Guidebook for Chestertown

Jim And Gale
Guidebook for Chestertown

Neighborhoods

Chestertown is an historic small town on the majestic, unspoiled Chester River on Maryland's famous Eastern Shore. It has been since 1782 the home of Washington College. Many shops, restaurants, and bars are within walking distance, and a short drive through the surrounding farmland will take the adventurous traveler to other enjoyable destinations!
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Chestertown
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Chestertown is an historic small town on the majestic, unspoiled Chester River on Maryland's famous Eastern Shore. It has been since 1782 the home of Washington College. Many shops, restaurants, and bars are within walking distance, and a short drive through the surrounding farmland will take the adventurous traveler to other enjoyable destinations!

Historic Sites

Founded in 1782 with a grant from George Washington, this is an historic liberal arts and sciences institution for higher learning.
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Washington College
300 Washington Ave
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Founded in 1782 with a grant from George Washington, this is an historic liberal arts and sciences institution for higher learning.
Great for group events like weddings
Stepne Manor
406 S Cross St
Great for group events like weddings

Sightseeing

Places to visit
Cruise the beautiful Chester River on the River Packet while enjoying good food and drink by Occasions Catering. Book in advance to be assured of a seat!
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Chester River Packet Company
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Cruise the beautiful Chester River on the River Packet while enjoying good food and drink by Occasions Catering. Book in advance to be assured of a seat!
A great place to visit to walk or ride bikes! It's a National Park!
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Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
1730 Eastern Neck Island Rd
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A great place to visit to walk or ride bikes! It's a National Park!

Wineries and Distilleries

You'll feel like you're in Napa Valley at this beautiful establishment. Jim says the Creme Brulee is the BEST!
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Chateau Bu-De, LLC Bohemia Manor Farm
237 Bohemia Manor Farm Ln
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You'll feel like you're in Napa Valley at this beautiful establishment. Jim says the Creme Brulee is the BEST!
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Vườn nho & xưởng rượu Crow
12441 Vansant Corner Rd
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Xưởng rượu Broken Spoke
942 Glebe Rd
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Food and Drink scene

There are really good places to eat and drink in Chestertown, and 15 minutes down the road, Rock Hall has some more of our favorites!
Ambiance and great food and drink in the heart of historic Chestertown! Check out the courtyard!
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The Kitchen at the Imperial
208 High St
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Ambiance and great food and drink in the heart of historic Chestertown! Check out the courtyard!
Great wines, delicious tapas, in a cozy, personal atmosphere!
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Casa Carmen Wines
312 Cannon St
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Great wines, delicious tapas, in a cozy, personal atmosphere!
A longtime local favorite!
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Luisa's Cucina Italiana
849 Washington Ave
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A longtime local favorite!
Now called "Deep Blue at Kitty Knight", overlooking Georgetown Marina on the Sassafras River
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Kitty Knight
14028 Augustine Herman Hwy
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Now called "Deep Blue at Kitty Knight", overlooking Georgetown Marina on the Sassafras River
Winner! (No longer LTO: now, The Retriever) Excellent food and drink! This is one of our personal favorites! Neyah has curated an outstanding collection of spirits, beer, and wine! Great selection of oysters, and try the smashburger.
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LTO
337 1/2 High St
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Winner! (No longer LTO: now, The Retriever) Excellent food and drink! This is one of our personal favorites! Neyah has curated an outstanding collection of spirits, beer, and wine! Great selection of oysters, and try the smashburger.
Al makes his own beer and spirits. Great brick-oven pizza!
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BAD Alfred's Distilling
323 High St
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Al makes his own beer and spirits. Great brick-oven pizza!
Delicious Sushi!
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Cafe Sado
205 Tackle Cir
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Delicious Sushi!
Previously located at the Chestertown marina, Fishwhistle is now a 20-minute drive at the nearby Georgetown (NOT DC) yacht basin. Seafood, drinks, etc.
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Fish Whistle
100 George Street
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Previously located at the Chestertown marina, Fishwhistle is now a 20-minute drive at the nearby Georgetown (NOT DC) yacht basin. Seafood, drinks, etc.
Now called: "Watershed Alley" Upscale fine dining in a beautifully designed and decorated setting! This is a newer restaurant in town and we're all excited about it! One of the owners is a pastry chef, so you know what that means...
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Watershed Chestertown
337 High Street
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Now called: "Watershed Alley" Upscale fine dining in a beautifully designed and decorated setting! This is a newer restaurant in town and we're all excited about it! One of the owners is a pastry chef, so you know what that means...
Do you like a neighborhood feel? This is the place! Great burger selections!
Blue Bird Tavern
512 Washington Ave
Do you like a neighborhood feel? This is the place! Great burger selections!
Great authentic ribs, BBQ, and fixin's!
Phat Daddy's
Great authentic ribs, BBQ, and fixin's!
Best place to eat crabs!
Ford's Seafood
Best place to eat crabs!
Great waterfront location on the bay in Rock Hall! Crabs, etc.
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Waterman's Crab House
21055 W Sharp St
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Great waterfront location on the bay in Rock Hall! Crabs, etc.
Great food, and atmosphere, Tiki-bar and deck seating (inside seating too), friendly service... a very popular place, but they don't take reservations. Try the Crab Centerpiece appetizer!!!
Blue Heron Oyster House and Inn
Great food, and atmosphere, Tiki-bar and deck seating (inside seating too), friendly service... a very popular place, but they don't take reservations. Try the Crab Centerpiece appetizer!!!
The old Bay Wolf - brand new in 2024 in Rock Hall, operated by Chris, formerly at 98 Cannon. Check it out!
Flying Decoy Bar and Grill
The old Bay Wolf - brand new in 2024 in Rock Hall, operated by Chris, formerly at 98 Cannon. Check it out!
Tucked away at Haven Harbor South marina, this place is worth searching for! The ambiance and food are among the best around!
Ark & Dove Restaurant
Tucked away at Haven Harbor South marina, this place is worth searching for! The ambiance and food are among the best around!

Food scene

The original Stam's Drugstore, COMPLETELY and artfully remade into this throwback "soda fountain" with delicious homemade ice cream in imaginative flavors and combinations!
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Stam's Luncheonette
215 High Street
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The original Stam's Drugstore, COMPLETELY and artfully remade into this throwback "soda fountain" with delicious homemade ice cream in imaginative flavors and combinations!
The best bakery!
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Evergrain Bread Company
201 High St
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The best bakery!
Great ribs, barbeque, and fixin's!
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Phat Daddy’s BBQ Shack
205 Spring Avenue
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Great ribs, barbeque, and fixin's!
Sour Power!! Discover fermentation in ways you never imagined! Dr. Bill and his family will inspire you! Bread, pizza, waffles, pretzels, snacks, classes, and more. Check out their websites. We can't share links here, but look for eatlikeahuman or modernstoneagekitchen (both are .com)
Modern Stone Age Kitchen | Home of Rise By Brianna
236 Cannon Street
Sour Power!! Discover fermentation in ways you never imagined! Dr. Bill and his family will inspire you! Bread, pizza, waffles, pretzels, snacks, classes, and more. Check out their websites. We can't share links here, but look for eatlikeahuman or modernstoneagekitchen (both are .com)
Eat in or take-out - this is a popular local restaurant for delicious subs, pasta, and pizza!
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Procolino's Pizza
711 Washington Ave
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Eat in or take-out - this is a popular local restaurant for delicious subs, pasta, and pizza!

Shopping

Newly (and BEAUTIFULLY) renovated and expanded, "Twigs" is now a local destination, with a nicely-curated inventory of gifts, clothes, cards, novelties, art, and much more! See it for yourself!
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Twigs & Teacups
111 S Cross St
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Newly (and BEAUTIFULLY) renovated and expanded, "Twigs" is now a local destination, with a nicely-curated inventory of gifts, clothes, cards, novelties, art, and much more! See it for yourself!
Hip women's clothing shop, with accessories, shoes, gifts, and more! One of Gale's favorites!
Bohemia Trading Company
7400 Church Hill Rd
Hip women's clothing shop, with accessories, shoes, gifts, and more! One of Gale's favorites!
Well-put-together collection of "shabby-chic" women's clothes, gifts, re-purposed furniture and more!
Walnut & Wool
321 High St
Well-put-together collection of "shabby-chic" women's clothes, gifts, re-purposed furniture and more!
Like books? This is the place for you!
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Book Plate
112 S Cross St
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Like books? This is the place for you!
Open Saturday mornings year-round, this popular outdoor market features the best of local food, arts, and crafts.
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Marylands Chestertown Farmers & Artisans Market
118 North Cross Street
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Open Saturday mornings year-round, this popular outdoor market features the best of local food, arts, and crafts.
You'll find plenty here to satisfy the discerning chocoholic, whether it be you or someone you want to please! They have a wide selection of delicious gourmet and artisan chocolates and gifts.
Bespoke Chocolate
You'll find plenty here to satisfy the discerning chocoholic, whether it be you or someone you want to please! They have a wide selection of delicious gourmet and artisan chocolates and gifts.