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.

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Waterfront Villages

See why our locals would never live anywhere but on the water. Our waterfront towns offer daily life amidst the magic of the Chesapeake Bay.


Attractions in Waterfront Villages

Elliott Island
Elliott Island
Great views of the wetlands, wildlife and waterfront wait as you take this beautiful scenic drive.

Hooper's Island
Hoopers' Island is actually comprised of three islands with authentic working watermen villages.

Secretary
Secretary was founded at the time of the proprietary governorships of Maryland in 1661.

Taylors Island
Taylor's Island
Taylor's Island is located in the southern part of the Dorchester County. Unique homes, schoolhouses, and churches are points of interest. Many sites on the island are listed on the National Historic Register.

Vienna
Located Southeast of Cambridge in Dorchester County, Vienna, first explored by Captain John Smith in 1608, is one of the oldest colonial settlements in the state.