SOUTHERN MARYLAND T St. Clement’s Island Museum Take a Trip Back in Time Journey back nearly four centuries to the founding of Historic St. Mary’s City. This colonial town built on the soaring bluffs above the St. Mary’s River opens windows into more than just history. Meandering trails crisscross lush forests. And of course, living historians welcome you into a world when America was young. Sandy beaches are perfect for a secluded swim. In spring, search for the hidden Valley of the Daffodils, a secluded glen where a carpet of golden petals leads you from the forest to the river. CHARLES La Plata CALVERT Prince Frederick Make Waves You are never too far from the water here, where the shoreline is dotted with beautifully restored lighthouses. Take to the waves yourself with watercraft ranging from kayak to speedboat. Solomons Boat Rental in Solomons can set you up, or for boat charters, try Chesapeake Beach. The bay also provides culinary delights, which can be enjoyed at roadside eateries, white-linen restaurants or lively seafood festivals. For something scenic and haunting, check out the ghost fleet at Mallows Bay, where dozens of World War I vessels make up the largest fleet of shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere. For indoor fun, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum brings visitors face to face with icons of the jet age; with dozens of fighter planes, this museum has the right stuff. ST. MARY’S Leonardtown DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 107
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