ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION SOUTHERN MARYLAND Ridge OUTDOOR RECREATION Bunky’s Charter Boats Waldorf ATTRACTIONS Newburg WELCOME CENTERS Point Lookout Marina 16244 Millers Wharf Rd, Ridge, 301-872-5000 www.pointlookoutmarina.com Full-service marina with 160 deep water slips and easy access to the Chesapeake Bay & Potomac River. Gas and fuel sales. Restaurant on site. e 14448 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, 410-326-3241 www.bunkyscharterboats.com Rental Boats, Jets Skis and Kayaks available for the customer to operate. Charter Fishing and Head Boat fishing for the family to enjoy a day on the water. Blue Dyer Distilling Co. 52 Industrial Park Dr #15, Waldorf, 301-674-8832 www.bluedyerdistilling.com Maryland’s first micro-distilled rum. Crain Memorial Welcome Center Lee Peters, Sr. James E. Richmond Science Center Saint Leonard SHOPPING 255 Lore Rd, Solomons, 410-960-6198 Max charter size is six people. Renegade Chesapeake Marketplace and Auction House 5015 St Leonard Rd, Saint Leonard, 410-586-1161 www.chesapeakemarketplace.com Chesapeake Marketplace is a unique shopping experience with more than 100 vendors selling a variety of quality goods and merchandise. Plus, weekly online auctions. d e c/o Beacon Marina, 255 Lore Rd, Solomons, 301-449-7111 www.renegade-captainwally.com Lifetime of charter fishing and boating experience. 5305 Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, 301-934-7464 www.ccboe.com/sciencecenter The Science Center hosts students and community members, includes a 184-seat dome planetarium, a 6’ diameter NOAA Science on a Sphere, and a Discovery Lab. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE 12480 Crain Hwy, Newburg, 301-259-2500 www.explorecharlescounty.com/ plan-an-adventure/crain-memorial-welcome-center Trucks prohibited. Minimal motor coach parking available. Operated by Charles County Tourism. Stop in for free maps and Destination Maryland travel magazines. Port Tobacco COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Explore Charles County, Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism 8190 Port Tobacco Rd, Port Tobacco, 301-396-5839 www.explorecharlescounty.com Enjoy outdoor recreation, 20+ parks, National Marine Sanctuary, minor league baseball, historic sites, rich culinary scene. 30 mi from Washington, D.C. See ad on page 3. Strike Zone Charters Scotland OUTDOOR RECREATION 14755 Dowell Rd, Solomons, 443-624-0247 www.fishstrikezone.com Perfect for beginners or experts; fishing trips and harbor cruises available. Max charter size is six people. $ The Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum 3725 Dr Samuel Mudd Rd, Waldorf, 301-645-6870 www.drmudd.org Home of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who treated President Abraham Lincoln’s assassin John Wilkes Booth. Victorian Christmas the 1st full weekend in December. d $ SPORTS St. Leonard ATTRACTIONS Point Lookout State Park Prince Frederick COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, 301-872-5688 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/pointlookout.aspx Picturesque peninsula formed by Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River. Once the site of a Union outpost during Civil War. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. d $ e Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory (PEARL) Regency Furniture Stadium 10545 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 443-885-5926 www.morgan.edu/pearl Private, non-profit institution expands knowledge of nature through discovery and inspires stewardship of the environment. Tours, hands-on activities by appointment. 11765 St Linus Dr, Waldorf, 301-638-9788 www.somdbluecrabs.com Home of Southern Maryland’s baseball team, the Blue Crabs. Theme nights, fireworks, kids’ play area, bumper boats and grassy lawn with concessions. d $ Calvert County Economic Development and Tourism 175 Main St, Prince Frederick, 410-535-4583 www.choosecalvert.com During your visit to our relaxing waterside community, we hope you take time to fully experience the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. Solomons ATTRACTIONS Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery VISITOR SERVICES Accokeek GROUND TRANSPORTATION d e Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Explore and learn how the prehistoric past, natural environments and maritime heritage come together to tell the Chesapeake Bay’s unique story. d $ 8650 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 410-586-2710 www.perigeaux.com Eight acres of vines on a 27-acre farm provide a beautiful setting to enjoy traditionally crafted wines unique to the soils and climate of Southern Maryland. See ad on page 57. EVENT FACILITIES Adventure Tours d e HISTORY & HERITAGE Drum Point Lighthouse 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/199/ drum-point-lighthouse Visit the 1883 screwpile cottage-type lighthouse, one of three remaining on the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Heritage and Paleontological Tours 17517-B Indian Head Hwy, Accokeek, 301-868-1141 www.abdtours.com Adventure Tours is your one-stop shop for luxury transportation at an affordable price. Our company has been providing transportation services since 1990. d $ Calvert Crabs and Seafood 151 Central Square Dr, Prince Frederick, 301-787-8808 www.calvertcrabs.com Seafood restaurant serving steamed crabs and fresh seafood dishes all year long. Accepts reservations. Photo portfolio available on Facebook. d Joseph C. Lore & Sons Oyster House 1550 Flag Harbor Blvd, St. Leonard, 443-764-0767 www.chaptours.org We guide you to the beautiful beaches located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay where you may find your very own 15-million-year-old fossil. $ e Chesapeake Beach TOUR SERVICES Saint Leonard EVENT FACILITIES Chesapeake Windsail Cruises 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/191/ lore-oyster-house Learn about the region’s commercial seafood industries at restored 1934 oyster-packing house. See tools used by local watermen. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 410-586-8501 www.jefpat.maryland.gov/pages/ default.aspx JPPM connects people to the past through history and archaeology and supports the preservation of Maryland’s cultural and natural resources. d e 4160 Mears Ave, Dock A-Slip 15, Chesapeake Beach, 855-561-8810 https://chesapeakewindsailcruises.com Sails into the Chesapeake Bay. Opportunity to spot dolphins and ospreys. Enjoy the sound of waves gently breaking off the hull while gliding through the water. The Barn At Pleasant Acres 5415 Mackall Rd, Saint Leonard, 443-624-3333 www.thebarnatpleasantacres.com An extravagant, rustic wedding venue with a level of service that is unmatched. Your special day should feel like you’re cared for by family. d e Lexington Park COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Solomons EVENT FACILITIES Visit St. Mary’s MD Valley Lee HISTORY & HERITAGE Wm. B. Tennison 14150 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 410-326-2042 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/194/ wm-b-tennison Cruise aboard the 1899 log-built bugeye “Wm. B. Tennison,” the oldest USCG-licensed, log-hulled vessel in the United States. $ St. George’s Episcopal Church 19167 Poplar Hill Ln, Valley Lee, 301-994-0585 www.stgeorgesvalleylee.org The current church, built in 1799, is home to the oldest Episcopal Parish in Maryland and has held continuous services on site since 1638. 22516 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, 240-577-0524 www.visitstmarysmd.com This Chesapeake Bay destination is brimming with history, outdoor fun, vibrant culture -and passionate people eager to share it all with you. Discover Maryland’s best kept travel secret. See ad on page 93. Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Ctr Marina and Resort 155 Holiday Dr, Solomons, 410-326-6311 www.holidayinn.com/slmmd A marina, a pool, 326 guest rooms and a 20,000 square foot meeting space give this hotel special appeal. d e DESTINATION MARYLAND / 131
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