Outdoor Activities

Kent, Maryland's smallest county, has retained its rural and scenic beauty of years past. The "defining landscape of Maryland's Eastern Shore," the Chester River meanders through unspoiled landscape, past historic Chestertown on its way to the Chesapeake bay.

Boating
You can enjoy Day and Sunset Cruises with Capts. Mark and Suzanne Einstein. Our guests rave about their experience on the "Blue Crab". 

Small Boat Rental
Eastern Neck Boat Rentals, Eastern Neck Island, Rock Hall. Outboard motor, rowboats, as well as fishing and crabbing supplies. 410-639-7100.

Kayaking
We offer self guided Kayak packages mid-week to our guests. Explore one of the nation's most interesting estuaries (the paddling is relaxing and peaceful). If you prefer a guided tour try Chester River Kayak Adventures 410-639-2001

Sailing
Learn to sail on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Instruction available at: Maryland School of Sailing, Rock Hall, 410-639-7030.

Golf
You can use our golfing privileges at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club located less than a mile from the inn. Tee time reservations are normally not required. However, during the summer months it's prudent to inquire if events are planned at the club that would prevent you from playing golf. (A group minimum of three or more is needed to play on Saturday mornings.) 410-778-1372. A greens fee applies.

Swimming
You may use the pool at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club or the Rock Hall Yacht Club. We prefer the pool at the Rock Hall Yacht Club. The scenery is gorgeous but it's a bit further away from the inn.

Swimming from a sandy beach is available at the 3.2 acre Betterton Beach County Park 12 miles North of the inn. Changing rooms and restrooms are available on the premises. Betterton was once a thriving 19th Century Victorian resort with its own steamboat landing on the Chesapeake Bay. 410-778-1948.

Biking
Kent County, with its gently rolling landscape and lightly traveled roads, is ideal for cycling. Please ask us for biking maps of the area.

Horseback Riding
Lovely trail rides are available at the Kent Equestrian Center 410-778-1881 www.kentequestrian.com

Fishing
Rock Hall is the Rockfish Capital of the Chesapeake Bay. After a 12 year fishing hiatus in the late 80s and early 90s the rockfish population is back to historic levels.

Hunting
Waterfowl hunting is synonymous with Kent County, the Winter home of the largest Canada geese migrating population on the Eastern Flyway. Canada geese, snow geese, ducks, doves, pheasants, quails can all be hunted through various outfitters. Ask Danielle or Michael for contact information.

Nature Preserves and Wildlife Refuges (Hiking, Birding, etc.)
The following are all a short drive from the Brampton Inn. If you forgot your binoculars, we will be happy to lend you ours.

Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge
2,300-acre island habitat featuring nature trails, picnic areas, bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, and more. It is a good cycling destination from the Brampton Inn. 410-639-7056.

Sassafras River and Turners Creek Natural Resource Management Area
1,000 acres of farmland, mature forests, sandy beach, tidal ponds and marshland. Nature trails, open fields, and a waterfront bluff overlooking the Sassafras River. See waterfowl, songbirds, eagles, deer, beaver, muskrat, raccoon, woodchuck. 410-778-1948.

Millington Wildlife Management Area, Maryland-Line Road, Massey
4 ponds stocked with bass and bluegill within 3,800 acre preserve. Hiking, bird and wildlife watching, mountain biking. See woodpeckers, woodcocks, scarlet tanagers, and beaver. 410-928-3650

Wye Natural Resources Area
2,800-acre preserve on an island featuring nature trails and a wide variety of wildlife viewing. 410-827-7577.

Chesapeake Farms Wildlife Habitat is a 3,300-acre preserve with a wonderful self-guided driving tour and is home to a variety of birds, deer, fox, bald eagle etc. 410-778-8400. 7319 Remington Drive, Chestertown

Gardens

Adkins Arboretum is a 400-acre native garden and preserve on Maryland's Eastern Shore dedicated to promoting the appreciation and conservation of the region's native plants. It is one of Michael and Danielle's favorite places to walk and only 30 minutes from the inn. 410-634-2847

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. The world's premier horticultural display garden is about 1-1/2 hours away from the inn and offers 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows, 20 outdoor gardens, 20 indoor gardens within 4 acres of heated greenhouses, 11,000 different types of plants and spectacular fountains. 610-388-1000