Basics

Getting There
WorldWeb Travel Guides
How to find schedules for flights heading to and from the Norfolk International Airport

Expedia
How to book flights online to airports in nearby Baltimore, Maryland

Making Telephone Calls
AT&T City and Country Codes
A direct link to telephone area codes for all U.S. states—type in the name of the Chesapeake Bay city you’re traveling to and click "go"

Determining Time Difference
U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock time
A direct link to the current time and date on the East Coast

Checking Weather Forecasts and Water Conditions
Maine Forecasts from the National Weather Service
A link to the National Weather Service’s weather forecast for eight Chesapeake regions

U.S. Geological Survey
Regularly updated water conditions in the Chesapeake Bay Region

Essentials

Where to Eat
The Chesapeake Bay Boating Guide—Bay Area Restaurant and Dining
Information on Bay-area restaurants accessible by boat

Where to Stay
WorldWeb TravelGuides
How to search for accommodations in the Virginia Chesapeake region—plus, links to book reservations online

The Chesapeake Bay Boating Guide
Information on accommodations in the Chesapeake-area, organized by county

The Chesapeake Bay Sampler
How to find the best bed-and-breakfasts in the Chesapeake Bay region

How to Get Around
Expedia
How to book car rentals for travel around Maryland

Expedia
How to book car rentals for travel around Washington, D.C.

Expedia
How to book car rentals for travel around Virginia

Expedia
How to book car rentals for travel around Delaware

Things to Do

Activities
WorldWeb TravelGuides
Information on various Bay-area activities, including sailing, golfing, and sightseeing

The Chesapeake Bay Boating Guide
Information on attractions, famous sights, and activities in the Chesapeake Bay region

The Chesapeake Bay Region and the Eastern Shore
Descriptions of such Bay-area activities as sailing, swimming, and birding

WorldWeb TravelGuides
A guide to sights and attractions in the Virginia Chesapeake Bay area

Entertainment
WorldWeb TravelGuides
A guide to events happening in the Virginia Chesapeake area

Boating
The Chesapeake Bay Boating Guide
A directory of links to information for Bay-area boaters

Fishing
BayDreaming.com
Information on fishing tournaments, regulations, and requirements enforced in Virginia and Maryland

Inside Sportfishing
Details on sport-fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding waters

Bicycling
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
An article on biking in the Chesapeake area—plus, suggested itineraries, maps, and travel tips

Saving the Bay’s Eco-System
Chesapeake Bay: Introduction to an Ecosystem
An informative introduction for information on the Chesapeake Bay’s delicate ecosystem

Chesapeake Bay Program
How to save the Bay’s natural resources and indigenous wildlife

Shopping
WorldWeb TravelGuides
Where to find the best shops in the Virginia Chesapeake area

Travel Resources

Map Links
Expedia
How to zoom in for a close-up of the Chesapeake Bay area

Media

Newspapers
American Journalism Review
Links to Virginia-area newspapers with online editions

American Journalism Review
Links to Maryland-area newspapers with online editions

American Journalism Review
Links to Delaware-area newspapers with online editions

American Journalism Review
Links to Washington, D.C.-area newspapers with online editions

Radio
American Journalism Review
Links to Maryland radio stations with frequencies that reach the Chesapeake Bay area

American Journalism Review
Links for information on Washington, D.C. radio stations with frequencies that reach the Chesapeake Bay area

American Journalism Review
Links for information on Delaware radio stations with frequencies that reach the Chesapeake Bay area

American Journalism Review
Links for information on Virginia radio stations with frequencies that reach the Chesapeake Bay

Travel Guides

For More Information
Chesapeake Bay
Information on travel to Chesapeake Bay-area states: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

BayDreaming.com
Information, sorted by Bay-area region, on such topics as weather reports, accommodation details, and travel tips

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