7 Best Places to Shop in The Eastern Shore, Maryland

The a seasonally store, is a sweets emporium that doubles as a crafts outlet for local artisans. From here there's a pleasant view out over the Bay.

Old Stevensville's popular art gallery, the showcases local artists.

with its dazzling line of kites as well as banners, flags, wind socks, hammocks, sky chairs, whirligigs, and wind chimes, is more than just a store. It's symbolic of Ocean City: the kites, thriving on the ocean-side winds and flying high over the boardwalk all day long, and visible for long distances, are an iconic welcome to the beachfront.

A major lure to discount seekers year-round, just 10 mi east of the Bay Bridge at the Routes 50/301 split, has 60 upscale factory outlet stores, including Coach, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, and L.L. Bean.

in old Stevensville is just that, a de-sanctified church, but now it's a shop filled with crafts and hand-spun yarn, hand-dipped candles, old-fashioned soap and candy, and the occasional antique. With sheep grazing in the pasture next door, it's hard to miss and worth seeking out.