The C and D Canal is officially If you traverse it by recreational boat, be careful of big boats, ships, barges, freighters, tankers, and other vessels with limited maneuverability. Commercial vessels have the right of way. Buoys and navigational markers are red, right, returning in the approaches to both the eastern and western entrances and reversing at Chesapeake City.
Learn more as details are made available at seececil. It sits on land that was previously used for horseback riding and fox chasing when it was part of the DuPont family estate.
FNRMA also has opportunities for fishing and hunting and 80 miles of nature trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
It sits on a peninsula formed by the Chesapeake Bay on the west and the Elk River on the east. With sandy beaches and white clay cliffs, the park, which opened in the s, offers visitors camping, swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking.
Skip to main navigation. Stroll the historic streets This walkable town boasts three bed and breakfasts, several restaurants, attractive Victorian-era homes, art galleries, and plenty of gift shops. In the warmer months, The Chesapeake Inn caters to boaters and a taxi service from the nearby anchorage. Cars whiz by closely and large trucks make the bridge shake. If you want to cycle across, be aware that the vehicle lanes are also narrow and there are no shoulders.
This side of town is more modern and mainly residential. The Canal Bar is an outside circular bar along the lines of a modern tiki bar. The open deck has cushioned cubana lounge chairs. They also have live music on the weekends. There are about four parking spots at the trail head in Chesapeake City — if everyone parks compactly. There are also a number of other nearby Chesapeake City cycling trails. The highways in that area have wide shoulders and gently rolling hills, making it a great cycling region.
A note for boaters: the town has free 24 hour docking between Chesapeake Inn and the city park. There is a charge for water and electric. You pay at nearby city hall. The service for bicyclists and pedestrians runs Thursday through Sunday. It also offers canal tours and assorted types of boat rides through the canal.
A restored tobacco plantation dating from They offer guided tours of the house and self-guided tours of the nature trails. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 3pm, Sunday 1pm to 4pm. They also have special events throughout the year. Check their website for a calendar of seasonal events. Skip to content.
Archives Eastern Shore Historic Communities. Pell Garden in Chesapeake City city center. Boating access to Back Creek near the U. Army Corps of Engineers. Parking under the bridge in North Chesapeake City. Photo courtesy Mount Harmon Plantation. Share This Post:. You May Also Like. Where to survive a zombie apocalypse?
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