Let us help you plan activities for your stay in St. Michaels. You may call us at 1-800-434-2143/410-745-3323 between 10:30 am and 6 pm EST or email us at innkeepers@oldbrickinn.com. To book a room online, click here.
St. Michaels is a wonderful year 'round vacation getaway and we want to prove it to you! Within a short walk of the three Old Brick Inn buildings, you will find superb dining, shopping, boating and much more. A short drive away is Easton, a town that is a little larger and has more winter offerings. We are so fortunate to live in St. Michaels, so we want to offer you our favorite suggestions for dining and things to do - we will leave the shopping in your hands!
Local Events
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Moonlight Sail aboard Selina II Charters |
Moonlight Sail with Champagne & Chocolate Piruolenes. Watch the sunset and the moon rise over the beautiful Miles River under 1,000 square feet of canvas sail. |
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July 23, 2010 - July 26, 2010 |
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07:30 PM - 09:30 PM |
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http://www.sailselina.com |
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St Michaels |
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Capt Iris 410-726-9400 |
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sailselina@aol.com |
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$75pp + tax/tip |
Jul 31 |
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Chesapeake Folk Festival |
Celebrate the Bay's people, food, music, work and traditions. Enjoy live music, Great food, maritime and foodways demonstrations, boat rides, and craft vendors. Included with CBMM admission (boat rides and food are an additional cost). |
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July 31, 2010 |
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10:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
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http://www.cbmm.org |
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels |
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410-745-2916 |
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Saturday, July 31, 10am-5pm |
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$15.00 Adults; $10.00 Seniors over 62; $6.00 Kids 6-17; Kids under 6 are free! Members are always admitted free. |
Events at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM)
The CBMM has interesting events going on every month, making St.Michaels the perfect destination any time of the year! Click here to learn more about the CBMM and plan out what you want to do during your stay at the Old Brick Inn.
Here are some of the upcoming events that the CBMM is hosting!
July
Chesapeake Folk Festival
Saturday, July 31, 10am – 5pm
Celebrate the Bay’s people, food, music, work and traditions. Enjoy live music, Great food, maritime and foodways demonstrations, boat rides, and craft vendors. Included with CBMM admission (boat rides and food are an additional cost).
August
Watermen’s Appreciation Day
Sunday, August 15, 1—5pm
Meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage. Watch professionals in action at a 3pm Boat Docking Contest or take a chance in the silent auction, featuring the artwork of Marc Castelli & Louis Feuchter. Eat your fill at our crab feast, or enjoy hot dogs & cold beer. Music by John Mock from 12-1pm, Bird Dog & the Road Kings from 1-5pm. This event is sponsored by the Museum and the Talbot County Waterman's Association. Museum members receive free admission. Otherwise, $10 Adult Admission, $6 Children ages 6-17, 5 and under free. Crab feast tickets are $15 each, or $10 each with a commercial fishing license shown.
September
13th Annual Boat Auction
Saturday, September 4, 11am to 3pm
Boating experts and novices alike have the same opportunity to bid on the boat of their dreams! Offering everything from wooden rowing skiffs to classic sailboats and modern power cruisers. Included with Museum admission. Food additional cost.
The Boating Party
Saturday, September 11, 6pm to 10pm
Be a part of the Museum’s fall gala fundraiser 'Swinging on a Spar'! In its 13th year, the Boating Party includes cocktails, dinner, and dancing on Navy Point.
4th Annual St. Michaels Concours d'Elegance Invitational
Sunday, September 26, 10am to 4pm
Enjoy the day as rare grand classic American and European automobiles from 1900-1942 take the field at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for a day of casual elegance, fashion, style and most of all, enjoyment. Featuring cars from as far away as the West Coast and other never-before-shown classics, this is truly a memorable experience for all Concours enthusiasts. Proceeds benefit the Museum. For more information, visit www.smcde.org.
Restaurants
208 Talbot
Voted #1 restaurant by tripadvisor.com! Award-winning, casual fine-dining in a beautiful, historic country house. Also, includes separate Wine Bar & Eatery featuring small plates, over 30+ wines by the glass, and an incredible drink and beer list! Wednesday - Saturday, Dinner 5:30.
Open Year 'Round
Phone: (410) 745-3838
Email: fox@208talbot.com
Website: www.208talbot.com
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Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Wood fired pizzas, daily specials, unique wine, beer and spirits. Casual atmosphere. Kitchen open late. Open 7 days a week, 11:30 am - 11 pm.
409 Talbot Street South
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: (410) 745-3081
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Bay Hundred
(410) 886-2126
Sunday - Thursday, 11 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am to 10 pm.
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Bella Luna
(410) 745-6100
Lunch 11:30 am to 3 pm; Dinner 5:30 to 9 pm. |
Bistro St. Michaels
A loving recreation of a classic Parisian Bistro conveniently located on the left bank of the Chesapeake in the heart of St. Michaels, Maryland.
Open for dinner Thursday through Monday, 5:30 to 9 pm.
403 S. Talbot Street
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: (410) 745-9111
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Bob Pascal's St.Michaels
(410) 745-9001
Harbor Inn, Marina and Spa
Dinner Sunday - Thursday, 5 to 9 pm
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Carpenter Street Saloon
(410) 745-5111
Breakfast 8 - 9:30 am
Lunch 11 am - 2 pm
Dinner Tuesday - Thursday, 6 - 8 pm
Dinner Friday and Saturday, 2 - 8 pm
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Chesapeake Landing
(410) 745-9600
Daily 10 am to 8 pm
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Crab Claw
(410) 745-2900
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Foxy's Marina Bar
(410) 745-4340
Open in the Summer
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Key Lime Cafe
(410) 745-3158
Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Wednesday to Thursday lunch 11:30-2:30
Dinner 5:30 - 9 pm
Sunday Brunch 8 am to 2:30 pm
Dinner 5:30 - 9 pm
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Market House
Phone: (410) 745-6626
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Sunday to Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm
Friday and Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm
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Ruperts
Phone: (410) 745-9090
Open everyday
Lunch 12 pm
Dinner 5 pm
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Saint Michaels Steak & Crab House
On the Harbor in a casual waterfront setting, serving the best steamed crabs, steaks, crabcakes and delicious appetizers. Indoor/Outdoor seating. Air-conditioned. Credit Cards honored.
October 15th through December 1st, Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Closed from December 1st until April 1st
Open Everyday except Wednesday, April 1– October 15th
305 Mulberry Street, P.O. Box 870
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: (410) 745-3737
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Sherwoods Landing
Phone: (410) 745-2200
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday, 7 - 10 am
Monday to Friday, 7 - 10:30 pm
Lunch daily, 12 to 2:30 pm
Dinner daily, 6 to 9 pm
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Town Dock
Phone: (410) 745-5577
March hours, Friday to Monday
Friday and Saturday, 11:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday, 11 am - 8 pm
Monday 11:30 am - 8 pm
Open in April 7 days a week, 11:30 am to 9 pm
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Characters Cafe
Located in the heart of the St. Michaels shopping and historic district this casual café serves an excellent selection of prime cuts of beef, local seafood specialties as well as hearty burgers, sandwiches and salads. Live Entertainment and special events always makes Characters an exciting place to be. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting. The Plasma Flat Screen TV makes watching sports events even more thrilling, not a bad seat in the house.
Open year round.
200 S. Talbot Street
Phone: (410) 745-6206
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Mason’s
Established in 1965 in Historic Easton, is a retailer of fine gourmet foods/deli, chocolates, gift baskets and coffees. Mason's is well known for our restaurant which serves wonderful gourmet lunches, (Monday-Saturday), to eat in or carry out and fine dining in the evenings, (Tuesday-Saturday).
Open All Year
Closed Sunday
Not open for dinner Monday Night (open for lunch)
22 S. Harrison Street
Phone: (410) 822-3204
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Out of the Fire Cafe & Wine Bar
California and Mediterranean Cuisine superbly prepared in a hearth-burning oven. Wine Bar opens at 4 PM dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 6-10 PM. A special light fare is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10-12 PM. Closed on Sunday.
Open All Year
22 Goldsborough Street
Phone (410) 770-4777
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Arts, Theatre & Museums
Academy Art Museum in Easton, which is nationally recognized for its exhibits, awaits you on South Street. 410-822-2787.
Enjoy the great offerings of the Historic Avalon Theatre on Dover Street in downtown Easton, affectionately called "Carnegie Hall of the Eastern Shore". 410-822-0773.
Beginning June 22nd and continuing thru August 17th there will be free "Concerts in the Park". Muskrat Park in St. Michaels is the place and Thursday Evenings 6:30 to 8 PM is the time. 410-745-6073.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Phone: 410-745-2916
Website: www.cbmm.org
Our 18-acre waterfront park-like setting features 10 exhibit buildings, historic lighthouse, and working boat yard. The Museum is open year-round, with festivals and concerts held on its campus throughout the year.
Bicycling
The Wheel Doctor Cycle & Sports
Phone: 410-745-6676
Email: wheeldr@goeaston.net
Bicycles, tandems or recumbent bikes
Birdwatching & Wildlife
The Jean Ellen duPont Shehan Audubon Sanctuary, located at 23000 Wells Point Road in Bozman, is headquarters for the Maryland/District of Columbia Audubon Society and offers 950 magnificent acres open to the public on select days. 410-745-9283.
Pickering Creek Audubon Center, 11450 Audubon Lane, Easton is a private non-profit sanctuary of the Chesapeake Audubon Society. You will find 400 acres of protected, hardwood forest, non-tidal wetland, wildlife, plants and nature preserve. Field trips, canoe rentals and displays are available. 410-822-4903.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is just a short distance to the south in Dorchester County and has 23,0000 acres of tidal marsh for migratory birds. 410-228-2677.
Boating
The Rebecca Ruark Skipjack, Captain Wade
Phone: 410-886-2176
Website: www.skipjack.org
This exciting sail into the Chesapeake Bay is a guest favorite. Captain Wade adds his personal charm to each sail and encourages guest participation. For those adverse to sailing, this ship holds 49 passengers and provides a stable sailing experience.
Patriot Cruises
Phone: 410-745-3100
Email: chesapeakebaycruises@verizon.net
Website: www.patriotcruises.com
This popular cruise takes you on a narrated trip up the Miles River. Guests can sit on the upstairs open-air deck or down below in the AC! Beverages are available for purchase.
The Selina II
Phone: 410-726-9400
Website: www.sailselina.com
An upscale sailing experience, the excursion is limited to 6 guests and offers an elegant sunset champagne sail.
Water Sports
Tilghman Island Marina Rentals
Phone: 410-886-2500
Website: www.tilghmanmarina.com
Rent a WaveRunner, PontoonBoat, JetBoat, FishingBoat, CrabbingBoat, MotorBoat, SailBoat, Kayak, Canoe, MotorScooter, Bicycle, Crabbing and Fishing Gear.
Charter Boat Fishing
Both Captains of the Huntress are experienced charter boat Captains, veteran sport fishermen and U.S. Coast Guard licensed. They are committed to making your trip safe, enjoyable, productive and memorable. All equipment including the boat, its electronics, your fishing poles and tackle are top quality. www.fishthehuntress.com
Church Schedules
Christ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Talbot St, SM Summer 8 & 9:30 AM
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 304 S. Talbot St, SM Summer 8:30 & 10 AM
St. Michaels Catholic Church, Lincoln Ave, SM Daily Mass M-F 11:30 AM, Saturday 5:30 PM and Sunday 10:15 AM
Fly-fishing
Visit www.chesapeakebayflyfishing.com for more information.
Golf
Harbourtowne Golf Resort is located close to the Inn and is an 18 hole, par 70 Pete Dye designed championship course. 800-446-9066.
Hog’s Neck Golf Course in Easton is rated among the "Top 25 Public Golf Courses in the Country" by Golf Digest and has a par 72, 18 hole course as well as a par 32 Executive Nine Hole Course. 410-822-6079.
The Easton Club in Easton is a par 72, 18 hole championship course for public play featuring 6,700 yards of unique challenges for all levels of golfers. 410-820-9100.
History
St. Mary’s Square Museum dates back to the 1800’s and is open 10AM to 4PM May-Oct on Saturday and Sunday. 410-745-9561.
The Oxford-Bellevue Ferry was established in 1683 and runs continuously 9AM to sundown, March thru November. 410-745-9023.
The Historical Society of Talbot County, located on Washington Street in Easton is open Tuesday thru Saturday with guided walking tours. 410-822-0773.
Kayaking
You can choose a guided, unguided, sunset, moonlight or custom tour from Harris Creek Kayak located on Route 33 in Sherwood. Contact Pete Raynor, 410-886-2083 for more details.
Massage
In-room massage appointments are available in most guest rooms. Call for details!
Swimming
At the Bay Hundred Pool on North Talbot Street in St Michaels. 410-745-6592.
Wine
St. Michaels Winery
Phone: 410-745-0808
Email: info@st-michaels-winery.com
Website: www.st-michaels-winery.com
St. Michaels Winery crafts boutique wines in the historic Old Mill. Join us for a glass or bottle to compliment your visit to beautiful St. Michaels and the Old Brick Inn.
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