Rock Hall

Rock Hall is a town of about 1,300 people on the coast of Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore. Despite its small size, the so-called "Pearl of the Chesapeake" offers a surprising array of sights and experiences, ranging from concerts and waterfront festivals to fresh Chesapeake bay seafood.

By car

The most common way to enter the town is by car via MD 20, which runs from Chestertown to Rockville and other villages on the Eastern Shore.

By boat

Rock Hall is situated right on the water, so travelers with a boat can set it in the town's marinas.

On foot, by car, or by bicycle

The town is small enough that you can get around on foot with a bit of patience, though it's still much easier and quicker to use a car or bicycle.

Public transportation

Trams can transport visitors and residents around town at the price of 1$ per person. There are two such trams: one called the Osprey Flyer and another called the Blue Crab Trawler. The service runs from May to November, stopping at various tram stops throughout town, though the schedule may change when there's a holiday like the 4th of July.

• The Mainstay

  phone: +1 410 639-9133
  address: 5753 Main St
  Small, intimate, informal concert venue featuring dozens of concerts every year, including jazz, classical, rock, and folk performances

• Haven Point Inn and Gallery

  phone: +1 410 639 4184
  address: 20748 Rock Hall Ave
  Local inn and art gallery

• Go kayaking on the creek or river
• Rent a sailboat or take sailing lessons
• "Pirates and Wenches" is an annual pirate-themed festival usually taking place in early or mid August

• Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge

  phone: +1 410-639-7056
  address: 1730 Eastern Neck Rd
  A large (over 2000 acres) island protected by the national government. Originally designated as a refuge for migratory birds, the island has become a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 240 species of birds and 18 species of mammal visible. Hunting and fishing is allowed with a permit at certain times of year.

• Hickory Stick

  phone: +1 410 639-7980
  address: 21326 E. Sharp St
  Gifts, jewelry, and trinkets

• Waterman's Crab House

  phone: +1 410 639-2261
  address: 21058 Sharp St
  Waterfront restaurant specializing in delicious Maryland blue crabs, though they serve other dishes as well

• Ford's Seafood

  phone: +1 410 639-2032
  address: 21459 Rock Hall Ave
  Typical Eastern Shore fare, of course including fresh blue crabs

• Java Rock

  phone: +1 410-639-9909
  address: 21309 E Sharp St
  Laid-back cafe and coffee shop that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Maggie's Bar

  phone: +1 410 639-7900
  address: 21438 E Sharp St
  Low-key, informal hole-in-the-wall tavern

• Haven Harbor Inn

  address: 20950 Rock Hall Ave

• The Inn at Osprey Point

  phone: +1 410-587-0194
  address: 20786 Rock Hall Ave

• Inn at Haven Harbor

  phone: +1 410-778-6697
  address: 20880 Rock Hall Ave

Rock Hall is a very safe town. Though it is hardly an affluent place, everyone knows each other (as they do in most small towns) and crime is quite uncommon.

• Kent County Public Library Rock Hall Branch

  phone: +1 410-639-7162
  address: 5585 Main St
  Contains computers and a copier along with several bookshelves.

• Chestertown