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Things to Do and See in Queen Anne's County

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Whether it's a breathtaking airplane tour of The Chesapeake Bay or a day on one of several local golf courses, enthusists are sure to enjoy the many offerings that abound just minutes from our premises.

For a more relaxed approach, may we suggest a paddle boat ride along the quiet shores of Thompson's Creek, or a liesurely stroll on one of our nature trails.

Area Attractions

Kent Manor's central local makes many unique day trips a possibility, allowing travelers to "set up camp" and explore the region in proximity.

A day at the beach, a tour of St. Michaels, Easton or Oxford and it's only a short trip back to paradise. Please inquire about the many places to explore on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Things to do while on Kent Island

AIRPLANE RIDES

Capitol Air Services - Bay Bridge Airport - W29, 2 02 Airport Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666 - (410) 604-6288
Tour Kent Island by airplane! Take a 35 minute tour and see what you can't see from anywhere else...

ART GALLERIES

Kent Island Federation of Art, 405 Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21999 - 410-643-7424
Local artists put on art shows, teach summer camps, classes and workshops, and have a place to display their art. Many items in the extensive gallery, as well as in KIFA exhibits, are available for purchase at reasonable prices.

Sandpiper Gallery, Kent Narrows, 3100 Main St. Grasonville MD 21638 - 410-827-4338
Featuring the finest Chesapeake art. The Eastern Shore's only location for Blue Crab Pottery. Located in the "Decoys" building at Fisherman's Inn and Crab Deck.

BOAT CHARTERS

Grab-A-Crab Charters, Exit 42 off Rt. 50, Kent Narrows, MD. (410) 490-1137  Captain Dan Harris will come to the Kent Manor Inn dock. Boat for up to 26 passengers. Crab and Shrimp Feast on board boat  (BYOB), 3 - 4 hours of cruising.   

Chesapeake Lighthouse Tours   Captain Mike Richards tours view  Chesapeake Bay Historical Lighthouses.  www.chesapeakelights.com    Tilghman Island, MD
(410) 886-2215

  GOLF COURSES

Blue Heron Golf Course, 101 Queen's Colony High Rd., Stevensville, MD - (410) 643-5721.  Great, fun, fast moving 18 hole course about 3 miles from the Inn.  Blue Heron Golf Course was expanded to 18 holes in 2002 and now plays to a par 63. The course is owned and operated by the Queen Anne's County Department of Parks & Recreation.

Queenstown Harbor Golf Links, 310 Links Lane, Queenstown, MD - (410) 827-6611 http://www.mdgolf.com/courses/queenstownharbor                                                         Lakes Course, 36 hole, 6537 yds, Par 71, CR-71.0, S-124                                                                                   
River Course, 36 hole, 7110 yds, Par 72, CR-74.2, S-13

Hunters Oak Golf Club         www.huntersoak.com      500 Amberly Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD (410) 826-0800   9-holes of  parkland style golf and par-72 Scottish links-style golf course           

 

 

 

OUTDOORSMAN ACTIVITIES

Fly Fishing Resort From The River Plantation Fly Fishing On The Wye River          A Local Tributary Or The Chesapeake Bay                  www.theriverplantation.com

Pintail Point Sporting Clays Resort                             www.theriverplantation.com   Pintail Point
511 Pintail Point Lane
Queenstown, Maryland 21658
Tele. (410) 827-7029

Eastern Shore Adventure Company    Kayak Rentals and Tours      Join us for a naturalist led tour of the beautiful rivers of the Eastern Shore. Led by our certified American Canoe Association instructor and bay ecologist, learn about the Chesapeake waterways and its’ wildlife by kayak. Some instruction included. Boats can be delivered to the Inn so that your tour begins and ends at the Inn. www.esadventure.com       28290 St. Michael's Road   Easton, MD 21601   (410) 820-8881

PAMPER YOURSELF

Swan Cove Day Spa      A Full service Day Spa and Salon in Historic Stevensville www.swancove spa.com     102 E. Main Street, Suite 104     Stevensville, MD 21666
410-604-1500

PLACES OF INTEREST  (and fun!)

The Chesapeake Bay Exploration Center - 425 Piney Narrows Road Chester, MD 21619 - (410) 604-2100
Free to the public, the Exploration Center helps visitors discover the many sites to visit in the region. As a Gateways regional information center the staff will assist visitors with directions, information and visitor services for places of interest around the area. There is also a working exhibit that focuses on the Chesapeake Bay and the region. Well worth seeing and fun for kids. The facility is open seven days a week, year-round (Christmas, New Year’s and Easter excepted) and is staffed from 8:30 am - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 9:00AM to 4:00PM on weekends.

Cross Island Trail
The Cross Island Trail is a paved trail that runs from Kent Narrows to Terrapin Park in Stevensville. Along the way is Cox Creek (a wood bridge), Love Point Park, Kent Island High School, and more. The paved trail is perfect for roller blading, bicycles, jogging, and just plain old walking! A good place to park is at the "Club One" shopping center in Kent Narrows and under the US50 bridge at Kent Narrows, or at Love Point Park in Stevensville. The Cross Island Trail ends at Terrapin Park which itself has a bunch of non-paved trails that run along the bays edge.

 

Horsehead Wetlands Center, 600 Discovery Lane Grasonville, MD 21638 - (410) 827-5996 / (410) 827-6694
The Horsehead Wetlands Center is a 310 acre peninsula in Grasonville with views of Marsh Creek and Prospect Bay. It has six waterfowl ponds with more than 20 species of captive waterfowl and many other types of wildlife that make this their home. Five of the ponds represent different wetland habitats of North America: Alaskan, Chesapeake, Meadow, Woodland, and Prairie Pothole. Live waterfowl from across the world, including Australia, Asia, and Europe, are also on exhibit, and you can also visit an enclosed aviary with songbirds and tree ducks from the Chesapeake region. The perfect place for a "family day" adventure or wildlife photography, the Center includes a visitor center and gift shop, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, seasonal environmental education programs, picnic areas, and two miles of trails including a salt marsh boardwalk and blinds and towers for wildlife observation.

Love Point Park, Old Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
Love Point Park is a great place to play a game of Baseball or Softball. There are four baseball fields located here, as well as a children's playground, bathrooms, and vending machines. The Cross Island Trail also goes through Love Point Park.

Matapeake Fishing Pier, Route 8, Stevensville, MD 21666
Matapeake Fishing Pier is located just past Bay City on Romancoke Road. This is a state owned lighted pier that extends 900 feet out into the Chesapeake Bay. There is also a 3/4 mile walking trail to the beach, as well as a boat ramp. The cost is $3 per day flat fee per car.

Downtown Stevensville, Main Street and Old Love Point Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
Downtown Stevensville has a lot to offer. Tour the antique stores that line the area, see the historic sites like the 1902 Train Station and check out the artwork at the Kent Island Federation of Art. Stevensville also hosts fun events periodically.

Terrapin Nature Park, Route 8 and Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21666
Located behind the Chesapeake Bay Business Center (where PRS Guitars is), Terrapin Nature Park consists of miles of nature trails that run along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay, as well as past a very busy pond and marsh areas. There is signage to explain specific areas and points of interest, as well as overlooks for viewing nature. Many of the trails are semi-paved with oyster shells, making the walk clear of overgrowth. This park is tucked away in what seems to be an odd location, but it is well worth a look. To get there by car just take Route 8 (Romancoke Rd) about 3/4 of a mile North of US-50/301 and make your first left (traffic light) which is into the Chesapeake Bay Business Center. Make an immediate right inside the center, and follow the road around for about a half-mile. The park's entrance will be on your right.

 

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE SHOPPING ON THE SHORE

Prime Outlets at Queenstown  primeoutlets.com

441 Outlet Center Dr
Queenstown, MD 21658

(410) 827-8699

A lot of outlet centers like to call themselves "outlets" but are a mere collection of stores. That is not the case with Prime Outlets: Queenstown. Not only is there a variety of stores but the prices are true outlet prices--you pay less than you would at a regular retail store.
Stores: kitchen, food, book, card, clothing, toy...you can find at least one or two stores for almost anything you need here.

 

ANTIQUES / UNIQUE ITEMS

Antique Shops at Stevensville, 105 Market Ct, Stevensville, MD 21666 - 410-643-8130
specializing in antiques and unique gifts.

Chesapeake Antique Center Inc., Route 50 & 301 split, Queenstown, MD 21658 - 410-827-6640
Open every day (seven days a week) from 10am to 5pm.

Dutch Barn Antiques & Used Furniture, Main Street, Grasonville MD 21638 - 410-827-8656

Eastern Bay Trading Company, Main Street, Grasonville MD 21638 - 410-827-9286

Going Home Unique Gifts Antiques And Collectibles, 337 Saddler Rd, Grasonville MD 21638 - 410-827-8556

Hollyberries Antiques & Collectibles, 225 Saddler Rd, Grasonville MD 21638 - 410-827-9404

Lowery-Turner Antiques, 307 State Street, Stevensville MD 21666 - 410-643-6250 / 410-643-5608
Oriental rugs, Furniture, glassware, cast iron, pottery, jewelry and more.

Ye Olde Church House & Farm, 426 Love Point Road, Stevensville MD 21666 - 410-643-6227
Antiques, collectibles, herbal fancies, 18th Century crafts, jellies, handspun yarn, dried and silk flowers, decoys, hand dipped candles, and more