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News from the Shores of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

Water is one of Chesapeake City's best features. From the porch that runs along the side of the Inn at the Canal, our guests can enjoy magnificent views of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. This working waterway, which winds through the middle of the town, is one of the busiest canals in...

Hiking, biking, boating, fishing and even ziplining! If you're seeking a place for outdoor adventure this summer, then you'll want to check out Lums Pond State Park. Located in neighboring Delaware, Lums Pond State Park is a short 15-minute trip from the Inn at the Canal. Recreational...

Picture the scene: A beautiful garden venue with a stunning waterfront backdrop. A warm summer breeze as talented musicians perform live for an audience that can't resist tapping their toes or getting up to dance. If this describes your idea of a care-free summer evening, then you'll...

Searching for a winery to visit while visiting us in Chesapeake City? Look no farther than the Chateau Bu-De Winery and Vineyard, located a quick 10-minute drive from the Inn at the Canal. Set on 440 acres along the Bohemia River, Chateau Bu-De was built on historic land that once belonged to...

Come have a blast in Chesapeake City for the Fourth of July holiday! Nearly 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, we mark this occasion with one of the most awe-inspiring summer celebrations. Our waterfront community will let freedom ring on Friday, July 1, with...

For our guests who are looking to explore the great outdoors here in the Chesapeake Bay area, we suggest a visit to Elk Neck State Park.  With 2,370 acres of marshlands, sandy shores, wooded areas and white clay cliffs, it's a great park to visit for nature lovers who want a bit of...

One of the most delicious things about summer is the abundance of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables that will soon be ripe and ready for harvesting. Agriculture is Maryland's top industry, making our roadside produce stands, farmers markets and local orchards great places to get a mouth-...

It's almost time for another festive, darling and creative pet parade here in Chesapeake City!

For years, an annual pet parade where animal lovers and their four-legged friends march down Bohemia Avenue and loop around Pell Gardens was hosted by the Chesapeake City Chamber of Commerce...

At one time in Maryland's history, about 120 covered bridges dotted the landscape. Today, only six remain, and two of them are here in Cecil County – Gilpin's Falls in Bay View and Foxcatcher Farms in Fair Hill. Both were built in 1860, making them over 160 years old! Over the...

Located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounded by water on three sides, Mount Harmon Plantation is a beautiful historic site and nature preserve that is worth a visit on your next trip to Maryland's Eastern Shore. This colonial-era tobacco plantation welcomes visitors to learn...