A view from the canal bridge looking down onto the southside of town

Explore Historic Chesapeake City

Trails, water cruises, fun shops, places of worship, and even a museum!

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Local Attractions

Each attraction is located in town limits and within walking distance.

Bayheads Brewing Company

Enjoy tasty ales and lagers brewed right here in Chesapeake City!

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A glass of beer with bayheads logo

Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail

The Ben Cardin segment of the Trail connects with Delaware’s Mike Castle Trail and wanders along the canal, end to end, for 17 miles to Delaware City.

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Evening view of the trail and canal

Chesapeake Candy Works

Chesapeake Candy Works offers luxury chocolates and gourmet candies and fat free frozen yogurt.

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Inside the candy shop with shelves filled with candy, wood floor and a stair case in the background.

Chesapeake City Museum

A collection of local history and treasures.

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Items in a museum

Chesapeake Water Tours

Sunset Cruises, Private Parties, Corporate Outings, Live Music Cruises. Beer/Wine available. Catering available.

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Large ship in the canal

Chesapeake City Ferry Service

Shuttle service across the canal provided April-October.

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Ferry Boat

Pell Gardens

A waterfront park located in downtown Chesapeake City!

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Pell Gardens brick pathway and entrance

Nearby Attractions

Each attraction is located outside of town limits and will require a vehicle to travel.

Sinking Springs Retreat Center (3.3 mi)

843 Elk Forest Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

Broken Spoke Winery (8 mi)

942 Glebe Rd. Earleville, MD 21919

Lums Pond State Park (8 mi)

1068 Howell School Rd. Bear, DE 19701

Crow Vineyard and Winery (18 mi)

12441 Vansant Corner Rd. Kennedyville, MD 21645

Elk Neck State Park (18 mi)

4395 Turkey Point Rd. North East, MD 21901

Local Shops

Each shop is located in town limits and within walking distance.

Chicks

Eclectic and fun New York Fashions and accessories.

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Building view of Chicks

The Mercantile at Back Creek

A variety of gifts, home decor, and accessories, as well as custom painted furniture.

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View of the front of Mercantile at Back Creek

The Old Gray Mare Gift Shop

Nautical, country, home decor, Old World ornaments, and gourmet foods.

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View off the front porch at the Old Gray Mare

Local Realtors & Lending

Each real estate and lending office is located in town limits and within walking distance.

Brittany Fox, Realtor RE/MAX Chesapeake

424 George St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

302-563-2810

Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate

200 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

410-885-2200

Local Churches

Chesapeake City United Methodist Charge at Trinity

450 3rd St. Chesapeake City, MD 21915

410-885-5641

Other Local Services

Chesapeake City Ecumenical Association

227 Basil Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

410-885-3244

R.T. Foard Funeral Directors & Crematory

318 George St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

410-885-5916

Upper Chesapeake Boat School

Chesapeake City, MD 21915

302-690-5762