Looking for a Great Mini-Vacation Near the Beaches? Join us for a Tour of Historic St. Michaels, Maryland.
Other than the beaches and the low taxes, one thing residents of southern Delaware consistently state as a major benefit to living and working in this area of the country is its proximity to so many other popular destinations.
Most refer to the short two-hour or so drive to Baltimore, Washington, DC and Philadelphia, as well as about five hours to New York City and short jaunts to places like Virginia Beach and even the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
But there are so many great destinations east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge that aren't along the actual 26 miles of coastline in the First State or in or near the fantastic summertime resort of Ocean City, Maryland.
Heading just an hour or so west of the beaches can have you in all sorts of wonderful destinations right here on the Delmarva Peninsula.
As we continue with our present trend of looking ahead to the spring and summer months of 2021, today we would like to take you with us as we embark on a quick tour of the charming and quaint town of St. Michaels, Maryland.
If you've never been there, we strongly encourage a day trip over to this eastern shore of Maryland destination. It has way more to offer than you might imagine from a town its size.
Let's take a look at a few of our favorites:
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Perhaps the most well known facility in St. Michaels is this beautiful 18-acre waterfront campus on the Miles River and North Talbot Street.
This popular museum opened in the 1960s and is filled with exhibits that portray what life used to be like in this small, eastern shore town. They include many items that revolve around the river, which has always been the lifeblood of St. Michaels.
From sailboats, to steamboats and now gas-powered engines, these exhibits are a real treasure to the people of St. Michaels and are also a great chance to showcase the area to out-of-town visitors.
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum also features a library with more than 10,000 volumes and a collection of watercraft that features nearly 100 boats.
To learn more about the museum, visit www.cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.
Scenic Cruises on the Miles River. The picturesque Miles River is not only the visual centerpiece of historic St. Michaels, but it's also been the lifeblood of the town for most of its existence.
Patriot Cruises offers scenic river cruises during much of the year, which are popular with residents and visitors alike. It's a great way to spend part of your day in beautiful St. Michaels, Maryland.
Many tours offers sightings of not only historic estates on the river, but also friendly marine inhabitants like ospreys and dolphins.
Learn more by visiting Patriot Cruises online.
Classic Motor Museum. Another popular spot in St. Michaels is the Classic Motor Museum that's located on Marengo Street in the town's so-called "mill district."
The museum is comprised of three buildings, all of which are open to the public. These include the Pinkett House, the Struthers Family Education Center (SFEC) and the Exhibit Barn.
If it's the automobiles you've come for, then the Exhibit Barn, which was built in 2014 and currently houses all sorts of different classic cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles from different eras in the history of St. Michaels, is where you'll want to start.
One of the oldest buildings in this historic river town, dating back to 1851, the Pinkett House offers a unique glimpse into the mid 19th century for visitors to the museum. The SFEC is available for the public to rent, as needed, for meetings, educational services and more.
Learn more about the Classic Motor Museum online or by calling 410-745-8979.
