Crisfield Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Somerset County, Maryland, United States
About Crisfield
Founded in 1666, and once the second most populous city in the state (while now having a population under 3,000!) Crisfield plays an outsized role in the Eastern Shore's sense of self. Its well-known moniker, theSeafood Capital of the World, seems a little dated, now that farm run off from the Chesapeake Watershed has devastated the regions seafood hauls, but it remains one of the principal centers of Chesapeake Waterman culture. While Crisfield isa lotless tourist-oriented than some of the charming small towns of the southern Eastern Shore—it's a gritty port town and a little rough around the edges, it's still a good visit for the authentic Chesapeake Bay culture (and is well combined with a day trip toSmith IslandorTangier), as well as some seafood dining, or the state's famousNational H
Top Attractions in Crisfield
Explore the best things to see and do in Crisfield:
- ★Gov. J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake
- ★Janes Island State Park
- ★J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
- ★National Hard Crab Derby
Where to Eat in Crisfield
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Waterman's Inn
Where to Stay in Crisfield
- 🏨Lady Grace Bed BreakfasTea Room
Crisfield Travel Guide Sections
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