Oxford

If St. Michaels is sometimes considered the Ocean City of Talbot County for its summer traffic and commercial orientation, then tiny Oxford may be its Rehoboth. Far quieter than its northern cousin, Oxford possesses a grace and charm that St. Michaels sometimes lacks. It's these qualities that have made Oxford fans of many world-weary Western Shore urbanites, including former game show host and Nixon speechwriter, Ben Stein.

By Jon Goldstein

March 11, 2003