Smith Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island on the Chesapeake Bay, on the border of Maryland and Virginia territorial waters in the United States
About Smith Island
For centuries, Smith Island was isolated. Tourists arriving by ferry can sleep in a local bed and breakfast or guest cottage and enjoy seafood meals. Visitors are also charmed by the islanders' hardy fishing livelihood and devotion to the Methodist church. One visitor, the author William Least Heat-Moon, described his conversations with islanders in his best-selling book Blue Highways. The Island has no banks, law enforcement, or medical facilities on site. There are no ATMs, movie theaters, or fast food restaurants. Residents survive and thrive by fishing, crabbing and tourism.
Where to Eat in Smith Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Drum Point Market
- 🍴Harbor Side Groceries & Deli
Where to Stay in Smith Island
- 🏨Smith Island Inn
Smith Island Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: