How to Do Saint Michael's, Maryland

Wandermore

English - November 28, 2019 12:00 - 43 minutes - 1 KB
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This week we discuss Saint Michael's, an idyllic waterfront town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. We've rounded up our list of must visit vs over hyped to help you make the most of your long weekend.

History

St. Michael's is an interesting mix between tourist/second home location given its access to the Chesapeake Bay and proximity to Baltimore and D.C. It is a close-knit community with just over 1,000 year round residents and with a rich history. The town survived the War of 1812 and became known as "The Town That Fooled the British" by avoiding destruction via cannon through proactive measures.

St. Michael's has also shaped parts of the seafood industry. As a means of marketing crabmeat, Frederick, the owner of Coulbourne and Jewett in Saint Michael's, created a five-level, crab grading system which is still used by the industry today. Additionally, it has also benefited greatly from the oyster industry, which utilized several innovative canoes (known as skipjacks) to dredge oysters. Nine of these canoes are currently registered in the National Register of Historic Places.

Where to Stay

St Michaels Harbour Inn

https://www.harbourinn.com/

Inn at Perry Cabin

https://innatperrycabin.com/

Parsonage Inn

https://www.parsonage-inn.com/

What to Do

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

http://cbmm.org/

Oxford/St. Michael's Bike Trail

http://bikewashington.org/routes/oxford/index.htm

Blue Crab Coffee

https://bluecrabcoffee.com/

Justine's Ice Cream (Several Locations)

http://justinesoc.com/

What to Drink

Lyon Distilling Co.

http://lyondistilling.com/

Saint Michael's Winery

https://www.st-michaels-winery.com/