Annapolis, Maryland
Fast facts Located where the Bay meets the Severn River, just south of the Chesapeake
Bay Places
Where to go and what to do around the Chesapeake Bay, advice from our experts and locals.
Cambridge, Maryland
Fast facts Located 13 miles up the Choptank River from the Chesapeake Bay Settled in
Herring Bay & Deale, Maryland
Fast facts Located 15 miles south of Annapolis and 30 miles north of Solomons Established
Yorktown, Virginia
Fast Facts Located on the York River, 7 miles upriver from the Bay Established in
Solomons, Maryland
Situated at the base of the Patuxent River, tiny Solomons Island is filled with boats
Rock Hall, Maryland
Rock Hall MARYLAND FAST FACTS Located 10 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge at
Best of the Bay: Living
Nowhere else in the world can you enjoy the same blend of delights that make
OCMD Among 25 Best Beaches in U.S.
Ocean City, Md. has long been known as one of the Bay region’s go-to vacation
Watershed Moments
Wander west along the Potomac, where five towns spanning three states make great weekend escapes
Living the Story
An innovative new program gets personal to showcase Bay heritage
The Serenity of Smith Island
Where the sky meets the Bay lies a marshy archipelago whose understated beauty is best explored by paddle.
Exploring the Nanticoke
This easily navigable waterway is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty.