History and Culture

Smith Island Center: This is a terrific museum, we recommend visiting at the beginning of your visit: SmithIsland.org

Smith Island United: “Our island community has existed for over 400 years. Smith Island United accepts it as our responsibility to ensure that this island, its people, and its culture are around 400 years from now.”: Smith Island United

They also have a Facebook page:  Smith Island Cultural Center | Facebook

An Island Out of Time, film by Tom Horton: An Island Out of Time (2019)

An Island Out of Time, book by Tom Horton, an excellent book and a must if you want to dig deep and understand the culture and history: An Island Out of Time: A Memoir of Smith Island in the Chesapeake

Visiting

Featured in Boat US magazine! Cruising To Smith Island: A Parallel Universe | BoatUS

Visit Smith Island, loaded with advice and information: Smith Island | A True Island Community in the Heart of The Chesapeake Bay

17 Things to do while on Smith Island, this is a really nicely done, though we’d add #18…fish Smith Island! 17 Things to do on Smith Island

Abby Venture’s advice, she really captures the spirit of the Island: How to Visit Smith Island abbyventure.com

Global Debauchery recently visited the Island and posted this writeup with some amazing photos. This is a very thoughtful and well written piece:

Smith Island, Maryland: A Mysterious Little Chesapeake Bay Getaway | Global Debauchery

You’ll want a golf cart to tour the island and haul your fish and cooler from the dock to The Pearl. The Bayside Inn as rentals (bikes too!). It’s best to arrange in advance. www.smithislandstore.com

Food & Shopping

Smith Island Store: Buy world class seafood and souvenirs: Smith Island Store

Smith Island Bakery: State cake of Maryland, if you haven’t had it, you are missing out! Have it shipped to you. Pro tip—visit the Bakery and they also sell local art, fishing tackle, bait, and crabbing supplies: Smith Island Baking Company

Harborside Restaurant and Store: Stocks basic grocery items, and serves excellent seafood (a pattern you are seeing here!): HARBORSIDE RESTAURANT

Drum Point Market on Tylerton is a must see, oh and guess what, they have excellent local seafood: Drum Point Market

For Boaters

Smith Island Oil Company has gas and diesel, plus a surprising array of supplies, including cold drinks for when you’re refueling: Smith Island Oil Company

If you’re not staying at the Pearl and need a marina, well, you’re in luck! Here is the 3 Knots Marina: (20+) 3 Knots Marine of Smith Island | Facebook The new owners have installed new docking, new boat house, and new amenities. It looks better than ever!