SOUTHERN MARYLAND Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons destinations—the town’s maritime history has been woven into the fabric of its allure. Climb the lighthouse tower at the Calvert Marine Museum, take a cruise on the harbor or charter a fishing boat. The craft beer craze has also found its way to the Island at the Ruddy Duck microbrewery located in the neighboring Dowell Township. Coffee Shop & Deli, or with a visit to the Brudergarten Beer Garden, where you can sample local brews. Pups are welcome too! Amish Tradition Meets Modern Delights St. Mary’s County is home to Maryland’s largest Amish community and its scenic back roads are filled with Amish-run shops and farmers’ markets. From Loveville Leather and Produce Auction to the Clover Hill Dairy and Kurtz’s Cabinet Shop & Variety Store, you’ll find handcrafted treasures, fresh produce and meats and homemade treats and gifts. Forget everything you know about tattoo shops when you visit this new studio concept. A group of all female 53 Custom Tattoo and Art Studio Redefi nes the Tattoo Shop Shop: Four Places to Pick Up a Souvenir Shop, Sip and See Eclectic Renaissance at Shepherd’s Old Field Market “SOF” as coined by the locals can be found just off Leonardtown Square in the historic Leonardtown Building Supply. Step through the original wood garage doors and into a fully renovated marketplace that is home to more than 40 different ‘storefronts.’ Make a day of it with a bite at the Botanic PHOTO: FRANK MARQUART Leonardtown Art Center DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 95