Feel the cool Chesapeake Bay breeze on your face. Welcome to Chesapeake Beach. This wasn’t always a tranquil seaside town. In the late 19th century a grand vision took shape. A resort community would blossom at the end of the Chesapeake Beach Railway. Imagine a time when steamboats like The Dixie and The Dreamland chugged across the waters. Weekends brought thousands of visitors just 28 miles from Washington DC. They came for the cool air and salty water. A boardwalk stretched over the water. A park offered picnics and shade. The boardwalk buzzed with activity. A bandstand played lively tunes. Performing bears entertained crowds. Games of chance thrived. A carousel spun. Theaters hosted shows. Restaurants overflowed with hungry visitors. Even a roller coaster called The Great Derby soared over the boardwalk. Chesapeake Beach was a lively little Nevada of southern Maryland complete with slot machines despite efforts to ban them. This continued until the Great Depression and a devastating hotel fire. The railway eventually ceased operation. The Bay Bridge shifted summer tourism towards Ocean City. But Chesapeake Beach endures. Today the town is home to roughly 6000 people. It still draws visitors from near and far. Fresh seafood is abundant. The Chesapeake Beach Water Park brings laughter. Marinas offer boating adventures. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum remembers a bygone era. A boardwalk and pier have been rebuilt. Condominium development lines the shore. This is a town where history and modern amenities intertwine. A town that’s both a vibrant community and a relaxing getaway. A town that’s worth savoring.
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