The charming town of Easton is located in Talbot County, Maryland. Easton is a pretty town with tree lined streets and historic buildings. The historical society provides maps for a walking tour of the town. Each year Easton hosts the world famous Easton Waterfowl Festival. The festival, often referred to as the Easton Decoy Festival, is held on the second full weekend of November, around the time when migratory waterfowl arrive in the area. This very popular festival is attended by 18,000 to 20,000 visitors each year. Much more than a decoy show, the Easton Waterfowl Festival features paintings, carvings, sculpture, decoys, crafts, kids activities, great food, and music throughout the historic town of Easton, Maryland. |
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Nearby Pickering Creek Audubon Center is a sanctuary of the Chesapeake Audubon Society with over 400 acres of protected land featuring hardwood forests, non-tidal wetlands, wildlife plantings, and nature preserve. Open year-round, Pickering Creek provides a variety of educational opportunities including lectures, field trips, canoe rentals, and displays. For some cultural entertainment while in town, check out the Avalon Theatre. This restored movie theater has become a regional showcase for quality performing arts. Visit the Avalon Theatre's website to see their concert schedule. Golfers will enjoy two championship golf courses. Hog Neck Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf facility. Hog Neck features a 7,048 yard 18 hole, par 72 Championship Course and a 2,172 yard 9 hole, par 32 Executive Course, offering a versatile test for any golfer. Hog Neck Golf Course has received a four star rating from Golf Digest Places to Play. The Easton Club Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf facility with a par 72, 6,700 yard layout. The Easton Club course features stately trees, dramatic waterscapes, bentgrass and a challenging island green.
The roads connecting Easton, Oxford, and St. Michaels form a circular route that is popular with bicyclists. The complete round trip is about 35 miles and part of the route takes you across the Tred Avon River on the Oxford-Belleview Ferry. View a map of the Easton, Oxford, St. Michaels bike tour, with descriptions of sites along the way. Easton Point Marina is located at the headwaters of the Tred Avon River, 975 Port Street. Services at Easton Point Marina include slip rentals, boat storage, a store, gas & diesel fuels, food, repairs and over the road boat hauling. Hours of operation are Mon-Sun, 9 AM - 5 PM. 410-822-1201. Boats may also be rented at Little Boat Rentals. Kayaks and guided tours are available from Tidewater Kayaks 410-820-5086. Return to the Easton, Maryland Guide.... Easton, Maryland Hotels....
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