Just a Few Miles Away,
But A World Apart...

Welcome to Dorchester! Delight in endless waterviews and stunning sunsets along our 1,700 miles of shoreline. Savor Maryland crab fresh from local waters. Discover stories of Harriet Tubman and Annie Oakley. All less than an hour from the Bay Bridge.


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Dorchester County offers beautiful views for birders, photographers, and anyone who loves nature.

Dorchester County’s first-ever winery is open! Layton’s Chance offers a bucolic spot to sip some wine overlooking a beautiful vineyard. Plus, announcing the winners of the 2010 Best of the Bay boating awards.

Dorchester County’s first-ever winery, Layton’s Chance, opened in May on a bucolic, family-owned farm near Vienna. Plan a visit and sample locally produced wine!