Cambridge, Maryland
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Cambridge, Maryland is a picture-postcard story of a historic coastal town with brick-paved streets, museums, parks, and of course a charming lighthouse on the water. The town is situated on the Choptank River that flows from the Chesapeake Bay with a waterfront that has become a popular getaway destination.
Cambridge Accommodations
Plan your getaway around a variety of great accommodations from a waterfront resort with a marina, spa, and golf to comfortable four-star hotels with generous amenities. You’ll find budget hotels, mid-priced, and luxury options. Victorian Era Bed & Breakfast Inns clustered near downtown reflect the town’s rich history for a cozier stay or find a home-away-from-home vacation rental with a private boat dock and swimming pool.
Cambridge Dining and Shopping
Talented chefs concoct tasty seafood, American, and ethnic fare in the area restaurants and cafes. Savor fresh seafood dishes created from local catches like Maryland crab and oysters while dining waterfront. The bed & breakfast inns are famous for their locally-inspired seafood omelets and don’t pass over the Mason-Dixon line without sampling shrimp and grits. Area festivals are centered around local dishes including the Second Saturday festival held monthly and the annual Crab Cook-Off and Festival.
The town loves to support local artisans. Browse the shops downtown for unique items from homemade soaps to sea glass jewelry. You’ll also find boutiques with exquisitely-made clothing, shoes, and handbags. Make a day of shopping and dining fun downtown.
Things to See and Do in Cambridge
Activities revolve around history and the water. The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge features over 25,000 acres of tidal wetlands with hiking and biking trails. The Choptank River Lighthouse is open for free self-guided tours from mid-May through October and chronicles the area’s fascinating maritime history. Don’t miss the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center, dedicated to the Dorchester county Native who helped herself and others escape slavery. The visitors center is at the entrance of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway and features exhibits, a film,
restrooms, and picnic facilities.