About this city
Also known as: The Town That Fooled the British
St. Michaels is an exceptionally picturesque, historically elite coastal resort town located on a scenic peninsula along the Miles River on the Eastern Shore of Talbot County, Maryland. Formally incorporated in 1804 but plotted since the 1770s, the town earned immortal national prominence as a pioneering colonial shipbuilding giant and as the 'Town That Fooled the British' during the War of 1812 using clever lantern blackouts. St. Michaels boasts a breathtaking maritime neighborhood fabric packed with Federal and Victorian sea captain mansions. It offers an incredibly sophisticated waterfront holiday lifestyle, globally celebrated for its luxury yachting marinas, boutique shopping, and premier Chesapeake culinary arts.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Climb inside a historic 1879 screwpile lighthouse and explore massive outdoor boat restoration shops at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Stroll along the brick-paved historic Talbot Street to browse luxury design boutiques and art galleries. Board an authentic skipjack sailing boat for a historic cruise on the Miles River. Savor fresh steamed local blue crabs at upscale dockside raw bars.
