Saint Michaels, Maritime town on Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, United States.
St. Michaels extends across 1.25 square miles of land and water, featuring a harbor filled with sailboats and fishing vessels along Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The town earned its nickname during the War of 1812 when residents hung lanterns in trees outside town, causing British cannons to overshoot their targets.
The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival brings together artisans displaying maritime-inspired jewelry, home decorations, and artwork at the Maritime Museum.
Visitors can reach St. Michaels within a three-hour drive from Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New Jersey, with numerous bed and breakfasts offering waterfront accommodations.
Local shipyards constructed Baltimore Clippers, fast schooners that played important roles in maritime commerce during the early nineteenth century.
Location: Talbot County
Inception: 1804
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: http://stmichaelsmd.org/
Website: http://stmichaelsmd.org
GPS coordinates: 38.78360,-76.22220
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
Maryland offers diverse places beyond tourist routes. The state features natural locations such as wildlife refuges, waterfalls, and coastal areas. Historical sites include lighthouses, colonial settlements, and museums. Gardens, parks, and distinctive architecture complete the range of options across the region.
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