The Cooper House Guidebook
Food scene
Drop your bags and head down the street to try the Oysters Rockefeller (a secret family recipe only prepared by the owner), the fried chicken, or the crabs. No one will blame you if go for lunch AND dinner! (2 min walk)
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The Wellwood
523 Water StDrop your bags and head down the street to try the Oysters Rockefeller (a secret family recipe only prepared by the owner), the fried chicken, or the crabs. No one will blame you if go for lunch AND dinner! (2 min walk)
If you want to feel like you are in the islands, this is the place to go. A short walk to the best island drinks this side of Ocean City. The crabs are darn good too! (2 min walk)
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The River Shack
121 Frederick StIf you want to feel like you are in the islands, this is the place to go. A short walk to the best island drinks this side of Ocean City. The crabs are darn good too! (2 min walk)
If you have a hankering for oysters, head straight to Steak & Main. As their name suggests, they serve a mean steak, but also have a sushi menu and plenty of local seafood dishes to satisfy any craving. (North East, 3.1 miles)
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Steak & Main
107 S Main StIf you have a hankering for oysters, head straight to Steak & Main. As their name suggests, they serve a mean steak, but also have a sushi menu and plenty of local seafood dishes to satisfy any craving. (North East, 3.1 miles)
This gourmet grocery has all the ingredients for a killer sandwich, backyard BBQ, or elegant meal at home. (North East, 3.1 miles)
Covatta's Main Street Market
This gourmet grocery has all the ingredients for a killer sandwich, backyard BBQ, or elegant meal at home. (North East, 3.1 miles)
Stop in for your daily caffeine fix and a dozen of their made-on-site specialty donuts. Try the peaches n’ cream, Fruity Pebbles or maple bacon (but they are all good!) (North East, 3.3 miles)
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Chesapeake Bay Coffee Co
130 S Main StStop in for your daily caffeine fix and a dozen of their made-on-site specialty donuts. Try the peaches n’ cream, Fruity Pebbles or maple bacon (but they are all good!) (North East, 3.3 miles)
Their burger is pretty hard to beat! Live music, karaoke, and pool. Plenty of parking but easily walkable from The Cooper House. (4 min walk)
Market Street Cafe
315 Market StreetTheir burger is pretty hard to beat! Live music, karaoke, and pool. Plenty of parking but easily walkable from The Cooper House. (4 min walk)
Woody’s put North East’s dining scene on the map. It has been around for years serving regional seafood dishes. (3.2 miles, North East)
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Woody's Crab House
29 S Main StWoody’s put North East’s dining scene on the map. It has been around for years serving regional seafood dishes. (3.2 miles, North East)
Looking for a sweet treat? Head to Ice Cream Ally for hand dipped or soft serve, milkshakes and more. (3.2 miles, North East)
Woody's Ice Cream Alley
29 South Main StreetLooking for a sweet treat? Head to Ice Cream Ally for hand dipped or soft serve, milkshakes and more. (3.2 miles, North East)
Woody’s channeled their Baja-surfing-inner child to deliver an innovative twist on traditional Mexican fare. Add a decent tequila menu and you have a match made in heaven. (3.2 miles, North East)
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Woody's Tacos & Tequila
26 S Main StWoody’s channeled their Baja-surfing-inner child to deliver an innovative twist on traditional Mexican fare. Add a decent tequila menu and you have a match made in heaven. (3.2 miles, North East)
Newly opened brewery just a few miles away. They have a decent beer selection and offer a food menu. (5 miles, Perryville)
5th Company Brewing
325 Front StreetNewly opened brewery just a few miles away. They have a decent beer selection and offer a food menu. (5 miles, Perryville)
Stop in for a glass of wine and a charcuterie board or dinner. Not sure what to order? Ask for a recommendation. The owner really knows his stuff and has a knack for finding the very best wines beyond the big name vintners. (8 miles, Havre de Grace)
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The Vineyard Wine Bar
142 N Washington StStop in for a glass of wine and a charcuterie board or dinner. Not sure what to order? Ask for a recommendation. The owner really knows his stuff and has a knack for finding the very best wines beyond the big name vintners. (8 miles, Havre de Grace)
Water Street Seafood
Worth the trip to Havre de Grace! (8 miles, Havre de Grace)
They tout their wings as the best around. The outdoor patio is a great way to enjoy a night out. (8 miles, Havre de Grace)
Coakley's Pub
414 St John StThey tout their wings as the best around. The outdoor patio is a great way to enjoy a night out. (8 miles, Havre de Grace)
Try a poke bowl or order a sushi boat for the table. Either way, you’ll be happy. (5 miles, Perryville)
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Johnny's Sushi House
5412 Pulaski HwyTry a poke bowl or order a sushi boat for the table. Either way, you’ll be happy. (5 miles, Perryville)
Pats Select Pizza | Grill
2305 Pulaski HwyTo eat like a local, head to North East Family Restaurant for the traditional diner breakfast.
North East Family Restaurant
2240 Pulaski HwyTo eat like a local, head to North East Family Restaurant for the traditional diner breakfast.
Live Music
So close you can probably hear the music from the Cooper House porch! Check out their website for the latest lineup.
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The River Shack
121 Frederick StSo close you can probably hear the music from the Cooper House porch! Check out their website for the latest lineup.
Coakley's Pub
414 St John StNearby Towns Worth a Visit
North East
Havre de Grace
Chesapeake City
Worth the Drive
A new venture for Hopkins but it is already a popular spot to spend the day. Run free in their yard, sample some brew, catch the live music and nosh at the food trucks. (Havre de Grace - 12.7 miles)
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Hopkins Farm Brewery
3833 Rider LaneA new venture for Hopkins but it is already a popular spot to spend the day. Run free in their yard, sample some brew, catch the live music and nosh at the food trucks. (Havre de Grace - 12.7 miles)
If you want to enjoy Key West without the flight, head to Lee’s. Kids playground, live music and a busy scene right on the water. Free docking. (Port Deposit - 9.1 miles)
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Lee's Landing Dock Bar
600 Rowland DrIf you want to enjoy Key West without the flight, head to Lee’s. Kids playground, live music and a busy scene right on the water. Free docking. (Port Deposit - 9.1 miles)
If you are looking for beautiful stationary, creative letterpress cards, and unique gifts, this is the place to go. (Havre de Grace - 8.6 miles)
Glyph Design Studio
212 North Washington StreetIf you are looking for beautiful stationary, creative letterpress cards, and unique gifts, this is the place to go. (Havre de Grace - 8.6 miles)
This popular ice cream shop is a spin-off Bomboy’s candy store. The family puts just as much love into their ice cream flavors as they do making their butter cremes. You can’t go wrong with Myrtle the Turtle, one of their most popular flavors. (Havre de Grace - 8 miles)
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Bomboy's Homemade Ice Cream
322 Market StThis popular ice cream shop is a spin-off Bomboy’s candy store. The family puts just as much love into their ice cream flavors as they do making their butter cremes. You can’t go wrong with Myrtle the Turtle, one of their most popular flavors. (Havre de Grace - 8 miles)
I loved going to Bomboy’s as a child. Back then my choice was gum cigars but now I can’t resist the caramels. This candy store offers something for every taste. Don’t miss their ice cream shop across the street (try Myrtle the Turtle, one of their most popular flavors). (Havre de Grace - 8 miles)
Bomboy's Homemade Candy
I loved going to Bomboy’s as a child. Back then my choice was gum cigars but now I can’t resist the caramels. This candy store offers something for every taste. Don’t miss their ice cream shop across the street (try Myrtle the Turtle, one of their most popular flavors). (Havre de Grace - 8 miles)
Check out Les Petites Bisous’ Insta for the daily flavors of their beautiful French macarons. If you’re lucky, they will have their freezer case stocked with macaron ice cream sandwiches featuring ice cream from local Keyes Creamery. (Havre de Grace - 8 miles)
Les Petits Bisous
100 North Washington StreetCheck out Les Petites Bisous’ Insta for the daily flavors of their beautiful French macarons. If you’re lucky, they will have their freezer case stocked with macaron ice cream sandwiches featuring ice cream from local Keyes Creamery. (Havre de Grace - 8 miles)
Waterfront restaurant serving an eastern shore inspired menu. Don’t forget to order a slice of the house-made the key lime pie! (Chesapeake City - 16.1 miles)
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The Bayard House Restaurant
11 Bohemia AveWaterfront restaurant serving an eastern shore inspired menu. Don’t forget to order a slice of the house-made the key lime pie! (Chesapeake City - 16.1 miles)
Watch the ships go up and down the C&O Canal while enjoying local seafood dishes. (Chesapeake City - 15.1 miles)
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Schaefer's Canal House
208 Bank StWatch the ships go up and down the C&O Canal while enjoying local seafood dishes. (Chesapeake City - 15.1 miles)
Enjoying the tiki bar and the views of the water is a favorite past time of locals. (Chesapeake City - 16 miles)
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Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina
605 2nd StEnjoying the tiki bar and the views of the water is a favorite past time of locals. (Chesapeake City - 16 miles)
If you are in Newark, stop by Grain for innovative drinks and dishes. (Newark, DE - 20.5 miles)
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Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen
270 E Main StIf you are in Newark, stop by Grain for innovative drinks and dishes. (Newark, DE - 20.5 miles)
Step back in time and shop an old-school 5 & 10. Shop for University of Delaware gear along side of traditional five and dime offerings. (Newark, De - 21.5 miles)
National 5 & 10
Step back in time and shop an old-school 5 & 10. Shop for University of Delaware gear along side of traditional five and dime offerings. (Newark, De - 21.5 miles)
Cakes, cookies, and pies - oh my!
Bing’s has been serving delicious pastries for over 145 years! (Newark, DE - 18.5 miles)
Bing's Bakery
253 E Main StCakes, cookies, and pies - oh my!
Bing’s has been serving delicious pastries for over 145 years! (Newark, DE - 18.5 miles)
Marinas
Lee's Marina
726 Water StreetThe closest marina to The Cooper House.
Activities
Bay Venture Outfitters
West Church Point Roadحديقة الغزلان الرقبة الحالة
4395 Turkey Point RdMilburn Stone Theatre
1 Seahawk DrTurkey Point Lighthouse
Turkey Point Lighthouse TrailFair Hill International Inc
378 Fair Hill DrStop in to walk the vineyard grounds, taste the wines, enjoy the scenery with a light snack.
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Chateau Bu-De, LLC Bohemia Manor Farm
237 Bohemia Manor Farm LnStop in to walk the vineyard grounds, taste the wines, enjoy the scenery with a light snack.
Hollywood Casino
1201 Chesapeake Overlook PkwyAberdeen IronBirds
873 Long Drنصائح بخصوص المدينة
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Boat Ramp Access
Charlestown has a public boat ramp located at the intersection of Water and Market Streets. Cost is $10.00 per day. A dropbox for payments is near the ramp. Use one of the envelops provided to the submit your daily fee payment (cash, check or money order).
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Fishing
The Stone Wharf, in town at the corner of Water and Conestoga streets, is a designated ‘free fishing’ zone, which means you do not need a fishing license to fish off the wharf.
You may also fish in the park in front of the house but you’ll need a fishing license. You can pick one up at Herb’s Tackle Shop in North East (3.3 miles), https://herbstackleshop.com.
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Beach Access
Sandy Beach, located at the intersection of Calvert and Conestoga Streets, is a cozy little spot that offers beautiful views of the Elk Neck Peninsula and the North East River. You should also try Foot Log Park, located at the corner of Bladen and Conestoga Streets. Cross over the wooden footbridge and enjoy the beach area. The ever popular Veterans Park, located in the heart of Charlestown, is a popular swimming spot. Dogs are welcome in this park as long as you clean up after them and keep them on a leash.
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Havre de Grace Farmers Market
Looking to pick up farm fresh fruit, vegetables or a special treat? Shop your heart out on Saturdays from 8:30 until noon at 100 block of St. John Street and Hutchins Park, Havre de Grace, MD. Insider’s tip: get in line for bread and pastries vendor first because they always sell out, then hit Broom’s Dairy to pick up a pint of their homemade ice cream (yes, it is totally with the calories).
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North East Tiki Splash Tours
Ever wonder what it’s like to take a tiki bar cruise? You bring the food and drink and they provide the coolers and ice. Sails from April to May. Book in advance for best availability.
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Chesapeake Water Tours
Sails right out of North East.