things to do in Elkton, MD

Watch autumn daylight fade into dusk on the Chesapeake Bay

Crisp fall air and river views on a relaxed Wilmington cruise

Ride through autumn scenery in a coach car with flip-over seats and opening windows

Meet alpacas and follow their fleece from farm to finished yarn

See giraffes, tigers, bears, and zebras at a family-friendly Maryland zoo

Find your way through a patriotic corn maze with clues from a lookout tower

Explore a zoo committed to animal care

Take the helm without a boating license

See autumn colors from the water on a relaxed cruise with music and an onboard bar

Unwind on the water with an onboard service bar

Turn your favorite fragrances into a candle of your own

Gather your group for an evening of orchard rides and fireside stories

Pair fall water views with warm cider and fresh apple cider donuts

See Wilmington’s skyline in the changing light of an autumn evening

Ride in a mahogany table car with vintage details and first-class comfort

Autumn rail views from elevated open-air gondola seating

Pick fresh fall sunflowers and take home a bouquet ready to display

Explore a working farm in fall and pick fresh sunflowers to take home

Take the helm for a cruise on the Bush River

Take the helm for your own river cruise

Ride in a restored 1937 caboose with elevated cupola views

Pair your farm visit with a pumpkin-picking outing aboard a restored 1927 parlor car

Ride the rails to Bil-Dol Farm for a patriotic-themed corn maze

Savor sunset skyline views with music and a full bar on a 90-minute Christina River cruise