
North East, Maryland is full of attractions and activities to keep you and your family busy while you visit! Or you can just relax and make your way around the local restaurants and shops right in town. Please see the Cecil County Tourism website for more nearby attractions, restaurants, and activities.
Attractions
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• Main Street, North East, MD
Visit our many shops, antique stores, and restaurants on Main Street. Enjoy local fare including crab cakes and steamed crabs at our quaint cafe's and restaurants, and wander through our shops where you will find unique gifts, clothing, antiques, and more!
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• Upper Bay Museum
410-287-2675
Located in the North East Town Park. A unique museum collection that reflects the heritage of commercial and recreational fishing and hunting on the upper Chesapeake Bay. Decoys, gunning rigs, antique marine engines, mahogany miniatures, and more. Varied seasonal weekend hours and by appointment.
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• North East Community Park
410-287-5801
13-acre waterfront park complete with walking path, playground, covered pavilions for rent, picnic tables and restrooms.
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• Turkey Point Lighthouse
(410) 287-5333
Take a stroll along a wooded path at Elk Neck State Park to reach the lighthouse. On a scenic bluff 100 feet above the waves, stand next to Turkey Point Lighthouse and view the magnificence of scenic rivers flowing together to form the Chesapeake Bay.
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• Fairwinds Farm and Stables
410-658-8187
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A bed and breakfast offering trail rides, carriage rides, riding lessons, summer camp, hayrides and birthday parties. Co-owner, JoAnn Dawson is the author of the Lucky Foot Stables Series for young readers.
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• Santa House on the Green
122 South Main St.
North East, MD 21901
Open from Thanksgiving to Christmas and for special events.
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• Chesapeake Custom Charters
443-553-2850
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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Upper Chesapeake Bay on "Irish Girl", a 46' custom built yacht or on the 24' custom shore-built skiff. Both are available for your personalized charters.
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• Eagles Roost Farm and Orchard
410-287-8610
632 Hances Point Rd.
North East, MD
Sells: Sour cherries, sweet cherries, strawberries, blueberries, plums, nectarines, and vegetables, jams and jellies. Open May - September. Group tours by appointment.
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Family Activities
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• Chesapeake Bay Golf Club
410-287-0200
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Features 36 Championship Holes. Open to the Public in North East and Rising Sun Maryland. Check out the family Golf and Eat packages! Nightly specials at Knickers Bar and Grille
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• Elk Neck State Park
410-287-5333
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Located on Turkey Point Road, this state park offers camping, hiking, swimming, and a public boat ramp for convenient water access.
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• Sandy Cove Christian Campground
800-324-COVE
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Year round Christian conference center in North East Maryland offering church retreats, summer youth and family camps, women's events, men's weekends, couples getaways, mother-daughter and father-son experiences as well as pastors, seniors and singles conferences.
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• Fair Hill Nature Center
410-398-4909
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A nature center and outdoor school serving residents of Cecil County and the surrounding area. School and youth group programs, programs for families and the general public, and host of the annual Spring Fest and the autumn Fox Trot Ball.
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• Fair Hill Stables
410-620-3883
You'll be surrounded by scenic Fair Hill on a trail ride, carriage ride, hayride, pony ride, or sleigh ride. You can also book a carriage ride that will deliver you in style to a dining experience at a nearby historic restaurant. Route 273, Entrance 3, Fair Hill
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• Cecil College Cultural Center
410-287-1037
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Theatrical, dance, vocal, and instrumental programs. Theater is also available on a rental basis. Check the website for current theatrical productions.
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• North East River Yacht Club
410-287-6333
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Fun, family friendly club featuring a new floating marina, waterfront clubhouse and restaurant, picnic area, year-round events and activities including sail racing, junior sailing, summer sailing camps, club cruising, socials and theme parties. Affordable memberships and slips available.
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