The Tiny Town In Maryland That's The Blue Crab Capital Of The World
By Jamie Alvarenga
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Published May 15, 2017
Wisconsin is known for cheese. Georgia is known for peaches. And Maryland? Well, that’s a no-brainer. Maryland has been dubbed the blue crab capital of the US. While there are hundreds of places all over the state where you can order this delectable delicacy, no one does it better than Crisfield. Read on to see why this tiny water town is the blue crab capital of the world.
The town of Crisfield is filled with scenic views and most importantly, fishermen.
The main catches here are oysters and blue crabs. As soon as crab season strikes, fishermen take to the water from morning to night, to collect hundreds of blue crabs.
There are several reasons why Crisfield is most definitely the crab capital, other than the fact that its waters are plentiful with this iconic shellfish.
Each year, the town hosts The National Hard Crab Derby
. There are many activities focused around crab, including a picking contest...
And even blue crab races!
Or head to The Crab Place to experience a summertime crab cruise. Enjoy a flavorful feast at the restaurant...
Followed by a sunset cruise filled with music and dancing.
Crabby restaurants sprinkle the small town. The hard part is deciding which to visit first. Head to Linton's Seafood
for a steamed crab feast right on the deck...
Or get a little fancy with a perfectly made crab cake at Watermen's Inn
.
End your trip with a visit to the classic Water's Edge Cafe
.
Enjoy seafood paired with sprawling water views...
And complete your Crisfield experience with a giant slice of Smith Island Cake.
Sure, you can get crab anywhere in Maryland, but why not try it in the most charming, authentic place imaginable?
For more information about Crisfield, visit the town website by clicking here .
Have you taken a trip to the crabbiest town in the world? For even more seafood options in the state, click here !
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