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Kent Island, Centreville, Grasonville,
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| | Things to See and Do in the Kent Island Area:Located off the west coast of Queen Anne's County, Kent Island sits at the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, connecting Maryland's eastern and western shores. See the Visiting Kent Island section of this page for more information. 
Where to Stay? Make the best choice. Find Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Vacation Rentals in the Kent Island, Grasonville area. All your lodging options, traveler rated and reviewed. | Kent Island, Grasonville, & Stevensville Hotels: The Kent Manor Inn & Restaurant. Step into the past with a visit to the Kent Manor Inn. Originally constructed in 1820 and restored to its original beauty in 1987, Kent Manor Inn now features twenty-four luxurious sleeping rooms, two conference rooms, a Garden House with seating for 150 guests and a four-star quality restaurant in a Victorian setting with working fireplaces serving fine New American cuisine with an Eastern Shore influence.
Best Western Kent Narrows Inn: Within walking distance of many fine restaurants. Heated pool and complementary breakfast. Nice views from the waterside rooms.
| Visiting the Kent Island Area:The island features an abundance of marinas and restaurants that attract visitors from nearby Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Separated from the mainland by Kent Narrows, Kent Island once served as a trading post for the first permanent English settlement in Maryland. The island later developed into a major seafood packing and processing area. Stevensville is the largest town on Kent Island and is home to several historic structures, including the restored Stevensville Train Depot and Christ Church, home to Maryland's oldest congregation which was founded in 1631. Visitor information is available from the county visitor's center at 117 East Main Street. Kent Narrows separates Kent Island from the mainland. The area has lots of seafood restaurants and marinas. It also has lots of outlet stores. The Chesapeake Exploration Center is located on the Kent Narrows waterfront. The Exploration Center houses the Queen Anne's County Office of Tourism and features interpretive displays about the Chesapeake Bay. It's also a good place to pick up pamphlets and brochures for area attractions. | |
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| Matapeake State Park is located on Kent Island's western shore. This small parks offers nice views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, boat ramps, and a 900 foot long fishing pier. For those who enjoy lighthouses, the Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse can be seen from the southern point of Kent Island.
| Terrapin Beach Nature Park is located just north of the Bay Bridge on Kent Island. The park includes a one mile nature trail, pond, two observation blinds, and a boardwalk to the Chesapeake Bay. The park is located off MD 18, inside the Chesapeake Bay Business Park. The Wildfowl Trust of North America operates the Horsehead Wetlands Center just east of Kent Island. The 500 acre sanctuary features paths around six waterfowl ponds, each representing a different wetland habitat. The visitor center has a large picture window overlooking a waterfowl pond, nice hands on exhibits for children, and an aquarium with creatures from the Chesapeake Bay. The Center maintains a collection of captive waterfowl in the park to represent different species, as well as providing a home for wild waterfowl that visit the sanctuary. The Cross Island Trail spans Kent Island from Terrapin Nature Park to Kent Narrows. The trail is about six miles long. There are several places along the way where you can park and enter the trail including Terrapin Nature Park, Old Love Pint Park, Castle Marina Road, Kent Narrows Boat Launching Ramp, and the Chesapeake Bay Exploration Center.
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Vacation Home Rentals  More Kent Island, Stevensville,
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| | | | | | Charter Fishing in the Kent Island Area:  Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing. We are a private first-class Chesapeake Bay fishing charter for up to 47 passengers with Rockfish being our primary target. We fish 7 days a week from the Annapolis area, conveniently located within minutes of both Baltimore & D.C.. Queen Anne Marina, Stevensville, MD. www.chesapeakebaysportfishing.com
 Lead Dog Charters. Lead Dog Charters is a full-time Chesapeake Bay fishing and cruising operation available for bookings seven days a week from April through December. Full and half day fishing charters and cruises aboard The Lead Dog or The Lucky Dog (certified for up to 49 passengers). Leaves from Queen Anne Marina, 412 Congressional Drive, Stevensville, MD. www.rockfishing.com
Charter Operators, email BayDreaming.com to learn how to be listed here. More information on: Events:April 19 - 22, 2012. Bay Bridge Boat Show. Held at the Bay Bridge Marina at the eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. More Info. Kent Island Area Links:Kent Island Travel Reviews and Hotel Deals. Read traveler reviews and search for the best deals.
Queen Anne's County Dept. of Business and Tourism: Includes a visitor's guide to area attractions.
Kent Island Area Real Estate. Interactive real estate map.
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