Historic Downtown

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V I S I T O R ’ S G U I D EDINE . SHOP. SA IL . EXPLORE . ENJOY!

From crabs and skipjacks to

modern art and fine dining,

discover the vibrant blend

of old and new in Historic

Downtown Cambridge. With

new restaurants, shops, and

galleries, this 325-year-old

town is experiencing an

exciting renaissance. Find

out what the buzz is about.

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ON THE COVER: Bella Luna [Photo by Dave Harp]

AMBRIDGE OUSEC H(410) 221-7700 • 112 High Street, Cambridge, Maryland 21613

Maryland’s Premiere GREEN B&Bon Historic High Street

1847 manor with large guest rooms, porches & beautiful gardens

Practicing energy & water conservation, recycling, composting & more

Walk to the marina, restaurants, shops, galleries & museums

Hike, bike & kayak at nearby Blackwater Wildlife Refuge

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BELLA LUNAItalian restaurant servinglunch and dinner daily,plus brunch on Sundays.The focus is on local,organic, and fresh in anelegant yet comfortableatmosphere. 305 HighStreet, 410.221.0110,bellalunarestaurant.net

JIMMIE & SOOK’SRAW BAR AND GRILLEastern Shore cuisinewith seafood, raw bar, andcomfort food. “A culinaryode to the DorchesterCounty waterman.”Live music Wednesday–Saturday. Open daily. 421Race Street, 443.225.4115,www.jimmieandsooks.com

BISTRO POPLARFine French cuisine in an elegant, relaxed bistro setting. Named one of “20 Hot Restaurants” byChesapeake Life magazine.Lunch and dinnerThursday–Monday;Sunday brunch throughLabor Day. 535 PoplarStreet, 410.228.4884,www.bistropoplar.com

PORTSIDEEat on the spacious deck overlooking the Cambridge Creek drawbridge. Greatcrab and seafood dishes.Come by land or water.201 Trenton Street,410.228.9007, www.portsideseafood.com

SCOOP STATIONGreat coffee, hand-dippedice cream, smoothies,sandwiches, daily $4.99specials, free wi-fi, pet-friendly patio seating, andopen mic stage featuringlive music. 400 MuirStreet, 443.477.0232,www.thescoopstation.com

CanvasbackRestaurant & Pub420 Race Street,410.221.7888

Creek Deli 106 Market Square,410.228.1161

Domino’s Pizza124 Cedar Street,410.228.0100

Pizza Ziya411 Academy Street,410.221.8585

Snapper’s Waterfront Café 112 Commerce Street,410.228.0112

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MORE FINE DINING: Five minutes from downtown,try Clearview at Horn’s Point, or Blue Point Provi-sion Company and Water’s Edge Grill at the Hyatt.

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PHOTO BY DAVE HARP

PHOTO BY DAVE HARP

447 STUDIOS &GALLERYExciting, eclectic mix of work by artists inworking studios.Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.on Saturdays and byappointment. 447 RaceStreet (2nd floor),410.770.8928 or410.228.5398, www.447studiosandgallery.com

CHESAPEAKECLASSICSFeaturing the work ofwaterfowl artists and artisans. See entry under“Shopping” on page 6.

DORCHESTER CENTER FOR THE ARTSOffering monthly galleryexhibits and shows,extensive art classes, andspecial events. VisitStudioworks, an artisans’gift shop with a wonder-ful array of items createdby local and regionalartists. “CreatingCommunity Through theArts.” 321 High Street,

410.228.7782, www.dorchesterartscenter.org

JOIE DE VIVREGALLERYTruly one-of-a-kindgifts—jewelry, sculpture,textiles, and more—created by artists locallyand around the country.Pictured above, a piece bydirect-metal artist PaulLockhart. 410 Race Street,410.228.7000, www.joiedevivregallery.com

MAIN STREETGALLERYWork by regional artistsin an array of styles andmedia; plus gift-pricedartworks. Open Fridayand Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and by appoint-ment. 413 Muir Street,443.477.3699, www.cambridgemainstreet.com

THE MARIS ELAINE GALLERYSecond-floor gallery;furniture showroom onfirst floor. See entry under“Shopping” on page 8.

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MORE ON THE ARTS:On the SecondSaturday of eachmonth, galleries stayopen until 8 or 9 p.m.,often with free recep-tions where you canmeet the artists. Also,keep your eyes openfor our ongoing publicart projects.

HARRIET TUBMANORGANIZATIONMUSEUM & EDUCA-TION CENTERHonoring the DorchesterCounty native andUnderground Railroadheroine Harriet Tubman.Small gift shop. OpenTuesday–Saturday. 424Race Street, 410.228.0401

J.M. CLAYTON COMPANYThe world’s oldest working crab house.Group tours for 15 ormore available (call toarrange). Retail sales withcrabs, crabmeat, and more(shipping available).108 Commerce Street,410.228.1661, www.jmclayton.com

SKIPJACK NATHANOF DORCHESTERTake a one- or two-hourcruise aboard a genuineChesapeake Bay skipjack.Public sails most weekends May throughOctober. Charters avail-able. Call for scheduleand reservations or visit the website. LongWharf on High Street,410.228.7141, www.skipjack-nathan.org

RICHARDSON MARITIME MUSEUM& RUARK BOATWORKSThe museum honorsDorchester County’s mar-itime and boatbuildingheritage with models,boatbuilder’s tools, water-men’s artifacts, and giftshop. The Boatworks features wooden boat-building and restoration.Museum is at 401 HighStreet, 410.221.1871;Boatworks is at MarylandAvenue and HaywardStreet. 410.221.8844.www.richardsonmuseum.org

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AVÉ SALONSPAThe hottest new salon onthe Eastern Shore, fea-tured in American SalonMagazine. This AVEDAsalon is known for its colorspecialist and stylist.Offering massage, facials,manicure, and pedicures done in a rain forest atmosphere. 501 Poplar Street, 410.228.9023,www.avesalonspa.com

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A FEW OF MYFAVORITE THINGSFeaturing chocolates,cheeses, wines, micro-brews, gifts, and gourmetitems. Have a slice ofauthentic Smith Islandcake. Sample somethingwonderful and check outthe Saturday Specials. 414Race Street, 410.221.1960

ARLENE’SANTIQUESStep into this charmingbuilding on historic HighStreet for a range ofantiques. Plus fresh-cutflowers. Open Fridaythrough Sunday. 211High Street, 443.521.7969

BACKFIN ANTIQUESWith the look of an early1900s country store,Backfin offers an eclecticmix of Eastern Shorememories for treasurehunters. Specializing inprimitive trade signs.Open Wednesday–Saturday. 411 WashingtonStreet, 443.521.8171

CEANIE’S APPARELAffordable, quality cloth-ing for women of all agesand sizes (up to 5X) forall occasions, from workand play to church.Plus a selection of shoes,handbags, accessories,and more. 416Washington Street,410.228.1150 or443.521.9397

CHESAPEAKECLASSICSOne of the world’s largestselections of qualityhunting and fishing collectibles. The retailgallery has thousands ofvintage and contempo-rary duck decoys, fishdecoys and lures, andsporting art. Plus theMuseum of WaterfowlingArtifacts. 317 High Street,410.228.6509, www.chesapeake-classics.com

ColorTyme 447 Race Street,410.901.8340

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Merchants in all capitalletters are members of Cambridge MainStreet, a volunteer-

driven nonprofit dedi-cated to revitalizingHistoric DowntownCambridge. More at

www.cambridge mainstreet.com.

CAMBRIDGEMAIN STREET

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CRAIG’S DRUG-STORE & GIFT SHOPMuch more than a drugstore. Home decor,candles, fine lotions, kids’stuff, essentials, and more.409 Race Street,410.228.3322

DAZZLE YOURDOMAINEAffordable elegance forthe home and garden.Stop by for a delightfulselection of gifts andornaments, along withseashore décor, mirrors,wall hangings, rugs,lamps, textiles, pillows,tableware, sconces, andaccent furniture. 410 RaceStreet, 410.901.9696

DRAGONFLY BOUTIQUEFeaturing TommyBahama, Weston Wear,Life is Good, Nic & Zoe,BB Dakota, Tulle, it!Jeans, Big Buddha hand-bags, Naughty Monkeyshoes, Hanky Panky,accessories—and more.Downtown Cambridge,410.228.6825, www.dragonflyboutique.biz

FIBRE CAFE ANDCRABCATCHER’SSCAVENGER SHOPA marriage of two busi-nesses from a husband-and-wife duo. The yarnboutique specializes innatural fiber yarn andhandcrafted accessories by Ginny June Designs.

Crabcatcher’s offers aneclectic mix of mostlysecondhand items fromtools and marine items toglassware. 533 PoplarStreet, 443.225.5689

Flowers & Things 302 Cedar Street,410.228.6331

Goose Country Art & Frame 122 Cedar Street,410.228.4994

Heirloom AntiquesGallery419 Academy Street,410.228.8445

HUBBARD’S CUSTOM BLINDS & FRAMINGDress up your home atthe area’s only HunterDouglas Gallery dealer,featuring blinds, shades,and shutters and theAlustra, Silhouette,Luminette, and Pirouettecollections. Also offeringcustom picture framing,mirrors, and prints. 435Race Street, 410.221.9961

HUBBARD’S PHARMACY &GIFT SHOPEverything from hats and handbags to stuff for kids (including plushcreatures, wooden blocks,puzzles, craft kits,puppets), home décor,candles, fine lotions,and Cambridge souvenirs.636 Race Street,410.228.0648

JFHDESIGNSBeautifulcustomdraperies,blinds, shut-ters, andshades ofeverydescription.HunterDouglasdealer.

Complete decoratingservices. 201 MarylandAvenue, 443.521.2258

JOIE DE VIVREGALLERYGifts from $5 to $5,000.See entry under “Arts” onpage 4.

LEDNUM’S JEWELERSAdd sparkle and romancewith a gift of fine jewelry.Capture her heart withclassic elegance in 14-karat white and rose goldwith .50 ct. in diamonds.525 Poplar Street,410.228.1675

Lutheran MissionSociety415 Race Street,410.228.8437

THE MARIS ELAINE GALLERYDistinctive gifts, sophisti-cated home décor, andfine artwork from aroundthe country and theworld. Plus interior designservices. “Escape theexpected. . . be extra-ordinary.” 520 Race Street,410.228.2100, www.mariselainegallery.com

MI TIERRA MEXICANAEverything from cowboyboots to music, piñatas toproduce and pastries, allwith a Latino touch. 618Race Street, 410.228.8926

Explore the natural wonders of Dorchester CountyWith hotels and B&Bs, great restaurants, and lots to do, Cambridge is the perfectplace to stay while exploring all the wonders of Dorchester County. Don’t missBlackwater—a stunning wildlife refuge—great cycling and paddling, historic tours,and more. Stop by the Dorchester Visitors’ Center at 2 Rose Hill Place, Cambridge, or at www.TourDorchester.org. Or call 410.228.1000.

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PEAR TREE SOUTHLuxury meets vintage.Featuring Gianna RoseAttelier, The Thymes,Pine Cone Hill, plusgreat Italian lockets andcameos. 412 Race Street,410.221.1777

RUG & ANTIQUEGALLERYA wonderful inventory oforiental rugs, both newand old. All wool andhand-knotted—at outlet-level prices. Some vintagelighting also. 404 BWashington Street,443.521.2205

Salvation Army442 Race Street,410.228.3117

SIMMONS CENTERMARKET & GARDENCENTERStep back in time at thisnostalgic 72-year-oldfamily-run general storedecorated with antiques.Selling fresh-cut meats,produce, groceries, andmore. Also featuringplants, flowers, and gardening supplies, alongwith a gift shop. 600 RaceStreet, 410.228.4313

Sport Society441 Race Street,410.228.1080

Steppin’ in Style630 Race Street,410.228.5362

SUGAR MAGNOLIACONSIGNMENTBOUTIQUEDiscover terrific values at this women’s upscale consignment boutiquewith designer labels suchas Juicy Couture, SevenJeans, Lilly Pulitzer,and BCBG. New items arriving daily. 519 PoplarStreet, 410.228.0006

SUNNYSIDEIndulge in Goods for theConscience at Sunnyside.We support fairly traded,environmentally friendly,and handmade products,including great jewelry,unusual gifts, and fabu-lous clothing. Open sevendays. 500 Poplar Street,410.901.9009

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TRUMPETER SWANANTIQUESDiscover wonderful findsin this wide-ranging shopthat includes fineantiques, country, crocks,decoys, and vintageadvertising. OpenThursday–Sunday and byappointment. 437 RaceStreet, 410.463.0274.

WRIGHT’S ART& FRAMING“Where framing is anart.” Featuring top quality frames by Larson-Juhl,portrait painting and lithographs, and original artwork. 111 MarylandAvenue, 410.228.7977,wrightsartamerica.com

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This guide is sponsored by Cambridge Main Street,with partial funding fromthe Maryland Departmentof Housing and Commu-nity Development.

Second SaturdaysThe second Saturday ofevery month, downtownstores and galleries stayopen late, and the streetsare filled with specialevents, music, and more.

Main Street Farmers’ MarketThursdays, May–October,3:30–6:30 p.m. Corner ofAcademy and MuirStreets downtown.

Taste of Cambridge5–9 p.m., July 11, 2009Free street festival featureslive music, contests fromcrabpicking to watermeloneating, and more. With a $20 ticket, vote in the

Crab Cook-Off and tastecrab dishes from Dor-chester County’s top chefs.

Summer Send-OffBeer & Wine Block Party5–9 p.m., Sept. 19, 2009Sample wine and beerduring this free street fes-tival with live music, DJs,and the side-splittingMain Street Mile race.

Old-FashionedChristmas5–9 p.m., Dec. 12, 2009Look for Santa’sWorkshop, carriage rides,caroling, and much more.Shops and galleries stayopen late.

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Here’s a sampling of events organized by CambridgeMain Street. Many more events fill the calendar, fromthe Seafood Feast-I-Val to Schooner Rendezvous toart exhibits. Details at www.cambridgemainstreet.com.

Keeping up with downtown CambridgeWEEKEND: Read our weeklyguide to events, sales, exhibits, and more in down-town Cambridge at www.cambridgemainstreet.com.

FACEBOOK:Get the latest

downtown buzz. Search for“Cambridge Main Street.”

E-NEWS: Free! E-mailoffice@cambridgemainstreet.com with “Subscribeto monthly e-newsletter”in the subject line.

HERITAGE TRAVEL: Look for Cambridge on www.gowithapurpose.com—a site all about traveling to places that matter.

CAMBRIDGE MAIN STREETwww.cambridgemainstreet.com

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Downtown Cambridge is fiveminutes from the Hyatt andother Route 50 hotels—and apleasant stroll from most ofthe B&Bs and the marinas.

From Cambridge’s Route 50hotels:

1. Head northwest (toward the Bay Bridge)on Route 50.

2. Turn left on MarylandAvenue. Cross drawbridgeinto downtown. Gostraight through light after the bridge.

3. At the T intersection, turn left on Gay Street.

4. Free parking on the right.

HistoricDowntownCambridge

EVERYTHING YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IS RIGHT HERE.

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Feel the Hyatt Touch.™ For reservations call 800 55 HYATT or visit chesapeakebay.hyatt.com

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