Talbot County, Maryland

Talbot County, Maryland offers the perfect balance of rural simplicity and urban refinement. Home to sophisticated small towns, waterman’s villages and more than 600 miles of Chesapeake Bay waterfront, it’s the treasure of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. There’s a season for art, film, food and music festivals and a season for quiet and calm, ranking this as a go-to destination for both action-packed adventures and relaxing retreats. Accessibility by car, boat and small plane make it ideal for a long weekend for travelers from D.C., Philly and New York.