SOUTHERN MARYLAND OUTDOOR RECREATION ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & VISITOR SERVICES Chapel Point State Park Scotland OUTDOOR RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION 8950 Chapel Point Rd, Port Tobacco, 301-743-7613 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/chapelpoint.aspx A scenic multi-use park boasting a waterfront with boating, kayaking, hiking, a small beach, swimming and excellent fishing. Loch Jaw Charter Fishing Valley Lee HISTORY & HERITAGE Newtowne Neck State Park Prince Frederick ATTRACTIONS Point Lookout State Park, 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, 301-872-5688 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/newtowne.aspx A 776-acre peninsula surrounded by Breton Bay, St. Clements Bay and the Potomac River with seven miles of wildlife and recreational waterfront. 255 Lore Rd, Solomons Island, 410-474-0606 www.fishsolomons.com/fishingcharters/ lochjaw.htm Charter offering fishing and hunting tours with old squaws, surf scoters, common scoters and white-winged scoters on the scenic Chesapeake Bay. St. George’s Episcopal Church 19167 Poplar Hill Ln, Valley Lee, 301-994-0585 www.stgeorgesvalleylee.org Site of the oldest Episcopal Parish in Maryland that has held continuous services on site since 1638; current church built in 1799. Renegade Calvert Brewery Company Beer Garden 150 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick, 240-245-4609 www.calvertbrewingcompany.com Maryland’s first designated farm brewery with a selection of craft brews and beer flights, a beer garden, events and a dedication to pride and quality. Point Lookout State Park Mully’s Brewery 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, 301-872-5688 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/pointlookout.aspx Picturesque peninsula, once the site of a Confederate prison, and now with a museum, monuments and mysterious hauntings recalling its notorious past. d $ Beacon Marina, 255 Lore Rd, Solomons Island, 301-449-7111 www.renegade-captainwally.com Charter company offering a lifetime of fishing and boating experience (25+ years) and making half-day to full-day tours around Solomons Island. Waldorf HISTORY & HERITAGE The Dr. Mudd House Museum Spring Cove Marina-Solomons 141 Schooner Ln #15, Prince Frederick, 443-968-9426 www.mullysbrewery.com Delicious brews in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Enjoy a flight or pint and take some beer to go. d e c Solomons Island ATTRACTIONS Calvert Marine Museum Running Hare Vineyard 150 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick, 410-414-8486 www.runningharevineyard.com Vineyard with award-winning wines, tastings and events and a style reminiscent of the gentle hills of France, the beauty of Tuscany and the feel of Napa. d $ OUTDOOR RECREATION 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons Island, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Museum detailing the prehistoric past, natural environments and maritime heritage as well as sharing the unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. d $ 455 Lore Rd, Solomons Island, 410-326-2161 www.springcovemarina.com Resort marina with full-service boatyard, ship’s store, pool, fuel dock, free shuttle to area restaurants, shops and boat rentals. c 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Rd, off Poplar Hill Rd, Waldorf, 301-645-6870 www.drmudd.org Home of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who treated President Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth, offering a Victorian Christmas the first full weekend in Dec. d $ Welcome OUTDOOR RECREATION Goose Bay Marina & Campground St. Leonard ATTRACTIONS Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitor Center American Chestnut Land Trust 676 Double Oak Rd, Prince Frederick, 410-414-3400 www.acltweb.org Pristine 3,000-acre preserve with 22 miles of hiking trails, including interpretive panels and historic structures, a farm and guided canoe trips. 200 Farren Ave, Solomons Island, 410-326-7443 www.umces.edu/cbl/outreach Museum about the ecology and natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and the important contributions to our environmental heritage made by scientists. 10545 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 443-885-5926 www.morgan.edu/pearl Research center expanding the knowledge of nature and inspiring stewardship of the environment with tours and hands-on activities by appointment. 9365 Goose Bay Ln, Welcome, 301-932-0885 www.goosebaymarina.com Marina and campground with boat slips and repairs, bath houses, pump-out, three boat ramps, a swimming pool, fuel dock (gas/ diesel), store and groceries. VISITOR SERVICES Leonardtown COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery Visit St. Mary’s MD Drum Point Lighthouse Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary 2880 Grays Rd, Prince Frederick, 410-535-5327 www.co.cal.md.us/battlecreek Protected 100-acre sanctuary and home to wildlife, a quarter-mile elevated boardwalk, a 100-ft. canopy of cypress trees and seasonal wildflowers. 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons Island, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/199/ drum-point-lighthouse An 1883 screwpile, cottage-type lighthouse and museum; one of three remaining icons of its type still situated on the Chesapeake Bay; NRHP. 8650 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 410-586-2710 www.perigeaux.com Eight acres of vines on a 27-acre farm providing beautiful settings to enjoy traditionally crafted wines unique to the soils and climate of the area. d HISTORY & HERITAGE 23115 Leonard Hall Dr, Leonardtown, 301-863-1900 ext 2 www.visitstmarysmd.com Boundless adventure awaits in Maryland’s best kept travel secret. From history to technology and everything in between, we’re eager to share it with you. @VisitStMarysMD See ad on page 1. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Joseph C. Lore & Sons Oyster House Ridge ATTRACTIONS Slack Winery 16040 Woodlawn Ln, Ridge, 301-247-8800 www.slackwine.com Winery with fine white, rose and sparkling wines made from 30 acres of grapes at Woodlawn and Jubilee farms; reds from Italian and French vinifera. OUTDOOR RECREATION 14430 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons Island, 410-326-2878 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/191/ lore-oyster-house Restored 1934 oyster-packing house with tools and gear used by local watermen, new exhibits and displays on the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail. d 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 410-586-8501 www.jefpat.org State museum of archaeology overlooking the Patuxent with picnicking, biking, hiking, a Visitor & Exhibit Center, kayak launch and an Indian Village. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Newburg COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Explore Charles County, Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Crain Memorial Welcome Center, 12480 Crain Hwy, Newburg, 1-800-766-3386 www.explorecharlescounty.com Will assist you in exploring hundreds of miles of shoreline, abundant park lands and historic and cultural locales. See ad on page 3. WELCOME CENTERS Flag Harbor Yacht Haven Solomons Island Winery Buzz’s Marina 49675 Buzz’s Marina Way, Ridge, 301-247-7887 www.buzzsmarina.com Marina and small campground, dry storage/ slips with boat ramps and fishing boats, bait, ice, gas and supplies. Fishing charters available. c 14571 S Solomons Island Rd, Solomons Island, 410-394-1933 www.solomonsislandwinery.com Winery established in July 2004, producing award-winning wines and offering tastings of various specialty wines from orange cream to pumpkin roll. d HISTORY & HERITAGE 1565 Flag Harbor Blvd, St. Leonard, 410-586-1915 www.flagharbor.com Full-service marina and boatyard. c St. Mary’s City HISTORY & HERITAGE Crain Memorial Welcome Center Historic St. Mary’s City Wm. B. Tennison Point Lookout Marina 16244 Millers Wharf Rd, Ridge, 301-872-5000 www.pointlookoutmarina.com Marina with slips, gas, cabin and bike rentals, an open deck restaurant, a picnic area, pool and picturesque sunsets in scenic Southern Maryland. c 14150 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons Island, 410-326-2042 https://www.calvertmarinemuseum. com/194/wm-b-tennison An 1899 log-built bugeye sailboat; the oldest Coast Guard-licensed, log-hulled vessel in the U.S. offering one-hour cruises around Solomons Island. $ Rt 5 & Rosecroft Rd, Visitor Ctr, 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St. Mary’s City, 240-895-4990, 1-800-762-1634 www.hsmcdigshistory.org Colorful living history and amazing archaeology at Maryland’s first capital. Explore a Colonial plantation, tall ship, a brick chapel and an Indian hamlet. d $ e 12480 Crain Hwy, Newburg, 301-259-2500 www.explorecharlescounty.com Free attractions and activities. Visit the Crain Memorial Welcome Center and pick up free maps and brochures to plan your next adventure. Prince Frederick COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Office of Tourism 175 Main St, Prince Frederick, 410-535-4583 www.choosecalvert.com With lighthouses, trails, museums, festivals, shops and galleries, there’s always something to enjoy here on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. d See ad on page 35. 140 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-209-5883 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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