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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Easton, Maryland
Spend a day in Easton, Maryland; walk downtown, ride the Rails‑to‑Trails and catch a festival or museum – no overnight stay needed.
Easton is a historic Eastern Shore town with a walkable downtown, a 2.5‑mile Rails‑to‑Trails, and seasonal events like the Waterfowl Festival. One full day covers the main sights; you can stay overnight if you want a relaxed pace or want to play golf at Hog Neck.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (beach traffic on US‑50)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $100–$150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Sandwich or burger | $8–$12 |
| Beer (draft) at a bar | $5–$7 |
| Parking (metered, 2 h) | $4–$6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SBY · Salisbury‑Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport
- About 30 min drive via US‑50.
Typical fares
- US‑50 drive from Annapolis to Easton
- ≈30 min, about $10–$12 in gas (check)
- Bike rental for Rails‑to‑Trails (half‑day)
- ≈$15 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
US‑50 runs through town; park in free or metered lots downtown. Most attractions are within a 10‑min walk. The Rails‑to‑Trails is bike‑friendly.
See and do
Known for
- Waterfowl Festival
- Hog Neck Golf Course
- Easton Rails‑to‑Trails
- Historic downtown shops
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, Maryland | US‑50 east, about 15 min drive | ≈30 min round trip |
| Salisbury, Maryland | US‑50 west, about 25 min drive | ≈1 h round trip |
| Kent Island | US‑50 west to MD‑18, about 20 min drive | ≈45 min round trip |
Sleep
- Tidewater Inn
- Boutique inn in downtown, close to restaurants and the trail.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer weekend traffic can back up US‑50; allow extra travel time.
- Parking can fill quickly in downtown; check the town website map.
- Waterfowl Festival dates change; verify the 2026 schedule.
Easton is a low‑crime small town; stay aware of traffic on US‑50 and lock car doors in parking areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Easton, Maryland yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Waterfowl Festival
- Hog Neck Golf Course
- Easton Rails‑to‑Trails
- Historic downtown shops
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Easton, Maryland: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Easton (Maryland), revision 5288673 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5288673
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Easton, Maryland
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US citizens: 911 for emergencies; nearest US consulate in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/easton-maryland). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.