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Historic St. Mary's City ©
History Museum
Historic St. Mary's City , Saint Mary's City
4.6
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum ©
Military Museum
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum , Lexington Park
4.6
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (PRNAM) is a member-supported, privately-funded museum preserving the history and heritage of Naval Aviat
Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse ©
Lighthouse
Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse , Solomons
4.8
In the Exhibition Building, you can touch 20-million year old fossils taken from Calvert Cliffs; discover the ever changing world of the Ches
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Heritage Region Wine Tour
5.0
Duration: 5 hours
Tour the Heritage region in the birth place of Maryland. Anne Arundel, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties are home to Maryland’s colonial history. Old world influences are used by this region’s winemakers.
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Running Hare Vineyard ©
Winery / Vineyard
Running Hare Vineyard , Prince Frederick
4.3
During harvest of 2007, the decision was made to turn this 291 acre private farm owned by Mike Scarborough into a commercial winery. Since th
Tours from $175
Flag Ponds Nature Park ©
Hiking Trail
Flag Ponds Nature Park , Lusby
4.2
Flag Ponds Nature Park is a nature preserve located in Lusby, Maryland along the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, Maryland. It is operated b
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Southern Maryland

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Shaped by the cool waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, Southern Maryland seduces visitors with its shoreline, picturesque resort towns, maritime heritage, and a network of scenic byways. This verdant peninsula with fossil-laden cliffs and stunning riverscape vistas offers plenty of water-based recreational activities. History buffs will have plenty on their plate during their Southern Maryland tour. For a comprehensive insight into colonial history, visit Saint Mary's City--the oldest European settlement in the U.S. and the state's first capital. You can also explore the events surrounding President Lincoln's assassination and retrace the steps of John Wilkes Booth at the museum in Waldorf. To find serenity, head to Solomons Island. Put Southern Maryland at the heart of your travel plans by using our United States online driving holiday planner.

Kid-friendly things to do in Southern Maryland

Flag Ponds Nature Park ©
Hiking Trail
Flag Ponds Nature Park
Lusby
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
North Beach
Beach
North Beach
North Beach
1.2
Duration: 2 hours
Elms Beach Park
Beach
Elms Beach Park
Lexington Park
3.0
Duration: 2 hours
Edward T Hall Aquatic Center ©
Water Park
Edward T Hall Aquatic Center
Prince Frederick
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Southern Maryland

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Bruce Snake Gabrielson's Surf Art Gallery and Museum ©
Art Museum
Bruce Snake Gabrielson's Surf Art Gallery and Museum
Chesapeake Beach
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum ©
Specialty Museum
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Chesapeake Beach
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
Point Lookout Lighthouse ©
History Museum
Point Lookout Lighthouse
Scotland
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
Bayside History Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Bayside History Museum
North Beach
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes

Nature in Southern Maryland

Calvert Cliffs State Park ©
State Park
Calvert Cliffs State Park
Lusby
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
Point Lookout State Park ©
State Park
Point Lookout State Park
Scotland
3.7
Duration: 4 hours
Greenwell State Park ©
State Park
Greenwell State Park
Hollywood
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
St. Clement's Island State Park
State Park
St. Clement's Island State Park
Coltons Point
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Southern Maryland

Scorpion Brewing ©
Brewery
Scorpion Brewing
Owings
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Wildlife Area
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Prince Frederick
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Indian Head Rail Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Indian Head Rail Trail
Indian Head
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
St. Clement's Island Museum ©
History Museum
St. Clement's Island Museum
Coltons Point
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Historic Sites in Southern Maryland

Sotterley Historic Plantation ©
Historic Site
Sotterley Historic Plantation
Hollywood
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Cove Point Lighthouse ©
Lighthouse
Cove Point Lighthouse
Lusby
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Thomas Stone National Historic Site ©
Historic Site
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Port Tobacco
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Saint Ignatius Church ©
Church
Saint Ignatius Church
Port Tobacco
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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