Travel guide
Outlets in Queenstown, Maryland
A popular shopping stop on the Eastern Shore, just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge — a natural break point on the drive to or from the beach.
Where it is
The outlet center in Queenstown sits in Queen Anne's County, right off US-301/US-50, only a few minutes past the eastern end of the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge (the Chesapeake Bay Bridge). That location makes it an easy, almost unavoidable stop for anyone driving between the Baltimore/Washington area and Ocean City or the rest of the Eastern Shore.
What to expect
Like most outlet centers, it's an open-air layout of discount and factory storefronts spanning clothing, footwear, home goods, and accessories, with a handful of food options for a quick break mid-drive. It's set up for a fast in-and-out stop rather than a full day of shopping, which is exactly how most beach traffic treats it — a stretch-your-legs break on the way to or from the sand.
Tips for timing your stop
- Bay Bridge traffic: the bridge backs up heavily on summer weekend mornings (eastbound, toward the beach) and afternoons (westbound, heading home). Stopping at the outlets on the Eastern Shore side won't help you avoid the bridge backup itself, so time your crossing around it if you can.
- Holiday weekends: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends are the heaviest travel days of the year on this corridor — expect a busier lot and longer lines.
- Off-season: weekday visits outside summer are noticeably quieter, with easier parking and shorter checkout lines.
Continuing on to the beach? Check the Ocean City forecast before you cross the bridge, or see the full Maryland map for how the Eastern Shore fits together.
Store lineups, hours, and promotions change frequently — check the outlet center's own listings for current tenants and hours before you go.