Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
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Abby R
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Couples
My friend and I make our way through Virginia at least twice a month to visit friends. We make it a point to stay in the Extended Stay on Churchland Boulevard. Mr. T. And his team always treat us nice, our room no matter where we are is always clean and smoke free. Some of the guest need to control their pets, but we understand it's pet friendly so it doesn't bother us. The grab and go breakfast works for us, oatmeal and coffee and we head out. Thank you Umfort, Tisha, Ms. Margaret, Danielle, Courtney, Layla, Corey, and Mr. Terence. See you on our way back through.
Written March 6, 2024
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Christow, UK91 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Found a guy down here who has an air boat and does trips around the bay,he is a local and know his way very well.we were very impressed with his knowledge of area.and enjoyed the trip.
Written June 30, 2014
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JeremyPF
Lancaster, PA116 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
A favorite destination for boaters from the nearby rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake City is a place worth visiting. With five bed and breakfasts, fine restaurants and shops the entire City can be walked in under an hour. Download the Walking Tour Map from the Chesapeake City website and you'll be well armed to see the homes built around the 18th century (most of the homes in the City have a plaque describing a brief history of the home). Several antique shops, curio's, boutique and restaurants are all neatly assembled just a few minutes from the C & D canal, which leads into the head of the Chesapeake Bay. I learned that the C & D Canal was built to allow for a short cut from Baltimore Bay to the Chesapeake Bay - a saving of roughly 300 miles when compared to making the trip via Cape Charles, Virginia. Many of the homes we saw in Chesapeake City were once owned by Captains of the steamships used in the area. There are about four or five restaurants in the town and at least 3 are actually on the water. Chesapeake City gets very busy but there is adequate parking. Highly recommended for a laid back visit to see what life was like years ago in a quaint harbor town!
Written April 19, 2015
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Ivar H
Lysekloster, Norway26 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
We went there while in Washington, and found that is was much more pleasant to visit than the city... we got away from all the noise and spent the afternoon on the boardwalk... well worth a trip. The small stores you find there is recommended also, I think it was called Sues sweets... very good.
Written March 31, 2012
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Beach2323
Virginia Beach, VA259 contributions
Jul 2011
DO NOT GO to this place all the bay full of plague of mosquitos, and bitte black flies (dangerous) beware with the kids and babies, the bite occur around face, and legs, some people have alergic reaction to this terrible bite, if get some alergic inmediatly go to the close hospital.
the entrance for this terrible beach is 10 dollars per person, no cooler, or food, only small cooler is permited
SOLUTION: SPRY AROUND THE BEACH ASAP!!!
the entrance for this terrible beach is 10 dollars per person, no cooler, or food, only small cooler is permited
SOLUTION: SPRY AROUND THE BEACH ASAP!!!
Written July 28, 2011
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ascantland
Littleton, CO12 contributions
May 2011
The trip aboard the beautiful Selinas II was tremendous and a wondersful way to spend the day on the Chesapeake Bay- well worth the money. The sailboat is gorgeous and truly a work of historical significance. Captain Iris and mate Frank are extraordinarily hospitable and provide a wonderful experience (you can help raise the sail or just sit back and relax). We enjoyed my wife's birthday with a two-hour cruise- the sailing was wonderful; Captain Iriis, a third-generation captain of the Selinas, provided a terrific lesson on the physics of sailing as well as the maritime history of the area. And, more than that, they cereated a wonderful memory. Suggestion: stop by the local St Michael gourmet market to grab some cheese, bread and wine to enjoy while on the boat. Or Captain Iris has some good wine and champagne aboard.
Written May 15, 2011
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Barbi S
Hanover, PA102 contributions
Dec 2015
The Chesapeake Bay enters from the Atlantic Ocean up in the eastern shore of virginia and eventually into the eastern shore of maryland. Many miles,many attractions. It ends near the End of the Susquehanna River up in northern Maryland at a charming little village called Chesapeake City, full of museums, quaint B and B's, fish shacks and pretty little indie shops. The Chesapeake houses several towns like these including islands where time just stopped ovr 50 years ago, where hospitality and seafood ARE life. Watersports enthusiasts flock from all over to parasail, waterski, sea doo, jet ski and its beaches are clean and ever changing with development. I could write many things about the Bay, but I want to leave you with an experience of riding over TOP the bay on the Preston Memorial Bay Bridge (not to be confused with the Bay Bridge Tunnel in VA. This bridge connects Maryland's Western shore (Baltimore and Annapolis) with Maryland's Eastern shore (Easton, Cambridge, Salisbury and finally Ocean City, Maryland! There are actually two bridges, one used for east and one used for west bound travlers. Usually. The bridges are all steel, open spans, higher than high and scarier than hell. I drove it for many years without a second though until I was the last one over it following a high wind and accident closurel Can't do it anymore. Full on panic attack. Don't suffer, get an escort to drive you and your car over for like $40. Check that out on the bridge's link. Good Luck and enjoy the scenery!
Written February 26, 2016
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Jesjoe13
Leiden, The Netherlands222 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
The bridges do drive are amazing. We drove from Norfolk back to MD over the bay and it was just stunning especially early in the morning when the sun is riding and the sky seems to be one with the sea, have to go back. The bay was filled with boats and early morning fishers.
Written September 7, 2014
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Carey K
Annapolis, MD6 contributions
Sep 2012 • Friends
If you are interested in a low-key but fun experience with the locals of the Chesapeake Bay we would recommend Swan Creek & Rock Hall, Maryland. If you are a boater and need a safe haven from storms or hurricanes, both offer a great spot to hole up. Rock Hall is on the Bay with a rock wall jetty to keep the swells to a tolerable level. If you're hiding out from a hurricane then around the back side is Swan Creek where you can tuck in deep into the creek for either a marina slip or good holding ground with adequate swing room; however, for a hurricane the slip may be the way to go. There are six marinas and these folks are quite accustomed to handling heavy weather, no matter what.
For normal visits, Swan Creek's marinas are an easy walk to Rock Hall where the action is; if you're on the creek it will be peaceful but with plenty of amenities to take care of you, including several restaurants and bars and ships' stores, plus swimming pools if you like more of a club environment. The town of Rock Hall runs a shuttle back and forth every day and evening during the high season for only $1.00 per trip, and it is quite reliable. The folks at the marinas and in the marinas are very friendly, and dogs are allowed everywhere. The locals are welcoming also- they understand the value of visiting yachstmen and regular tourists and appreciate it as well. Rock Hall has a small main street with shops and restaurants, with most of them themed to the Bay and nautical interests. No pretense here, just a beautiful and friendly stopover.
For normal visits, Swan Creek's marinas are an easy walk to Rock Hall where the action is; if you're on the creek it will be peaceful but with plenty of amenities to take care of you, including several restaurants and bars and ships' stores, plus swimming pools if you like more of a club environment. The town of Rock Hall runs a shuttle back and forth every day and evening during the high season for only $1.00 per trip, and it is quite reliable. The folks at the marinas and in the marinas are very friendly, and dogs are allowed everywhere. The locals are welcoming also- they understand the value of visiting yachstmen and regular tourists and appreciate it as well. Rock Hall has a small main street with shops and restaurants, with most of them themed to the Bay and nautical interests. No pretense here, just a beautiful and friendly stopover.
Written September 4, 2012
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Linda D
Springfield, PA152 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
Small, quaint town with great canal views! Not many shops but enough to keep you busy for a few hours. Two or more waterfront restaurants to just sit, relax, eat and enjoy the view. About an hour from the Philadelphia, PA area. A nice place to visit for lunch or dinner and a few hours of shopping. I went on a weekday, I think it would be more enjoyable on a weekend as I think there would be more activities going on. Worth the trip though.
Written July 28, 2011
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What is the best time to visit the bay to see the migrating geese?
Written November 30, 2016
HI
My family of 6 including two teens and two college kids will be visiting Cambridge Maryland for three days in early May. We are looking for suggestions that include anything in the outdoors. We enjoy biking, kayaking, hiking if it is warm enough viewing beautiful scenery and wildlife and anything active.
We will not be doing anything historical. We are bringing our own food so also looking for good picnic places.
Any thoughts to keep my crew busy and interested?
thank you
Jessica
Written April 25, 2016
Travel in the Chesapeake Bay area. We are from Oregon and have not visited that area. What should we see?
Written December 26, 2014
We're going to a wedding in April. We are from the Pacific N.W. What should we see besides D.C.
Written December 26, 2014
We're going to a wedding in April. We are from the Pacific N.W. What should we see besides D.C.
Written December 26, 2014
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