Bay Trips

On the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary, you have a golden chance to experience American history, unspoiled nature and maritime traditions. The following itineraries serve as just a starting point for visitors ready to explore all areas of the bay region. And remember, whether your journey is by land or by boat, a Chesapeake adventure awaits!


St. Michaels: The Stuff of Legend

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Somewhere between reality and folklore rests St. Michaels’ actual history. Reaching back more than 300 years, this much-loved town in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay region has been shaped by community-minded founders, deep maritime traditions and a legendary brush with the British… Read More

Annapolis Mixes Colonial Charm, City Life

Colonial Tour A sparkling bay dotted with billowy white-sailed boats, brick-laid streets with graceful Colonial-era homes, and the inspiring sight of 4,000 young men and women in uniformed formation — welcome to Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland, a mecca for boating… Read More

A Seafarer’s Life

Annapolis City Dock They’ve been called “Cowboys of the Chesapeake” — these hard-working locals who toil on the Bay. For them, water is a way of life, and has been for centuries. Crisfield is a port town with deep roots in the seafood… Read More

Journey Through Time

Re-enactment Enter the area for some of the most storied events to touch American soil, from the settling of a new land and the founding of a nation, on through the “Battle Between the States.” Interact with costumed interpreters across the… Read More