Karen’s Chesapeake City guidebook

Karen
Karen’s Chesapeake City guidebook

Toys, trains & curios, a unique, curated collection of toys from your past

This shop is as much a time capsule/museum as it is a toy & train shop. Almost everyone, of every age finds something fascinating from their childhood ( or their future!)
106 George St
106 George Street
This shop is as much a time capsule/museum as it is a toy & train shop. Almost everyone, of every age finds something fascinating from their childhood ( or their future!)

beautiful artisanal local jewelry, pottery, etc

Beautiful, artisanal & local jewelry & gifts in a lovely restored historical bank. Always worth a visit!
My Jewelry Place
109 Bohemia Avenue
Beautiful, artisanal & local jewelry & gifts in a lovely restored historical bank. Always worth a visit!

Beautiful & thoughtful gifts, housewares, unique furniture, toiletries, etc.

If you need a gift or some wonderful artwork or even some beautifully & whimsically renewed furniture - this is your place!
The Mercantile at Back Creek
100 Bohemia Avenue
If you need a gift or some wonderful artwork or even some beautifully & whimsically renewed furniture - this is your place!

Outdoor Bar & Inn

One of the most fun, intimate gathering places - the locals love it as well as visitors to Chesapeake City. Stay a night or two, but definitely visit the Rumumer Bar inside or the Rum Garden in back!
Inn at the Canal
104 Bohemia Avenue
One of the most fun, intimate gathering places - the locals love it as well as visitors to Chesapeake City. Stay a night or two, but definitely visit the Rumumer Bar inside or the Rum Garden in back!
A local favorite with a lively outdoor deck on the water and an elegant indoor restaurant. Live music year round!
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Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina
605 2nd St
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A local favorite with a lively outdoor deck on the water and an elegant indoor restaurant. Live music year round!
The Hole in the Wall Bar in the downstairs of the elegant Bayard House, is one of the most beloved local gathering places in Chesapeake City! In temperate weather, the outdoor dining area and bar are open with live music all summer long; great food & drinks as well!
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The Bayard House Restaurant
11 Bohemia Ave
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The Hole in the Wall Bar in the downstairs of the elegant Bayard House, is one of the most beloved local gathering places in Chesapeake City! In temperate weather, the outdoor dining area and bar are open with live music all summer long; great food & drinks as well!

City/town information

Several good places to eat: LA Banca, upscale Italian eatery on Main St.; 2SP (2 Stones Pub) a local brewery with good beer & food, Crooked Hammock - a welcoming and family centered brewery with good beer & food, First State Brewery - another interesting local brewery with good food & beer. There are also many chain restaurants available. Fun Fact: the film 'Dead Poets Society' was filmed in part in Middletown at the beautiful St. Andrews School, as well as in Old New Castle, near Wilmington, DE, which is another historic area at the head of the Delaware River, also full of history.
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Middletown
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Several good places to eat: LA Banca, upscale Italian eatery on Main St.; 2SP (2 Stones Pub) a local brewery with good beer & food, Crooked Hammock - a welcoming and family centered brewery with good beer & food, First State Brewery - another interesting local brewery with good food & beer. There are also many chain restaurants available. Fun Fact: the film 'Dead Poets Society' was filmed in part in Middletown at the beautiful St. Andrews School, as well as in Old New Castle, near Wilmington, DE, which is another historic area at the head of the Delaware River, also full of history.
Newark is best known because it's a college town, University of Delaware is housed there. There is a vibrant restaurant scene; with Iron Hill Brewery(great beer & pub food) and Home Grown Cafe ( local farm to table with vegan choices & excellent bar) being two of the longest standing eateries. Check out Taverna for it's homemade pasta and tasty Italian cuisine. Two newcomers of note: Peach Blossom for laid back but elegant brunch/lunch and the best coffee creations & cocktails around, and Hamilton's on Main, Approachable fine dining, craft cocktails, beer and wine served in a rustic chic setting, it has a distinctive Southern vibe.
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Newark
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Newark is best known because it's a college town, University of Delaware is housed there. There is a vibrant restaurant scene; with Iron Hill Brewery(great beer & pub food) and Home Grown Cafe ( local farm to table with vegan choices & excellent bar) being two of the longest standing eateries. Check out Taverna for it's homemade pasta and tasty Italian cuisine. Two newcomers of note: Peach Blossom for laid back but elegant brunch/lunch and the best coffee creations & cocktails around, and Hamilton's on Main, Approachable fine dining, craft cocktails, beer and wine served in a rustic chic setting, it has a distinctive Southern vibe.
Washington College, one of the oldest liberal arts colleges, is located here and adds to the vibe of the town. It's a lovely old historic city with many beautiful historic homes and a vibrant food scene. Don't miss the Chestertown Saturday Farmer's market, which takes place from 8 - noon every Saturday and features delicious local foods, baked goods and produce & artisan vendors in abundance!
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Chestertown
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Washington College, one of the oldest liberal arts colleges, is located here and adds to the vibe of the town. It's a lovely old historic city with many beautiful historic homes and a vibrant food scene. Don't miss the Chestertown Saturday Farmer's market, which takes place from 8 - noon every Saturday and features delicious local foods, baked goods and produce & artisan vendors in abundance!
Check out the Mainstay-local bar/ music venue
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Rock Hall
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Check out the Mainstay-local bar/ music venue

Sightseeing

If you're local, a yearly membership is truly worth it, but Longwood Gardens is worth a days visit as well. It speaks for itself
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Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
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If you're local, a yearly membership is truly worth it, but Longwood Gardens is worth a days visit as well. It speaks for itself

Our very own Chesapeake City Yoga Studio!

https://www.healthyandhappywithcarole.com/ Check out their classes!
Yoga on the Canal
211 Bohemia Avenue
https://www.healthyandhappywithcarole.com/ Check out their classes!