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The Tides Inn is a waterfront resort situated on a tributary of America’s most important estuary, the Chesapeake Bay. Just under three hours from Washington, D.C., and one hour from Richmond, the Tides offers warm hospitality in a beautiful, natural setting. Seventy guest rooms and suites welcome the outdoors in with views of the water, shorelines, and gardens. A twenty-seven–slip overnight marina also welcomes sail-in guests.
During your time at the Tides, you have the pleasure of deepening your connection to the waterways through a series of eco-conscious experiences. Under the direction of the hotel’s resident ecologist, hands-on activities include learning about the role Eastern oysters play in the ecosystem and the exploration of how the flora and fauna of a shoreline live in harmony, from stately blue herons and delicate lined seahorses to widgeon grass and spartina alterniflora. Their home base for these fun and enriching opportunities is the Shoreline Trail and the oyster reef.
At Salt & Meadow, the bounty of the Chesapeake region comes to life in a dining room that feels both vibrant and welcoming. Under the direction of Chef Kyle Perkins, the menu celebrates the traditions of the area with a modern, thoughtful touch.
Just steps from the beach and the edge of Carter’s Creek, Fish Hawk Oyster Bar offers a more relaxed expression of life along the water. Here, oysters are served fresh from the region’s waterways, seafood classics share the menu with handcrafted cocktails and local brews, and the atmosphere carries an easy, coastal energy.