Built in 1975 The Chesapeake House is located in the median of I-95 at mile marker 97 in North East. It is approximately fourteen miles north of the Maryland House and twelve miles south of the Delaware state line. Food, fuel and auto repair services are available. Conveniently located in the Chesapeake House is a welcome center operated by the Department of Business and Economic Development.

History

• Atrium space converted to retail
• Memorial area added in early 1990s
• Farmer's market building constructed in early 1990s
• Initial services same as today - gas, car service, rest rooms, information, food/beverage

Site Information

• Travel plaza is located on 86 acres
• Facilities encompass 28 acres
• Accessible from both northbound and southbound roadways
• Currently services 2.45 million customers annually
• Contains 2 service stations, Chesapeake House, Farmer's Market and parking
• Site has observation deck on south side
• Service stations screened from Chesapeake House by forested areas

Parking Facilities

• Parking layout identical on both sides of building
• Parking provided for 352 cars
• Parking provided for 100 trucks
• Parking provided for 16 buses