Quick Summary:

  • Crisfield, MD is a charming Somerset County city located along the banks of the beautiful Tangier Sound, known as the "Seafood Capital of the World" for its delicious seafood restaurants and daily catch markets.
  • The city has become a major tourist destination on the Chesapeake Bay today, hosting annual special events such as the National Hard Crab Derby.
  • It is best known as the gateway to lovely Smith Island, one of the Chesapeake's most unique unincorporated communities, which sells Maryland state cake Smith Island Cake at a variety of restaurants and bakeries.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Janes Island State Park, Crisfield, Maryland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Janes Island State Park, Crisfield, Maryland | Things to Do in Crisfield, Maryland
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2. Tangier Island Cruises ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
Tangier Island Cruises | Things to Do in Crisfield, Maryland
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3. Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD

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Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD | Things to Do in Crisfield, Maryland
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4. Smith Island, Crisfield, MD

Romantic Islands
Smith Island, Crisfield, MD | Things to Do in Crisfield, Maryland
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5. J. Millard Tawes Museum

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J. Millard Tawes Museum | Things to Do in Crisfield, Maryland
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