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Are you looking for a place with a cool breeze and saltwater that’s not too far from the city? Chesapeake Beach in Maryland offers this and more. Established in the late 19th century, the town had ambitions of being a grand resort on Chesapeake Bay’s shores. In 1894, the State of Maryland granted a charter to the Washington & Chesapeake Beach Railway Company, incorporating the town of Chesapeake Beach. Since 1900, people have turned Chesapeake Beach into a tourism destination, coming mainly

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Cape Charles has been flying under the radar—but not anymore. Here's where to eat, stay, and play in the Virginia beach town.

Featured Destinations Explore the Chesapeake Bay Region by Map Use the map below to help find your way around the Chesapeake Bay area. Click on a place name for information (Scroll past the map for…

Located in the center of Coastal Virginia, the city of Chesapeake is known in the state as a place of great historical and cultural significance, as well as being the ... Read more

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel turns 50.

Covering an area of 11,601 km2, the Chesapeake Bay is the world’s third-largest estuary and the largest estuary in the United States.

The Crab Claw Yes, this St. Michaels crabhouse packs in the tourists, thanks to its central location abutting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, waterside tables, and half-century history. And yes, we’ve sampled sweeter steamed crabs. Still, the brick-red eatery isn’t without its draws—a prime harbor view from the second-floor dining room, crisp-edged crabcakes and crab

To help you plan your Chesapeake Bay getaway, here’s some trip ideas to get the most memories per mile or view a city above to learn more: Travel Around the Chesapeake Bay Quintessential Chesap [...]

Maryland's famous estuary, Chesapeake Bay, offers lots of things to do