Overview
Princess Anne is in the Eastern Shore region of Maryland. It is a small historic town in Somerset County, Maryland, only fifteen minutes away from Salisbury.
1 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Princess Anne
Teackle Mansion
The 10,000-square-foot mansion, home to the Somerset County Historical Society, dates back to 1802, built for the Teakles—one of the wealthiest couples in the country in their time. Closes during the winter months.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: Aug and Mar. (climate data from nearby Ocean City)
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.
- SBY Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, Salisbury — 14 mi away. Directions
- OCE Ocean City Municipal Airport, Ocean City — 32 mi away. Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 85 mi away (major hub). Directions
U.S. Routes 13, 50, and 301 are the main roads into the Eastern Shore. U.S. Route 13 will take you to Princess Anne.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $125–$125 a night (typical $142), from 2 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $8 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$150, mid-range ~$190, comfortable ~$230.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
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Understand
Founded in 1733, and shortly thereafter becoming the seat of Somerset County, the main reason for a tourist to visit is simply to enjoy the pretty, historic architecture in this pleasant small town. Just east of the historic center is the other main reason why people visit: the University of Maryland's Eastern Shore campus.
Get in
U.S. Routes 13, 50, and 301 are the main roads into the Eastern Shore. U.S. Route 13 will take you to Princess Anne.
Get around
Because it is a small town, the best means of travel is by car, although its small size also makes it very walkable. The town is also bike-friendly, with bike lanes and sharrows located along Somerset Avenue.
See
Princess Anne doesn't have a lot of stand out attractions per se, but a nice walk around the historic buildings is a good use of your time. Look for the Somerset County Courthouse, the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Manokin Presbyterian Church, the Washington Hotel, and especially the Teackle Mansion.
Buy
Shop Allegro Gift and Coffee Shop
Novelties, souvenirs, and a nice place to sip some gourmet tea and coffee.
Shop Bailey-White Jewelers
Eat
Eat Beach to Bay Seafood
Beach to Bay. A small local seafood restaurant that encapsulates what Eastern Shore cuisine is about: simple, family friendly restaurants serving extremely high quality, fresh seafood. A great place for either a bushel of blue crabs, or simple fresh fish.
Eat Peaky's Restaurant
Another nice, family friendly restaurant, with some fantastic prices on prime rib, crab cakes, chicken Chesapeake, etc.
Sleep
Stay Alexander House Booklovers' B&B
This B&B is about as literary and comfy as it gets, with rooms named after famous authors: Jane Austen, Langston Hughes, etc. The house also has a library with antiquarian, rare, and other books to read or purchase. Breakfast is most appreciated, and the B&B also offers afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Stay Somerset House
A pretty 1850 house with antique furniture, within a very easy walk of the university, with a sauna and garden.
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