Knot Stranded Getaways
1 hr 45 min

St. Michaels

About 1 hr 45 min by car from Washington, DC

An Eastern Shore harbor town on the Chesapeake.

Why locals go

The slow bay weekend.

Visiting Washington, DC?

At 1 hr 45 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Washington, DC for your flight home.

What to book

  • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
  • Sailing cruise
  • Bike tour of the Eastern Shore

Where to stay

One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:

See hotels in St. Michaels

Date ideas

For two

  • Waterfront inn
  • Sunset sail

With friends

  • Bike the back roads
  • Crab house dinner

When to go

Spring to fall.