Cambridge, the county seat of Dorchester County, Maryland, was settled in 1684 and is one of the oldest towns in Maryland. Town attractions include several museums (Brannock Maritime Museum, Richardson Maritime Museum, and Merideth House), the Skipjack Nathan, Sailwinds Park, and the Choptank River Fishing Pier.
The Skipjack Nathan is a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack built to preserve the nautical heritage of Dorchester County. The skipjack offers sailing cruises, educational programs, and serves as a sailing ambassador. The Skipjack Nathan is berthed at Long Wharf Park at the end of High Street. The Nathan offers 2 hour sails on the Choptank River when she is in Cambridge. Check their website at www.shipjack-nathan.org for more information.
Nearby attractions include the Dorchester Heritage Museum, Annie Oakley House, and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge features 21,000 acres of marshland and is a major stopping point for wintering waterfowl traveling the Atlantic flyway. The refuge is also an excellent place to spot Bald Eagles.
If you're in the Cambridge area, be sure to also stop by the nearby towns of Easton, Oxford, and St. Michaels.
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. The new waterfront Hyatt Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge features a 400-room luxury resort (including 16 suites), six food and beverage outlets, an 18-hole championship golf course, 150 slip marina, 18,000 square foot spa, multi-level indoor and outdoor swimming pool and children's recreation center. Stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay and enjoy all that this resort hotel has to offer. Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison
Holiday Inn Express - Cambridge. Each of the 86 guestrooms in this hotel are spacious and elegantly appointed. At the end of your busy day relax and melt away the your stress in the indoor hot tub and pool. Only minutes away from the area's best shopping outlets, marinas and restaurants. Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison
Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast. Located in the historic district, this sea captain's manor has six large guest rooms with private baths, beautifully decorated with period-style furnishings and fine linens. Walk to the marina, specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries, museums and antiques. Delicious breakfast included. 112 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. Phone (Toll Free): (877) 221-7799. Cell: (410)-463-9631. Visit the Cambridge House Bed and Breakfast website.
Cambridge is home to the Brooks Barrel Company, which is one of the few slack barrel manufacturers left in the country (5228 Buckstown Road).
Race Street is home to interesting specialty shops, country stores, and antique shops. The Dorchester County Tourism Department has an online list of Cambridge retailers.
March 15 -- Eagle Festival. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Children's programs, exhibits, bird walks, demonstrations, displays, and food at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. 8:00 am to 4:00pm. More Information.
April 12. Blackwater Cleanup Day. In honor of Earth Day, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge volunteers will clean up litter in the refuge. 9:00am to 3:00pm. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD. More Information.
May 2 - 4.
Richardson Maritime Museum Creekside Boat Show. Held at the Ruark Boatworks, corner of Maryland Ave and Hayward Street. Cambridge, MD. More Information.
July 12 - Taste of Cambridge. Historic Downtown Cambridge. Crab cook off. Local restaurants compete for top honors for their crab soup, crab cakes, crab dip, and other crab delicacies.
July 26 - 27 -- Cambridge Powerboat Regatta. American Powerboat Association Sanctioned World Championships of inboard hydroplane and flat bottom boat race. Hambrooks Bay at Great Marsh Park. Bleacher seating available.
Days Inn - Cambridge
