When you spend your Chesapeake Bay vacation at Old Gratitude House, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities, such as fishing, biking, kayaking, and boating, as well as local events including Rock Hall’s Bike Fest, music festivals, old-fashioned fish fries, car shows, and more.
 

BIKING

Guests can use our complimentary bikes to explore the Rock Hall area or take advantage of one of Kent County's many bike tour routes. Kent County's relatively flat and safe roads make it a biker's paradise. Stop at one of the many local restaurants for a refreshing pick me up or Durding's old-fashioned drug store for a hand-dipped ice cream treat. We also have a 21-speed tandem bike available for more adventures.

If you are a Harley fan, come enjoy Rock Hall’s huge BikeFest every spring and fall.
 

KAYAKING

Old Gratitude House guests enjoy complimentary use of our Heritage Kayaks to explore nearby Tavern Creek and Swan Haven. The Haven with its natural unspoiled marshes and waters is host to herons, swans, ducks and many other species of wildlife. Shallow depths and easy to maneuver kayaks make for a pleasurable worry-free experience. Leisurely explore the local water ways at your own pace. There are no time limits here.
 

BOATING

Rock Hall boasts 30 public launch ramps, 10 marinas and miles of picturesque rivers, creeks and inlets for your boating pleasure. Chesapeake Bay fishing charters and on surrounding rivers can be arranged with advanced notice. We highly recommend a sailboat day or Sunset Cruise to top off your visit.
 

BIRD WATCHING & WILDLIFE

Visit the Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. This unspoiled island is located 15 minutes from Gratitude and features much of the habitat diversity character of the Chesapeake region. The wetland shoal waters are teeming with duck, geese, swans and the home of nine American Bald Eagles.

 

MUSIC, SHOPPING AND DINING

Rock Hall has it all! Enjoy great musical performances, shopping, and dining while staying at Old Gratitude House. Not sure what to do? We'll be happy to offer you suggestions.

 
And maybe the best activity is no activity at all. Relax, refresh and renew your sprit with the hypnotic sunset and incredibly colorful evening sky. That's why we call it Gratitude.