Hotels in Crisfield

Blue crabs rule the roost in this self-proclaimed 'Seafood Capital of the World' where waterfront restaurants serve Chesapeake Bay's bounty straight from boat to plate. The J. Millard Tawes Museum chronicles maritime heritage in a town literally built on discarded oyster shells. Fishing charters depart daily from Somers Cove Marina, offering chances to catch dinner yourself. At Crisfield City Dock, watch watermen unload their daily catch while pelicans supervise with professional interest. Take the ferry to Smith Island for a slice of their famous multi-layered cake and glimpse of isolated island culture. During the National Hard Crab Derby, locals race actual crustaceans while visitors crack claws and wonder how such a small town produces such outsized flavor.