Attractions ATTRACTIONS Crystal Beach Fair Hill Nature Center Public sandy beach on the Elk River Part of Fair Hill Natural Resource Calvert Regional Park with a wonderful view of Turkey Point; Management Area. Programs for stu- concession stand, picnic tables, admis- dents and community events. Classes One mile walking trail, synthetic turf sion; End of Rt. 282 West, Earleville; and reinforce science and environmen- multi-purpose field, basketball court, 410-275-1183 tal education. 630 Tawes Drive, Elkton; 7 natural grass multi-purpose fields, 410-398-4909 & concession stand. Located between Day Basket Factory MD Route 272 and MD Route 273, 304 Our craftsmen carefully select and split Fair Hill Natural Resource Brick Meetinghouse Road, North East. each piece of oak used by our skilled Management Area 410-996-8101 weavers, who produce our baskets using 5600 acres of countryside and 80 miles Cecil Bird Club techniques passed down by generations of trails for hiking, biking, horseback of basket makers. Demos by appoint- riding, and fresh water stream fish- Founded in 1994, the club sponsors ment. 1885 Old Elk Neck Rd, Elkton; ing. The property also hosts events recreational & social events, educa- 410-398-5150 including the Scottish Games, Fair tional programs, information exchange Earleville Hill Races, Cecil County Fair, Fair Hill DIRECTORY & research on bird populations. International, and more. Office at 300 Wildlife Management Area Cecilton – (see pages 18-19) Tawes Drive; 410-398-1246 Attractions .....................................2 A 195-acre home to beavers, wood Cecil County Dragway ducks, deer, and a host of bird species. Fair Hill Stables Boat Rentals ....................................4 Drag racing excitement March to Also has unmarked trails to invite You’ll be surrounded by scenic Fair Hill Civil War Trail Markers .................4 December. Action packed races run- hikers to explore the surroundings; call on a trail ride, carriage ride, hayride, Arts & Culture ................................4 ning weekends; Theodore Rd. between 410-356-9272 for more information. pony ride, or sleigh ride. You can also book a carriage ride that will deliver Tours ...............................................4 Rising Sun & North East. 410-287-5486 Elk Landing you in style to a dining experience at a Museums.........................................4 Charlestown – (see pp 18-19) 18th Century property along the Big nearby historic restaurant. 64 Kennel Wineries ..........................................5 & Little Elk Creeks. This historic site Chesapeake City – (see pp 18-19) Rd, Route 273, Entrance 3, Fair Hill; Bed & Breakfast ..............................5 offers events and programs; group tours 410-620-3883 Chesapeake Bay by appointment. 590 Landing Lane, Spas .................................................6 Fairwinds Farm Interpretive Buoy System Elkton; 410-620-6400 Hotels & Motels ..............................6 You’ll find a unique experience here “Smart Buoy” at the head of the Elk Lanes in this Victorian Bed & Breakfast, & Guest Suites & Rentals ...................7 Chesapeake Bay just off the Perryville Bowl the day away! 406 Bow St, Elkton; working horse farm. Relax on a trail Meetings & Receptions ...................7 shore is NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay 410-398-1664 ride or carriage ride, fish in the pond, Interpretive Buoy that transmits histori- RV Parks & Campgrounds .............8 watch a riding lesson or horse show, cal, meteorological and water-quality Elk Neck State Forest RV Resorts ......................................8 and guests can gather eggs from the information on the Captain John A 3500 acre lush forest with hiking henhouse. 41 Tailwinds Lane, North Restaurants ...................................13 Smith Chesapeake National Historic trails, shooting and archery ranges, and East; 410-658-8187 Calendar of Events .......................10 Trail. Call toll free 1-877-BUOYBAY an Arboretum. 717 Irishtown Road, Unique Gifts & Shops ...................15 (1-877-286-9229) North East; 410-287-5675 Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program Golf Courses ..................................16 Christmas Tree Farms Elk Neck State Park Horseback riding and camps, including For a complete list of wonderful This park consists of 2200 acres with Marinas ........................................16 a therapeutic riding program for the Christmas tree farms visit www. a family oriented campground and Ramps & Launches ......................17 benefit of people with disabilities; 55 SeeCecil.org 14 miles of hiking trails including Bait, Tackle & Supplies.................17 the signature trail to historic Turkey Rolling Hills Ranch Lane, Port Deposit; County Map ..................................18 Conowingo Dam and Point Lighthouse which overlooks 410-378-3817 Hydroelectric Plant Chesapeake Bay. The park also has boat Foxcatcher Farm Covered Bridge This power generation station was built Cover photo of docked sailboat ramps, a swimming area, and play- Circa 1860, located in beautiful Fair in 1928, and stretches across the scenic courtesy of Chesapeake City ground. Route 272, south of North East; Hill. This historic wood bridge spans a Susquehanna River. It generates 512,000 410-287-5333 or 888-432-2267 stream that winds its way through 5600 kilowatts of electricity, and is one of the acres of preserved land known as the largest plants of its kind in the USA. Elkton – (see pages 18-19) Fair Hill Natural Resource Area. Route Conowingo Dam offers shad restoration Elkton Golf and Batting Center 273, Entrance 3, Fair Hill; 410-398-1246 programs and group tours by appoint- 390 E. Pulaski Highway, Elkton; ment. 410-457-5011 Garrett Island 410-392-7888 Just off the Perryville shore. It is part of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Kayak along its pristine shore for a bird watcher’s paradise. 2 Attractions Gilpin’s Falls Covered Bridge River at the headwaters of Chesapeake North Bay Adventure This beautiful, 119 foot long arch type Bay. A water and land recreational trail Waterfront facility specializing in bridge was built in 1860 and spans system and heritage sites. For more overnight middle school groups. the Northeast Creek located beside information call 410-457-2482 Learning center including Bay studies, Maryland Route 272 north. It once Marina Park Jetty birds/animals/insects, wetlands, canopy spanned the stream to allow horses, Complete with restored davits remi- studies, and conservation highlight the wagons, and their riders to reach a mill niscent of those that held Bainbridge education menu. 11 Horseshoe Point that was on the other side. Naval Training Center whaleboats. The Lane at Elk Neck State Park; North East; 443-967-0500. Historic Little Wedding Chapel jetty is located along a waterfront park A charming chapel housed in a 200 year on the Susquehanna River, with picnic OXCC (Outdoor Xtreme- old building. It has operated as a wed- pavilion, playground, boat launch, Chesapeake City) ding chapel destination since the 1920’s, and paved walking trail to the jetty Woodsball/Recball/Paintball (Every when Elkton had no waiting period on the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Sat. & Sun) Walk-on Players are Always and couples flocked to the town. Many Greenway; Marina Park on S. Main Welcome! Speedball -- Practices are famous people said “I do” in Elkton Street, Port Deposit, 410-378-2121 on Sundays. Airsoft Games are held including Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Burt Milburn Orchards 2x every month—check our calendar. Lahr, and Joan Fontaine; 142 East Main Enjoy an abundance of autumn Reservations required for paintball Street, Elkton; 410-398-3640 activities and family fun on the farm, rental gear to ensure availability. Hollywood Casino including hay rides, crafts, petting zoo, Open Saturdays & Sundays: 9 a.m.-4 maze & so much more. Pick your own p.m.; 2941 Old Telegraph Road, Maryland’s 1st casino offers the lat- Chesapeake City, (410) 885-5555 est action in slots and table games. cherries, peaches, and apples in season, And don’t miss the Rodeo Drive Gift and visit the orchard shop for jams, North East – (see pp 18-19) Shop or the Celebrity Bar and Grill. fruit, pumpkins, vegetables & other I-95, Exit 93; Open 24 hours a day; tasty treats. 1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton; Perryville – (see pp 18-19) 410-398-1349 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Painted Sky Alpaca Farm Perryville; 410-378-8500 Mount Harmon Plantation Discover the wonderful world of alpac- Horseshoe Hill Circa 1730. This colonial plantation is as at this family run business where you See the beautiful scenery of the Elk located on a magnificent scenic knoll meet and learn about alpacas. 95 Knight Neck area on horseback. Guided outside Earleville overlooking creeks House Rd, Earleville, 410-275-9423 and inlets of the Sassafras River. Tours trail rides, summer camps, and pony Plumpton Park Zoo parties available. 1012 Shady Beach of the furnished manor house, tobacco Road, between North East & Elkton; prize house, and detached plantation A fascinating country zoo in a 410-287-2461 kitchen are available. Nature trails lovely peaceful setting. The zoo has available. Open Thursday-Sunday 130 animals representing 44 unique Ice House Park 10–3, May–Oct. Located off Grove and diverse species. A picnic area and Shoreline fishing and viewing the Neck Road on 600 Mt. Harmon Road; playground are on site to help make waterfowl on Garrett Island. 411 410-275-8819 your day a special country experience. Roundhouse Drive, Perryville Open daily weather permitting. 1416 M/V Bay Breeze