See the Bay

Each month, our See the Bay section features a Chesapeake Bay destination in either Maryland or Virginia. We let boaters know top places to visit in the area, where to eat, and anything you need to know if visiting by boat.

May 22, 2020
The Chesapeake Bay is full of iconic Chesapeake landmarks and landscapes that are quintessential to our region.
April 7, 2020
If you’re dreaming of getting away from the hustle and bustle to a quiet, Chesapeake Bay community that caters to the i
March 2, 2020
At the mouth of the Susquehanna River sits Havre de Grace, MD, a charming waterfront town that’s well worth a day tri
December 23, 2019
The number one attraction in Virginia Beach is right there in the name: the beach.
December 3, 2019
Don’t let wintry weather stop you from exploring the quaint waterfront villages of Chesapeake country.
October 21, 2019
Just up the Rappahannock River, past Deltaville and Irvington, is the historic colonial port town of Urbanna, home of Virginia's official oyster festival.
September 30, 2019
For the nearly 15 years PropTalk Magazine has been in business, our staff has manned a booth at the U.S.
September 6, 2019
If you’re looking for a new cruising ground that’s off the beaten path and is packed with plenty of history, you owe it to yourself to check out the Nanticoke River.
July 10, 2019
I knew my waistline was in trouble when I pitched a story about Crisfield, the Crab Capital of the World, to my e
June 12, 2019
What makes the Chesapeake Bay so special is that all the rivers, coves, and creeks have beautiful scenery, abundant varieties of wildlife, and superb fishing.
May 18, 2019
Among Middle Bay boaters, the Kent Narrows waterway is a well-known and popular dock-and-dine destination. It’s also the most direct water route between the Chester River and the Eastern Bay.
May 6, 2019
Bordered by the Bay on the west and Kent Narrows on the east, Kent Island is a fast growing community at the foot of the eastern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
May 1, 2019
Cambridge, MD, located on the banks of the Choptank River, is full of history and countless opportunities to get out on the water, as Dorchester County has more waterways and shoreline than any other…
March 25, 2019
On March 25, 1634, European settlers from the ships the Ark and the Dove first stepped foot onto Maryland soil at
March 13, 2019
The Memorial Day weekend Chestertown Tea Party Reenactment pays homage to the 1774 event with pageantry, fun, and festivities.
February 13, 2019
Compared to the Chesapeake Bay’s many tributaries, the York River is a shorty. But what it lacks in length, it makes up for in beauty and history.
December 12, 2018
As the holidays wind down, conversations turn to New Year’s Resolutions. Boaters, rather than resolutions, let's make boating plans. Here are our top 10 ways to get on the water more in 2019.