Not many people know that the Free State is sprinkled with dozens of islands on the bay. Wildly underrated, visiting these places will give you sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay and if you’re a fishermen, some of the best spots to cast a line or go crabbing. Ready for a quiet and serene island adventure? Here are 10 islands in Maryland worth exploring.
- Assateague Island
Wikimedia Commons / Susanne Bledsoe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flickr / m&s weiss Assateague Island is well known for its wild ponies that roam freely along the beach and campgrounds.
- Solomons Island
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Flickr / Chris Williamson Solomons Island is the perfect spot for a day trip. The sun setting behind the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge is a mesmerizing sight to behold.
- Kent Island
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Flickr / Wayne Thume Kent Island boasts great views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It’s also a picturesque spot to bring your boat on a warm summer day.
- Deal Island
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Flickr / Matt Tillett Head to Deal Island to witness calming wetland views. This fishing town is perfectly peaceful.
- Smith Island
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Flickr / fabulousfabs Take the ferry to enjoy Smith Island by foot, canoe, kayak, or bicycle. Things are more simple here, perfect for if you need to get away from it all.
- Hart-Miller Island
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Flickr / Adam Hart Miller Island has recently been restored so you can enjoy the beach area or explore the beautiful pond surrounded by trails.
- Tilghman Island
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Flickr / Chesapeake Bay Program At Tilghman Island, life moves at a slower pace. Stroll the shops followed by dining waterside for fantastic bay views.
- St. Clement’s Island
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Flickr / WorldIslandInfo.com St. Clement’s Island is the site of Maryland’s first colonial landing. A water taxi is available to take you to and from the historic island where you can learn about Maryland’s founders.
- St. George Island
Flickr / Jen Gallardo
Flickr / Tim Evanson St. George Island has plenty of water views where you’re also likely to spot wildlife. De-stress at this little slice of rustic paradise.
- Cobb Island
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Flickr / Bill Blevins With a couple of seafood restaurants and scenic waterfront views, Cobb Island is a close-knit community that enjoys the little things in life.
How many of these islands in Maryland have you visited? Noting that there are dozens more in the Old Line State, are there any that you’ve been to that are worth exploring? Feel free to share in the comments.
Wikimedia Commons / Susanne Bledsoe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Flickr / m&s weiss
Assateague Island is well known for its wild ponies that roam freely along the beach and campgrounds.
Flickr / John M
Flickr / Chris Williamson
Solomons Island is the perfect spot for a day trip. The sun setting behind the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge is a mesmerizing sight to behold.
Flickr / ehpien
Flickr / Wayne Thume
Kent Island boasts great views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It’s also a picturesque spot to bring your boat on a warm summer day.
Flickr / Chesapeake Bay Program
Flickr / Matt Tillett
Head to Deal Island to witness calming wetland views. This fishing town is perfectly peaceful.
Flickr / Erin Eve
Flickr / fabulousfabs
Take the ferry to enjoy Smith Island by foot, canoe, kayak, or bicycle. Things are more simple here, perfect for if you need to get away from it all.
Flickr / WorldIslandInfo.com
Flickr / Adam
Hart Miller Island has recently been restored so you can enjoy the beach area or explore the beautiful pond surrounded by trails.
At Tilghman Island, life moves at a slower pace. Stroll the shops followed by dining waterside for fantastic bay views.
Flickr / WorldIslandInfo.com
St. Clement’s Island is the site of Maryland’s first colonial landing. A water taxi is available to take you to and from the historic island where you can learn about Maryland’s founders.
Flickr / Jen Gallardo
Flickr / Tim Evanson
St. George Island has plenty of water views where you’re also likely to spot wildlife. De-stress at this little slice of rustic paradise.
Wikimedia Commons / Rpike20625`
Flickr / Bill Blevins
With a couple of seafood restaurants and scenic waterfront views, Cobb Island is a close-knit community that enjoys the little things in life.
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