Mid-Atlantic

A Karen Brown Recommended Itinerary

Delmarva Peninsula
Oysters, Crabs & Ocean's Waves

Recommended Itinerary Length: 2 to 6 days

Highlights:

Ocean Beach, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Chesapeake Bay, Eastin, Tilghman Island, Annapolis, Naval Academy

Summary: Chesapeake Bay divides the state of Maryland neatly into two parts—to the west you find the state capital of Annapolis, the city of Baltimore, and the suburbs of Washington, D.C. To the east lies the Delmarva Peninsula, whose eastern coast is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean. “Delmarva” is an acronym for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, the three states that share this peninsula, sometimes also called the Tidewater Peninsula or the Eastern Shore.

This driving itinerary makes a wonderful road trip for a family vacation holiday particularly during the warmer months along the coast. Use our interactive maps to find wonderful small hotels, bed and breakfast inns and resorts along the route.