Activities, attractions and things to do
First Friday Gallery Walk- Easton, MD, 5-9pm
410-770-8350
First Friday of every month enjoy the exhibits at galleries, shops
and restaurants at Easton's Town Center. Refreshments and
discussion are available at several galleries and many shops stay
open late.
ACTIVITIES
Oxford,
Maryland-Chesapeake Bay Magazine: Best of
the Bay 2010: Best Town for Families, Best Town for Sightseeing,
Best Town for Inexpensive Docking
Oxford Museum- 101
South Morris St. (across from Town Park) https://www.oxfordmuseummd.org/ learn about
Oxford's 300 year history. Also a gift shop. Open fourth weekend in
April through mid-November
Mystery Loves Company
Booksellars-202 S. Morris St. www.mysterylovescompany.com
Full service bookstore. Books on the Eastern Shore's History,
fiction for all ages, and mysteries. Available in new and gently
used paperback and hardback.
Treasure Chest-
Located on North Morris Street and a delightfull little store full
of whimsy and unique gifts. For information and hours check
out their Facebook page here
Town Park and Strand
Beach. Morris St. and E.
Strand Rd.
The park has great shady spots, swing sets (for the kids), small
sandy area (for skipping rocks) and great views of the river to
watch the sailboats go by. The Strand Beach is great for relaxing
in the sun, taking a swim, kayaking or boating. It's the site of
the annual Cardboard Boat Races in late June.
Oxford Community
Center- 200 Oxford Rd. www.oxfordcc.org
Pillared brick schoolhouse, used now for community events,
meetings, classes, lectures, Oxford Kid's Camp and dinner theater
and performances by the Tred Avon Players.
Tred Avon Players (TAP) have performances year round www.tredavonplayer.org
Oxford-Bellevue - N.
Morris St. & the Strand www.oxfordbellvue.com,
April-November
Family-owned ferry will take you across the Tred Avon River either
by car, motorcycle, bike or foot to Bellevue, Maryland. The ¾ mile
trip will take 7-10 minutes and the 20min round trip will hold nine
cars.
Scottish Highland
Creamery - at the end of Tilghman
St.
Enjoy a scoop or two of the award-winning homemade ice cream
www.scottishhighlandcreamery.com
Public Tennis & Basketball
Courts - Located on the Curve of Oxford
Rd. & S. Morris St.
Walking Tours of
Oxford- Historic Homes, Famous Boatyards,
Great Views,
Oxford Library -
Corner of Market and Morris Streets, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Outdoor
Recreation:
Golf
Hog's Neck Golf Course
- Old Cordova Rd., Easton 410-822-6079 www.hogneck.com
18-Hole Championship Course and 9-Hole Executive Course
Hunter's Oak Golf Course at The River
Plantation, Queenstown, www.theriverplantation.com
Par-72 Scottish links-style golf course. 9-hole championship
Parkland course. Dornoch House with authentic Scottish Pub &
Grille.
Horseback
Riding
The Country Comfort Farm, St. Michaels Rd.
410-745-3160, nfaulkner@bluecrab.org ,
please make advanced reservations by phone or email
Indoor & Outdoor Arenas. 70 acres for trail rides.
Rim Rock Farms,
Preston (10min from Easton), Georgette Cardinale - Pro
Trainer, georgetterimrock@yahoo.com
443-786-3272, www.rimrockfarms.com
Come ride, play and enjoy the laid back atmosphere on the Eastern
Shore on the 20-acre farm outside of Easton, MD.
Kayaks, Boating and
More
Dockside Rentals @ The
Inn
www.docksideboatrentals.com
We are your place to buy and rent bikes, kayaks, stand-up
paddleboards or even a Hobie Cat sailboat, located right at The
Inn. Boats and jet skis availabel with advance hire.
Fishing Charters &
Cruises
Rebecca T. Ruark - The Oldest Skipjack, Tilghman,
Capt. Wade - 410-829-3976 www.skipjack.org
Enjoy a mixed or private charter on the Chesapeake. A hands-on
experience.
Screaming Eagle Charters - Neavitt (15min from
St. Michaels) Capt. Haddaway 443-786-5025 www.screamingeaglecharters.com
Fishing and Hunting Charters, sunset cruise or a private wine
cruise.
Wildlife
Pickering Creek Audubon
Center-Easton,
410-822-4903, www.pickeringcreek.org
400 acres of protected, hardwood forest, non-tidal wetland,
wildlife, plants and nature preserve. Field trips, canoe rentals,
and displays are available.
Blackwater National Wildlife
Refuge, Dorchester County,
410-228-2677. http://www.fws.gov/blackwater/
23,000 acres of tidal marsh for migratory birds. There are three
paddling trails on site. Canoe and Kayak rentals are
available.
Tuckahoe State
Park, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/eastern/tuckahoe.asp
Maryland State Park on Tuckahoe Creek
The park offers camping, pickniking, arboretum, fishing and
boating, a multi-use trail, hiking, biking, equestrian. There are
Mountain bike, canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals.
Adkins Arboretum- 500 acres of park land and almost three miles of
surfaced walkways leading through the tagged native species of
trees and shrubs.