Shore Style GETAWAY ON THE BAY Opened in October 2015, The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club combines rustic charm and modern chic for a blissful getaway or special event. Situated just over the Bay Bridge in Stevensville, Maryland, the inn houses 54 guest rooms and suites—including the Bay Bridge Suite. All boast custom furnishings and views of the nearby bay. Guests enjoy fine dining at Knoxie’s Table, where chef Paul Shiley serves up local, seasonal fare, while The Market offers specialty foods and a café menu. A full-service spa will open May 1. Rooms start at $176 per night. baybeachclub.com/the-inn
A PIECE OF HISTORY Participants in the 2016 Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage can visit properties with historic and architectural significance in five Maryland counties surrounding the Chesapeake Bay. The self-guided tours take place from April 30 through May 28 and will explore gems such as Harleigh (left), a 19th-century abode overlooking Trippe Creek; and Cedar Point Farm (below), a 30-acre estate dating back to 1666. mhgp.org