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News from the Shores of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

10 Best Things to Do in Middletown, Delaware

The Inn at the Canal is located in charming Chesapeake City, Maryland, on the northern end of the Delmarva peninsula. Bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, the Delaware River and Bay, the Pokomoke Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean, this peninsula is shared by three states, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia...

Visit the Maryland Eastern Shore's Only Alpaca Farm

The colder winter months are the perfect time to cuddle together under cozy blankets. And when you must brave the elements, you'll need to bundle up in warm hats, gloves and scarves. During your winter getaway to Chesapeake City, you can make a stop at the nearby Painted Sky Alpaca Farm and...

Poplar Hall's Christmas Market and Parade of Horses

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Chesapeake City, Maryland! Shops all along Bohemia Avenue are trimmed in red and green decorations, ready for holiday shoppers. The twinkling lights that adorn trees and buildings along the canal reflect and shimmer off the water. And where else...

Take a Road Trip on the Chesapeake Country National Scenic Byway

Maybe we're a bit biased, but we think Maryland's Eastern Shore is pretty spectacular – from its picturesque waterfronts and quaint historic towns to its recreation sites and pristine natural areas. Travelers looking for an epic adventure can take the Chesapeake Country National...

History Takes Flight at Massey Air Museum

If you're an airplane buff, no trip to the Eastern Shore of Maryland would be complete without a visit to the Massey Air Museum and Aerodrome. It's a living airport-museum aimed at keeping the spirit of small-town aviation alive. Located just 30 minutes south of the Inn at the Canal, it...

Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill: The Best Equestrian Eventing

Thousands of horse enthusiasts and spectators will descend on Cecil County, Maryland, in October to witness the graceful pageantry and fierce competition of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. This is one of only two 5 Star equestrian events in the United States (and seven world-wide) and attracts...

Take a Taste of Chesapeake City

When you think of Maryland cuisine, your first thought likely goes to the iconic blue crab. Crab cakes, Old Bay steamed crabs, soft-shell crabs, cream of crab soup, Maryland crab soup, crab imperial, crab dip. (Reminds us of a scene from the movie Forrest Gump!) While we're big fans...

Explore the New Bohemia River State Park

Maryland has roughly 50 state parks that showcase our state's extraordinary, diverse and beautiful public lands – stretching from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern-most shore. Chesapeake City is home to Maryland's newest state park, Bohemia...

Winestock Festival at Dove Valley

Wear your tie-dye shirt and bell-bottom jeans, put some flowers in your hair, and channel your inner hippie. It's time for the annual Winestock Festival at Dove Valley Vineyard and Winery on September 24, where you can chill out while sipping on award-winning wines and listening to some...

Take a Kayak Tour of the Chesapeake Bay

Whether you are looking for a heart-pumping adventure, want to connect with nature, or are simply interested in a leisurely activity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then a paddling tour is the answer. Kayaking in the historic Chesapeake Bay area is a popular watersport activity...