St. Michaels Travel Guide

Trek Zone

Town

Facts and practical information

Located on Maryland's picturesque Eastern Shore, the charming town of St. Michaels is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and coastal charm. With its rich maritime heritage and quaint streets lined with beautifully preserved buildings, this waterfront town is a must-visit destination for those seeking a relaxing and idyllic getaway.

St. Michaels is known for its stunning waterfront views, and a stroll along the historic Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a great way to soak in the town's maritime history. The museum showcases a collection of historic boats and artifacts, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area's seafaring past. From there, take a leisurely walk along the Miles River, where you can admire the picturesque sailboats and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.

For those interested in the town's history, a visit to the St. Michaels Museum is a must. Housed in a charming 19th-century building, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the town's past, showcasing exhibits on the area's Native American history, colonial settlement, and the impact of the maritime industry.

St. Michaels is also a haven for food lovers, with a vibrant culinary scene that showcases the best of Chesapeake Bay cuisine. Indulge in fresh seafood delicacies like crab cakes and oysters, or savor mouthwatering farm-to-table dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Many of the town's restaurants offer waterfront dining, allowing visitors to enjoy their meal while taking in the breathtaking views of the bay.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities to explore the natural beauty surrounding St. Michaels. Rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore the tranquil waters of the Chesapeake Bay, or embark on a scenic bike ride along the picturesque country roads. The area is also home to several nature preserves and parks, where you can hike through lush forests and spot a variety of bird species.

Alternative names: Area: 1.25 mi²Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°47'8"N, 76°13'24"W

Location

MarylandUnited States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

St. Michaels Top Attractions

St. Michaels Attractions - What to See and Explore

St. Michaels offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Hooper Strait Light, Candleberry Shoppe, Edmee S.. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Boat tours • Outdoor activities • Museum
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is located in St. Michaels, Maryland, United States and is home to a collection of Chesapeake Bay artifacts, exhibitions, and vessels.
Lighthouse • Vernacular architecture
Hooper Strait Light
Hooper Strait Light is one of four surviving Chesapeake Bay screw-pile lighthouses in the U.S. state of Maryland. Originally located in Hooper Strait, between Hooper and Bloodsworth Islands in Dorchester County and at the entrance to Tangier Sound, it is now an exhibit at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St.
38°47'6"N • 76°13'27"W
Candleberry Shoppe
Shopping • Museum

Ship
Edmee S.
The Edmee S. is a Chesapeake Bay log canoe. She was built in the Tilghman Island style from hewn logs by Oliver Duke in the 1930s. She is one of the last 22 Chesapeake Bay racing log canoes, and is actively raced with a crew of nine to eleven people. Her original name was Cecilia Mae, but was renamed for Edmee S.
Museum • Ship
Edna E. Lockwood
The Edna E. Lockwood is a Chesapeake Bay bugeye, the last working oyster boat of her kind. She is located at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in Saint Michaels, Maryland. She was built in 1889 at Tilghman Island, Maryland by John B.
Ship
Persistence
The Persistence is a Chesapeake Bay log canoe, built in the 1890s, possibly by John B. Harrison in Tilghman, Maryland. She measures 32'-4¹⁄₂" long, with a beam of 6'-11¹⁄₂" and is double-ended with no longhead on her bow.
38°47'1"N • 76°13'19"W
Saint Michaels Mill
Saint Michaels Mill is a gristmill in Saint Michaels, Talbot County, Maryland first built in 1890 and expanded several times until the 1930s. Its chief product was "Just Right Flour". It is located at 100 Chew Avenue. The building architect is Arthur K. Easter.
Ship
Magic
The Magic is a Chesapeake Bay log canoe, built in 1894, by Charles Tarr in St. Michaels, Maryland, She measures 34'-3 5/8" long with a beam of 6'-11". She served as a commercial oystering vessel until 1924 when she was returned to her sailing rig.
38°46'44"N • 76°13'53"W
Crooked Intention
Crooked Intention is a historic home in St. Michaels, Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It is a 1 ¹⁄₂-story brick dwelling, three bays wide with wings, built about 1753. A 1 ¹⁄₂-story Flemish bond wing was added in 1956.
38°47'1"N • 76°13'25"W
The Old Inn
The Old Inn, also known as the Old Brick Inn, was built circa 1816 in Saint Michaels, Maryland. It is unusual for Maryland in possessing two-story porches on both its front and back sides.
38°47'3"N • 76°13'22"W
Cannonball House
The Cannonball House in Saint Michaels, Maryland, United States, is a historic house built in the early 19th century. The Federal style house is a side-hall double-parlor design on a corner lot, built for shipbuilder William Merchant.
Ship
Rover
Rover is a Chesapeake Bay log canoe, built in 1886 by the Thompson brothers in Chester, Maryland. She measures 28'-13⁄4" with a 6'-41⁄4" beam. She has a longhead bow, braced back to the hull, and a sharp stern. She is privately owned and races under No. 11 in Eastern Shore competition.
Neighbourhood • Italianate architecture • Gothic Revival architecture
St. Michaels Historic District
The Saint Michaels Historic District encompasses the historic center of Saint Michaels, Maryland. The town, which has about 1,000 permanent residents, is located on a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Day trips

St. Michaels – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of St. Michaels, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Great Chase (Upper Marlboro), Superman – Ride of Steel (Bowie), Maryland State House (Annapolis).

31 milesW
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.
31 milesW
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.
20 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.
31 milesW
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.
31 milesW
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
The Joker's Jinx, Bowie
The Joker's Jinx is a steel roller coaster at Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Maryland. The ride utilizes linear induction motor technology to launch the train from 0 to 60 mph in just over three seconds.