ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION SOUTHERN MARYLAND Issue ATTRACTIONS 11550 Swan Point Blvd, Issue, 301-259-0047 www.swanpointgolf.com Naturally set on the shore of the Potomac River. Water and wetlands come into play on twelve holes of this challenging layout. OUTDOOR RECREATION 21670 Joe Hazel Rd, Leonardtown, 301-475-2017 www.combscreekmarina.com Nice, quiet protected marina with one-two transient slips. Mechanicsville SPORTS Maryland International Raceway 27861 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, 301-884-9833 www.racemdir.com Maryland’s premier drag racing facility, hosting more than 100 events annually. See the most exciting drag racing in the country. Mar-Nov. d $ Combs Creek Marina Swan Point Yacht & Country Club Lexington Park ATTRACTIONS 22156 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, 301-863-1900 www.paxmuseum.com The only aviation museum dedicated to telling the scientific and technological story of U.S. Naval Aviation research, development, testing and evaluation; museum store. Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Closed major holidays. d $ La Plata HISTORY & HERITAGE African-American Heritage House 7485 Crain Hwy, La Plata, 301-609-9099 Depicts the life, history and contributions of famous African Americans from Charles County. Artifacts from the William D. Diggs collection on display. Tours by appointment. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitor Center Newburg HISTORY & HERITAGE Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum 11000 Crain Hwy, Newburg, 301-932-1900 www.mdvets.cc Museum recognizes and honor all U.S. Military Veterans. Exhibits, research America’s war history and attend exciting events. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm or by appointment. La Plata Train Station 101 Kent Ave, La Plata, 301-934-2564 Historic building recalls railroad’s impact on Charles County during 1800s growth boom. Site includes two-room “La Plata Station” and authentic red caboose on adjacent track. Apr-May & Sept-Oct: Sat, 12N-4pm; June-Aug: Sat, 12N-4pm; or by appointment. d 5678 Mount Carmel Rd, La Plata www.carmelofporttobacco.com/index.html The first Carmelite Monastery in the United States, Mount Carmel was established in 1790 by Mother Bernardina Matthews, her two nieces, Sister Mary Aloysia and Sister Mary Eleanora and Sister Clare Joseph. Lusby ATTRACTIONS 3500 Lighthouse Blvd, Lusby, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Built in 1828, one of the oldest continuously working lighthouses in Maryland. On the National Register of Historic Places. Tours provided by Calvert Marine Museum May-Sept and holidays, weekends only 1-4pm. 755 Cove Point Rd, Lusby, 410-326-0949 www.covepointwinery.com A family-owned micro winery that produces a number of different wines sure to please the palates of any wine drinker. Wed-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 515 Garner Lane, Lusby, 410-394-1933 www.solomonsislandwinery.com Founded and began operation in July 2004 and has produced nine award-winning wines. d North Beach HISTORY & HERITAGE Bayside History Museum 4025 4th St, North Beach, 410-495-8386 www.baysidehistorymuseum.org Join us in celebrating Camp Theodore Roosevelt, more than 100 years of Boy Scouts. Special exhibits dedicated to 100 years of North Beach being a municipality. Glad to open for special tours. Wed-Sun, 1-4pm. Cove Point Lighthouse Mount Carmel Monastery Cove Point Winery/Cove Point Vineyard OUTDOOR RECREATION Herrington Harbour South 7149 Lake Shore Dr, North Beach, 410-741-5100, 1-800-213-9438 www.herringtonharbour.com Our eco-lifestyle marina resort welcome and surround guests in a relaxing, ecologically sensitive marina environment. 9am-5pm. c OUTDOOR RECREATION 406 Butternut Court, La Plata, 301-932-1509 www.reelbassadventuresguideservice.com Guiding the tidal Potomac River for bass and pan fish. Call for information. Reel Bass Adventures Guide Service Solomons Island Winery Leonardtown ATTRACTIONS 23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown 301-690-2192 www.polwinery.com The agricultural cooperative consists of 15 members’ vineyards from a small half acre to several acres to produce the best wine from the best Southern Maryland growers. Wed-Sun, 12N-6pm; first Fri every month, 12N-9pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Calvert Cliffs State Park 10540 H.G. Trueman Rd, Lusby, 301-743-7613 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/ calvertcliffs.aspx The park’s renowned cliffs, which dominate 30 miles of Chesapeake shoreline, is a treasure trove of 600 known species of fossils. Sunrise-sunset. d $ 1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy, Lusby, 410-586-1477 www.calvertparks.org Explore forested uplands, wetlands and beach habitats of this 545-acre park on three miles of trails, including observation platforms, boardwalk, fishing pier and visitors center. Hours vary seasonally. $ Owings ATTRACTIONS Fridays Creek Winery 3485 Chaneyville Rd, Owings, 410-286-9463 www.fridayscreek.com The stately old barn where tobacco once hung is home to winery. Located 25 minutes from D.C. Thur-Mon, 11am-5pm. d Port of Leonardtown Winery Flag Ponds Nature Park Scorpion Brewing LLC HISTORY & HERITAGE 41625 Courthouse Dr, Leonardtown, 301-475-2467 www.visitstmarysmd.com/activities-attractions/ detail/old-jail-museum 17th-century cannon and early Maryland artifacts. County jail 1850s-1940s. Wed-Fri, 10am-2pm. Closed Dec-Feb. Old Jail Museum and Tourist Information Center 929 Skinners Turn Rd, Ste 100, Owings, 410-279-9700 www.scorpionbrewing.com Microbrewery focusing on locally sourced ingredients and experimental beers. Thur-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 12N-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. d Marbury ARTS & CULTURE 5565 Upham Pl, c/o Smallwood State Park, Marbury 301-743-5159 www.mattawomanart.org Monthly art exhibits featuring a wide variety of visual arts, illustrated talks, lectures, gift shop, studio rentals; non-profit volunteer organization. Beautiful waterfront scenic location. Mid-Jan-mid-Dec: Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm. d c Piney Point HISTORY & HERITAGE Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, 301-994-1471 www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums Lighthouse and keeper’s quarters built in 1836. Exhibits include lighthouse history, historic wooden boat collection and kayak launch. Group tours available. Museum: May-Oct, 10am-5pm. Grounds open daily. d $ Mattawoman Creek Art Center 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown 301-475-9885 www.stfrancisxavierchurch.org Built in 1731, the church and manor house, formerly situated on over 700 acres, was an example of a self-contained Jesuit Community. 41680 Tudor Pl, Leonardtown, 301-475-2467 www.stmaryshistory.org This 255-year old Colonial house overlooking Breton Bay is an extensive genealogical and historical research center. Wed-Fri, 9am-4pm; Research Center, Thur-Fri, 11am-4pm, Sat (2nd & 4th only), 10am-4pm. d St. Francis Xavier Church Tudor Hall/St. Mary’s County Historical Society OUTDOOR RECREATION 2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury, 301-743-7613 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/ smallwood.aspx Site of Smallwood’s Retreat, estate of General William Smallwood, Revolutionary War officer and fourth governor of Maryland. Group tours, special events. Marina, fishing, camping and discovery center. Apr-Oct: 5am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 7am-sunset. d $ Smallwood State Park U-1105 Black Panther Historic Shipwreck Preserve 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, 301-994-1471 www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums Shipwreck in Potomac River with diving privileges by pre-arrangement. U-boat was covered with rubber coating and used as stealth weapon. Detailed interpretation at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. Apr-Sept: 10am-5pm; Oct-Jan: Thur-Mon, 12N-4pm. d $ DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 111
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