The Henson is a hotel and conference center located on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, in the historic town of Princess Anne, Maryland. In addition to being home of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the town also has many buildings and landmarks of historic interest. The Eastern Shore of Maryland, where Princess Anne is located, offers a number of other historical landmarks, buildings, and tourist attractions
The relatively short time (only two to three hours away) from Princess Anne to the cultural centers of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, makes The Henson at UMES an ideal location for small business conferences, administrative retreats, family outings, wedding receptions, weekend excursions for families, or couples and more. Just give the Center a call at (410) 651- 8100 to make reservations or to arrange a consultation on the services available through The Henson.
Nearby Attractions
- Crown Sports Center – 8.3 miles
- The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art- 13.4 miles
- Salisbury Zoo – 13.9 miles
- Chipman Foundation – 13.1 miles
- Wicomico Historical Society – 14.4 miles
- Furnice Town Living Heritage Museum – 13 miles
- Manokin River Park – 9 miles
- Boxwood Gardens- 18.5 miles
- Delmarva Discovery Center- 13.6 miles
- Centre at Salisbury Mall- 15.7 miles
- Regal Cinemas Salisbury- 19 miles
- Bordeleau Winery – 8.5 miles
- Laytons Chance Winery – 42 miles
- Bloxon Vineyard – 36 miles
- Costa Ventosa – 31.6 miles
- Chincoteague Island – 35.1 miles
- Assateague Island- 36.7 miles
Nearby Cities
- Fruitland – 8.9 miles
- Salisbury – 12 miles
- Pocomoke – 14.2 miles
- Ocean City – 41 miles
- Dover, DE- 71.9 miles
Airports & Transportation
- Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Region Airport – 16.3 miles
- Ocean City Municipal Airport – 41.2 miles
Directions to our Hotel
Directions to the Richard A. Henson Center
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
For Reservations Call (410) 651-8100
From the Washington Metropolitan Area and Northern Virginia:
Follow 95 to 495. Follow 495 South to Rt. 50 East. Coming to the Eastern Shore, you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which will have a toll of $2.50. Follow Rt. 50 East into Salisbury. Continue on Rt. 50 East to 13 South (Bypass). Follow 13 South to Rt. 822, (Left side exit). Make a left on to UMES Blvd. Upon coming on to campus, you will make a right on to backbone road, and then make a left into the first parking lot, beyond the Student Service Center. Continue to your right and come down into the second parking lot, the Richard A. Henson Center will be ahead of you.
From Baltimore, Southern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland:
Follow 695 to 97 South. Follow 97 South to Rt. 50 East. Coming to the Eastern Shore, you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which will have a toll of $2.50. Follow Rt. 50 East into Salisbury. Continue on Rt. 50 East to 13 South (Bypass). Follow 13 South to Rt. 822, (Left side exit). Make a left on to UMES Blvd. Upon coming on to campus, you will make a right on to backbone road, and then make a left into the first parking lot, beyond the Student Service Center. Continue to your right and come down into the second parking lot, the Richard A. Henson Center will be ahead of you.
From New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and other Northern Points:
Follow 13, 95, or the New Jersey Turnpike South to Wilmington. From Wilmington follow Rt. 13 South through Dover. Follow 13 South to Rt. 822, (Left side exit). Make a left on to UMES Blvd. Upon coming on to campus, you will make a right on to backbone road, and then make a left into the first parking lot, beyond the Student Service Center. Continue to your right and come down into the second parking lot, the Richard A. Henson Center will be ahead of you.
From North & South Carolina and points further South:
Take Rt. 95 or 85 North to Rt. 58 East to Rt. 64/664 East (Suffolk / Norfolk, Virginia) to Rt. 13 North. Across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, which will have a toll of $10.00. Follow signs to Maryland. Pass through Pocomoke City, Maryland to Princess Anne, Maryland. Follow 13 South to Rt. 675, (Right side exit). Follow 675 to the second traffic light, and make a right on to Broad Street. Upon coming on to campus, you will make a left in front of the UMES Wall, and them make a right into the first parking lot. Continue to your right and come down into the second parking lot, the Richard A. Henson Center will be ahead of you.
