[C320-list] Chesapeake Bay

[Jeff Church]

To all Chesapeake Bay sailors:

What are your favorite spots to visit in the bay area?

In a couple of days my wife and I will be taking our first trip to the Chesapeake Bay. We are staying in St. Michaels and plan drive each day to whatever interesting towns and attractions we can find. Aside from just relaxing and soaking up the scenery, we'd also like to get a measure of how attractive the area would be for our rapidly approaching retirement years. 

I'd appreciate any suggestions as to which towns, restaurants and attractions we should take in. I hope to avoid art studios, craft shops and museums unless they are really extraordinary or the weather is extra rainy. Are there any especially good harbors that we should check out? Should we plan to spend time in Annapolis, Virginia Beach, Norfolk or Newport News? 

Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks 

JeffC