Category: Chesapeake Bay Islands
Smith Island
Smith Island is an historic waterman’s village trying to hang onto a traditional lifestyle and fend off rising tides which threaten the existence of the 300 people who live there among three villages.
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Poplar Island
Poplar Island is an island that is being recreated using material dredged from the Chesapeake Bay’s shipping lanes. It’s now a nature preserve and open to visitors.
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Smith Island: What’s There & How to See It
This collection of marsh islands in the Chesapeake Bay has a unique lifestyle that goes back hundreds of years and is slowly disappearing.
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Tangier Island: What’s There & How to See It
Tangier Island offers a unique look at the watermans’ life on the Chesapeake Bay, amazing seafood, as well as unique scenic views, and a gorgeous beach.
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Kent Island: the Chesapeake Bay’s Largest Island
Kent Island is knows for it beaches, cycling and the music/party scene at Kent Narrows. We tell you where to find all this action.
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Solomons Island: How to Experience the Party
Solomons Island, MD, is an escape for boaters throughout the Chesapeake Bay, but welcomes non-boaters. It specializes in waterfront dining, bars & sunsets.
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Smith Island vs. Tangier Island: Which Do You Visit?
You have time for just a day-trip, and ferries for both Smith and Tangier islands leave at the same time for close to the same price. We help you decide.
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Spooky Deal Island
Historic Deal Island appears to be falling apart due to collapsing historic buildings along the main road, but it’s eerily beautiful with a gorgeous natural beach.
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Hooper Island
Hooper Island, a scenic chain of islands off the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore, where life revolves around seafood, charter fishing and other outdoor sports. And, you can drive to it!
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Tilghman Island, a Place of ‘Quiet Pursuits’
Chesapeake Bay’s Tilghman Island (TILL-man) is the place of ‘quiet pursuits.’ As one local put it, there’s a “soul sigh” when one crosses the bridge.
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Tangier Island
Tangier Island offers a unique look at the watermans’ life on the Chesapeake Bay, amazing seafood, as well as unique scenic views, and a beautiful beach.
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