Dorchester County Travel Guide

Maryland

A lighthouse on a pier with a red roof and white walls, surrounded by calm water.
A lighthouse on a pier with seagulls.
A small building with a sign reading "Emily's Produce".
A visitor center with a sign for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, surrounded by a grassy area and a stone wall.
A wooden pier extending into a body of water during sunset.

Popular cities in Dorchester County

Cambridge
Known for Wildlife, Hunting and Nature
Tour one of the oldest communities in Maryland, a historic waterfront city with a rich colonial heritage and maritime traditions.

Reasons to visit

  • Choptank River Lighthouse
  • Long Wharf Park
  • Dorchester County Visitors Center
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Fishing Creek
Explore attractions like Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Bay as you discover things to see and do in Fishing Creek.
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Church Creek
Known for Romantic, Family-friendly and Dining
Like dining? Get away to romantic Church Creek!
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East New Market
Head to Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery and Dorchester County Visitors Center—just two of the sights around East New Market.
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Hurlock
Venture to Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery and Dorchester County Visitors Center—just two of the sights around Hurlock.
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Vienna
Known for Wineries
Explore Vienna: its wineries and more!
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Stay near popular Dorchester County attractions

A sign for Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge with the Key Wallace Trail.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

8.8/10 (172 reviews)
Discover a sanctuary for birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals on Maryland's Eastern Shore in this beautiful area rich in wetlands, forest and meadows.
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