Chesapeake Bay Town Makes Perfect Weekend Getaway

Picturesque Chesapeake City, located on the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal within easy driving of Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., is a perfect destination for a quiet weekend of leisure away from the bustle of everyday life. It’s also a favorite destination for boaters from the nearby rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. With five bed and breakfasts, most right in town close to fine restaurants and shops, it’s no wonder Travel and Leisure Magazine voted our town “A Top 10 crowd-free getaway close to America’s largest cities.”

Chesapeake City, Maryland Preserves Scenic Victorian Town Flavor

Thanks in part to ambitious renovations by the late Allaire DuPont (who once piloted her glider under the bridge that spans the town and canal) and others, time seems to have stopped for this Victorian period town. Walking down Bohemia Avenue or George Street is like walking back in time to an America surging with pioneer spirit on the cusp of the 20th century. Proceed on to the town wharf for water-side seating on an endless parade of huge ocean-going vessels and pleasure yachts of every shape and size as they pass by on their passage between the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.

Chesapeake City is home of the C&D Canal Museum which depicts the fascinating history and operations of the 165-year-old canal. The Canal Museum is normally open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. However, town volunteers extend the hours to Saturday in the summer. Call ahead to confirm 410-885-5622.

Chesapeake City also makes a great home base from which to explore nearby historical and fun destinations.