Smith Island
An isolated island in Maryland, known for its unique English dialect, traditional crabbing and oyster dredging, and as the home of Maryland's state dessert, Smith Island Cake.

šŸ“œ Isolated island 12 miles off the coast of Crisfield, Maryland.
šŸ” Home to a unique English dialect and Maryland's state dessert.

Why Go

šŸ—£ļø Experience a distinct, centuries-old English dialect
šŸ¦€ Observe traditional crabbing and oyster dredging
šŸ° Taste the famous multi-layered Smith Island Cake
🚶 Explore picturesque architecture and marshland by bike or golf cart

Why Avoid

🚤 Only accessible by boat, no cars permitted on the island
šŸ“‰ Traditional industries face challenges, population is dwindling
āš ļø Island is threatened by erosion and rising sea levels

Tips

ā›“ļø Round-trip ferries depart seasonally from Memorial Day weekend until October
🚲 Bikes and golf carts are easily hired for island exploration

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