Located at the head of the Northeast River, the town of North East, MD has a rich history and is conveniently located for day trips to local points of interest. Enjoy the arts and education, shopping, food, music, and more. Please explore the list below.
Places to Visit & Local Landmarks
Cecil College (Main Campus)
Cecil College is a comprehensive, open admission, learner-centered institution providing career, transfer and continuing education coursework and programs. Their numerous degree and certificate offerings anticipate and meet the dynamic intellectual, cultural and economic development challenges of Cecil County and the surrounding region.
Through their support services and a technologically enriched learning environment, Cecil College strives to empower each learner with the skills, knowledge and values needed for college preparation, transfer to four-year colleges and universities, workforce entry or advancement, and personal enrichment. It is their goal to be the premier provider for learning throughout the region. To learn more about Cecil College, please contact Admissions or visit our virtual maps.
GPS Address: 1 Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901
Website: www.cecil.edu
Milburn Stone Theatre
Theater, music, dance and art are proudly brought to Cecil County by the Milburn Stone Theatre. The Milburn Stone is the leading performing arts theater serving the northeast region of Maryland, conveniently located off exit 100B of I-95.
A comprehensive organization, the Milburn Stone is accountable for a variety of missions within the theater facility including college, community, and public activities. The Milburn Stone staff is responsible for assisting the College in presenting activities that require use of the theater and affords community organizations the opportunity to present their offerings in a quality rental facility.
The Milburn Stone Theatre produces over nine productions each season and is always interested in adding new members to their company as actors, technicians, costuming, front of house, ushers and publicity/marketing. To learn more about the Milburn Stone Theatre contact Daniel Combs (443) 674-1937 or email dcombs28@cecil.edu
GPS Address: Cecil College, 1 Seahawk Drive, North East, MD 21901
Website: www.milburnstone.com
North East Library
The Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) is a public library system in Cecil County, Maryland, located in the northeastern tip of Maryland.
CCPL has circulated over a million items, serving the community through seven branch libraries, a bookmobile, and an e-branch. The Cecil County Public Library provides events, classes, reference services, and materials for adults, teenagers, and children. In 2011, CCPL received a Best Library Blog Award from Salem Press, as well as a Best of Show Award from the American Library Association for their “My Library, My Lifeline” advocacy logo.
GPS Address: 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD 21901
Website: www.cecilcountylibrary.org
Turkey Point Lighthouse
Turkey Point Lighthouse is located at the southern tip of the Elk Neck Peninsula. Sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding land masses frame a beautiful backdrop for the Lighthouse. Hawks and eagles can be viewed at the Raptor Viewing Field. The Turkey Point Lighthouse was once used to project light 13 miles down the Chesapeake Bay to direct ships safely away from the shorelines. Now it stands as a reminder of the history of the area.
GPS Address: Elk Neck State Park, 4395 Turkey Point Rd, North East, MD 21901
Website: www.tpls.org