Vienna: Of Significant Culture and Nature
Vienna, Maryland is a town in Dorchester County established in 1706. Back then, it thrived primarily on shipbuilding, tobacco farming, and trade. It was incorporated in the early 1830s.
Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to visit Vienna is during the months of April through June and August through October, for the best weather. Peak tourist season is usually during the months of May through July. Tourists are least likely to visit in November. One of the most anticipated events in the area is Native American Festival, which is held every September. It features authentic food, crafts, dancing, demonstrations, live auction, native music, raffles, and silent auction.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is one of the must-see attractions in the area. It was founded as a waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the critical migration highway. It is home to more than 250 bird species, 35 amphibian and reptile species, various mammals, and 165 species of endangered plants. The area includes brackish tidal wetlands, freshwater impoundments, mixed deciduous forests, and open fields. Tourists should also visit Rivers Bridge State Historic Site or Rivers Bridge State Park in Ehrhardt. It is a significant Civil War historic site added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. You can also tour the Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery. There are a lot of Vienna hotels providing complete amenities and facilities, and commendable hospitality. Some of the most affordable choices include Comfort Inn & Suites Cambridge, and the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge. The 4-star Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay offers a picnic area, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hair salon and even a waterslide.