Shady Side Guidebook
fun within walking distance from your location
The Captain Salem Avery House Museum is a short car ride or a nice long walk away. The historic 1859 home of Waterman Salem Avery is located on the shores of the West River in Shady Side. It's the home to music, art and community. The mission is to celebrate the diversity of our community and to engage in activities that explore connections to the Chesapeake Bay through the prism of our historic home and waterfront property
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Captain Salem Avery Museum
1418 E West Shady Side RdThe Captain Salem Avery House Museum is a short car ride or a nice long walk away. The historic 1859 home of Waterman Salem Avery is located on the shores of the West River in Shady Side. It's the home to music, art and community. The mission is to celebrate the diversity of our community and to engage in activities that explore connections to the Chesapeake Bay through the prism of our historic home and waterfront property
Neighbourhoods
The Westelee Estates neighborhood is a quiet community with families and dog lovers alike sharing the parks and the walkways. Whether
Westelee Estates is a charming family neighborhood - a favorite for walkers and joggers. The flat terrain that is adjacent to the water views where frequent sitings of ospreys and eagles and a variety of wildlife call home.
Westelee
The Westelee Estates neighborhood is a quiet community with families and dog lovers alike sharing the parks and the walkways. Whether
Westelee Estates is a charming family neighborhood - a favorite for walkers and joggers. The flat terrain that is adjacent to the water views where frequent sitings of ospreys and eagles and a variety of wildlife call home.
City/town information
Shady Side is a unique community all its own. Surrounded by water on three sides, this Peninsula is the home of over 6,070 residents, with the median age of the population around 43 years old. Located on the West River off the Chesapeake Bay, power boaters can be in Annapolis by water in 45 minutes while kayaks can enjoy the paddle over to nearby Galesville in 15 minutes to enjoy two great restaurants, Stan and Joe's Riverside and Pirates
Cove, both with indoor and outdoor seating.
Shady Side
Shady Side is a unique community all its own. Surrounded by water on three sides, this Peninsula is the home of over 6,070 residents, with the median age of the population around 43 years old. Located on the West River off the Chesapeake Bay, power boaters can be in Annapolis by water in 45 minutes while kayaks can enjoy the paddle over to nearby Galesville in 15 minutes to enjoy two great restaurants, Stan and Joe's Riverside and Pirates
Cove, both with indoor and outdoor seating.
City advice
Don't miss
Cars, bicycles, power & sail boats, kayaks and paddles board
Local seasonal festivals abound featuring the treasures of the Bay including oyster, crabs and locally grown farm produce or if you need something a t the store three convenience stores with deli's and adult beverages nearby. Need Donuts and Coffee, don't miss Sandy Pony for fresh baked donuts- located right at the Deale Churchton Circle, adjacent to Chesapeake Health and Fitness Club.