Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway

State: Maryland
Length: 85.5 mi / 137.6 km
Time to Allow: Two to three hours to drive, two to three days to visit the entire byway

Celebrate life on the Chesapeake Bay. Observe watermen bringing their bounty to shore, visit historic towns, and travel through scenic stretches of productive farmland. See the truly special landscape of the Mid-Atlantic Region and gain an appreciation for the working life of Maryland's Eastern Shore farmers, watermen, and merchants.

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  A Day on the Bay of the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway

  May 24, 2010

  Drive the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway and experience small-town America at its best! The relaxed environment of the Delmarva Peninsula creates a contrast with the booming city life across the bay -- charming small towns, rich colonial history, spectacular wildlife refuges, manifold maritime recreation, and outstanding scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Experience the byway’s many remarkable facets as you explore captivating Chesapeake Bay.

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  Chesapeake Country Byway Boating

  Jul 28, 2008

  Raise the sails, rev the motor, or pick up a paddle to discover boating bliss on Maryland’s Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway. Celebrate boating in all its forms on the welcoming waters of this area's canals and rivers—and, of course, Chesapeake Bay.

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  1-Day Trip: History, Water and Wildlife along Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway
  (Maryland)

  The activities along this byway are so varied and abundant, this itinerary is just a sampling of the kinds of things you can do as you travel the...

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  1-Day Trip: Food for the Soul: Historic Churches Itinerary
  (Maryland)

  Religious pluralism was an unusual feature of colonial life and early nation building in Chesapeake Country. Four religious denominations...

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