Great stop to walk-around, use the restrooms, and get some information on local attractions. The…read morerestrooms are clean, and there is a playground next-door for little travelers. The young lady working was super friendly and informative. Birders- a must stop as they have maps & brochures for local spots. Informative displays in the basement Definitely worth the stop !!!

This is a wonderful, kid-friendly rest stop if you are driving from the DC area to Ocean City, MD…read moreor Chincoteague, VA. As you cross the Choptank River on US 50 East, you can see the park in the distance on the right side. Stay on the far right lane when you cross the bridge. Once you reach the Cambridge side of the river, take a right onto Byrn St. (which lacks a big sign) or at the traffic light (Maryland Ave.), then another right turn which will lead you toward the parking lot. We stopped by here in late December 2020 on a cold, sunny day. Inside the park, you will find clean public restrooms, the Dorchester County Visitors Center, and a lovely view of the river. The public facilities are open 8:30am-5:30pm every day. Parking is easy and free. The park also has a kid's playground and room to stretch your legs. If you have any family members who enjoy fishing, you can also walk on a path along the river under the Route 50 bridge. On the other side is a huge fishing pier!

I had heard rumors about Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge while planning my Fourth of July…read moregetaway to Maryland. More importantly, I heard there was a scenic Wildlife Drive where I could experience the refuge without spending hours hiking in a 107-degree heat wave. As someone who enjoys both nature and air conditioning, this sounded like an outstanding life decision! Before leaving, I did a little homework. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is open daily from dawn to dusk, and admission is normally just $3 per vehicle (or $1 for pedestrians), making it one of the best bargains around. Even better, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service occasionally offers free admission weekends, and I happened to visit during one celebrating America's 250th birthday. Admission was waived July 3 through July 5, making an already inexpensive adventure even sweeter. Free is one of my favorite prices, especially when it's attached to some place this beautiful! PRO TIP #1: If you're the type of person who enjoys quirky travel sidequests, ask about the Blue Goose Passport while you're there. I had recently learned online that National Wildlife Refuges have their own passport program, similar to the National Park Passport books, and naturally that became my newest obsession. The Visitor Center sold the passport for just $9, and I happily bought one and collected my very first refuge stamp. I arrived around 1:15 p.m. and immediately noticed...there wasn't a single car in the parking lot. Thankfully, the Visitor Center was open, despite looking completely deserted from the outside. While I was browsing the small gift shop afterward, I picked up a Christmas ornament, a sticker for my memory ball and, of course, my brand-new Blue Goose Passport. Prices in the gift shop were surprisingly low! Now, I have to be honest. The employee working that afternoon wasn't exactly the welcoming face of America's National Wildlife Refuge System. She seemed...less than thrilled that visitors existed that day. When I walked in, beaming and excited, and exclaimed, "You ARE open today!" She looked me dead in the eyes and said, dryly, "Unfortunately." Well, FORTUNATELY, she was a very small part of an otherwise wonderful afternoon! I began the Wildlife Drive and immediately noticed signage confirming admission was free for the holiday weekend. The drive took me about an hour because I drove nice and slowly, stopping whenever something caught my eye and scanning the marshes for wildlife. I saw plenty of birds...and not much else. But honestly, I don't blame the animals. If it was 107 degrees outside, I'd be hiding somewhere cool too. Even without a parade of wildlife, the drive itself was beautiful! Blackwater protects more than 30,000 acres of tidal marshes, forests and wetlands along Maryland's Eastern Shore and is famous for its bald eagles, osprey and incredible birdwatching opportunities. The scenery alone made the trip worthwhile! PRO TIP #2: Bring binoculars. Seriously. Phone cameras can only zoom so much before every bird starts looking like a tiny feathered blob. I spent half the drive wondering, "What is that?!" Binoculars would have made the experience so much better. One thing I really appreciated was learning that visitors are welcome to walk or bike the Wildlife Drive in addition to driving it. The loop is roughly four miles, completely paved and almost perfectly flat. I could already tell while driving that I'd enjoy it even more on foot during cooler weather. If hiking is more your style, the refuge also offers several trails, including the 2.5-mile Key Wallace Trail, the one-mile Woods Trail, the 1.5-mile Tubman Road Trail and the shorter Marsh Edge Trail. Based on what I saw, spring and fall would be incredible times to come back. If you're hoping to maximize wildlife sightings, November through February is prime time for wintering waterfowl. September also sounds fantastic with migrating ospreys, blooming tickseed sunflowers, abundant toads and peak songbird migration. Despite my less-than-cheerful interaction inside the Visitor Center, I genuinely loved my visit to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. It's peaceful, affordable, family-friendly and can be whatever you want it to be. Spend an hour driving the Wildlife Drive, spend half a day hiking or simply enjoy slowing down and taking in one of Maryland's most beautiful natural spaces. And if you're anything like me...don't leave without the Blue Goose Passport! Trust me. One passport stamp somehow turns into your next adventure!

This is such a special place to admire nature, waters, and animal and bird life. Anddd you might…read moresight a few bald eagles! My friend and I enjoyed the driving tour as well as the walking trails. Beware it can get muddy and watery in some areas but definitely worth it. When driving take caution, we saw a friendly turtle crossing . Would definitely come back in all seasons and try to catch sunset or sunrise! I know you will get some great shots!

What a well preserved unique lighthouse! It's right at the end of a pier of Cambridge MD's Long…read moreWharf park. Well worth a visit. Sunset is beautiful too. This is a hidden gem. Most people probably stop at St Michaels up north and miss Cambridge MD.

This is a short stop in Cambridge, MD. It takes roughly 30 minutes to an hour to explore. It's a…read morevisually pleasing replica of a screw pile lighthouse. It's very clean inside & well maintained. It also has AC inside surprisingly. They do sell several items related to the history of the lighthouse which goes towards maintenance. There are placards & pictures explaining the history as well as information on the Fresnel lens found inside lighthouses. While admission is free, they do welcome & appreciate donations. There is a parking lot available.

The pier has been around for a long time. We drove over the bridge and walked near it. The pier…read morewill be closed for approximately 18 months to two years. Everything is getting demolished. We have spent happy times having picnics and being around the area. It has been tradition. We look forward to seeing the new improvements.

This is a great pier. One of the best piers in Md. I have caught Rockfish off this pier in the…read morepast. It is connected to a park so if you want to fish and or picnic, it is a great area to take in some nature and enjoy the outside. Parking is available on both sides of the pier. It is a pretty good size pier.

My fiancé and I stayed for a weekend getaway. If you're looking for a relaxing and quiet escape,…read morethis is the perfect place! The scenery was breathtaking and the service was excellent. It's a perfect secluded environment right on the bay with some of the best sunset views. The staff were both respectful of our privacy and very attentive if we ever needed anything. My absolute favorite part was the coffee drop-off every morning. It was an extra touch that made the mornings effortlessly relaxing with a cup of coffee while you watched the boats putt around the bay.

Overall pleasant stay. Good communication regarding checkin. A nice goodie bag upon arrival. We…read morestayed in the TuckAway jr suite which is a private little cottage. Enter through the bathroom which was a tad weird but ok. Tub was nice for soaking after the 1/2 marathon I ran in St Michaels. Equipped with a mini fridge and coffee maker A Small "fireplace" Room was comfortable Black out shades were amazing. Nice property and cute town.

To start the young man at the front desk was very welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. The…read moregrounds outside were well kept and extremely clean. Closed toed shoes for walking around the park is a must, I went unprepared with flip flops. The restrooms inside were also clean. There's a gift shop and a library as well. The exhibit was very well done and I absolutely loved how interactive it was, it's also handicap accessible and self guided! I definitely recommend checking out the wildlife drive across the street at blackwater refuge, we saw the statue of Harriet Tubman catching a muskrat to then seeing one at the refuge!

Beautifully done. This National Historical Park is well maintained and full of interactive…read moreexhibits. The space is handicap accessible and most exhibits include easy to read fonts and braille. I would definitely recommend this educational experience to learners of all ages.

We came here to launch our boat to go crabbing. Plenty of parking and open space on the ramp to…read moreget the boat in and out. They have 2 lanes available for launching. The surrounding park was nice with some modern junglegym stuff for the kids. There were also Porto potties to use.

My first time going to this dog park and my dogs love it! It's spacious and the dogs are so…read morefriendly, I'm not scare of taking my dogs there at all and it's relieving. Only thing is that it get a bit muddy when it rains but it's not bad

This dog park is one of the better I've seen and has a lot of potential, but is currently…read moreundergoing renovation. There is a large irrigated run with very nice cut bluegrass, benches, water station, poop bag dispensers, and the usual stuff. Unfortunately, likely due to the construction, there are areas of fence missing, bare dirt areas, and uncut grass in areas. So be mindful of this and check for ticks if you use the park. Hopefully the town will get this back up and running soon and make it a five star.