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Cambridge, Maryland

Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 13,096 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 13,096

Why go

  • City in Maryland, United States.
  • Known for heritage museums, windmills.
  • Served by Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK).

History

Cambridge is a city in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 13,096 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Dorchester County and the county's largest municipality. Cambridge is the fourth most populous city in Maryland's Eastern Shore region, after Salisbury, Elkton and Easton.

Where to stay

29620 Porpoise Creek Rd, Trappe, MD 21673 · anchorage1800.com
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112 High St, Cambridge, MD 21613 · cambridgehousebandb.com
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2715 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, MD 21613 · ihg.com
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2917 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, MD 21613 · wyndhamhotels.com
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2936 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, MD 21613 · choicehotels.com
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101 Oakley St, Cambridge, MD 21613
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2831 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, MD 21613 · cambridgeinnmd.top
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1730 Ocean Gateway, Trappe, MD 21673
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Cambridge Dorchester Airport (CGE) 3.4 mi to the centre
Cambridge, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Easton Airport (ESN) 16 mi to the centre
29137 Newnam Rd, Easton, MD 21601 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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St. Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) 31 mi to the centre
California, MD, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Pokety Airport 5.8 mi to the centre
Cambridge, MD, US
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Castle Haven Airport 6.8 mi to the centre
Cambridge, MD, US
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 9.9 mi from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cambridge, Maryland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Kent, Maryland · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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