Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway
Visitor Services

Several visitor centers and museums lie along the byway including the following:

The Brannock Maritime Museum is located at 210 Talbot Avenue, Cambridge. Dedicated to Dorchester County's maritime...[more]

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

No fees to drive the byway.

 Accessibility

Accessibility

All the features on the byway are universally accessible with the exception of Poplar Neck. The towns and settlements that have... [more]
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle travel is safe along the entire route, and grades throughout are minor. Both counties are popular cycling destinations with... [more]

 Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.
Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.

 Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.
Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.

 Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.
Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.
Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Route 50 has heavy traffic on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday because of travel to and from Atlantic Coast beaches.

Restrictions

Buses are accommodated along almost the entire route; however, turning around at the the bridge at Stewart’s Canal is challenging and heavy loads such as motorcoaches and RVs are restricted from Woolford/Harrisville Road, Bestpitch Ferry Bridge, Choptank Village and Poplar Neck.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The best times to drive this byway are from April through October. Many migratory birds return in the spring and autumn paints the area in vibrant reds and oranges.

High Season

The busiest season to drive the Underground Railroad Trail is from June to August. This is due to the many visitors to Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Off Season

November to March is considered the Eastern Shores off-season. Despite the bare trees and chill in the air, visitors will still enjoy traveling the byway.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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