Area Info 2019
Chestertown, the county seat of Kent, the Eastern Shore of Maryland’s oldest county, was founded in 1706 and served as a major port of entry during colonial times. Its brick sidewalks and attractive antique stores, restaurants and inns beckon visitors and residents alike to wander, browse and admire. A visit to Chestertown’s Historic District is especially worthwhile, and includes a number of fine colonial residences, as well as some superb examples of later and more elaborate architectural styles.
Second largest district of restored 18th-Century homes in Maryland, Chestertown is also home to Washington College, the nation’s tenth oldest liberal arts college, founded in 1782. For more information about Chesterton, please visit the town website.
Home to charming towns, preserved nature parks, and picturesque harbors, Kent County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore ranks among the best places to spend your days outdoors in the Northeast. Whether it’s hiking trails to see windswept beaches, kayaking around an island, or wildlife viewing in a protected park, the area has it all. Here are the best ways for nature lovers to enjoy the outdoors in Kent County. For visitor information, please visit Kent County Office of Tourism.
For a list of Kent County tourism and hospitality businesses, please click these links: