Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaways Family Fun in the Chesapeake Sun Spiral down the High Paw Holler, ride the “rapids” on the Chesapeake Plunge or spend a few days in a cabin-themed family suite and try it all at the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville . From wandering nature trails to feeding cute critters, Abingdon ’s Anita C. Leight Estuary Center has year-round family fun to keep your little ones entertained. Begin your Cross Island Trail trek at Terrapin Nature Park in Stevensville to hunt for sea glass and get oooh-worthy views of the Bay Bridge. Need wheels? Download the Fin Outdoor Recreation app and get rollin’ with bike rentals. Based in Port Republic , Megalodon Adventure Charters takes you hunting for fossils, cruising to see frolicking dolphins, or paddling secluded shallows to hidden Bay beaches. Bay Beach Bliss Known for its gorgeous sunsets, Stevensville ’s Matapeake Beach is the place to go for beach and pool swims and hikes sweetened by Bay breezes. In addition to water fun, Point Lookout Swimming Beach in Scotland brims with Civil War history, stunning views of Point Lookout Lighthouse and a perch for some of the best bird-watching on the Potomac. More on p. 60 Take a dip, relax on the beach, walk the pier and boardwalk, or shop in family-friendly North Beach . Once a popular resort town, Betterton Beach now boasts a sandy shoreline, a park, a fishing jetty, a boardwalk and gentle waves for leisurely swimming. Find more ideas for your Bay getaway. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center (Staff Photo) Anita C. Leight Estuary Center VISITMARYLAND.ORG 67
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