Overview
Chesapeake City is a town of 736 people (2020) in the Eastern Shore of Maryland, on the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. The town has many old homes from the early 19th century that have been converted into bed and breakfasts, restaurants and the local historical museum.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Chesapeake City
Chesapeake City Museum
Featuring local artifacts dating back to the dinosaur era.
C&D Canal Museum
The museum is in a pump house used for the canal, with a replica Bethel Bridge lighthouse nearby.
Chesapeake City Water Tours
The Chase N' Dreams and other boats, all covered, provide a sightseeing experience.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Wettest: Jun and Jul. (climate data from nearby Wilmington)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ILG Wilmington Airport, Wilmington — 15 mi away. Directions
- DOV Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base, Dover — 33 mi away. Directions
- PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 39 mi away (major hub). Directions
Chesapeake City is on MD-213.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $45 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chesapeake City Museum, Chesapeake City Water Tours
- Lunch Chesapeake Inn
- Afternoon C&D Canal Museum
- Dinner Bayard House
- Evening Bayheads Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The settlement was named Bohemia Village shortly after the canal was opened.
Get in
Chesapeake City is on MD-213.
- From Baltimore, Washington, and the north, take I-95 to exit 109A then continue on MD-279 for 3.75 mi and turn left to MD-213. Continue on MD-213 for 7 mi.
- From Delaware and the south, take US-13 north, then DE-71 north, then turn left to DE-15, then turn right onto DE-286 on the roundabout. Continue for 4 mi
The nearest major airports are Philadelphia International Airport and Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI).
Get around
Chesapeake City's downtown on the south bank is fairly walkable and there is a pedestrian walkway on the bridge over the canal.
See
See C&D Canal Museum
The museum is in a pump house used for the canal, with a replica Bethel Bridge lighthouse nearby.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Cafe on the Bay
The hand-written menu on a blackboard shows the following: coffee (made from espresso from Italy), but also latte specials, cold caffeinated drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and seasonal soups. Also, there are 2 B&B rooms upstairs.
Eat Chesapeake Inn
A waterfront restaurant overlooking a marina. The restaurant is available for lunch, Sunday brunch, and dinner. Items served include sushi, pizza, and seafood. Live music can also be heard in the restaurant.
Eat Bayard House
The restaurant serves seafood and locally inspired dishes, such as the Eastern Shore Bruschetta. It also offers a cottage to stay in next door.
Drink
Drink Bayheads Brewing Company
Sleep
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