Home to sophisticated small towns, waterman’s villages, and more than 600 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront, Talbot County is the perfect balance of rural simplicity and urban refinement. Here you’ll find a season for art, film, food, music, and cultural festivals and a season for quiet and calm, ranking this as a go-to destination for both action-packed adventures and relaxing retreats. Accessibility by car, boat, and small plane make a visit here ideal for a long weekend or extended stay for travelers from D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and beyond!
We’ve put together unique Eastern Shore adventures and experiences to give you ideas on how to spend your time here in Talbot County. From kayaking curated water trails or biking the scenic Chesapeake Country All-American Road, to where to find a romantic inn or a restaurant serving up an authentic steamed crab feast, you’ll find inspiration with these itineraries and guides.
For three days every November, between 18,000 and 20,000 visitors discover the best of Eastern Shore wildlife, nature, art, heritage,
Fall in Talbot County, Maryland is synonymous with the Waterfowl Festival, which celebrates Eastern Shore heritage.
Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and its waterfowl residents, decoy carvers have been creating masterpieces in Talbot County for generations.