Southern Maryland Southern Maryland Brandywine ARTS & CULTURE Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards 15800 Croom Rd, 301-643-5619 www.robinhillfarmandvineyards.com A small handcrafted family-owned and -operated estate farm winery with approximately 1,800 cases produced yearly. Family farmed since 1955. d e 4160 Mears Ave Dock A Slip 15, 855-561-8810 www.chesapeakewindsailcruises. com Daily sailing tours of the Chesapeake Bay and daily guided walking tours of the twin beach towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. $ 3866 Harbor Rd, 443-865-7937 www.maryloutoocharters.com Charter fishing, boat rides, birthday parties and work trips. $ e 3688 Harbor Rd, 410-610-6620 www.reelattitude.com Bay charter fishing; all types; groups up to 22. $ Chesapeake Windsail Cruises SHOPPING Bradfords Neighborhood Market 23860 Hollywood Rd, 301-475-2531 www.bradfordsmarket.com Small grocery store with a great selection of beer, wine and liquor; full menu of prepared foods, deli, bakery, seafood, on-site butcher in our meat department. d GROUND TRANSPORTATION Patuxent Transportation 301-690-6989 www.patuxenttransportation.com Offering first-in-class transportation services. Exclusive trolley rentals. Weddings, special events and more. d e OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd, 301-888-1410 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/cedarville.aspx Cedarville State Forest invites exploration and adventure of its diverse natural, recreation and historic features, including 19+ miles of trails d $ e Mary Lou Too Charters Huntingtown OUTDOOR RECREATION Kings Landing Park 3255 Kings Landing Rd, 410-535-2661 www.calvertcountymd.gov/1205/ Kings-Landing-Park Kings Landing Park sits along the shoreline of the Patuxent River. The park hosts a fishing pier, hiking trails, a swimming pool and interpretive exhibits. d e HISTORY & HERITAGE Old Jail Museum & Leonardtown Visitor Center 41625 Courthouse Dr, 240-925-3427 www.museums.stmarysmd.com This granite-and-brick structure retains its original upstairs cells where prisoners were once segregated by gender and race with keeper’s quarters downstairs. Reel Attitude Charters Bryans Road SHOPPING Honey Bun Cake Factory 6964 Indian Head Hwy, 240-377-8629 www.thehoneybuncakefactory.com We are a cake company that specializes in 100 different flavors of honey bun cake. We also have cheesecakes, cookies, parfaits and pies. d SHOPPING 3723 Chesapeake Beach Rd, 410-257-1035 www.calvertkettlecorn.com A retail gourmet popcorn shop along with gift items made by local crafters. d e Calvert Kettle Corn La Plata ARTS & CULTURE African American Heritage Society of Charles County, Inc. 7485 Crain Hwy, 301-609-9099 The Heritage House is an educational/ cultural center. Artifacts and displays illustrate the African-American story of Southern Maryland and the nation. d St. Mary’s County Historical Society 41680 Tudor Pl POBox 212, 301-475-2467 www.stmaryshistory.org The St. Mary’s County Historical Society preserves the history of St. Mary’s County. Coltons Point EVENT FACILITIES 20254 Colton Point Rd, 240-309-4110 www.thepotomacgardens.com Historic general store, bar, dance hall featuring events like regional bands, charity events, mixology classes, line dancing, ladies’ fun nights, weddings, etc. d St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd, 301-475-9885 www.stfrancisxavierchurch.org St. Francis Xavier Church, founded in 1662, is the oldest Catholic church in continuous use in the original 13 colonies. The current church was built in 1731. e Chaptico ATTRACTIONS Goldpetal Farms 37254 Manor Rd, 240-587-7312 www.goldpetalfarms.com Goldpetal Farms designs and operates amazing seasonal sunflower mazes and pick-your-own flower gardens in beautiful Southern Maryland. $ e The Potomac Gardens HISTORY & HERITAGE Carmel of Port Tobacco 5678 Mount Carmel Rd, 301-934-1654 www.carmelofporttobacco.com The site of the first Catholic monastery in the first 13 states, built in 1790. National Historic Site and a civil shrine of freedom of religion. d SHOPPING Marie & Nash 22675 Washington St, 240-309-4258 www.facebook.com/marieandnash A one-stop shop for all things beautiful and unique. Specializing in gifts, home and pantry items from sustainable artists/small businesses. d e HISTORY & HERITAGE 38370 Point Breeze Rd, 301-769-2222 www.museums.stmarysmd.com Nationally accredited museum that interprets the history of English colonization and the first landing on nearby St. Clement’s Island on March 25, 1634. d $ Chesapeake Beach EVENT FACILITIES Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort 4160 Mears Ave, 410-257-5596, 1-866-312-5596 www.rnrresortmd.com Waterfront event venue, water activities and gaming on the Chesapeake Bay. d St. Clement’s Island Museum Discalced Carmelite Nuns of MD 5678 Mount Carmel Rd, 301-934-1654 www.carmelofporttobacco.com Historic monastery buildings to visit and nuns praying for your intentions. d Mount Carmel Monastery -Carmel of Port Tobacco SPORTS Breton Bay Golf & Country Club 21935 Society Hill Rd, 301-475-2300 www.bretonbaygollf.com Semi-private golf course with 18 holes of championship golf, practice range and practice putting green, restaurant, pool and tennis courts. d Drayden HISTORY & HERITAGE 18287 Cherryfield Rd, 301-994-1471 www.museums.stmarysmd.com One of the best preserved African-American schoolhouses in the country; the one-room schoolhouse occupies original site and has not been significantly altered. HISTORY & HERITAGE Chesapeake Windsail Tours 4160 Mears Ave Dock A Slip 15, 855-561-8810 www.chesapeakewindsailtours.com You are only a few clicks away from a wonderful stroll in the beautiful bay-side towns of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach, known as the twin beaches. d $ e Drayden African American Schoolhouse 5678 Mount Carmel Rd, 301-934-1654 www.carmelofporttobacco.com The first Carmelite monastery in the U.S., started in 1790, by three Southern Maryland women. Our historic “Old Monastery,” gift store and chapel are open. d Leonardtown ARTS & CULTURE St. Mary’s County Arts Council -Gallery & Gift Shop 22660 Washington St, 240-309-4061 www.stmarysartscouncil.com Our gallery and gift shop features the works of 50+ local artists in a wide variety of media and styles. d e Lexington Park HISTORY & HERITAGE Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Beach Waterpark 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave, 410-257-1404 www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark. com Outdoor waterpark. Features include lazy river, activity pool, lap pool, speed slides, large slides, baby slides. Beachcomber grill with full menu available. d $ Hollywood ATTRACTIONS 22460 Hollywood Rd, 240-243-9151 www.tobaccobarndistillery.com Maryland’s “premier” bourbon. Made from estate-grown corn; distilled and aged on-site. Released as a single-barrel expression. 5+ years in #3 char barrel. d e Tobacco Barn Distillery ATTRACTIONS Jubilee Farm Fermentations 19860 Pear Hill Rd www.jubileefarmfermentations.com A secluded, Chesapeake farm brewery with a focus on fresh, sessionable farmhouse ale. d e 47777 Mattapany Rd, Lexington Park www.smcm.edu/honoring-enslaved The Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland acknowledges the past while honoring the enslaved people who once lived on college land. d See ad on p. 85. KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission 108 DESTINATION MARYLAND
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