SOUTHERN MARYLAND Places to Stay: Two Ways to Unwind Stay at Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort Chesapeake Beach’s premier luxury property offers 72 nautically-appointed rooms with balconies overlooking the bay. Don’t miss a meal at the Rod ‘N’ Reel restaurant, shop the boardwalk promenade, drop the kids at the arcade and enjoy the rooftop pool and bar. Stay Awhile in Luxurious Settings Westlawn Inn, North Beach The Guest Quarters at the Westlawn Inn is a five-unit 1930s boutique-style hotel. This family-owned and operated hotel features two self-contained, condo-style apartments available for short or long-term stays as well as a whole list of amenities, from casual upscale dining to live entertainment. Cities & Towns: Two Places Ready to be Explored Find the Essentials— Arts, Crafts & Wine in Leonardtown Spending Time on Solomons Island Leonardtown, Southern Maryland’s premier Arts & Entertainment District, is home to the St. Mary’s Arts Council, dozens of galleries and studios, distinct artsy and craftsy retail shopping and dining. By the banks of the Potomac River, Newtowne Neck State Park presents a paddleboarder’s paradise on Breton Bay and ample opportunities for hiking, biking, bird-watching and hunting. Leonardtown’s Wharf Park provides the perfect vista for taking in the region’s signature sunsets on the bay. Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort, Chesapeake Beach Where the mouth of the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay, Solomons Island has evolved from early-17th-century settlements into one of the state’s top tourism 94 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-209-5883