Attractions: Click to see Talbot County's Finest Attractions
Attractions: Click to see Talbot County's Finest Attractions
St. Michaels, the town that fooled the British
During the War of 1812, the British Navy targeted St. Michales, supplier of many "privateer" vessels which plagued their ships. What took place to "hide" the town made history as the first "black out" in world history.
Oystering on the Chesapeake
James Micheners epic novel Chesapeake chronicled the stories of Maryland watermen as they harvested the bounty of the bay. This video clip shows the many ways they go about their trade narrated by a heralded waterman Capt. Buddy Harrison.
Log Canoe Racing
Originally built by the native Powhatan tribes along the Chesapeake Bay, these boats were adopted by early English settlers, who discovered that the sturdy craft could handle the rough waters of the Bay and carry a heavy load. The canoes were made of logs from loblolly pine or tulip popular trees. The English settlers added a sail to the canoe, increasing its speed. Preceding 1885, log canoe racing was conducted in a haphazard fashion with pick-up races being held whenever a sufficient number of starters could be collected. They continue every summer and are spectacular to watch. Go to the web site for the schedule.
Guide to Exploring the Bay
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay was the goal of Marine Scientist Robert Lippson. He and his wife, a biological illustrator teamed to produce a guide of the Bay's plants, animals and diverse habitat. Meet them in this video and click on the website button above to find it on Amazon.com
Magic on the Miles
Talbot is magnificently carved by two beautiful rivers: The Tred Avon and The Miles River. This short video segment was shot on the banks of the Miles River with all of the majesty of nature.
Shore Health Care
Memorial Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care. The 137-bed acute facility, plus its 33 bed Skilled Nursing Unit also serves as an obstetric, pediatric and adult medical/surgical hospital providing 24 hour emergency services. Servicing the residents of Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot and Queen Anne's counties with board certified physicians, specialized services, state of the art equipment, a network of outpatient services and primary care physicians in the community. Phone 410-822-1000
Activities & Shopping: From Chesapeake fishing to catching Maryland Crabs
Activities & Shopping: From Chesapeake fishing to catching Maryland Crabs
Patriot Cruises
Historic narrated cruises April through November. 180/person boat departs at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4pm, daily. Special group cruises, seating for 88. Company parties, weddings, theme cruises. Berthed at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
410-745-3100
HM Krentz
Enjoy a relaxing, educational, and unforgettable sailing tour on Chesapeake Bay waters. We can arrange for catered picnics, cocktails and hor d'oeuvres, or you can bring your own food and beverages. Dress as comfortably and casually as you like. Call for Departure Location and Reservations contact Captain Ed Farley
(410) 745-6080
P.O. Box 582
St. Michaels, Maryland 21663
Shopping in Historic Downtown Easton
Here the arts are alive and well! Theatre, museums, art galleries, antiques, and festivals. From fine dining to gallery walks, Easton is filled with charm and history. Rated among the Top Ten Best Small Towns in America and one of the Top 100 Small Arts Communities in America. Shopping is great fun in downtown Easton. This short video clip will give you a hint of the excitement of shopping here.
Talbot Massage
Talbot Massage offers massage therapy, facials, etc at the location you are most comfortable - yours, where ever you are in Talbot County. Call us for a reservation 443-298-0998
Art Galleries in Talbot County
Easton has a wealth of fabulous artists, many of whom display their work in small personal galleries as well as the Academy of the Arts Museum in downtown Easton.
Hog Neck Golf Course
Rated one of the top 25 public courses in the country. Features an 18-hole championship course, 9-hole executive course, pro shop and driving range.
410-822-6079
800-280-1790
Easton Bowling Center
Easton Bowl and Good Time Charlies is Easton's top entertainment center. With open bowling daily, game room fabulous 50s theme restaurant and special "Extreme Bowling" Friday and Saturday nights with disco lights, music videos on giant screens from 9:30 to midnight, "Family Extreme Bowling 6 pm to midnight, and all the bowling you can do on weeknights 9:30 to midnight for $8. Call for information 410-822-3426
Cross Court Athletic Club
Cross Court Athletic Club offers the latest in fitness equipment, training, indoor and outdoor tennis.
Farmer's Market
Visit Easton's Farmers' Market, located on Harrison Street. Held every Saturday beginning in June through early December. Sat 8 AM - 1 PM. Local vendors feature fresh produce, plants of all kinds, flowers, herbs, gourmet baked goods, soaps, and hand crafted gift and jewelry items. Contact 410-819-0444 for the seasonal schedule.
Tour St. Michaels Winery
Take a tour and taste Maryland's top wines at this fabulous winery. The winery and it's rustic tasting room are located along the main street of St. Michaels in a historic flour mill, also home to artists, a baker and other unique shops. Taste all of the wines and keep your logo wine glass for $5. 410-745-0808
Eleanore
This elegant 1939 Trumpy yacht was once owned by Howard Hughes. The 75 foot masterpiece is avialable for private charter.
The Avalon Theatre
A magnificently restored 1928 vaudeville silent movie house, the Avalon Theatre is the center of performing arts for downtown Easton with nationally recognized performers.
Contact
410-822-7299
Restaurants: Video Tour of the Finest Dining and Restaurants
Restaurants: Video Tour of the Finest Dining and Restaurants
The Crab Claw Restaurant
Specializing in fresh Chesapeake Bay seafoods and Maryland blue crabs. Spectacular harbor view and waterfront deck dining. Carryout available. Open March through early December.
410-745-2900.
Scossa Restaurant & Lounge
Encounter the delectable food and wine of Scossa Restaurant & Lounge where you will savour the classic Northern Italian cuisine created by Chef Giancarlo Tondin. With an emphasis on quality, only the freshest ingredients are selected to create cuisine that reinvigorates traditional Italian recipes.
Experience the sophisticated chic dcor and lively ambiance of the Scossa dinning room, bar and lounge or dine alfresco at the Scossa Caf and enjoy the picturesque charm of Eastons historic town center. 410-822-2202
Legal Spirits Tavern
Serving lunch and dinner, 7 days, 11am-10pm and Sunday Supper starting at 2 pm. Happy Hour Monday-Friday, 4-7pm. ShoreBoys (Chef's Award-Winning Creation) Cream of Crab Soup available to take home. Seafood, steak, and extensive menu. 410-820-0765
Mason's
Elegant dining, delectable chocolates, and an atmosphere of class in an historic location provide the definitive asthetic experience. Downtown Easton. call for a reservation 410-822-3204
Restaurant Local & Decanter Wine Room
Located in the center of historic downtown Easton, Local creates an atmosphere of comfort and indulgence. Being a showcase for the areas best farmers and small purveyors allows guests to enjoy excellent American inspired cuisine in a restaurant offering casual modern ambiance. Complement your experience with our extensive wine program, with features such as; an adventurous $35 page, abundant selections of rare wines from around the world, and everything in between. The Lounge stays open late to enjoy "tapas", or relax on plush furniture accented by subtle lighting. 410-822-1300
Washington Street Pub
The owners of the Washington Street Pub invite you to dine and drink in one of Easton's finest restaurants. Full lunch and dinner menu, daily specials and great spirits - three floors of dining. Open seven days for lunch and dinner. 410-822-9011
Town Dock Restaurant
Chef Michael Rork prepares award-winning regional specialties and traditional favorites. Beloved by locals and visitors alike. Prime waterfront location, outdoor seating in season. Available for banquets from 20 to 100. Banquet facilities have lovely views of the St Michaels Harbor.
410-745-5577
Inn at 202 Dover
Start with cocktails in our lounge or wood-paneled library. Dine on our enclosed porches for a "window on Easton" or in our adjacent dining room. The restaurant features Dover sole, natural aged steak and whole Maine lobster. Several of our menu items are prepared tableside. Our Easton, MD restaurant is elegant; our food is meticulously prepared; yet, our atmosphere is relaxed. We want you to have a great meal and feel at home in our home. (866) 450-7600
Rustic Inn
Serving lunch and dinner since 1984. Restaurant offers elegance in a warm, friendly atmosphere. All seafood and produce is hand-picked before dawn at the wholesale markets in Jessup by the owner. Certified Black Angus beef and Provimi milk-fed veal. All dressings, sauces and accompaniments are made on premises. 410-820-8212
Sherwood's Landing at The Inn at Perry Cabin
The cuisine is based on the riches of the locality, fresh fish and produce and Chesapeake specialties mixed with some fine international fare.
410-745-2200
Darnell's Grill & Catering
Located right behind the Tidewater Inn in downtown Easton is Darnell's Grill and Catering, featuring home cooked southern specialties. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Darnell's is locally famous for his home made sauces for his ribs. 410-770-5534
How to eat a crab without looking like a tourist
The Chesapeake Bay is famous for the experience of eating steamed Maryland Blue Crabs. This is not an easy task for the uninformed. Chick here to find out how to master the art of crab eating!
Osteria Alfredo
Osteria Alfredo is a genuine Italian Restaurant with Italian operators just a short walk from downtown Easton. Open Monday through Saturday serving wonderful pastas and other dishes for lunch and dinner. Osteria Alfredo also offers catering. 410-822-9088
The Greene Turtle
Your official "good time" gathering place in Easton! With 30 TVs you can enjoy your favorite ESPN sporting events with 13 different half pound certified Angus burgers, appetizers, wings and fries. Open 7 days a week. 410-763-7303
Accomodations: Video Tour of the Nicest Accomodations
Accomodations: Video Tour of the Nicest Accomodations
The Inn at Perry Cabin
Newly renovated and nestled on 25 landscaped waterfront acres, offering fine dining, luxurious accommodations, and unsurpassed service. Offering swimming pool, fitness and conference facilities.
410-745-2200
800-722-2949
Miles River Guest House
BETWEEN EASTON & ST. MICHAELS....Great room with mahogany bar, brick floor, rich leather sofas on a Bokara Oriental rug under a natural redwood ceiling. Up the open staircase to the master bedroom is a large suite with sofa, chair and antique desk in the sitting area and a beautiful Bausch and Lomb brass telescope for watching the watermen ply the waters of Glebe Creek. Full bath with plush Frette Robes and King size bed awaits you. First floor has smaller bedroom with full size bed and full bath. Great location between Easton and St. Michaels. 410-822-5553
Combsberry
OXFORD....Elegantly restored 1730 English country mansion, carriage house and cottage nestled on 10 secluded waterfronta acres. Spectacular water views from all rooms, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, private baths, dock, canoes and paddleboats. Conferences welcome.
410-226-5353
Harbourtowne Golf Resort & Conference Center
ST. MICHAELS....Elegant waterfront rooms and suites overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Pete Dye 18 hole golf course, waterfront dining, pool and tennis complement our waterfront resort.
410-745-9066
Talbot Lifestyle: www.tourtalbot.com
Talbot Lifestyle: www.tourtalbot.com
Dining in St. Michaels
St. Michaels is the dining mecca of Maryland's upper Eastern Shore. Here in this small village there's no traffic light but dozens of restaurants from four star white table cloth to waterfront crab houses.
Englishman on the Chesapeake
Mark Salter, chef at Inn at Perry Cabin in Easton has demonstrated his cooking with the top international chefs world. Click here to see one of his very entertaining shows "Englishman on the Chesapeake" and learn a great peach recipe. The video was a 2005 pilot for the "Food Channel" directed by Fred Smyth, shot and edited by Will Howard.
Easton Volunteer Fire Department 200th Anniversary
Easton Volunteer Fire Department celebrated it's 200th Anniversary with a spectacular parade on April 19th with hundreds of participants including area fire companies, law enforcement, many bands including the Mummers, Anheiser-Bush Clydesdales, antique cars and more. Click here to watch the entire 82 minute parade.
Cooperative Oxford Lab
Since its origin in 1960 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Oxford Laboratory has been engaged in a long history of research focused on marine pathology and building a better understanding of how to sustain the health of living coastal resources. In 1970, the laboratory was transferred from FWS to NOAA. This video shows a sample of the work done by the men and women at the lab.
Talbot Gourmet - Wine
Talbot County has several vinyards. Click here to see a half hour documentary from the vinyard to the table.
Tilghman Island Prayer Breakfast
Tilghman Island Prayer Breakfast is held every year at Harrison's Chesapeake House. WIll Howard, local businessman tells his story "In search of the Narrow Gate," on the event's 20th Anniversary.
Operation Christmas Talbot County
Operation Christmas is a community event which takes place on Christmas Day at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. Over 60 volunteers distribute hundreds of dinners, clothing and thousands of gift items to 700 persons in the county, 200 of which dine in for a hot Christmas dinner, chaired by Easton businessman Shelton Lord Scott 410-822-1475. Click here to take a 10 minute look at the experience.
McMartin & Beggins Furniture Makers
Talbot County has an abundance of excellent crafts persons. Since 1987, Jim McMartin and Jim Beggins have been restoring antiques and building furniture. Both partners began their careers as wooden boat builders, a trade steeped in tradition and a proving ground, of sorts, for developing mastery with hand tools. The early years of the business saw abundant restoration work which has gradually given way to increased new furniture construction. Their exposure to an extensive array of antiques has inspired them as craftsmen. We visit them in the middle of a project in this 30 minute video.
