"Chesapeake City North & South" Chesapeake City by tpangelinan

Chesapeake City Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 27 photos

Great little town with lots of history

This is a small town. It is split in half by the C & D Canal. Wonderful old houses, great little shop and outstanding restaurants on the water. This is where the C&D Canal was started back in 1824, connecting the Chesapeake Bay to the Delaware River, Irish immagrents hand dug the canal and completed it in 1829. The towns origanal name was Bohemia Village with only 2 building, 1 a tavern the other a toll collecting house. The town grew, they changed the name to Chesapeake City in hopes of bigger thing I think, 400 people by 1839 and about 750 now. The town is being restored perfectly and closely watched by the Historical Society

Pros and Cons

Pros:Water front, Seafood Everywhere, Friendly People
Cons:Parking is tight, summer is best, SMALL.
In a nutshell:Old time town, quiet, lots of history

Last visit to Chesapeake City: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Apr 30, 2004
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Reviews (25)

Go Antiqueing! Favorites (2)

There are antique shops all over Chesapeake City, so walk around and explore. Here is CANAL LOCK ANTIQUES AT THE SHOP.... more travel advice

Inn on the water Hotels (3)

The residence was built in the 1920's and was completely restored in 1966 and used as a Bed & Breakfast since. The whole... more travel advice

One of the Oldest buildings in town. Restaurants (4)

Back in This building dates back to 1780 and is considered the oldest in South Chesapeake City. the hole in the wall"... more travel advice

The Pell Garden Local Customs (4)

The Pell Garden is a beautiful small garden on the corner of Rees Wharf rd. and Bohemia av. down at the marina. If you... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (2)
See All take your boat fishing!
Things to Do (6)
See All Check out the old houses 2!

Shopping (2)
See All Check out the art!
Nightlife (2)
See All Drinkin' & Dancin' on the dock

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basstbn Dec 16, 2004 at 10:41 AM

Quaint, charming - what a find! Thanks for sharing your knowledge of this locale with us. This is the kind of town I love to explore.
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Ben-UK Oct 6, 2004 at 10:28 AM

Those old houses look terrific -- very nice page & photos, thanks.
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Sweetberry1 Oct 6, 2004 at 3:16 AM

I just love the historical buildings.. and concerts in the park.. and Italian food at the local.. Cheers!!!
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DUNK67 Aug 8, 2004 at 10:26 AM

interesting page with great tips and photos.
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keeweechic Jul 10, 2004 at 6:38 AM

Hand digging a canal was quite a feat. Wonderful restoration and history in this city. Oh I love that B&B. Great tips and plenty of places to shake your bootie:-)
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Stephen-KarenConn Jun 29, 2004 at 6:48 AM

Very interesting tips of another place we would love to see. I have spent a couple of weeks on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, but not much time on the other side.
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b1bob Jun 19, 2004 at 6:26 PM

Nice accounting of small town America. I am especially fond of general stores whether refurbished or in original form. Way to go!
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littlesam1 Jun 18, 2004 at 8:11 AM

I used to have friends who lived in Chesapeake City. Beautiful area. You have created an interesting page on this out of the way location. I love Schaeffers Canal House.
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Pawtuxet May 23, 2004 at 5:54 AM

What better combination than the waterfront and antiques....with a little ice cream thrown in? Love it. This town seems like a little jewel. Waterfront restaurants too. MMm. Good job!
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Yaqui May 9, 2004 at 6:29 PM

What a wonderful place to visit. Little out of the way places are the best to explore. The Bethel Bridge Lighthouse & The C&D Canal Museum sounds so wonderful to visit and enjoy! Thanks!:-)