Explore More Than 600 Miles of Shoreline

Explore more than 600 miles of shoreline

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Discover Sophisticated Small Towns

Discover Sophisticated Small Towns

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On Maryland's Chesapeake Bay

On Maryland's Chesapeake Bay

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Enjoy an Adventure or a Quiet Retreat

Enjoy an Adventure or a Quiet Retreat

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Arts Capital of Maryland's Eastern Shore

Arts Capital of Maryland's Eastern Shore

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Where Rural Simplicity Meets Urban Refinement

Where Rural Simplicity Meets Urban Refinement

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Welcome to
Talbot County

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!

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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.

Here are Our Hints on Traveling Talbot County’s Waterways

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A Chesapeake Bay All-American Road Trip

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The Plein Air Easton, a festival of painting, in Talbot County, Maryland.

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See the annual craft show at the Academy Art Museum each October in Easton, Maryland.

The Academy Art Museum Celebrates 65 Years in Easton!

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Fall / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /

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Fall / St Michaels, MD / 2020 / #stmichaels #stmichaelsmd #mdinfocus #talbotcountymd #ilovetalbotcounty #visitmaryland #maryland #easternshore #easternshoremd #chesapeake #igdc #washmagphoto #dcchasers #dcspot #walkwithlocals #coastalliving #coastal #clpicks #sltravels #southernliving #realestate #historichomes #travel #smalltown #nautical_images #boatlife #nikonnofilter #fall #foliage #nature

Dockside / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /

#stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #mdinfocus #maryland #talbotcountymd #easternshore #easternshoremd #chesapeake #dmv #washmagphoto #igdc #dcspot #coastalliving #clpicks #sltravels #smalltown #realestate #nautical_images #boatlife #sunset #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #christmas #christmasdecor #holidays #usaprimeshot #travel #nikonz5 #nikonnofilter

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Dockside / St Michaels, MD / 2020 / #stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #mdinfocus #maryland #talbotcountymd #easternshore #easternshoremd #chesapeake #dmv #washmagphoto #igdc #dcspot #coastalliving #clpicks #sltravels #smalltown #realestate #nautical_images #boatlife #sunset #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #christmas #christmasdecor #holidays #usaprimeshot #travel #nikonz5 #nikonnofilter

St Michaels / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /

#stmichaels #stmichaelsmd #maryland #mdinfocus #talbotcountymd #easternshore #easternshoremd #visitmaryland #onlyinmaryland #igdc #washmagphoto #chesapeake #coastalliving #clpicks #southernliving #sltravels #christmastree #christmas #holiday #holidayseason #smalltown #sunset #sunrise_sunsets_aroundworld #historicplaces #realestate #usaprimeshot #nikonz5 #nikonnofilter #travel #nautical_images

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Red Boat / St Michaels, MD / 2020 /

#stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #mdinfocus #talbotcountymd #ilovetalbotcounty #visitmaryland #maryland #dmv #easternshoremd #easternshore #chesapeake #igdc #dcspot #dcchasers #walkwithlocals #washmagphoto #boats #boatlife #landscape #nautical_images #clpicks #coastalliving #sltravels #travel #nikonnofilter

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Red Boat / St Michaels, MD / 2020 / #stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #mdinfocus #talbotcountymd #ilovetalbotcounty #visitmaryland #maryland #dmv #easternshoremd #easternshore #chesapeake #igdc #dcspot #dcchasers #walkwithlocals #washmagphoto #boats #boatlife #landscape #nautical_images #clpicks #coastalliving #sltravels #travel #nikonnofilter

Coming in hot 🔥 on this Monday morning.
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#woodenboatsarebetter #classicboats #classicrunabout #oxfordmd #easternshore #talbotcountymd

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Coming in hot 🔥 on this Monday morning. . . . #woodenboatsarebetter #classicboats #classicrunabout #oxfordmd #easternshore #talbotcountymd

The annual “wildflower” meadow just won’t stop bursting with beauty! The more I harvest stems the more it pushes out new blooms. Rather than replanting it again with new seed this Spring, I plan on experimenting by lightly tilting it all under a few weeks after the last frost this May🌱🌱🌱. Due to the anticipated weather conditions this Saturday, I won’t be attending the eastonmdfarmersmarket but will be returning the following weekend with these beauties and more💐. #flowers #summervibes #summerflowers #fallisintheair #eastonmd #stmichaelsmd #easternshore #talbotcountymd #flowerfarmer #flowerfarm #honeybeeflowerfarm

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The annual “wildflower” meadow just won’t stop bursting with beauty! The more I harvest stems the more it pushes out new blooms. Rather than replanting it again with new seed this Spring, I plan on experimenting by lightly tilting it all under a few weeks after the last frost this May🌱🌱🌱. Due to the anticipated weather conditions this Saturday, I won’t be attending the eastonmdfarmersmarket but will be returning the following weekend with these beauties and more💐. #flowers #summervibes #summerflowers #fallisintheair #eastonmd #stmichaelsmd #easternshore #talbotcountymd #flowerfarmer #flowerfarm #honeybeeflowerfarm

Hooper Strait / St Michaels, MD / 2021 /

#stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #mdinfocus #maryland #talbotcountymd #easternshore #easternshoremd #chesapeakebay #chesapeake #chesapeakeliving #igdc #washmagphoto #walkwithlocals #hooperstraitlighthouse #lighthouse #nautical_images #clpicks #coast #coastalliving #sltravels #morning #travel #lighthouses_around_the_world #usaprimeshot #historicplaces #realestate #historichomes #nikonz5 #nikonnofilter #boatlife

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Hooper Strait / St Michaels, MD / 2021 / #stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #mdinfocus #maryland #talbotcountymd #easternshore #easternshoremd #chesapeakebay #chesapeake #chesapeakeliving #igdc #washmagphoto #walkwithlocals #hooperstraitlighthouse #lighthouse #nautical_images #clpicks #coast #coastalliving #sltravels #morning #travel #lighthouses_around_the_world #usaprimeshot #historicplaces #realestate #historichomes #nikonz5 #nikonnofilter #boatlife

Here’s a little break from my typical wildlife and naturescapes:) I took this image of my clcboats Peeler Skiff after returning to the dock just after sunset. The water was glass and the twilight colors were just right. I’ve seen this style image done by British and local maritime photographers so thought I’d give it a try on this 15 footer. #clcboats #easternshoremd #claibornemd #claiborne #skiff #skiffboat #peelerskiff #chesapeakebay #easternbay #crabskiff #talbotcountymd #stmichaels #chesapeakelightcraft #skifflife canonusa #canonr5

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Here’s a little break from my typical wildlife and naturescapes:) I took this image of my clcboats Peeler Skiff after returning to the dock just after sunset. The water was glass and the twilight colors were just right. I’ve seen this style image done by British and local maritime photographers so thought I’d give it a try on this 15 footer. #clcboats #easternshoremd #claibornemd #claiborne #skiff #skiffboat #peelerskiff #chesapeakebay #easternbay #crabskiff #talbotcountymd #stmichaels #chesapeakelightcraft #skifflife canonusa #canonr5

While lower-priced fixer-uppers can offer exciting potential for personalization and return investment, things aren`t always as HGTV as they seem. Before diving headfirst into a property that may need some extra TLC, always do your due diligence and make sure it`s right for you!

#renovationlife #investment #eastonmd #talbotcountymd #talbotcounty #aliciagdulinrealtor #fixerupper #fixerupperhome #easternshore #realestate

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While lower-priced fixer-uppers can offer exciting potential for personalization and return investment, things aren't always as HGTV as they seem. Before diving headfirst into a property that may need some extra TLC, always do your due diligence and make sure it's right for you! #renovationlife #investment #eastonmd #talbotcountymd #talbotcounty #aliciagdulinrealtor #fixerupper #fixerupperhome #easternshore #realestate

After the storm. #tilghmanislandmanor #chesapeakebay #tilghmanisland #reflection #puddles #talbotcountymd #yellowhouse

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After the storm. #tilghmanislandmanor #chesapeakebay #tilghmanisland #reflection #puddles #talbotcountymd #yellowhouse

Corn and Crab Hushpuppies might just be my new favorite appetizer
📍 ticklerscrabshack
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#MDinFocus #MDEasternShore #eeeeeats #satisfeed #myfab5 #goodeats #tryitordiet #feedfeed #belongsonyelp #food52 #forkyeah #bhgfood #nomnom #onmytable #eatfamous #feedyoursoull #droolclub #buzzfeast #foodoftheday #yougottaeatthis #f52grams #zagat #spoonfeed #eater #TilghmanIsland #EasternShore #TalbotCountyMD #ChesapeakeBay #DelMarVa

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Corn and Crab Hushpuppies might just be my new favorite appetizer 📍 ticklerscrabshack #liketheteaEATS . . . . . #MDinFocus #MDEasternShore #eeeeeats #satisfeed #myfab5 #goodeats #tryitordiet #feedfeed #belongsonyelp #food52 #forkyeah #bhgfood #nomnom #onmytable #eatfamous #feedyoursoull #droolclub #buzzfeast #foodoftheday #yougottaeatthis #f52grams #zagat #spoonfeed #eater #TilghmanIsland #EasternShore #TalbotCountyMD #ChesapeakeBay #DelMarVa

#talbotcountyfreelibrary #tcfl #stmichaelslibrary #talbotcountymd #stmichaelsmd #tilghmanisland #oxfordmd #trappemd #booksuggestions #bookrecommendations #booknerd

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#talbotcountyfreelibrary #tcfl #stmichaelslibrary #talbotcountymd #stmichaelsmd #tilghmanisland #oxfordmd #trappemd #booksuggestions #bookrecommendations #booknerd

A beautiful Friday, but we all know the weather is coming! Be safe and have fun this weekend. 💗🌧️☔️

#tilghmanisland #clouds #sun #goodmorning #chesapeakebay #talbotcountymd #rainyweekend

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A beautiful Friday, but we all know the weather is coming! Be safe and have fun this weekend. 💗🌧️☔️ #tilghmanisland #clouds #sun #goodmorning #chesapeakebay #talbotcountymd #rainyweekend

St Michaels / St Michaels, MD / 2022 /

#stmichaels #stmichaelsmd #maryland #talbotcountymd #talbotcounty #mdinfocus #easternshore #easternshoremd #onlyinmaryland #visitmaryland #chesapeake #chesapeakeliving #chesapeakebay #choptank #igdc #dcchasers #washmagphoto #nautical_images #boatlife #boat #coastalphotography #coastalliving #clpicks #tlpicks #southernlivingmag #coastalhome #historichomes #travel #nikonnofilter #seascape

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Lucky Us / St. Michaels, MD / 2023 /

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Lucky Us / St. Michaels, MD / 2023 / #stmichaelsmd #stmichaels #maryland #easternshoremd #easternshore #talbotcountymd #talbotcounty #mdinfocus #onlyinmaryland #chesapeake #chesapeakeliving #chesapeakebay #vw #vwbus #volkswagen #vespa #matching #blue #vintage #minimalmood #minimalism #streetdreamsmag #streetphotography #historic #paleblue #usaprimeshot #travel #nikonnofilter

Not Only Do Maire & Steve squarehousestudioeaston Create Incredible Art ………… They Grow Art In Their Garden!

Thank You

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(They Make The Best Tomato Sandwich Ever!)
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#talbotcountymd #talbotcountymaryland #eastonmd #eastonmaryland #heirloomtomatoes #itsbetteroverthebridge #jayjenkins3704 #jenkinsbaerinteriors #jenkinsbaer #mcmstore #mcm #mcmfurniture #mcmart #mcmartsculpture #mcmsculpture

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Not Only Do Maire & Steve squarehousestudioeaston Create Incredible Art ………… They Grow Art In Their Garden! Thank You ❤️ (They Make The Best Tomato Sandwich Ever!) . . . #talbotcountymd #talbotcountymaryland #eastonmd #eastonmaryland #heirloomtomatoes #itsbetteroverthebridge #jayjenkins3704 #jenkinsbaerinteriors #jenkinsbaer #mcmstore #mcm #mcmfurniture #mcmart #mcmartsculpture #mcmsculpture

St Michaels / St. Michaels, MD / 2022 /

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