St. Michaels Lands in Southern Living
Southern Living Called It — St. Michaels Is a Must-Visit Destination
There's something special about seeing your hometown through someone else's eyes — and when those eyes belong to Southern Living, one of America's most beloved lifestyle publications, it's worth celebrating.
Southern Living recently featured St. Michaels, Maryland in a glowing travel guide spotlighting our little harbor town on the Eastern Shore as a must-visit destination. For those of us who call this place home (or have built our livelihoods here), the recognition is nothing short of wonderful.
"One of Its Brightest Gems"
Southern Living has long had an eye for St. Michaels. The magazine has called us "elegant and earthy", a town that knows how to "party like a gentleman and a sailor, all at the same time." In their latest feature, readers are pointed toward everything that makes a trip here unforgettable: the shimmering waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the unhurried pace of Talbot Street, fresh Maryland blue crabs cracked open at a waterfront table, and a sailing experience that stays with you long after you've headed home.
What Visitors Are Coming For — And What Keeps Them Coming Back
The Southern Living feature touches on what we already know: St. Michaels isn't a place you pass through. It's a place you return to.
Visitors come for the crabs and the sunsets. They stay because of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the skipjack sailings, and the kind of Main Street boutique shopping that feels increasingly rare. They linger over dinner at a waterfront restaurant, browse our locally-owned shops, and discover that the accommodations — from charming bed and breakfasts to boutique hotels like The Wildset make leaving feel like a shame.
That's the St. Michaels experience. And now, a whole new audience of Southern Living readers is finding out.
Why This Matters for Our Community
National media coverage like this doesn't happen by accident. It's a reflection of the businesses, innkeepers, restaurateurs, artists, and community members who pour themselves into making St. Michaels a destination worth writing home about.. literally.
When Southern Living features our town, it reaches millions of readers across the country who are actively looking for their next great escape. Many of them will plan a trip. Some of them will fall in love and come back every year. A few might even decide to put down roots.
This is the power of a community that shows up for itself and it's why the St. Michaels Maryland Business Association is committed to supporting the local businesses and experiences that make this town shine.
Plan Your Visit
If you've been thinking about making the trip, there's no better time. Summer on the Eastern Shore is magical… the harbor is alive, the events calendar is full, and every table in town is worth sitting down at.
See for yourself why Southern Living and so many others keep coming back to our little gem on the Chesapeake.
