Welcome to Destination DelMarVa - Come and Enjoy Our Eco-Tourism

Are you looking for eco-tourism adventure on the DelMarVa Peninsula within a 2-3 hour drive of the Baltimore, Washington, Lancaster, Philadelphia area? You've come to the right place. Escape the urban grind of grid-locked corporate America.

We are a group of eco-adventure service providers here to serve you. We work together to help make your visit to the eastern shore fun. We can suggest hotels, B&Bs, places to eat, shopping off the beaten path and indoor and outdoor activities on the Eastern Shore. We can arrange day trips during your ocean stay or coordinate 3-4 day adventure trips customized to your liking.

Friday, March 18, 2011

White Haven Bed and Breakfast

In 1995, the 19th century Whitehaven Hotel was saved from the wrecking ball through the cooperative efforts of local residents, the Maryland Historic trust and by those captivated by its charming location in a riverfront Eastern Shore village at the Whitehaven ferry, minutes from the Chesapeake Bay. The Hotel, now one of the last of its kind, provided lodging for travelers crossing the Wicomico by horse to Quantico, Salisbury and Princess Anne and by steamship to ports as far as Baltimore.

The Hotel is nestled on the shore of the Wicomico River and is about 25 minutes outside Salisbury, MD. Please refer to our Contact Us page for location details, driving directions and Ferry hours. Other Eastern Shore attractions such as Ocean City, Chincoteague Island and the Assateague National Seashore are also short drives away.

The Hotel has eight guest rooms. All Hotel rooms have private baths, two have access to the second floor screened porch and two have working fireplaces. Two kayaks are available at no additional cost for guests. Room with a View, a gift shop offering one-of-a kind, hand made Eastern Shore crafts, is open on the first floor of the Hotel (Shop is open Wednesday through Sunday). Boaters: hotel guests may dock at the Hotel's dock. Gift certificates available.

Seachaser Cruises



Call Captain Bob Culver for reservations ~ 410-430-9079

Monday, March 7, 2011

Evolution Craft Brewing Company

Evolution Craft Brewing Company is a small batch brewery located in Delmar, Delaware. We are excited to share our beers with our friends and fans- each one has been developed with you in mind. A variety of styles and creative twists keep our juices flowing and we can’t wait to raise a pint with you!

In 2009, Tom & John Knorr joined forces with brewmaster Geoff DeBisschop of Boston, MA and Chef John Scheckells to create the Evolution Craft Brewing Company. They took over an old grocery store on Bi-State Blvd in Delmar just a few miles north of Salisbury, MD. With a passion for creating great beers, they are on an adventure of beer evolution!

The excellence of our beers is the result of our pursuit of extreme quality and resourceful experimentation. We sell various beers at the brewery in Growlers. Because we want you to recycle (and drink more beer!) we will fill you up for just the cost of the beer each time you bring back the empty growler. We hope you will bring your growler back clean so we can get you set up for your next tasting adventure.

Please follow our latest adventures on Facebook or Twitter!

Friday, February 18, 2011

DelMarVa Birding Weekend

The Delmarva Birding Weekend is a unique opportunity for wild life enthusiasts to visit this region which is so rich in bird species - both local and migratory. This event was developed by a diverse group of non profits and local businesses to help promote ecotourism on Delmarva.

To find out more contact us at:
104 West Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
410-632-3110 -or- 800-852-0335
tourism@co.worcester.md.us

The Delmarva Birding Weekend is sponsored by Delmarva Low Impact Tourism Experiences (DLITE), a coalition of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies dedicated to strengthening and promoting low-impact tourism on Delmarva.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

CVC Helicopter Service, Inc.


WE ARE A FULL SERVICE HELICOPTER TOUR COMPANY AND SO MUCH MORE!
C.V.C. Helicopter Service, Inc. specializes in eco-tours, sightseeing tours, sunset flights, aerial photography, birthdays, graduations, wedding proposals, weddings, anniversaries, and countless other special events.  We pride ourselves on bringing something unique to fundraisers, corporate events, videos, and movie productions.  The services C.V.C. provides are only limited by your imagination! 
C.V.C. Helicopter Service, Inc. has been offering an unparalleled helicopter experience out of Darlington, Maryland and the surrounding areas of the beautiful Susquehanna River and Amish country for 30 years.
Our wonderful staff  treats you like family, while taking pleasure in the enthusiasm resulting from your helicopter experience.  Safety is C.V.C.’s top priority for our employees and our adventure seekers, as our predominately military trained staff bring over 200 years of combined flying experience.  Each staff member of C.V.C. Helicopter Service, Inc. shares the vision of complete customer satisfaction.
C.V.C. Helicopter Service, Inc. has expanded into Delaware offering the same outstanding service that C.V.C. has offered northeastern Maryland and southeastern Pennsylvania residents and visitors for the past 30 years.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Fenwick Wine Cellars

Delaware’s newest farm winery, located just off of Rt 54. in Fenwick Island, just west of Smitty McGee’s and next to Mio Fratello’s Italian Steakhouse.



There is a certain sense of unparalleled fulfillment and purpose that comes from seeing the fruits of one’s labors literally grown from the ground up. This is the driving force that would propel Adrian Mobilia back to his roots, and inspire he and his wife, Shannon, to open Fenwick Wine Cellars.
 Mobilia is a fourth generation farmer, growing up on the shores of Lake Erie, an area of Pennsylvania rich in the traditions of agriculture. He was raised on his family’s 200-acre farm that consisted mainly of different varieties of grapes, apples, cherries, and peaches. Mobilia learned the family trade early, and enjoyed it so much, that he would continue on to study horticulture at Penn State. When Mobilia left the farm for college in the mid 90’s, the family business was well on its way to what would become the next successful venture. In 1980, they had already begun pressing their own grapes, and by 1989, the juice was going direct to wineries. The wheels were then set into motion for the Mobilia family to open their own winery.

Working alongside his father Nick, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Chambourcin, Pinot Grigio, and Merlot grapes, to the already existing varieties, Adrian Mobilia helped the family winery come to fruition. In 1999 the first bottle of the Mobilia family winery was produced, bottled as Arrowhead Wine Cellars. The winery added another facet to the already existing strong family legacy of farming.  At Fenwick Wine Cellars, the roots do indeed run deep. The Mobilia’s invite you in, to be a part of something that has been grown for generations, from the ground up.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Patriot Environmental

 

Building Business-Aligned Sustainable Solutions

Our goal at Patriot Environmental, LLC is to become the leading provider of environmentally-friendly technology that reduces our customers operating expenses and provides the opportunity to defer capital expenditure. We accomplish this for our customers by applying technology that reduces their carbon footprint in sustainable, measurable, and most importantly, affordable ways:
“You can't manage what you can't measure.”
Our products and services are available for both commercial and residential applications.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Destination DelMarVa Meeting 2/3/11

Destination Delmarva
Make Delmarva A Destination
Pot Luck Lunch Thursday February 3 2011
If you are interested in tourism and making Delmarva a destination and not just a place to pass through, don’t miss this meeting.  There will be food, planning and a lively discussion.



 

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Lower Shore Chamber of Commerce


Be part of creating the future for your business! Be part of the cohesive marketing between members, build partnerships, package deal sharing, technology utilization and other B2B initiatives.

Our first meeting will be held at the Pocomoke Diner on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 6 pm. The Diner is located at 1701 Market St., West Pokomoke, MD.

The founding members will decide the direction. For now, it is a consortium of businesses supporting and promoting economic growth and scalability, community enrichment through partnership initiatives. Below are highlighted 2011 Annual Events to check out:

Events of Interest

3/25 Hollywood on theShore
UMES
4/4 Shore2Shore Cruise Season Begins
4/15 Pork in the Park Salisbury
4/28 Delmarva Birding
Weekend
5/14 Strawberry Fest Crisfield
5/15 Tangier Island Cruise Season Begins
5/29 Softshell Crab Fest Crisfield
6/17 Delmarva Chicken Fest Salisbury
7/4 Freedom Fest Crisfield
7/27 Annual Pony Swim Chincoteague
7/23 Clam Bake Crisfield
10/1 Wine @ The Beach Ocean City
10/8 Oyster Festival Chincoteague
10/13 Chesapeake Celtic Fesitval Snow Hill
11/5 Lower Shore Outdoor Recreational Expo

The Crab Place

Maryland's Original Online Seafood Provider Serving Crabs via the Internet since 1997
Greg and Matt Cain sell fresh Maryland seafood caught daily by local watermen. Their unique packing and delivery process keeps their crabs fresh, and their customers satisfied. In 2005, Greg and Matt invited Rebecca Gareis Bent into the CrabPlace.com family. Rebecca, a Baltimore native, is a food photographer and cookbook author. Greg, Matt, and Rebecca have been crabbing since they could walk, and they still have fun pulling them in and teaching their kids how to fish and crab. They also take great pleasure in serving up CrabPlace.com seafood products and sharing their passion for Chesapeake Bay foods and the shore lifestyle.
"Our many satisfied customers know we pride ourselves on delivering fresh seafood from our dock to your door, and to your table. We are committed to ensuring that our service is as outstanding as our food. Your complete satisfaction is our goal, and we back that up with our CrabPlace.com Guarantee."
Greg Cain
CEO

Layton's Winery - Planting and Pruning Clinics

2011 Events

Ok, we're getting closer to having Alison's Wonderful Watermelon Wine on the shelf! It's been a lot of fun- picking out the bottle and capsules (Pink!), designing the label, making and tasting the wine! At the end of this month we'll be able to put it all together.  Click HERE to read more.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

DelMarVa Eco-Tourism Partners Meeting 1/20/11 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

To all, if you are interested in eco-tourism and making Delmarva a destination and not just a place to pass through, don’t miss this meeting.

The next meeting is Thursday, January 20, 2011 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. It will be at Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery, 4225 New Bridge Rd.,Vienna , MD 21869 www.laytonchance.com 410-228-1205.

PotLuck - Main Course is Chili

If you know any of the people I've invited or have others you think would benefit, please take the time to personally invite them.

Call Stan at 410-749-2886. 

Monday, January 10, 2011

Salisbury Cycle and Fitness Joins the Destination DelMarVa Team

Salisbury Cycle & Fitness

1404 S. Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-546-4747, 1.866.758.4477
Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5 Closed Sun
Thinking of buying a new bicycle? One of your first choices, and not necessarily an easy one, will be where to shop. It can be a challenge because there are a myriad of stores that carry two-wheelers, from specialty retailers, to giant department stores, to backyard garage operations.

Where you buy, however, has everything to do with what you get. You see, bicycles aren't like toasters or suitcases. Bikes are shipped in boxes and they must be assembled and tuned.

There are many types, too, and you should never buy until you've figured out which is right for you. Measurements and adjustments are required to ensure the frame is the correct size and that the seat and handlebars are properly positioned. And, every new bicycle will need a minor tune-up after several weeks of use.

What's more, modern road and mountain bikes can travel at high speeds and carry you over demanding terrain where the machine's materials and construction get tested. A quality two-wheeler, carefully assembled and fit to you, will be the safest, most durable and fun bicycle to ride.

For these reasons, we strongly recommend shopping at a good specialty bicycle store in our area. For instance, we hire competent salespeople and expert mechanics who'll ensure that you get the right bike and a quality machine. Look for a store that's clean, has helpful personnel, offers a good selection, and an on-site repair department.


Sunday, January 2, 2011

Polar Bear Plunge - DelMarVa

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge

Sponsored by Wawa and Comcast
The 2011 Plunge will take place on
Sunday, February 6 at 1pm



Thursday, December 16, 2010

Discover DelMarVa's Hidden Treaures

Click HERE to Discover Hiden Treasures on the DelMarVa.


Host Our Coast 2010 - They've Been Everywhere MAN!


Happy Holidays Message from the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Click HERE to read a message from the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.



The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is a nonprofit organization established in 1996 to take a leadership role in protecting and enhancing the Delaware Estuary, where fresh water from the Delaware River mixes with salt water from the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of 28 Congressionally designated National Estuary Programs throughout the coastal United States working to improve the environmental health of the nation's estuaries. Its staff works with partners in three states to increase awareness, understanding, and scientific knowledge about the Delaware Estuary, the region's most important cultural, economic, and recreational resource.

Click here to purchase a DE Eco-Friendly License Plate.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Plan Your Urban Escape on the DelMarVa





The Farm House - Family and Corporate Retreat Center


Looking for a location for your family or corporate excursion?

A "hidden treasure" located on Tangier Sound in Dames Quarter, Maryland near Deal Island and within view of the Chesapeake Bay.

Check Out Our Friends at SkipJack.NET


DelMarVa Birding Weekend



Book Your Staycation on the DelMarVa

For water lovers, you can enjoy kayaking or stand up paddle boarding or land lovers, you can take a bicycle tour.

If zen is what you are looking for, consider Stand Up Paddle board yoga as the sunsets over the Delaware Bay. 

Or if morning yoga is your thing, take in an early class with us.  Click HERE to see a slide show of Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga on the DelMarVa.


We can suggest places to stay, eat and visit on your DelMarVa Staycation.

16 Mile Brewery Tours - Add This to Your Paddling or Bicycling Adventure


Think you can paddle 16 miles?  Well if you can't, we'll do a couple miles, then take you to the 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown, Delaware.

Discover the 16 Mile Tradition
fountainFrom the coastal beaches of Delaware to Maryland's Eastern Shore, residents and visitors alike are discovering the latest local tradition - 16 Mile Brewing Company. As Delaware's newest microbrewery, 16 Mile concentrates on creating full-bodied ales with the clean honest taste of hops and malted barley. Each hand-crafted recipe features smooth flavors, free from distracting additives and bitterness. The simple, yet distinctive tastes of 16 Mile ales truly complement the delicious flavors of Delmarva.

16 Mile Brewing Company is owned and operated by Chad Campbell and Brett McCrea, Delaware natives who understand that this area and its residents have a unique story to tell. From the selection of the company name to the innovative designs on its 100% aluminum bottles, 16 Mile salutes the rich history and heritage of Delaware. Look for familiar historical landmarks on its bottles of Amber Sun Ale, Old Court Ale, and Blues' Golden Ale.

16 Mile ales are available on draft and in bottles at restaurants, pubs and package stores throughout Delaware and the Eastern Shore. If you're a Sussex County resident or just passing through our great state, you are always welcome to visit the 16 Mile brewery. Look for the sign just one mile south of the circle in historic Georgetown. Come inside and sample the rugged simplicity of 16 Mile brews today.

413 S. Bedford Street

Georgetown, DE 19947
302.253.8816
Email Us

The Ward Museum

Add a side order to your kayaking, bicycling or stand up paddle boarding eco-tour.

The Ward Museum
The most comprehensive collection of wildfowl carving in the world invites you to explore this unique, indigenous North American art form from antique working decoys to internationally acclaimed contemporary sculpture and painting.



Admission to the Museum is $7 Adult, $5 Senior, $3 Child and College Student with ID. Admission is free to Salisbury University students, faculty, and staff with ID and Ward Museum members.
Location:  909 South Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, MD, 21804

Mon - Sat:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun:  12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Phone:  410-742-4988

Inclusive Getaway Packages on the Eastern Shore

Marquis Manor in Crisfield, MD offers a host of eco-tour packages.

Inclusive Getaway Packages Choose from several Bed and Breakfasts on the Eastern Shore from Princess Anne, Crisfield, Deale Island, Tangier Island, Smith Island and Pocomoke, based on availability. All packages are priced per 2person occupancy but do not include the 6% retail tax and 5% lodging tax. Packages are only coordinated through the "Getaway Package Coordinator" Carolyn Marquis. She can be reached at 240 298-1195 or through email: marquismanor@yahoo.com

1. Café, Stay & Play Package Price 2 nights lodging, breakfasts for 2, lunch for 2, kayaking or biking for 2 375.00
2. 2 nights lodging that is reimbursed if your stay results in purchasing
Property of 100k or greater within 120 days of your visit.
Stay Free on the Shore 200.00


3. Shore Sampler 3 consecutive nights to choose from several Bed and Breakfasts, 1 night 475.00
In historic Princess Anne or Pocomoke, 1 night at Marquis Manor, and one
Night on either Tangier or Smith Island (includes boat transport to the islands)


4. Golf Package 1 night lodging and 1 round of golf for 2 at Great Hope Golf Course (weather
permitting) 1 dozen steamed crabs or 1lb of steamed shrimp 199.00


5. Wine & Dine Package Wine tasting and tour, kayaking with picnic and 1 night lodging 235.00

6. Hunting Package Depends on hunting season but includes guide and 2 night lodging (deer, turkey,
Winter goose) 250.00+


7. Charter Fishing Package 1 night lodging and charter fishing half day for 2 plus brown bag lunch and
Cooler 475.00


8. Rockwell Thanksgiving Spend a few days on the eastern shore and sample local flavors of the Fall season with a special dinner and two nights lodging at a fantastic Bed
And breakfast, so your breakfasts are also included. 375.00


9. Paddling/Bike Riding Historic Haunted Tour 2 nights lodging at ‘Bloody Manor’ with historian presentation, bike tour 375.00 to homes or paddle Jane’s Island, capped off with a seafood feast (based on seasonal availability) per couple

10. Couple/Mother/Daughter/Girl’s Day out Pampering 1 night lodging with breakfast for 2 along with hair cut and styling 218.00

Scarborough Fair

Visit the Eco-Friendly products at Scarborough Fair in Mardela Spring and sign up for a eco-tour of the Barren Creek.