News from the Shores of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Celebrate Christmas the Old Fashioned Way

Chesapeake City’s annual European-inspired Christmas Market returns on December 4 at Pell Gardens—steps away from the Inn at the Canal. Selected by Food and Wine Magazine as one of the country’s top 50 Christmas Markets in 2018, this year’s market will be open...

Experience the "Alpaca Lifestyle"

Feeling stressed and looking to get away for an afternoon to enjoy the fresh air and recharge? Or perhaps you’re an animal lover (or have animal-loving kids)? Do you knit or enjoy the warmth and softness of soft natural fiber apparel made by someone else?

Go On a Treasure Hunt at Cecil County Antique Stores

As anyone who loves antiquing can tell you, it’s often more about the “search” than the “find.” Whether browsing the cases of an antique mall or poking around the piles in a dusty back room of a small shop, the possibility of a great find makes for a fun...

Hit the Trails in Search of Geocache Treasures

When you visit the Inn at the Canal, Maryland’s beautiful Eastern Shore is right outside of your door. With fall quickly approaching, the crisp air and vibrant foliage will have you wanting to explore the natural beauty of the Upper Eastern Shore in all its autumn splendor. An easy and fun...

Autumn Apple Picking at Milburn Orchards

Jonagold and Cameo and Fuji – oh my! Apple harvest season is here, and there's nothing like biting into a sweet, juicy apple you've plucked right from the tree yourself. When you visit the Inn at the Canal this fall, make sure...

Imbibe at the Rummur Lounge and Rum Garden

Here at the Inn at the Canal, we want our guests to enjoy a fun and relaxing stay on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Built in 1870, our charming Victorian inn offers cozy, well-appointed accommodations for the perfect getaway. If you haven't visited us recently, you're in for a treat...

Romantic Sunset Cruises on the C&D Canal

For an unforgettable experience on water, treat your special someone to a sunset cruise on the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal and Elk River. One of the most picturesque ways to spend an evening in the Upper Chesapeake Bay area, a sunset cruise is the perfect way to unwind and share a romantic...

Stroll and Shop along Bohemia Avenue in Chesapeake City

Stroll down Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City's quaint main street, and you'll get a real sense of the town's history and charm. Visitors are welcomed by an eclectic array of restored homes, restaurants, antiques stores, and art galleries. Best of all are the unique retail shops that...

Visit Maryland's Lighthouses during National Lighthouse Month

Did you know there are more than two dozen lighthouses in Maryland? When you stay at the Inn at the Canal, you are just a short drive away from three of them on the northern-most tip of the Chesapeake Bay. August is National Lighthouse Month, so you have just enough time to plan a fun weekend...

Music & Fireworks along the Water in Chesapeake City

Did you know the C&D Canal, which connects the Delaware River with the Chesapeake Bay, is the third busiest canal in the world? A great place to watch the ships come by from all around the world is Pell Gardens. This newly renovated...