News from the Shores of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

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...

Chesapeake Bay Farmers Market Season

You haven’t tasted fresh food until you’ve had Chesapeake fresh! Farmers markets are a great place to find fresh local produce and quite literally get a "taste" of the region with a incredible selection of homegrown produce. In addition to locally-grown produce, shoppers at...

Tour Maryland's Crab & Oyster Trail

Did you know Maryland has an official State Crustacean? It’s the blue crab and, in Maryland, crabbing is an important part of our diets as well as our heritage and economy.

Discover Maryland's Only Remaining Historic Covered Bridges

Iconic and nostalgic, covered bridges have long beckoned us with their romantic and charming reminder of simpler times. Once dominating the rivers and streams of our American landscape, few remain for us to walk in our ancestors’ footsteps and marvel at their ingenuity. Out of Maryland...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a Different Way with a Unique Getaway

The Inn at the Canal, circa 1870, is a unique and intimate seven-room bed & breakfast located on the banks of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Retaining many original features, the Victorian residence is the largest and most ornate on the street.

Tour a Trio of Wineries in the Rivers to Canal Wine Corridor

Relax and enjoy an overnight or weekend stay at the charming Inn at the Canal, your ideal home-base to soak in our history and experience the Rivers to Canal Wine Corridor on the Upper Eastern Shore. With a unique location between two bays, the Delaware Bay and Chesapeake, the ...

Celebrate Your Love at Romantic Inn at the Canal

The innkeeper and staff at the Inn at the Canal are ready to assist you in your celebration of love in beautiful and quaint Chesapeake City on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Romance your special someone at our intimate and charming Victorian B&B, located on the banks of the Chesapeake and...

Explore Elkton's Local Craft Breweries

There’s still plenty to do in winter during your visit to Chesapeake City and one of the best ways to spend some time in the area is to visit the region’s many breweries. We’ve outlined a few of them here, but there are many more scattered around the area nearby. Take...