 410.924.0151 www.OffDaHookFishingCharter.com www.CaptainsPrideCharters.net NATURAL LIGHT FISHING CHARTERS 410.978.0232 MISS VIOLET HEAD BOAT & CHARTER CHASING TAIL CHARTERS* www.NaturalLightCharters.com 410.924.6729 410.320.6254 www.CaptDarrellRoyFishing.com www. ChasinTailCh.com OUTTA LINE 410.991.1781 TUNA THE TIDE CHARTER SERVICE CHESAPEAKE BAY CHARTER SERVICE* 410.310.1200 PRIME TIME CHARTERS 410.490.6649 www.ExploreDelmarva.com www.ChesapeakeBayCharterServices.com 410.499.4748 www.PrimeTimeMd.com SHIRLEY B III HEADBOAT & CHARTER CHESAPEAKE BAY SPORT FISHING, LLC 410.490.2580 REEL NAUTI CHARTERS 410.703.2760 www.ShirleyBiii.com www.ChesapeakeBaySportFishing.com 410.570.6745 SPITTIN’ FEATHERS OUTFITTERS* ROCK ON II CHESAPEAKE BORN CHARTER* 410.758.1837 410.310.4077 410.490.2645 www.SpittinFeathersOutfitters.com www.ChesapeakeBornCharters.com www.RockOnSportFishing.com ELLEN R CHARTERS* SOUTHERN BELLE CHARTERS CENTREVILLE 410.758.3235 410.643.1932 www.EllenRCharters.com www.SouthernBelleCharters.com CD OUTDOORS 410.991.8468 EXCALIBUR CHARTERS www.CDollarOutdoors.com 410.310.0767 QUEENSTOWN CHESAPEAKE BAY FLY FISHING NARROW ESCAPE CHARTERS MARYLAND CHESAPEAKE BAY ROCKFISHING 410.937.8753 443.786.4143 410.490.0870 www.FlyFishTheChesapeake.com www.NarrowEscapeBowfish.com LEAD DOG CHARTERS ADVENTURES OUTDOOR 410.643.7600 www.RockFishing.com #VISITQAC 33 CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

Escape to the quaint hillsides and parks for therapeutic horseback riding,

QUEENSTOWN HARBOR GOLF COURSE CLARK VANDERGRIFT or cruise on over to one of our beautifully maintained golf courses to practice your golf swing.

Equestrian Golf

BLUE HERON NATURE PRESERVE (300 acre park) QUEENSTOWN HARBOR GOLF Nemo “Niedomanski” Equestrian Trail 38° 59.92N 76° 09.75W (by boat) MD Route 8 South and just South 310 Links Lane, Queenstown of the Blue Heron Golf Course 800.827.5257 Romancoke Road, Stevensville www.QHGolf.com 410-758-0835 BLUE HERON GOLF COURSE https://www.qac.org/1007/Equestrian-Trails 3270 Romancoke Road, Stevensville EQUESTRIAN TRAIL CONQUEST (1.5 miles) 410.643.5721 Conquest Beach Road, Centreville www.BlueHeronGolf.org 410.758.0835 https://www.qac.org/1007/Equestrian-Trails TALISMAN THERAPEUTIC RIDING 172 Blue Ribbon Lane, Grasonville 443.239.9400 www.TalismanTherapeuticRiding.org

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Mears Point Marina is conveniently located on the Kent Island Narrows of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. With such an abundance of activities and conveniences, you never have to leave the marina. From a large Olympic size pool and pool bar, to fine dining, live music and dancing at night, there is always something for everyone at Mears Point Marina.

• 540 Open, covered & lift slips, ranging from 30' to 80' • Dockside 30 to 50 amp electric, water and cable TV • High speed WiFi • Swimming pool, fenced kiddie pool and playground • Clean, air conditioned bath houses • Landscaped shaded picnic areas with grills at every pier • Weekly and monthly newsletters providing all marina news and events • Coin operated laundry facilities • 260' fuel dock - 89 octane gas & two high speed diesel pumps • Full service marine repair with 50 ton travel lift

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Kent Island. Chester. Grasonville Home to Award-Winning Easy Access off Rt. 301/50: Restaurants and Dock Bars Kent Narrows Exits 41 & 42 Fisherman’s Inn and Crab Deck A maritime-centered destination located on Bridges Restaurant Maryland’s Scenic Eastern Shore, just five Annie’s Paramount Steak & Seafood House miles east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Harris Crab House 20 minutes from Annapolis and The Jetty less than an hour from BWI Airport Red Eyes Dock Bar Featuring The Narrows Restaurant Full Service Marinas The Big Owl Tiki Bar Live Entertainment Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island Charter and Head Boat Fishing Holiday Inn Express Annapolis East–Kent Island Heritage and Environmental Centers Best Western Kent Narrows Inn

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We normally stay at one of the local hotels that are within walking distance to great food and great entertainment. One of our date night favs.” – THERESA S., TRIP ADVISOR (on Kent Narrows)

“Not only did we catch our limit but the crew also cooked and catered our meal for us. Great atmosphere and great captain. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!” – MOUNTAINCHEROKEE91, TRIP ADVISOR (Charter Fishing)

“…the best sunsets maybe in the whole United States” – MELODY PITTMAN, “Where I May Roam Blog”

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