Tilghman Island, United States
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Alternative names: Population: ~780 pplArea: 2.54 mi²Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°42'46"N, 76°19'57"W
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Tilghman Island Top Attractions

Tilghman Island Attractions - What to See and Explore

Tilghman Island offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Reliance, Kathryn, Rebecca T. Ruark, Elsworth. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • reliance tilghman island location map
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    Reliance

    The Reliance is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1904 at Fishing Creek, Maryland. She is a 41-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. Her beam is 14 feet and her draft is 2 feet.

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    Kathryn

    The Kathryn, a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, was built at Crisfield, Maryland in 1901. Ported at Chance, Maryland, she is reputedly one of the fastest skipjacks on the Bay. She was designated a National Historic Landmark on April 19, 1994. She is one a small number of older skipjacks to survive in working condition.

  • rebecca t ruark tilghman island
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    Rebecca T. Ruark

    The Rebecca T. Ruark is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack built at Taylor's Island, Maryland. She is homeported at Tilghman Island, Maryland. Built in 1896, she is the oldest surviving skipjack in the Chesapeake Bay fleet. She was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2003.

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    Elsworth

    The Elsworth is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1901 at Hudson, Maryland. She is a 39.9-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 14.3', a depth of 3.1', and a gross registered tonnage of 8 tons.

  • e c collier tilghman island location map
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    E.C. Collier

    E.C. Collier is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1910 at Deal Island, Maryland. She is a 52-foot-long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 17.9 feet, a depth of 4.5 feet, and a registered net tonnage of 14 tons.

  • minnie v tilghman island
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    Minnie V

    The Minnie V is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1906 at Wenona, Maryland. She is a 45.3' long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 15.7' and a depth of 3' with a net registered tonnage of 8 tons.

  • maggie lee tilghman island
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    Maggie Lee

    The Maggie Lee is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1903 at Pocomoke City, Maryland. She is a 51' long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 16', a depth of 3.8', and a net tonnage of 8 register tons.

  • ralph t webster tilghman island location map
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    Ralph T. Webster

    The Ralph T. Webster is a Chesapeake Bay skipjack, built in 1905 at Oriole, Maryland. She is a 47.7' long two-sail bateau, or "V"-bottomed deadrise type of centerboard sloop. She has a beam of 15.3' and a depth of 3.5', with net registered tonnage of 8 tons.

Day trips

Tilghman Island – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Tilghman Island, it's worth seeing attractions such as: The Capital Wheel (National Harbor), Great Chase (Upper Marlboro), Superman – Ride of Steel (Bowie).

  • the capital wheel national harbor37 milesW
    Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park

    The Capital Wheel, National Harbor

    Rising gracefully above the waterfront of National Harbor, The Capital Wheel is a modern marvel that offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River, along with the surrounding Prince George's County, Maryland. This towering Ferris wheel stands as a majestic fixture in...

  • great chase upper marlboro27 milesNW
    Amusement, Theme park, Amusement ride

    Great Chase, Upper Marlboro

    Great Chase is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Maryland. This is a junior coaster that replaced the previous junior coaster, the Cannonball that ran from 1993 to 1998.

  • superman ride of steel bowie27 milesNW
    Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park

    Superman – Ride of Steel, Bowie

    Superman – Ride of Steel are steel roller coasters located at two different Six Flags parks in the United States, including Six Flags America in Woodmore, Maryland, and Six Flags Darien Lake in Darien, New York. At Six Flags Darien, the coaster was renamed Ride of Steel in 2006, dropping Superman from the name.

  • maryland state house annapolis20 milesNW
    Historic landmark with exhibits

    Maryland State House, Annapolis

    The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772 and houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

  • firebird roller coaster bowie27 milesNW
    Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park

    Firebird Roller Coaster, Bowie

    Firebird is a floorless roller coaster located at Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Maryland. The roller coaster had originally debuted in 1990 as a stand-up roller coaster named Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America.

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Best Time To Visit Tilghman Island

Learn when is the best time to travel to Tilghman Island weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April, October and November. Most of it rains in March, May, July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Tilghman Island?

The top attractions to visit in Tilghman Island are:

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