Situated on a scenic peninsula at the confluence of the Chester and Sassafras rivers, Kent County has maintained its timeless feel.  The enchanting coastline varies from historic waterfront towns dotted with marinas of all sizes to stretches of low, rolling farmlands broken only by the tidewater tributaries of the Chesapeake. This land, where fresh and salt water meet, is a veritable haven for fishing and boating enthusiasts, cyclists, birders and nature lovers.
Located on the banks of the Chester River, Chestertown dates back to 1706 when it served as a thriving mid-Atlantic port of entry for the colonial movement into Maryland. Along with being a prosperous shipbuilding and trading center, Chestertown became a locus for government and court. In fact the County's court records are the oldest in the State, dating back to the 1640s. Welcome visitors can follow quaint red-brick sidewalks along broad shaded streets as they roam through specialty shops, galleries, antique stores and eateries on their way to one of several exquisitely restored B&Bs in town. On fine summer weekends, evening concerts are often held around the antique fountain in the town square.
The secret splendors of Chestertown, however, are the beautiful walled gardens tucked behind the alongside historic homes. A must on every sightseer's itinerary is Washington College, the tenth oldest liberal arts college in the country. It was founded in 1782 with the help of George Washington, who gave his name and 50 guineas in appreciation of Kent County's supplying flour to his troops, as well as the patriotic acts of our citizens during the War. Betterton beach is ideal for swimming and family picnics, while quiet coves tucked along the peninsula offer good opportunities for fishing, canoeing or kayaking. Travelers and tourists also visit Maryland's smallest county to gear up for sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing and, if only for a moment, to imbibe the charm and sophistication that have enchanted generations of earlier visitors.

For more information about Kent County and Chestertown, please visit http://www.kentcounty.com/visitor/newindex.htm