St. Michaels is an interesting mix between tourist/second home location given its access to the Chesapeake Bay and proximity to Baltimore and D.C. It is a close-knit community with just over 1,000 year round residents and with a rich history.

The town survived the War of 1812 and became known as “The Town That Fooled the British” by avoiding destruction via cannon through proactive measures.

St. Michaels has also shaped parts of the seafood industry. As a means of marketing crabmeat, Frederick, the owner of Coulbourne and Jewett in Saint Michael’s, created a five-level, crab grading system which is still used by the industry today. Additionally, it has also benefited greatly from the oyster industry, which utilized several innovative canoes (known as skipjacks) to dredge oysters. Nine of these canoes are currently registered in the National Register of Historic Places.

Where to Stay

St Michaels Harbour Inn
https://www.harbourinn.com/

Inn at Perry Cabin
https://innatperrycabin.com/

Parsonage Inn
https://www.parsonage-inn.com/

What to Do

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
http://cbmm.org/

Oxford/St. Michael’s Bike Trail
http://bikewashington.org/routes/oxford/index.htm

Blue Crab Coffee
https://bluecrabcoffee.com/

Justine’s Ice Cream (Several Locations)
http://justinesoc.com/

Where to Drink

Lyon Distilling Co.
http://lyondistilling.com/

Saint Michaels Winery
https://www.st-michaels-winery.com/

Eastern Shore Brewing Co.
https://easternshorebrewing.com/

Carpenter Street Saloon
https://carpenterstreetsaloon.com/

Foxy’s Harbor Grille
https://www.foxysharborgrille.com/

Blackthorn Irish Pub
https://www.facebook.com/blackthornirishpub/

Where to Eat

Ava’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar
https://www.avaspizzeria.com/

Limoncello
http://limoncellostmichaels.com/

St. Michaels Crab & Steak House
https://www.stmichaelscrabhouse.com/

Gina’s Cafe
https://www.facebook.com/ginastacohut/

General Information

Events, Businesses, Etc.
http://www.stmichaelsmd.org/