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.
The Choptank River Fishing Piers State Park offers good fishing just outside of town. The fishing piers are the remains of an old bridge, located next to the current US 50 bridge. A variety of fish can be caught from the pier, including perch, striped bass, hard heads, sea trout, and catfish. The pier is lighted for night fishing and the Dorchester County (Cambridge) side of the pier is open year round. There is a 25 acre park on the Talbot County side with walking paths along the Choptank River and Bolingbroke Creek.
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 your stress in our indoor hot tub and pool. We are only minutes away from the area s best attractions, downtown shopping, Blackwater Refuge and across from the Hyatt Regency golf course. Hotel features include complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, free WI-FI throughout the hotel, and free local phone calls. Enjoy a unique breakfast experience at our new Express Start Breakfast Bar served every morning. Traveler Reviews and Rate Comparison
Comfort Inn and Suites. Brand new in 2008. The well-appointed guest rooms and suites offer all the conveniences needed to ensure you feel at home. The free deluxe continental breakfast is served daily and offers a great start to your day. Hotel features an indoor heated pool, fitness room and guest laundry facility. All guest rooms and suites are equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers and coffee makers.
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, More Information.
May 2 - 4.
Richardson Maritime Museum Creekside Boat Show. Held at the Ruark Boatworks, corner of Maryland Ave and Hayward Street. More Information.
June 7 - Blindfolded Dinghy Race. Grab a partner and try to navigate through a racecourse with a blindfolded rower. Event benefits the Humane Society of Dorchester County. There will also be food, games, and prizes. Registration starts at 10:00. Races start at 11:00pm. Trenton Street Park. More Information.
June 21 -- Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Vintage hydroplane racing, plus food, antique and classic cars and boats on display, craft vendors and more. Great Marsh Park, Cambridge, MD. 10:00am.
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.
August 9 -- Annual Seafood Fest-I-Val. Steamed crabs, crab soup, fried fish, fried clams, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, sliced tomatoes, corn on the cob, watermelon, ranch fries, sweet potato fries, sodas, beer (sold by the glass). Entertainment and vendors. Sailwinds Park. 1:00 to 6:00pm. More Information.
Days Inn - Cambridge
