Rock Hall, Maryland - Marinalife

Rock Hall - The Pearl of the Chesapeake Bay

Rock Hall is still a town of watermen who bring in oysters, crabs and rockfish daily. Visit the Waterman’s Museum at Haven Harbour to learn more about that maritime history. A great way to explore this quaint town is by bicycle. Many of the marinas have free bike rentals. Main Street is dotted with numerous antique shops, clothing stores and boutiques, such as Smilin’ Jakes Casual Apparel.

On Saturday afternoons, hit the Farmers & Artisans Market to pick up fresh local produce and browse the many craft stalls. For a relaxing evening, stop at The Mainstay and listen to jazz, or head to Waterman’s Crab House to devour crabs and groove to live music on the outdoor deck. The nearby Waterfront Harbor Shack is a local favorite and offers live music and good food. During the summer there’s a stream of fun events, from the Log Canoe Races (July 18-19) to the infamous Pirates and Wenches Weekend (August 7-9).

Things to See & Do

Crab Picking at Waterman’s -Waterman’s Crab House Restaurant and Dock Bar serves up local steamed crabs on their expansive outdoor waterfront deck with live music on the weekends.

Waterman’s Museum -The museum includes exhibits on oystering, crabbing, and fishing. A reproduction of a shanty house is on display, along with historical photographs, local carvings, artifacts, and of course, boats. Visitors can get the key from adjacent Ditty Bag Store at Haven Harbor Marina.

Live Music at the Mainstay – Located in a 100-year-old building on Main Street, the Mainstay is a cultural and artistic center for Rock Hall. With 120 seats, the Mainstay offers more than 50 concerts a year from jazz, blues, classical folk, and more.

Farmers and Artisans Market – Held on Saturdays from 2-6pm (seasonally) at Oyster Court in the center of town, you can buy produce from local farmers.

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