Start small and explore the numerous creeks, swamps, rivers and bays. Grab a map, rent a canoe and head to any one of the tidal rivers that flows into the Chesapeake or coastal bays.

Spectators on board during a skipjack race

Boats can be rented in several parks and marinas located throughout the region. There are also a number of tour boats that operate in the area including Ocean City, Crisfield, Janes Island and on the Pocmoke River (check county tourism offices).

Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Boating

Maryland Department of Natural Resources: State Parks

Visit the Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, the largest on the Chesapeake Bay. Walk down to the old "ferry dock" in Crisfield about noon and watch as boats are loaded with food, furniture and travelers on their way to Smith and Tangier Islands. Drive to Deal Island once called "Devils Island" in colonial days and check out the skipjacks there, (the last left of their kind). Area museums such as the Tawes Musuem in Crisfield, The Lifesaving Station Museum in Ocean City or the Smith Island Visitor Center have great regional maritime exhibits.