Annapolis, the state capital of Maryland and home to the U.S. Naval Academy, is just a 30-minute drive from Kent Island. The historic waterfront town offers plenty of great restaurants and shopping, including holiday markets and pop-up shops. Tour options include a walking tour of the naval academy and the historic downtown area which served as the capital of the United States when the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Revolutionary War.
Washington, DC, our nation's capital, is only a 1-hour drive from Kent Island. If you've never been, its worth extending your stay to visit all of the museums and historical sites. Be sure to include Georgetown on your trip which is a great place to shop, eat, and explore during the holidays.
Kent Island is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. The Chesapeake Bay is Brackish water. Half of the Bay's water comes from the Atlantic Ocean while the other half is fresh water from local watersheds. If the weather is mild, many local charter companies will stay open through December.
Here are a few restaurant recommendations nearby: Bridges on Kent Narrows, Dock House, Knoxie's Table, The Narrows, Libbey's Coastal Kitchen, and Harris Crab House.