The stretch of Maryland shoreline that faces D.C. from the opposite side of the Chesapeake Bay is a special draw for seafood lovers and orange crush connoisseurs. After four months full of isolation, quarantine, and social distancing, a getaway to the Eastern Shore is a smart option for D.C.-area residents looking for a diversion that’s not swarming with summer crowds.

From Cambridge to Crisfield or Kent Island to Chestertown, there are dozens of bay towns worthy of a stop. But