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Oxford
Tracing its roots to 1683, tiny Oxford remains secluded and untrammeled. Robert Morris, a merchant from Liverpool, lived here with his son, Robert Morris Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The younger Morris helped finance the Revolution but ended up in debtor's prison after losing at land speculation.
Oxford is very pretty, but there isn't much to do in town, and there aren't many shops (St. Michaels or Easton are better options). But reserve time for Oxford, via the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry, its Bellevue terminus near St. Michaels, if early U.S. history is paramount and if time permits you to take in some of the scenery here.
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Travel Deals in The Eastern Shore
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- $149-$165 -- Baltimore: Hotel near Inner Harbor, 40% Off Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
- $92-$116 -- 4-Star Washington, D.C.-Area Hotel, 50% Off The Westin Alexandria
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T — $148 American Airlines
- $135 -- Weekends at D.C. Hotel near White House, Save 45% — $135 Crowne Plaza The Hamilton Washington D.C.
* Some taxes, fees additional
