About this city
Also known as: Seafood Capital of the World
Crisfield is a charming, coastal historic port city beautifully situated on the Tangier Sound of the Chesapeake Bay in southernmost Somerset County, Maryland. Officially incorporated in 1872, the city expanded with explosive fury following the construction of the railroad, which transformed it into a global seafood processing powerhouse once known as the 'Seafood Capital of the World.' Crisfield boasts a deeply distinctive maritime culture shaped by generations of independent watermen harvesting the rich bay tides. Bounded by sweeping salt marshes, it perfectly preserves a rustic, nostalgic coastal personality, serving as the definitive primary gateway to the remote historic islands of the Chesapeake.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Savor world-famous, fresh steamed blue crabs at rustic waterfront shacks along the historic City Dock. Board a passenger ferry boat for a scenic day trip to the remote, car-free Smith Island or Tangier Island. Relax on the sandy shores or launch a kayak at Wellington Beach. Experience the high-energy annual National Hard Crab Derby on Labor Day weekend.
