Snow Hill

By car

Coming from the west on US-50, take US-13S at Salisbury to the MD-12 exit, and turn left off the ramp to follow MD-12/Snow Hill Rd for fifteen miles to the town.
Coming from the east and Ocean City, take US-50W to US-113S. After fifteen miles, turn slight right on US-113 Business/E Market St.

Inside the small town itself, there is no need to drive, but you will want a car to explore surrounding attractions like Furnace Town and Pocomoke Forest.

• Furnace Town Living Heritage MuseumA working museum town on the site of a small early-nineteenth century bog-iron furnace town, with artisans in period costume and the like.

• Julia A. Purnell Museum

  phone: +1 410 632-0515
  address: 208 W Market St
  A small museum with a huge collection (obviously not all of it is on display at any given time) of artifacts related to the history of the county. There are frequent temporary exhibits from the collection, as well as from local artists and collectors.

• Pocomoke Canoe Company

  phone: +1 410 632-3971
  address: 312 N Washington St
  Kayak and canoe rentals, as well as guided kayak/canoe tours, from an easy location in the town center.

• Pocomoke River State Forest

  phone: +1 410 632-2566
  address: 3461 Worcester Hwy
  Pocomoke has a lot of outdoor activities on offer, notable kayaking/canoeing (including optional guide), a great nature center with a small zoo, a day-use pool ($5/person), hunting, and hiking.

Snow Hill, as a tourist-friendly small town, has a number of small art galleries for a fun browse, on Washington and Green streets, just off Market St downtown.

• Blue Dog Cafe

  phone: +1 410 251-7193
  address: 300 N Washington St
  One of the most popular upscale dining options, with frequent live performers on weekends encouraging diners to sing along with popular showtunes and the like.

• Johnny I's

  phone: +1 410 632-1154
  address: 5610 Market St
  A local favorite for a quick casual meal, with good pizza and subs.

• Palette Bistro & Bar

  phone: +1 410 632-0055
  address: 104 E Green St
  Arguably the premiere spot for fine dining anywhere near Snow Hill, with a bistro setting, creative seasonal menu, local ingredients, and tapas on Thursday nights.

• Harvest Moon Tavern

  phone: +1 410 632-9890
  address: 208 W Green St
  The hours are pretty short for a place for drinks, but it's a good friendly option nonetheless, and fine place for casual food.

• Mansion House

  phone: +1 410 632-3189
  address: 4436 Bayside Rd Public Landing
  A beautiful early nineteenth century mansion right on Chincoteague Bay east of the town, where you can swim, canoe, kayak, etc. The food garners rave reviews, and the hosts are laid back and helpful.

• River House Inn

  phone: +1 410 632-2722
  address: 201 E Market St
  A very dog-friendly B&B next to the historic center of town, with beautiful gardens, weeping willows along the riverfront, and friendly owners.

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