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Planning a Trip

Getting There

Crisfield is accessible by car via Maryland Route 413 from Route 50 or U.S. Route 13. You can also get to Crisfield by boat past Smith Island. (Before heading into shallow Tangier Sound, check your charts.)

Visitor Information

For helpful information about Crisfield and the surrounding countryside, contact Somerset County Tourism (tel. 800/521-9189 or 410/651-2968; www.visitsomerset.com). In town, stop at the visitor center at Somers Cove Marina, 3 Ninth St. (tel. 410/968-2501; www.crisfieldheritagefoundation.org).

Special Events

Crisfield's two biggest events are the National Hard Crab Derby and Fair and the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake. The Hard Crab Derby and Fair is a 3-day event, with a crab-cooking contest, a crab-picking contest, country music, and, of course, the crab race. It's held Labor Day weekend at Somers Cove Marina; admission is usually $4. Make hotel reservations well in advance. The Crab and Clam Bake, held the third Wednesday in July from 1 to 5pm, is an all-you-can-eat affair; buy tickets in advance. For either event, call tel. 800/782-3913 or 410/968-2500 for information.


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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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