Chesapeake City

Understand

The settlement was named Bohemia Village shortly after the canal was opened.

Getting there

Chesapeake City is on MD-213.

From Baltimore, Washington, and the north, take I-95 to exit 109A then continue on MD-279 for 3.75 mi (6.04 km) and turn left to MD-213. Continue on MD-213 for 7 mi (11 km). From Delaware and the south, take US-13 north, then DE-71 north, then turn left to DE-15, then turn right onto DE-286 on the roundabout. Continue for 4 mi (6.4 km) The nearest major airports are Philadelphia International Airport and Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI IATA).

Getting around

Chesapeake City's downtown on the south bank is fairly walkable and there is a pedestrian walkway on the bridge over the canal.

See

1 Chesapeake City Museum, 98 Bohemia Ave (Suite 4), ☏ +1 410-885-5298, [email protected]. Sa noon-4PM. Featuring local artifacts dating back to the dinosaur era. (updated Jan 2023) 2 C&D Canal Museum, 815 Bethel Rd, ☏ +1 410-885-5621. Call for hours. The museum is in a pump house used for the canal, with a replica Bethel Bridge lighthouse nearby. (updated Jan 2023)

Do

1 Chesapeake City Water Tours, 1 Bohemia Ave, ☏ +1 443-566-3386. Apr-Nov. The Chase N' Dreams and other boats, all covered, provide a sightseeing experience. $20-30/adult; $12-20/child. (updated Jan 2023)

Buy

1 The Old Gray Mare Gift Shoppe, 17 Bohemia Ave, ☏ +1 410-885-2655, [email protected]. 11AM-5PM. Sells primarily maritime-themed gifts. (updated Jan 2023)

Eat

1 Cafe on the Bay, 19 Bohemia Ave, ☏ +1 410-885-7154. 6:45AM-3:30PM daily. The hand-written menu on a blackboard shows the following: coffee (made from espresso from Italy), but also latte specials, cold caffeinated drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and seasonal soups. Also, there are 2 B&B rooms upstairs. $8. (updated Jan 2023) 2 Chesapeake Inn, 605 2nd St, ☏ +1 410-885-2040, [email protected]. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 10AM-9PM. A waterfront restaurant overlooking a marina. The restaurant is available for lunch, Sunday brunch, and dinner. Items served include sushi, pizza, and seafood. Live music can also be heard in the restaurant. $45. (updated Jan 2023) 3 Bayard House, 11 Bohemia Ave, ☏ +1 410-885-5040. Su-Th 11:30AM-9PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM. The restaurant serves seafood and locally inspired dishes, such as the Eastern Shore Bruschetta. It also offers a cottage to stay in next door. $50. (updated Jan 2023)

Drink & nightlife

1 Bayheads Brewing Company, 2525 Augustine Herman Hwy (Suite D), ☏ +1. (updated Jan 2023)

Sleep

1 The Blue Max Inn (the house with generous porches), 300 Bohemia Ave, ☏ +1 410-885-2781, fax: +1 410-885-2809, [email protected]. Check-in: 2-5PM, check-out: 11AM. This bed and breakfast was built in 1854. (updated Jan 2023)