Located on Maryland's eastern shore, St. Michael's is a waterfront town rich in history and loaded with activities to suit a range of visitors. Tourists can explore the town's revolutionary history and 18th-century landmarks or indulge in 21st-century-style relaxation while taking in the views of the picturesque town.
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Thirty historical landmarks from the 18th and early 20th centuries are located along a self-guided walking tour known as the St. Mary's Square walking tour, according to stmichaels.org. As the name suggests, the tour begins in St. Mary's Square, which was part of the town's original plan developed by its founder, James Braddock in 1778, according to stmichaels.org. Other points along the tour include the Union United Methodist Church, built in 1895, the Chesapeake Maritime Museum and Hell's Crossing, a spot known for frequent fights from water men heading back to their boats after a night out, according to stmichaels.org.
Boat Cruise
Learn about the history of St. Michaels by taking a narrated boat tour. Patriot Cruises offers daily cruises that depart from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, according to patriotcruises.com. The daily tours feature views and information about St. Michaels landmarks, a full bar, hot dogs and a climate-controlled main deck for those who like to stay "inside." Patriot Cruises also offers special evening cruises such as a Tuscan picnic dinner cruise and a fireworks cruise.
Biking
One of the best biking trails in the mid-Atlantic is the 29.6-mile Oxford-to-St. Michael's trail, according to sandaway.com, a website hosted by the Sandaway Bed and Breakfast. For those looking for a longer ride, there is a 41.6-mile ride that hits St. Michaels and Neavitt. Although the Sandaway is seven miles outside of St. Michaels, the bed and breakfast provides several amenities for bikers looking to explore the trails in and around the historic town such as Internet access for planning bike trips, free trail mix bars and water bottles and the use of a covered steel bike rack.
Golf
Harbourtowne Golf Resort and Conference Center offers "stay and play" packages for golfers interested in playing a round or two during their stay in St. Michaels, according to harbourtowne.com. Price and package information can be found on the website.
Fly Fishing
Chesapeake Bay Flyfishing offers full- and half-day charters designed for experienced fly fishermen as well as those who would just like to learn the sport, according to the St. Michaels business association. Lunch is included as part of the full-day trip and no license is required while fishing from the boat charter. The charter may be able to provide pickup from a hotel or waterfront inn, according to the website.
Spa
The Linden Spa at The Inn at Perry Cabin offers several services including fitness equipment, facials, massage and hand and foot treatments for anyone looking to take time away from exploration to relax and unwind. Several of the spa's treatments feature blooms from the linden trees on the inn's property, according to perrycabin.com.
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