The Hidden Gem

Things to Do in & Around Cambridge

A starter list of our favorites — if you can't find what you're looking for, just ask!

Local Guides

• Visit Dorchester — official county tourism guide, events & attractions visitdorchester.org
• I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism facebook.com/DorchesterCounty

Historic & Outdoors

• Blackwater National Wildlife RefugeDon't MissWaterfowl sanctuary on the Atlantic Flyway, ~20-min scenic drive · 2145 Key Wallace Dr · 410-228-2677 · fws.gov/refuge/blackwater
• Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek · 410-221-2290 · harriettubmanbyway.org
• Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center424 Race St, Cambridge · 410-228-0401
• The Old Trinity ChurchHistoric church, magical setting
• Annie Oakley's childhood home28 Bellevue Ave — where she practiced her sharpshooting
• Downtown CambridgeStroll the shops, restaurants, and Victorian homes along High Street
• Waterfront Farmers Market100 High St, downtown Cambridge — Thursdays 3–6 PM, April–November
• Hoopers IslandA working fishing village — grab lunch at Old Salty's

On the Water

• Sawyer Fishing ChartersSunset & lighthouse cruises · 410-397-3743 / 443-521-2055
• Salt Tale ChartersCrabbing, cruising, light tackle & fly fishing
• Stoney Cove Charters5429 Stoney Ridge Rd · 410-228-8643
• The Skipjack NathanVintage wooden sailing tours on a 100+ year old oyster-dredging vessel — book ahead
• Suicide Bridge Restaurant & Choptank River Cruises6304 Suicide Bridge Rd, Hurlock · 410-943-4689

Golf & Fitness

• River Marsh Golf Club at the Hyatt73 rating from the gold tees — advance tee times available
• Powerhouse GymDay passes available · 702 Cambridge Plaza · 410-901-9991
• Ready to Ride Vintage BikesBike shop next to Neck District Grill — John can handle repairs/flats

Restaurants & Food

• Ava'sBest Pizza305 High St · 443-205-4350
• Blue RuinSophisticated cocktails & small plates, cozy fireplace · 400 Race St · 410-995-7559
• Bombay SocialGreat Indian food, vegan options · 413 Muir St · 443-205-5643
• Carmela's CucinaUpscale — try the ricotta & spinach pizza · 400 Academy St · 410-221-8082
• Carol's KitchenSandwiches & salads, next to the airport · 5263 Bucktown Rd · 443-225-5889
• Choptank River Crab & Oyster Co.Fresh seafood · 203 Trenton St · 410-228-2722
• The Dive ClubCreative cocktails · 501 Poplar St · 443-225-5664
• Don Chuy TaqueriaSimple, good Mexican · 411 Academy St · 667-327-4795
• El Cabrito Mexican GrillSimple, inexpensive, very good · 535 Poplar St · 443-477-6444
• Kool Ice and Seafood MarketFresh crabs & oysters · 110 Washington St · 410-983-9490
• Lil' Bitta Bull BBQTerrific BBQ, outdoor seating, veg options · 520 Race St · 443-205-2219
• Minty's PlaceSouthern bistro named for Harriet Tubman's nickname · 824 Locust St · 240-531-1362
• New York Pizza and DeliSubs, sandwiches, wings, crab balls · 106 Market Square · 443-477-6630
• Ocean OdysseyFresh crabs & seafood, no reservations · 316 Sunburst Hwy · 410-228-8633
• Pizza ZiyaSimple, good Italian · 308 Sunburst Hwy · 410-221-8585
• PortsideLocal FavoriteGet the crab soup, sit on the deck, watch the drawbridge · 201 Trenton St · 410-228-9007
• RAR BrewingCraft brews & pub food · 504 Poplar St · 443-225-5664
• Soft and Salty SeafoodLocal seafood & carryout — hours vary, call ahead · 410-476-3069
• Thai Italian Infusion530 Poplar St · 443-225-6615
• Vintage 414Wine, beer & specialty foods, bar/restaurant · 414 Race St · 410-228-4042
• Hyatt Chesapeake BayMultiple restaurants on-site · 100 Heron Blvd · 410-901-1234

Coffee

• Blackwater Bakery429 Race St · 443-225-5948
• Rise Up3028 Ocean Gateway · 443-225-5734
• Starbucks703 Cambridge Plaza · 410-228-2796
• Dunkin'215 Sunburst Hwy · 410-228-6197

Groceries, Drinks & Everyday Stops

• Aldi628 Sunburst Hwy · 855-955-2534
• Food Lion6 Washington St · 410-228-8328
• Walmart2775 Dorchester Sq · 410-221-0292
• Cambridge Wine & Spirits109 Cedar St · 410-228-6544
• Ace Hardware802 Woods Rd · 410-228-2875
• Chick-fil-A705 Cambridge Marketplace · 443-249-2375
• Chipotle200 Sunburst Hwy · 667-372-4594
• Jersey Mike's2711 Ocean Gateway

Getting Around & Day Trips

• BayRunner ShuttleShared-ride service between BWI Airport and Cambridge
• Day tripsSt. Michael's (40 min) · Oxford (30 min) · Easton (30 min) · Ocean City (1h 15m) · Assateague Island (1h 30m)

Private Chef

• Chesapeake Chef ServiceCatering & private chef, sourced from local producers — ask for Chef Kurt or Chef Austin · 570-581-6592