Located on the picturesque banks of the Miles River, the storybook setting of this pleasant harbor village attracts visitors by land and sea.  St. Michaels offers a pleasing mix of unique shops, fascinating museums and fine dining establishments, with all the charm of a colonial village.  However, you don’t have to stroll through a museum exhibit to see remnants of the harbor’s illustrious past.  Ancient clippers, schooners, skipjacks, log canoes, and bugeyes are all part of the dock atmosphere, along with hard-working watermen and pleasure boaters.  The quiet charm of this peaceful haven is most evident along historic streets lined with meticulously restored homes.  Today, St. Michaels attracts those who desire to escape the rush of city life or boating and sailing enthusiasts who want to live in close proximity to the waterfront.