Just a Few Miles Away,
But A World Apart...

Welcome to Dorchester! Delight in endless waterviews and stunning sunsets along our 1,700 miles of shoreline. Savor Maryland crab fresh from local waters. Discover stories of Harriet Tubman and Annie Oakley. All less than an hour from the Bay Bridge.
Parks & Piers

To spend the day in a more low-key way, visit one of our beautiful parks to attend a festival, have a picnic, or go fishing.


Attractions in Parks & Piers

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
Located 12 miles south of Cambridge, the refuge consists of over 27,000 acres of woodland, rich tidal marsh, freshwater ponds and managed cropland.

Choptank River Fishing Pier
Crab, fish or stroll along what was the original bridge across the Choptank River.

Sailwinds Park
Governors Hall at Sailwinds Park
Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor shows, farmers markets, concerts and festivals along the scenic Choptank River at Governors Hall at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge.

Great Marsh Park
Located at the end Somerset Avenue on the Choptank River in Cambridge.

Long Wharf
End of High Street by the water in Cambridge. Nearby are a marina, bathrooms, picnic tables, and historic points of interest. No license required to fish.

Sailwinds Park East
Sailwinds Park East
Sailwinds Park East is located next to the Dorchester County Visitors Center and is a great spot for all to relax and enjoy an incredible view of the Choptank River.