Maryland Byways Road Trips SCENIC BYWAY Port Tobacco Historic Village Port Tobacco Wander this 17th-century town — once Maryland’s biggest international seaport — on a self-guided or guided tour to discover its past as told through interpretive signs describing a courthouse and historical homes. FUEL UP Port Tobacco Marina & Restaurant Port Tobacco The Front Porch Leonardtown 2 Soul Sisters Lusby STAY ALONG THE WAY Island Inn & Suites Piney Point Nekadesh Farm Bed & Breakfast Retreat Coltons Point Susannah’s Watch B&B Mechanicsville The Inn at Leonardtown Leonardtown Carmel of Port Tobacco La Plata At the oldest Carmelite Monastery in the country, tour the “Old Monastery” and chapel, browse the gift shop or join the sisters for Mass. St. Clement’s Island State Park and Museum Coltons Point Take a water-taxi ride across the Potomac to the site where Maryland’s first colonists arrived and its first Catholic Mass was held in 1634. Port of Leonardtown Winery Leonardtown Maryland’s wine making prowess dates back to 1648 and is still going strong. Sip rosés, viogniers and other unique varietals knowing you’re taking part in a centuries-old pastime. Discover more wineries on p. 61. Historic St. Mary’s City St. Mary’s City Wander the paths of Maryland’s first capital, founded on the values of religious freedom, and explore this living-history museum and active archaeological site in beautiful, tidewater Southern Maryland. Point Lookout State Park near Scotland This National Park Service Network to Freedom Site was a Civil War hospital and prison camp. Today, you’ll find a lighthouse, historic fort and museum, along with many recreational opportunities. St. Clement’s Island State Park 24 DESTINATION MARYLAND Instagram: @angel_beil
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