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Town Office · 100 N. Morris St. · 410-226-5122

Police from Cambridge · 410-226-5650 and Salisbury

Fire/Ambulance · 410-822-2222 From Easton: Take Rt. 50 to Easton Parkway (Route 322), Police or Fire Emergency · 911 then Rt. 333 South 11 miles to Oxford

U.S. Coast Guard From St. Michaels: Take Rt. 329 to Oxford Bellevue Ferry Non-Emergency 410-226-0581 Emergency 410-226-0580 From Baltimore and Washington, D.C. - 1.5 hours Philadelphia - 2.5 hours Dine · Dock · Dream · Discover… CHURCHES Chesapeake Bay Bridge - 45 minutes Salisbury - 1 hour Oxford Methodist Church St. Michaels - 15 minutes Sunday Worship: 11:00am N. Morris St. – next to the Park, PO Box 117 Find us on Facebook Oxford, Maryland Waters United Methodist Church Sunday Worship: 11:00am (July - August 10:00am) Oxford Business Association Market & Bank Streets, PO Box 124 PO Box 544, Oxford, Maryland 21654 www.portofoxford.com

Church of the Holy Trinity (Episcopal) 8/14 UPDATED Services: 8:00am & 10:00am S. Morris & Caroline Streets, PO Box 637 25 MPH RADAR ENFORCED! First Port of Entry on the Eastern Shore - 1683 1 Tench Tilghman Come by boat, car, bike or foot – Oxford welcomes you! Monument (Oxford Cemetery) Evergreen Rd. Hel’s Half Acre 25 mile per hour speed limit starts here!

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East St. 1 Combsberry Bonfield Ave. Elegantly restored 1730 English Country mansion,

Town Creek Rd. Sinclair St. Richardson St. Oxford Fire Department carriage house and cottage nestled on 30 secluded 21 Third St. waterfront acres. Spectacular water views. Jacuzzis, 15 16 Boat Ramp Oxford fireplaces, private baths, dock, canoes and paddle- 18 Myrtle Ave. 19 Park 12 7 Jack’s Point Rd. Community boats. Conferences & weddings welcome. Center Parking Lot Second St. 4837 Evergreen Rd. / 410-226-5353 www.combsberry.net Town Creek First St. Restrooms 22 Byberry 2 Nichols House Cottage B&B & Calico 23 Mill St. Basketball J. L. Thompson Dr. Tilghman St. Jefferson St.Truax St. This 1880s Victorian House offers a cozy cottage for two nestled in The Strand Recycling Bachelor Point Rd.

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River View Ave. a tranquil garden, located in the heart of Historic Oxford. Amenities Willow Ave. Norton St. Tennis

Lang's Landing Rd. Bayview Bayview Ave. include queen bed, fully equipped kitchenette and cable TV/Wi-Fi Market St. Oxford Exercise Rhonda Ave. Library High St. South St. connection. Open all year. Daily and weekly rates. Caroline Ave. W. Division St.

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Robert Office t Oxford-Bellevue 5 . 3 Sandaway Waterfront Lodging Morris Barnaby House Ferry Inn Tred Avon Ave. 14 13 West Ave. Romantic bed and breakfast offering eighteen accommodations 4/8 N. MorrisOxford St. on one of the best waterfront locations in Talbot County. Private Academy Museum 17 Grapevine House 9 Bachelor Harbor Dr. sandy beach. Sunsets. Rooms with screened-in porches overlook- House Oxford t. ing the water. Lite Fare Breakfast included. Intimate wedding ceremonies and C Custom int receptions. Corporate retreats welcome. Two efficiency apartments available. House Po Tred Avon River Bachelor Open mid-April through mid-November. 3 103 West Strand Rd. / 1-888-726-3292 (1-888-SANDAWAY) www.sandaway.com 4 The Robert Morris Inn 12 The Scottish Highland Creamery 21 Brewer Oxford Marina Historic inn dating back to 1710, and now the Hand crafted, gourmet ice cream and sorbets made At the entrance to Town Creek, this in-town marina Eastern Shore’s most unique tavern and Inn. gelato style, daily with all natural ingredients. Fresh offers the yachtsman a convenient place to dock while Colonial bed and breakfast rooms available handmade fudge and designer chocolates also avail- visiting Oxford. Swimming pool, barbecue picnic area, overlooking the Tred Avon River. Located able. Come taste a bit of Italy with Scottish flair! Behind cable TV, wireless internet, fuel dock, showers, laundry, near the Oxford Bellevue Ferry, which pro- Schooner’s by the boat ramp. pump-out station, ice, supplies, and bicycle rentals. Permanent/ vides a 7 mile shortcut to St. Michaels. 314 Tilghman St. / 410-924-6298 / www.scottishhighlandcreamery.com transient dockage. 314 N. Morris St. / 410-226-5111 502 East Strand, PO Box 340 / 410-226-5450 / Fax: 410-226-5157 www.robertmorrisinn.com 13 The Treasure Chest Small gift shop on the Main Street featuring locally made jewelry, 22 Brewer Oxford Boat Yard 5 Ruffled Duck Inn pottery, stained glass, Oxford memorabilia, soaps and lotions The most comprehensive, full service marina on the bay. Services include Bed & Breakfast made in Maryland, ‘Skipper Bags’ made in Oxford, mechanical, electrical/electronics, carpentry, rigging, fiberglass repair, Awl Three guest accommodations with private baths. Built in 1876, our selec- t-shirts, notecards, artwork, postcards and much Grip and varnish. Permanent and transient dockage, 75 ton lift, dry covered tion of colors contributes to the charm of our Coastal Waterways theme. more! 214 N. Morris Street / 410-924-8817 storage, laundry and Ship’s Store. Just a comfortable walk to the features and restaurants in town. Open all [email protected] 402 East Strand, PO Box 340/ 410-226-5101 / Fax: 410-226-5116 year. Prices include a 3 course gourmet breakfast. Front porch view of Town Park and the Tred Avon. Living room fireplace. HD TV, high-speed internet Cutts and Case, Inc. access. Bikes on request. Attractions 306 Tilghman Street, PO Box 9 / 410-226-5416 / Fax: 410-226-5035 110 N. Morris St. / 410-226-5496 / www.ruffledduckinn.com 14 Oxford Bellevue Ferry Acadia Yacht Sales, LLC Eastern Shore Vacation Rentals America’s oldest privately owned ferry shuttles back and forth across the 402 E. Strand / 410-226-0100 / [email protected] 410-770-9093 / [email protected] Tred Avon River each day from 9 am until sunset (call for exact times). The Ship Shape, LLC ferry carries nine (9) cars, numerous motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians 410-463-1425 / [email protected] The Oxford Inn on each trip. RV’s, trucks and trailers also accommodated. Operates April 504 S. Morris St. / 410-226-5220 / [email protected] through November. (Mailing address: 27456 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD Tred Avon Yacht Sales, Inc./Choptank Charters www.oxfordinn.net 21654) Morris St. & The Strand / 410-745-9023 / [email protected] 102 S. Morris St., PO Box 41 / 410-226-5000 / 877-226-5080 / [email protected] www.oxfordferry.com Restaurants 15 Oxford Community Center Historic former schoolhouse offers classes, con- Business Services 6 Latitude 38 Bistro & Spirits certs, theatre, summer camp, and seasonal Farmers 23 Crabb & Company, LLC Oxford’s most unique Bistro is a favorite of the locals. Spectacular paintings Market. Memorial Day Weekend Art Fair, December Residential Designers & Builders, a Design/Build Company. Design, draft- from local artists complement the casual décor. The finest seafood, beef and Holiday House Tour, annual King Day event, and ing, permits and construction, custom homes, historic renovation, additions, veal are creatively prepared. Serving Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch. Closed more. Visitor information and private rental space available. kitchen and bath, custom cabinetry and millwork. Mondays. Complimentary transportation to and from local marinas. 200 Oxford Rd., PO Box 308 / 410-226-5904 / www.oxfordcc.org 104 Oxford Rd. / 410-226-0372 / [email protected] 26342 Oxford Rd., PO Box 144 / 410-226-5303 / www.latitude38.org 16 Tred Avon Players www.crabbandcompany.com 7 Schooner’s The Shore’s oldest and most exciting community theatre, presenting four 24 Oxford Bank and Trust Casual waterfront dining and deck bar located on Town Creek. Serving local plays and musicals each year at the Oxford Community Center. Ten perfor- “It’s My Bank!” – a division of Easton Bank and Trust. steamed crabs in season. Open at 11:30 am, serving lunch and dinner. Closed mances of each including three Sunday matinees. October, February, May 104 Factory St., PO Box 309 / 410-226-0200 / Fax: 410-226-0303 Wednesday. and August. For reservations and information, call 410-226-0061 or www. Located at the foot of Tilghman St., PO Box 648 / 410-226-0160 tredavonplayers.org. Benson & Mangold Real Estate 8 The Robert Morris Inn Bicycle Rentals at Brewer Oxford Marina 27999 Oxford Rd. / 410-822-1415 / [email protected] Once the home of Robert Morris who gained fame as “Financier of the 502 E. Strand / 410-226-5450 Benson & Mangold Real Estate Revolution”. Now the Eastern Shore’s most unique historic restaurant with 220 N. Morris St. / 410-226-0111 / [email protected] rooms under Chef Proprietor, Mark Salter. Oxford Museum/Gift Shop 314 N. Morris St. / 410-226-5111 / www.robertmorrisinn.com 101 S. Morris St. (across from Town Park) / 410-226-0191 Coldwell Banker Eastern Shore Properties 9 The Masthead at Pier Street Marina – Crabhouse 410-924-3212 / [email protected] Every table has a view at this favorite waterside restaurant! The only place Marine Henry S. Hale of Benson and Mangold Real Estate to watch the sunset is on the deck at The Masthead. 220 N. Morris Street, PO Box 142 / 410-829-3777 Come enjoy steamed crabs, delicious crab cakes, 17 Campbell’s Bachelor Pt. Yacht Co. local rockfish and more! At the mouth of the Tred Avon River, this 80-slip marina has pool and picnic Jane M. McCarthy of Benson and Mangold Real Estate 104 West Pier St. / 410-226-5171 area. The facility offers full service maintenance, repowers and repairs. Travel 27999 Oxford Road / 410-310-6692 / www.oxfordmaryland.com www.themastheadatpierstreetmarina.com lift and dry storage available. Certified Cummins dealer. Transient slips avail- able. Complimentary seasonal Wi-Fi. Campbell’s Yacht Sales on premises. Oxford Lawn & Landscape, Inc. Pope’s Tavern at the Oxford Inn 26106A Bachelor Harbor Dr. / 410-226-5592 / Fax: 410-226-5489 4820 Evergreen Rd. / 410-226-5474 405 S. Morris St./410-226-5220 [email protected] / www.campbellsboatyards.com Tidewater Times 18 Campbell’s Boatyard @ Jack’s Pt. 102 Myrtle Ave. / 410-226-0422 Shoppes On Town Creek, this full service boatyard offers boat repair, maintenance and repowers, slip rentals, haul-outs, and dry storage. GAS/DIESEL FUEL T B Kearns Design 10 Mystery Loves Company Booksellers DOCKS open 7 days/week during summer season. Transient slips available. Tidewater Residential Designs since 1989. Full-service bookstore specializing in mystery books about the Chesapeake. Complimentary seasonal Wi-Fi. 210 Tred Avon Ave., PO Box 177 / 410-226-5100 Nautical books, books by local authors & books for all ages. Open year round. 106 Richardson St. / 410-226-5105 / Fax: 410-226-5962 [email protected] / www.tbkearnsdesign.com Special orders taken. Frequent author events. [email protected] / www.campbellsboatyards.com 202 S. Morris St. / 410-226-0010 / www.mysterylovescompany.com Wilson Mowing (Lawn Service) 19 Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard 4601 Old Trappe Road, Trappe, MD / 410-476-7804 11 Oxford Market & Deli At the head of Town Creek, this 42 slip marina offers dockage. The shop at [email protected] All your provisioning needs can be filled here. Groceries, beer, wine and Town Creek specializes in custom boat building. Transient slips available. liquor. Homemade subs, sandwiches, and cold cuts. Salads, soups, baked Complimentary seasonal Wi-Fi. goods, assorted fruits and vegetables, and fresh baked breads. Hand-dipped 109 Myrtle Ave. / 410-226-0213 / Fax: 410-226-0214 Organizations ice cream. Newspapers, maps and ATM. [email protected] / www.campbellsboatyards.com 203 S. Morris St., PO Box 217 410-226-0015 / Fax: 410-226-0175 · Oxford Day Committee · Oxford Library 20 Hinckley Yacht Services · Oxford Vol. Fire Dept. · Oxford Garden Club Located on the south side of Town Creek, Hinckley offers a full Ladies Auxiliary · Tred Avon Yacht Club Cover photos of ferry and park at sunset courtesy of Randy Welch. service marina and boat repair facility with additional features · Oxford Volunteer including bike rentals, Ship Store, and swimming pool. Fire Department 202 Banks St., PO Box 369 / 410-226-5113 / Fax: 410-226-5602 [email protected] / www.hinckleyyachts.com photo by Bill Thompson