Charms of the Chesapeake

08/13/2012

Come enjoy the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay at the National Harbor in Washington, D.C. on August 18th from 11am-9pm. Endulge in all-you-care-to-taste crabs and beer, with more than 50 beers and wine to choose from. With new bigger beer mugs, more crab stations and live music, the 3rd annual Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival is sure to be the best one yet!
For more information, check out the event's host Drink.Eat.Relax at their page.

07/13/2012

From our friends at Concord Point Light House.

The Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse was formed to restore the Lighthouse and preserve it for future generations.

07/12/2012

Concord Point Light House was our cover image in 2010. What's your favorite lighthouse?

07/12/2012

YAR! It's a Pirate Fest Weekend this July 13-15 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Get ready to tangle with pirates during the weekend of July 13-15. There's something for everyone -- a Pirate Encampment with fun and games for the kids, a pub

06/29/2012

Wondering about traffic on the Bay Bridge? Check out this Maryland DOT traffic cam: http://bit.ly/KI7MEG.

06/29/2012

Look familiar? This attraction is in downtown Baltimore and would be a great place to cool down this weekend. Can you guess what it is? If you need a hint, you'll find it on our homepage, www.charmsofthechesapeake.com!

06/27/2012

What else, besides Old Bay of course, is a must while eating crabs?

04/30/2012

Baltimore, come on down on Cinco de Mayo for the 14th Annual Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race.

The Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race, the East Coast championship featuring amphibious vehicles, takes place on May 5 at the American Visionary Arts Museum.

09/15/2011

Hot off the press! The 2011 Charms of the Chesapeake Magazine is out with a new look and new content. The Official Maryland Guide for Visitors to the Chesapeake Bay Region!

Check out the tasty looking cover with steamed crabs and corn on the cob. Nothing says the Bay quite like that! Stay tuned for information about getting your own copy, but in the meantime, check out the digital version. http://charmsofthechesapeake.com/digital-edition/

08/18/2011

The Maryland Renaissance Festival is coming up soon! Come join in the magic, fun and adventure to start your own family tradition at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

The Maryland Renaissance Festival welcomes you, come join in the fun and adventure, and create your own family traditions.

07/21/2011

Nancy Menefee Jackson blogs about her most recent kayaking adventure. In between paddling out to some ghost ships, and watching a bald eagle chase, she and her husband managed to squeeze in a little fishing.

Thanks to a new kayak launch in Charles County, it's easy to paddle to Mallows Bay on the Potomac River, where old ships from World War I were scuttled.

07/19/2011

Hey Annapolis, Maryland! We've been showing you a lot of LOVE on our website CharmsOfTheChesapeake.com. We'd like to know what you think!