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C&D Canal Museum - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• (0.43 km) Inn at the Canal
• (0.47 km) Ship Watch Inn
• (0.55 km) Blue Max Inn Bed and Breakfast
• (0.56 km) Summer Season in Chesapeake City, MD Old Lock View * C&D Canal
• (0.20 km) MD 5 Star Event: Perfect stay Chesapeake City Overlook
• (0.33 km) Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina
• (0.43 km) Bayard House Restaurant
• (0.39 km) Canal Creamery
• (0.55 km) Schaefer's Canal House
• (0.43 km) Cafe on the Bay

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This museum showcases the interesting history of one of the most important canals in the US.

The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Museum is the place to come to learn all about the history associated with the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and the functions it has served over the years. The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal helps connect the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River, and it has ended up being one of only two commercially important sea-level canals in the US. This museum can be found in Chesapeake City, Maryland, which is a quaint coastal town that serves as a perfect stop if you’re driving along the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway. During the 19 th and early 20 th centuries, the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal helped provide necessary means of navigation between Maryland and Delaware.

The C & D Canal Museum tells the interesting story of how this 14-mile-long canal was constructed way back when, as well as the impact it still has on the region today. There are a number of different exhibits to be explored throughout the museum, such as boat models and a water lift station. The C & D Canal Museum is open from 7-3:30 from Monday to Friday, 11-4, on Saturday, and 9-5 on Sunday. Admission into the museum is free and serves as a fantastic way to learn a bit more of the rich history of this area and the significance this canal has played since it’s been in operation.

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Did you know that the C&D canal connects the Delaware River to the Chesapeake Bay and allows ships to access The Port of Baltimore, making it one of the busiest canals in the world? And you can explore the length, from Chesapeake City all the way to Delaware City, on the picturesque C&D Canal Trail! 

Fin bikes are located on the north side of Chesapeake City to allow you to hop right on and take in all 15 miles of views.  

As you bike, walk, or even horseback ride the trail, you may have the chance to see Peregrin Falcons, Bald Eagles, or cute little swimming birds called pied-billed grebes! 

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Built in the 1800s, these forts have played their parts throughout history from the Civil War all the way to World War II.  

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Once you are done exploring the canal, learn its history at the C&D Canal Museum.

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This trail is great for all levels! The mostly flat path meanders along the canal and is completely paved. There is one challenging hill climb around the Summit North Marina area, so be prepared.

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M/V Bay Breeze boat cruises, handles tours & sightseeing cruises, steamed blue crab cruises, and special events ranging from a day out with the family to corporate outings, sunset & booze cruises, wedding rehearsals, and much more. Our vessel is equipped to seat 26 passengers comfortably, with outstanding views from every seat! Whether it is to enjoy time with friends or just relax for a boat ride, M/V Bay Breeze is your premier boat cruise in the Upper Bay! We are conveniently located in one of the most eye-catching areas of the Upper Chesapeake Bay at Schaefer's Canal House . Our focus is to provide guests with the true experience of being on a Chesapeake City water tour when they visit Cecil and Harford Counties. We encourage guests looking to experience the beauty of the Maryland waterways, in Chesapeake City or  Havre de Grace, to book your trip online!     

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Itinerary 1:  The Northern Route through the C&D Canal , down Delaware Bay and out to Montauk, or skipping along the coast

This route allows you to avoid overnight passages on the ocean or combine some offshore time with day sails.  If you are uncomfortable with sailing the coast at night, this is the route for you.

The 14-mile long C&D Canal connects Chesapeake Bay with Delaware Bay and cuts about 300 miles off the trip from the northern Chesapeake to the Atlantic Ocean and other Eastern cities. It is one of the few fully sea-level shipping canals in the world. There are six bridges as it crosses the DelMarVa Peninsula , with a charming town, Chesapeake City , MD on the western end and Reedy Point , DE to the east. The C&D Canal itself is quite a pleasant journey although you are not permitted to sail, only motor. 

The original C & D Canal was built privately in the 1820s. When it opened for business in 1829, it had 10 feet of water depth and four locks.  Barges and sailing vessels were towed by teams of mules and horses. It was later purchased by the government and modified several times.  By the mid 1970s, further projects increased the channel depth to 35 feet and the channel width to 450 feet, which is adequate for two-way traffic for most oceangoing ships. The upper Chesapeake Bay dredged channel was also deepened to 35 feet, in conjunction with the last set of projects, ensuring safe passage of commercial traffic through this important artery.

The amount of traffic transiting the Canal today is staggering. It is a commercial shipping channel that enables passage of cargo from the ports of Baltimore , Washington , and Philadelphia between the Chesapeake , the Delaware , and the Atlantic .  If you want to see something cool, check out the military website that monitors the passage of ships through the canal.  https://candd.nap.usace.army.mil/  

Be prepared that you will be sharing the Canal with behemoth vessels that have limited maneuverability.  You must always give way to them.  Review the Rules of the Road beforehand.  

We started out from Havre de Grace very early in the morning to catch a favorable tide. We were in a “deep water” slip and were told there was “plenty of water” under our 7.5 foot keel.  So we did our last minute errands then prepared to shove off.  We shoved and revved and nothing happened.  We were firmly within the grips of the Chesapeake mud monster.   Finally, Alex gunned the engine one more time and we broke free to the cheers of the bystanders.

Luckily, there are several nice places to wait out the tide at the head of the Bay when heading from Maryland to Delaware .  We already mentioned Havre de Grace, which is on the Western Shore and a straight shot across to the Canal.  The Tidewater Marina there is topnotch.  Perhaps the best place to wait out the tide is the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina right in Chesapeake City .  The outdoor restaurant seating area is a great place to watch the ships going by and get a sense of the traffic patterns.  The town is delightful and offers a historic setting for a stroll to pass the time.

Going in the other direction (DE to MD), the best staging area is at Cape May in New Jersey .  This is a terrific anchorage, with Coast Guard facilities, restaurants, and marinas, all standing by for your visit. Delaware Bay is not terribly scenic, is riddled with giant ship traffic, has few anchorages and a hellish current which can top 5 knots.  Currents can greatly influence both your forward progress and your fuel consumption. Basically, if you are on a sailboat and transiting against the tide, it’ll be a long trip because at best you’ll be standing still for hours.  If you have a powerboat and can muscle against the current, you’d better have plenty of fuel.

The Delaware River and Bay is rather industrial and boring, and there is typically a lot of flotsam, so a diligent skipper is a must (particularly if you're in a fast moving power boat).  This part of the trip was simply a transit.  We decided to make a stop in Cape May so I could show Alex a bit of this charming Victorian seaside town and rest up before the offshore passage.  We anchored right off the Coast Guard station then dinghied over to the Lobster House at Fisherman’s Wharf, the traditional seafood restaurant in Cape May .  As usual, it was brimming with patrons both indoors and out. After a nice dinner, a lovely stroll along the waterfront, and a good night’s rest, we were ready for our offshore passage.

We headed out the following morning in a nice SW 15 knot breeze and set a course for Montauk.  Alex and I sail short handed routinely and have developed a watch schedule of 3 hours on, 3 hours off, which suits us well but certainly is not for everyone.  What that means is that through the night, one is alone on deck while the other is sleeping.  We keep a close watch and have an agreement that:

• At night, we always wear lifejackets and harnesses with tethers secured at all times, even in the cockpit.
• If something requires attention forward, we call the other to assist.
• We do not change sails or reef alone.
• If there is any question at all about anything, whether navigation, or passing ships, or weather, etc, we wake the other for conference.

In both cases we were quite lucky with weather, and somewhat unlucky with things going bump in the night (which will be the subject of another story).  

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Inns & Accommodations

Blue Max Inn Gourmet breakfast, relaxing porches, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. 300 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Inn at the Canal Private baths, soaking tubs. Built in 1870s. 104 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Old Wharf Cottage Sits at the edge of the C&D Canal. Loft bedroom with fabulous balcony view. 11 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Shipwatch Inn Extensive water views, luxury amenities including canal-side hot tub. 401 1st St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Historic Sinking Springs Herb Farm A few minutes North of Town. B&B Garden Cottage. Located 4 miles north off rt. 213 843 Elk Forest Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

The Anchorage Beautiful farm equipped for overnight stays and special events. Located 8 miles south on Rt 213. 5667 Augustine Herman Hwy Earleville, MD 21919

Downtown Shoppes

Belle on Bohemia Toys, candy, antiques, gifts and collectibles. Boater’s relief items for the weary traveler! 200 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Chesapeake Hair Studio 200 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Chick’s An eclectic, one-a-kind boutique featuring the latest trends from NYC to LA 98 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Old Gray Mare Nautical, country, home décor, old world ornaments, and gourmet foods. 17 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

My Jewelry Place Endless selection of jewelry, glass and gifts. Now featuring home décor on the second floor. 109 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Neil’s Artwork Original and limited edition prints by Artist/ Owner. 226 George St. Chesapeake City 21915

Second Spring Naturals Handmade Soaps & Gifts from a tiny shop, in a tiny building.

The Mercantile at Back Creek A cornucopia of cool things!  Something for Everyone. 100 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Downtown Restaurants

Bayheads Brewing Company Craft Beer and a Full Cocktail Menu in a Brand New Tap Room. Order food To Go from the Chesapeake Inn”  401 Second Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Bayard House The Hole in the Wall Bar  |  Umbrella Bar Waterfront dining 7 days a week! 11 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Cafe on the Bay Specialty Coffee Shop, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Subs 19 Bohemia Ave., Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Canal Creamery Gelato, ice cream, candy cookies and lots of other sweet treats. 9 Bohemia Ave., Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina Fine & Casual Waterfront Dining, Tiki Bar 605 2nd St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Prime 225 Upscale Boutique Steakhouse. Extensive wine selection. Reservations suggested. 225 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Schaefer’s Canal House Waterfront Diner, Lighthouse Deck Bar, Overnight & Transient Docking, Marine Store 208 Bank St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

The Tap Room Enjoy steamed blue crabs in this old-fashioned crab house. Cash only. 201 Bohemia Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915  

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C&D Canal Museum

• Open Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Open year-round except holidays.  Please call 410 885 5622 to confirm)
• Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Learn the history of the C&D Canal and view the picturesque mini lighthouse. 815 Bethel Rd, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

C&D Canal Recreational Trail (Ben Cardin) 15 miles along the historic connection between the C&D Canal and Delaware Bay. See trail guide.

Chesapeake City Ferry Schedule posted at Ticket Office & through-out town. Bicycles welcome! 443.566.3386. 1 Bohemia Ave. Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Chesapeake City Water Tours Sunset Cruises | Private Parties | Port at Public Dock | 443.566.3386 1 Bohemia Ave. Chesapeake City, MD 21915

M/V Bay Breeze (April – October) Crab cruises, wine cruises and Canal Tours. Port of Schaefer’s Canal House. 410.885.5500. 208 Bank St, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Downtown Resources

Foard Funeral Home 318 George Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 410-885-5916

Nations Lending 225 Bohemia Ave., Chesapeake City, MD 21915 410-885-7008

Patterson Schwartz Real Estate – Amber Durand 327 Bohemia Ave., Chesapeake City, MD 21915 410-885-1606

Nearby Restaurants

Chesapeake Pizzeria Pizza, Salad, and Sandwiches.  Dine in, Pick up, or Delivery. 2850 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 410-885-3000

JoJo’s Diner Homestyle Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Hot Dogs. Dine in, Pick up, or Delivery. 2525 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 410-885-5066

The Real McCoy, Dairy Creme & BBQ **Note: SEASONAL – please call to see if open BBQ, American Fare, and Ice Cream. 2544 Augustine Herman Highway, Chesapeake City, MD 21915 410-885-2491

Nearby Attractions

Chateau Bu-De Winery & Vineyard (5 mi. South) 237 Bohemia Manor Farm Ln, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Chesapeake City Curios Toys, Trains, and Other Curiosities Old and New. 106 George Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Chesapeake City Public Library (1/4 mi. South) 2527 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Lighthouse Gifts and Framing (12 mi. South) 3548 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Painted Sky Alpaca Farm (1/4 mi. south) 95 Knight House Ln, Earleville, MD 21919

Vulcan’s Rest Fibers (0.5 mi. South) 2728 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

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Fulton Bank (6 mi. North) 130 North Street Elkton, MD 21921

APGFCU                                                  2579 Augustine Herman Hwy                Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Harford Bank Elkton Branch 133 North Bridge Street Elkton, MD 21915

Harford Bank Southfield Plaza Branch                                                      305 Augustine Herman Hwy                  Elkton, MD 21921

Union Hospital (7 mi. North) 106 Bow Street, Elkton MD, 21921

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Jonathon Engels, formerly a patron saint of misadventure, has been stumbling his way across cultural borders since 2005 and is currently volunteering in the mountains outside of Antigua, Guatemala.  For more of his work, visit his website and blog .

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