Places to Visit
Explore your Chesapeake—wade into its waters, delve into its human stories, fall in love with its natural beauty. We want to connect you with the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers through its exceptional parks, wildlife refuges, museums, sailing ships, historic communities, trails and more. Below you'll find links to a number of web sites that will help you get out and explore the Chesapeake.
The Gateways Network spans several states and the Distict of Columbia to connect you with the Bay's special places. Included in the Network are parks, refuges, museums, historic vessels and more. Enjoy!!
Learn about the newly designated National Historic Trail and find out how you can trace Captain John Smith's historic voyages around the Chesapeake. Learn about this one of a kind trail as it develops.
Offices of Tourism
Visit the web sites of the various state tourism offices and learn about their exciting events and places.
Maryland |
Virginia |
Pennsylvania |
Washington, D.C |
West Virginia |
Delaware |
New York 
State Parks
Find a state park to plan your weekend getaway. They offer many great opportunities to recreate including taking a day hike or overnight stays.
Maryland |
Virginia |
Pennsylvania |
West Virginia |
Delaware |
New York 
National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges
The Bay region offers some of the most magical parks and wildlife refuges in the entire system of public places. Plan your visit!
National Park Service |
National Wildlife Refuges 
From colonial times until the advent of modern satellite technology, lighthouses literally rose to the challenge of guiding vessels through the Bay’s channels and byways. Learn about the Bay's guiding lights.