Chestertown Historic District: A Walking Guide to Three Centuries of Architecture
Most of what people mean by “old town Chestertown” is technically the Chestertown Historic District, a National Historic Landmark on the Chester River that’s been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970. The original district covers much of the historic core near the Chester River, Cannon and Cross Streets, and Maple Avenue, with […]
Things to Do in Chestertown, MD: The Complete Guide
Chestertown sits on the Chester River about twenty minutes from our front door, and with so many things to do in Chestertown, MD, it’s the perfect day trip. Founded in 1706 as an important colonial port of entry, it’s held onto its brick sidewalks and Georgian architecture in a way that few Chesapeake towns have, […]
A First-Timer’s Guide to Kent County, Maryland
Kent County, Maryland, packs a surprising amount into a small corner of the Eastern Shore. You can walk past 18th-century homes in Chestertown, spend an afternoon along the working waterfront in Rock Hall, swim at Betterton Beach, or head out on the Chester River. Between the towns are miles of farmland, quiet back roads, and […]
