Dorchester County

Natural History, Oct, 2003

FOR A TASTE OF CHESAPEAKE BAY tradition and the unique lifestyle of Maryland's Eastern Shore, come to Dorchester County. Bounded by the Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay, this gracious land welcomes you with the charm and simplicity of yesteryear.

Stop at the Visitor Center at Sailwinds Park to begin exploring the Heart of Chesapeake Country. Find the information you need, a waterfront boardwalk, a garden, a playground, and a spectacular view right on the banks of the Choptank.

Take in spectacular sunsets along 1,700 miles of shoreline. View many endangered species and hear the familiar calls of waterfowl at world-renown Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, home to more than twenty species of ducks and eighty-five varieties of birds, including the American bald eagle.

Stroll along Cambridge's historic district, where stately eighteenth- and nineteenth-century homes grace brick-paved, tree-lined High Street. Let a historic tour--or even a ghost walk--take you back to this prosperous era. Visit the county's museums, which preserve its rich heritage. Explore the birthplace of Harriet Tubman and home of sharpshooter Annie Oakley.

At the end of the day, choose a retreat at a quiet inn or a luxurious resort in the Heart of Chesapeake Country.