Deltaville, a place that has more boats than people and perfect for sailors or fishers. With over 25 marinas to choose from, it’s known as the “Boating Capital of the Chesapeake”. As well as its boatbuilding and watermen heritage.
Deltaville, a place that has more boats than people and perfect for sailors or fishers. With over 25 marinas to choose from, it’s known as the “Boating Capital of the Chesapeake”. As well as its boatbuilding and watermen heritage.
Reserve a charter and let a captain take you out fishing for the day or book an eco-tour complete with a stop-off at waterfront dining and a sunset to complete the day. Jackson Creek Outfitters will set you up with paddle boards and kayaks for a self-propelled version. Delatville’s marinas are your nautical way stations when cruising the Chesapeake Bay.
J and W Seafood is the best seafood market around that carries local crabs, oysters and fish in their gourmet food shop. Dine at the waterfront Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar with local entertainment and Chef Helen Elizabeth makes farm to table goodness from scratch at The Table at Wilton.
Straight out of the movie, “Bull Durham” the vintage 1948 Deltaville Ballpark hosts the Deltaville Deltas, a semi-pro baseball team on Saturday summer evenings. Relive this piece of Americana with your family.
At Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, learn all about Middlesex boatbuilding history and the watermen of the Chesapeake Bay at the museum. Wander the park’s nature trails, children’s garden or waterfront docks on Mill Creek. Enjoy family friendly events May through September.
If you’re not bunking in your boat, stay at the Dockside Inn with its breezy, coastal vibe and it’s dog friendly, too. Cross Rip Campground offers tent sites, RV sites and cabin rentals under a forest canopy with a private sandy beach overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
Full of delightful surprises, hidden gems, and friendly small-town spirit. The 465 miles of shoreline, eight great small towns, and hundreds of unique attractions invite visitors to enjoy the wonder of a perfect oyster, the promise of a back road or secret cove and the pleasure of sharing a table with friends. A place where you can catch your breath, calm your mind and live your dreams.
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