Visitors Guide - Calvert County Tourism, MD

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Visitors Guide - Calvert County Tourism, MD
TRANSPORTATION
410-414-2500
410-535-4510
240-508-2001
410-535-6932
410-586-2424
Dunkirk Urgent Care
10845 Town Center Blvd.
Dunkirk, MD 20754
410-286-7911
Prince Frederick Urgent Care
130 Hospital Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-8911
Solomons Urgent Care
14090 H.G. Trueman Road
Solomons, MD 20688
410-394-2800
CALVERT COUNTY
MARYLAND
VISITORS GUIDE
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-2800
MARYLAND
STATE
POLICE
Maryland State Police, Barrack U
210 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-1400
Chesapeake Beach Town Hall
North Beach Town Hall
8200 Bayside Road
8916 Chesapeake Ave.
P.O. Box 400 North Beach, MD 20714
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
301-855-6681
410-257-2230, 301-855-8398
410-257-9618
VISITOR
CENTER
GROUP
TOURS
TOWN HALLS
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Public Bus Service
Checker Taxi
Smart Ride Inc.
Parran Limousine Services
Calvert Memorial Hospital
100 Hospital Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-4000
SHERIFF'S
OFFICE
MEDICAL FACILITIES
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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
For information on a variety of group tours and
events, visit www.choosecalvert.com.
Solomons Visitor Information Center
Visitor Center hours vary by season
410-326-6027
Calvert County Department of Economic Development
205 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-4583 • TDD: 800-735-2258
www.choosecalvert.com • [email protected]
This publication made possible
with the support of the Board of
County Commissioners and the
citizens of Calvert County.
www.choosecalvert.com
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Amusements6
Art Galleries and Antiques7
Boating8
Boat Ramps8
Kayak Launches8
Charter Boat Fishing Associations9
Rentals/Cruises/Services/Tours10
Marinas11
Beaches9
Outdoor Recreation
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Golf12
Equipment Rentals12
Biking/Hiking/Birding Trails12
Historic Churches
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Lodging14
Bed and Breakfasts14
Hotels14
Campgrounds15
Cabins15
Vacation House Rentals16
Dining
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Spas
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Wineries and Breweries
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Farmers Markets
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This guide has been compiled on behalf
of the Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners to assist you while visiting
Calvert County. It is for informational
purposes only. The listings do not
constitute a recommendation of facilities,
accommodations or services. While every
effort has been made to assure accuracy, the
county and staff are not liable for damages
arising out of errors or omissions. For the
most up-to-date information on Calvert
County, visit ChooseCalvert.com.
American Chestnut Land Trust
South Trail: 2650 Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic 20676
North Trail: 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick 20678
PF2Bay Trail: Holy Family Lane, Prince Frederick 20678
410-414-3400 • www.acltweb.org
Nineteen miles of serene public hiking trails in three locations make
this a great place to hike and explore. Guided canoe trips, guided
hikes and a community supported agricultural program round out the
opportunities for people to connect with the land.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
(A Smithsonian Institution Affiliate)
13480 Dowell Road, Dowell
20629
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99,
Dowell, 20629
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Annmarie Garden is located in
scenic Solomons on the Chesapeake
Bay. The sculpture garden features a
walking path that meanders through
the forest, past sculptures including
more than 30 works of art on loan
from the Smithsonian Institution
as well as hidden art. All ages will enjoy a variety of award-winning
special events, gallery shows, engaging public art programs, the gift
shop, the artLAB (to create) and the beautiful gardens.
Hours: Grounds daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Arts Center daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick 20678
Mailing Address: 175 Main St., Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-5327 • www.calvertparks.org
This 100-acre ecological sanctuary includes the northernmost
naturally occurring stand of bald cypress trees in America. A nature
trail features an elevated boardwalk. The Nature Center houses live
animals and exhibits. Classes, demonstrations, field trips and special
programs are offered throughout the year. Reservations are required
for groups of 10 or more.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; Labor Day-Memorial Day,
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday,
1-4:30 p.m. Closed for most county holidays.
Bayside History Museum
4025 4th St., North Beach 20714
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 348, North Beach 20714
410-610-5970 • www.baysidehistorymuseum.org
Cultural history museum featuring memorabilia from the beaches
bayside communities. Exhibits include Explorations of Captain John
Smith featuring the 1632 book written by Capt. Smith; an actual
reproduction of a beach cottage; and a “Day at the Beach” exhibit.
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Delighted to open for groups
and special occasions upon request.
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Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitor Center
ATTRACTIONS
get out and explore...
Photo (above): Parker's Preserve at the American Chestnut Land Trust; © Alan Eckert Photography
Breezy Point Beach & Campground
Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-535-0259 • www.co.cal.md.us/BreezyPoint
This bay-front park features swimming, fishing, picnicking and
seasonal and daily camping. All daily campsites are bay-front. It is
the perfect getaway for day trips, a weekend away or a week-long
escape. Bathhouse, restrooms and concession stand available. See
Campgrounds section for camping information. No pets allowed on
beach or in campground. Beach wheelchair available with prior notice.
Bruce "Snake" Gabrielson's Surfing Museum and Surf Art Gallery
5005 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, 20732
240-464-3301 • www.marylandsurfmuseum.org
Located next to the offices of the non-profit National Surf Schools
and Instructors Association and ranked by the Maryland Department
of Tourism among its top 20 cultural sites, this private museum
contains significant historical items related to the sport of surfing
collected by its founder and legendary surfer over the past 50 years.
Here you will see unique surfing exhibits and artifacts that other surf
museums can only envy. Among the exhibits are Dale Velzy’s shaping
equipment, antique surfboards and paintings by some of the nation’s
top surf artists. There is also a large collection of surf books for those
doing research in the sport.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5-8 p.m. and some weekends
when the surf isn’t good. Reservations are required.
Calvert Cliffs
State Park
9500 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 20657
301-743-7613 • www.dnr.state.md.us/
publiclands/southern/calvertcliffs.asp
Hike through this 1,460-acre wooded state
park to the majestic Calvert Cliffs on the Chesapeake Bay. Formed over
15 million years ago, the cliffs contain more than 600 species of fossils.
Ideal for hiking, picnicking, fishing and fossil hunting. Two-mile walk
to the beach. Large tire park. Information available for pavilion rentals,
youth camping or hunting. Limited wheelchair access.
Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset.
Calvert County Historical Society
70 Church St., Prince Frederick 20678
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 358, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-2452 • www.calverthistory.org
The Calvert County Historical Society is located in historic Linden (c. 1868)
in the heart of Prince Frederick. Offering a research library that continues
to grow in volume and diversity. Family papers describing first-person
accounts of historical events, wills, family Bibles, original manuscripts,
photographs, published histories, maps and recorded interviews allow
researchers to examine how the county has changed over time.
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Other hours by appointment.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1227, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-3892 • www.cbrm.org
The museum shares the story of
the Chesapeake Beach Railway and
Amusement Park in the early 20th
century, including photos and artifacts.
The museum building is the only
surviving depot station from the old
railway and is on the National Register of
Historic Places. Free admission.
Hours: Mid-March, weekends only, 1-4 p.m.; April-October, daily and
weekends, 1-4 p.m.; special weekend hours June-August,
11 a.m.-5 p.m.; November, weekends only, 1-4 p.m.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
Access behind Chesapeake Beach Water Park
4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-2230 • www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail is located partially on the right
of way of the long-abandoned Chesapeake Beach Railway. The creek
is a significant watershed that empties directly into the Chesapeake
Bay. The trail offers scenic views of Fishing Creek and hundreds
of acres of surrounding marsh and forest and includes two bridges
across the creek and several timber walkways over the creek or
marshland. Wildlife is abundant and visitors to the trail are quite
often treated to bald eagle sightings.
200 Farren Ave., Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 38, Solomons 20688
410-326-7443 • 410-326-7460
www.umces.edu/cbl/visitors-center-outreach
Founded by zoologist Reginald
Truitt in 1925 on land donated
by the people of Solomons, this
is the oldest state-supported
marine laboratory on the East
Coast. As part of the University
of Maryland Center for
Environmental Science, the lab
allows visitors to experience the
scientific atmosphere of the research facility, learn about the ecology
and natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and the important
contributions made by scientists to our environmental heritage. Please
visit the website for tour information.
Hours: Hours are variable by season. Please check our website for
current availability.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 20657
Mailing Address: 175 Main St., Prince Frederick 20678
410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327 • www.calvertparks.org
Once a pound-net fishing
station on the Chesapeake
Bay, the park displays a
remarkable variety of natural
environments from sandy
beaches to freshwater ponds
and the forested heights of
Calvert Cliffs. Hiking trails,
fossil hunting, observation
platforms, wetlands boardwalk,
fishing pier, the beach and
visitors center with wildlife
exhibits. Picnic tables and grills
are provided. No lifeguards or
nettle nets. Swim at your own
risk. Limited wheelchair access.
Reservations are required for
groups of 30 or more.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Labor Day-Memorial Day, SaturdaySunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Monday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Symbol Key
Chesapeake Bay Gateways
Network (www.baygateways.net)
Wheelchair Accessible
Pets Welcomed
Fees May Apply
Captain John Smith
Trail Sites
Star-Spangled Banner
Trail Sites
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ATTRACTIONS
at the Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island
Road, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 97, Solomons 20688
410-326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Rich maritime history and diversity of life in the
Chesapeake Bay come alive in the only museum on
the East Coast that is home to two lighthouses. See
skates and rays, models, paintings, wood carvings,
aquarium, fossils and boats.
Outdoor exhibits include a boat
basin, river otter habitat and a
recreated salt marsh.
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cove Point
Lighthouse
3500 Lighthouse Blvd.,
Lusby 20657
Experience history at
the oldest continuously
working lighthouse in
Maryland. Grounds include
the lighthouse tower built in
1828, a 1901 fog signal building
and two keepers’ homes. The
six-bedroom keeper’s home was
completely restored in 2012 and is
now available as a high-end vacation
rental and special events venue. The
grounds are open during specific hours
and are free to tour – check the website
for days/hours. A museum interpreter
and visitor’s center are on site. Listed
on the National Register of Historic
Places. Limited access for wheelchairs.
Hours: June-August, daily, 1-4 p.m.;
weekends and holidays in May and September.
Dee of St. Mary’s
Located at the Calvert Marine Museum dock
The skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s was built for
Jackie Russell in 1979, in Piney Point, Maryland. Russell
dredged oysters with the Dee for 10 seasons, until she
transitioned to a floating classroom under the banner of
the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab. In May 2013, the museum
acquired the Dee of St. Mary’s and it is used for educational
programs, public sails and private charters.
Hours: Check the museum website for dates and times.
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Drum Point Lighthouse
Located at the Calvert Marine Museum
Constructed in 1883 at Drum Point to mark the entrance
to the Patuxent River, this screwpile cottage-type light
is one of only three remaining from 45 that once served
the Chesapeake Bay at the beginning of the 20th century.
Decommissioned in 1962, the lighthouse has been
beautifully restored, complete with furnishings of the
early 20th century. Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
J.C. Lore & Sons
Oyster House
Located ¼ mile south of Calvert
Marine Museum
Visit this restored 1934
seafood packing house to
learn about the boom and
decline of the region’s
commercial seafood
industries. The exhibits
explore all aspects of
oyster processing, from
receiving oysters at the
dock to storing, shucking,
washing, packing and
shipping the product
to markets across the
region. Listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places.
Hours: June-August,
daily 1-4 p.m.; weekends
and holidays in May and
September.
Wm. B.
Tennison
Located at the Calvert
Marine Museum dock
Enjoy a one-hour cruise
around Solomons Harbor
and the Patuxent R iver
aboard the only Coast Guardlicensed log-hulled vessel in
America. Built in 1899, this national historic landmark
was later converted from sail to power and served as
an oyster buyboat until 1978. Departs from the Calvert
Marine Museum dock, weather permitting. Assistance
needed for wheelchair boarding (ramp).
Hours: May-October, Wednesday-Sunday, 2 p.m. cruise;
July-August, additional cruises Saturday and Sunday,
12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Photo (above): Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum; © David Krankowski Photography
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
One-Room Schoolhouse
Experience, discover, learn and have fun! Nearly 70 archaeological
sites have been identified on the property, reflecting more than
8,000 years of human occupation. Tour exhibits in the visitor center
and exhibit barn, browse the gift shop, hike miles of trails, explore
the re-created Indian Village, launch a canoe or kayak, rent the
pavilion or just enjoy the beautiful views. Also on the grounds is the
Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art
archaeological research, conservation and curation facility. Call about
scheduling a tour of the facility.
Hours: Grounds open Sunday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-dusk; Visitor Center
open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March through November.
Port Republic School No. 7 has been in this shady grove for more
than 100 years. Authentically preserved, the schoolhouse is filled
with memorabilia.
Hours: Special visits may be arranged through their website.
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 20685
410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown 20639
Mailing Address: 175 Main St., Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-2661 • 410-535-5327 • www.calvertparks.org
This 260-acre park on the Patuxent River and Cocktown Creek offers
a variety of outdoor activities. A site for environmental education, the
park features pastures, woodland and wetlands. Amenities include
picnic shelters with tables and grills, wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier,
launch area for canoes and kayaks, swimming pool ($), shoreline,
horse ring and Tom Wisner Hall (for indoor meetings and receptions).
Youth camping, horse ring, picnic shelters and hall require
reservations. Reservations are required for groups of 30 or more.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, daily, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Labor DayMemorial Day, daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Old Wallville School
1450 Dares Beach Road, Prince
Frederick 20678
410-474-3868
www.oldwallvilleschool.org
The school is the oldest standing
one-room schoolhouse for African
American students in Calvert County.
Offering education for grades 1
through 7, it was built in the early
1880s and remained in use until 1934. Located on the grounds of
Calvert Elementary School.
Hours: Exterior interpretive signs; interior viewing by appointment.
3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic 20676
www.calvertoneroomschool.org
Spaceflight America
Museum and Science Center
520 Fox Run Blvd.
(GPS address: 600 Dares Beach
Road) Prince Frederick 20678
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 81,
Dunkirk 20754
301-812-6480
www.spaceflightamericamuseum.org
www.facebook.com/spaceflightamericamuseum
Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center (and Arthur Storer
Planetarium) are located on the grounds of Calvert High School.
Museum covers the history of manned spaceflight and features
historical artifacts from the Mercury Program to the International
Space Station and beyond. Includes an International Space Station
exhibit, space food, space suits from the U.S., China and Russia,
equipment from inside the shuttle and much more. Many handson activities, including a working glove box, astronaut gloves,
planetarium shows and a Kidz Zone (for ages 3-7).
Hours: Check our website for operating hours.
Wetlands Overlook Park
4020 11th St.
North Beach 20714
410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681
www.northbeachmd.org
Small nature park that serves as
an attraction for those interested
in observing the wildlife
inhabitants of the wetlands and
the migratory fowl that rest there
during flights up and down the Atlantic seaboard. The park includes
a pier and two gazebos. The area has a small visitor center with public
restrooms and vending machine refreshments.
Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk.
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Amusements
Apex Cinemas
Calvert Village Shopping Center
200 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-0781 • 301-855-1147
Movie information line: 410-535-0776 and 410-535-0777
www.apexcinemas.com
Five theaters featuring the latest movie releases.
Hours: Daily; call for movie times.
Biplane Air Tours
605 Patuxent Reach Drive, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-4136 • www.biplaneairtours.com
Experience the thrill of flying in an open cockpit biplane. We operate
a 1944 Stearman biplane over scenic Southern Maryland. Enjoy views
of the Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River while
feeling the breeze through your hair! Biplane Air Tours flies from St.
Mary’s County Airport.
Hours: April-October, by appointment only.
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-1404 • www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com
Children’s pool, activity pool, 12’ floating gator, 12’ floating snake,
seashell slide, lazy river, snack bar and slides for all ages. Free use of
tubes. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by a
paying adult. All pools are heated during cooler months.
Call for reservations for groups of 25 or more, birthday
parties and corporate picnics. No outside food or drink
allowed in park.
Hours: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Check the website for exact days of operation and
hours. Hours and days may vary. Weather permitting.
Cove Point Family Aquatic Center
815 Fun Way, Lusby 20657
410-394-6248 • www.co.cal.md.us/
CovePointPool
The center features an eight-lane lap pool with
a 1-meter and a half-meter diving board, a
zero entry wading pool with play features for
children age 5 and younger
and a leisure pool with
multiple play features.
Children under 13
must be accompanied
by a paying adult. Concession
stand available in the pool area.
No outside food is permitted in
the pool area; tables are available
for use outside the pool enclosure.
Reservations are required for groups
larger than 15 people.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day, MondayFriday, 11-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.8 p.m.; lap swimming is 6 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayFriday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
Art Galleries
and Antiques
130 Auto Drive, Prince Frederick 20678
410-414-8350 • www.co.cal.md.us/hac
This indoor center features three accessible heated pools, accessible
hot tub, fitness room and outdoor sunning space. The competition
pool with diving area is 50 meters long by 25 yards wide with depths
of 4 feet to 12.5 feet with ramp entry. Diving area has 3-meter,
1-meter and half-meter diving boards. Leisure pool has play features
including three water slides. Therapy pool contains an in-water
bench, a deep end and hand rails for exercise. The facility also has a
conference room and party room available to rent.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday,
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Wibit available Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m.
Calvert County’s art scene is
infused with the region’s rural
beauty and maritime heritage.
Many local galleries are part of
the Patuxent Arts Trail where you
will see work from international
and national artists as well as local
artists who draw upon the visual
riches of the Chesapeake Bay and
the Patuxent River.
Lord Calvert Bowling Entertainment Center
Shopkeepers offer an eclectic
assortment of items from the
traditional to the whimsical. Take
home your own little piece of the
bayside lifestyle.
2275 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown 20639
410-535-3560 • www.lordcalvertbowling.com
Bowling for all ages, full-service grill, sports bar and video
entertainment seven days a week. Special events welcomed. Fun
leagues for singles, couples and families. Check out our “Calvert
Laser Light Nights,” a theatrical light show with music on Friday and
Saturday nights.
Hours: Daily, call for times.
Galleries with a palette icon
are part of the Patuxent Arts
Trail. For more info:
www.choosecalvert.com/
PatuxentArtsTrail
New Direction Community Theater
Performing at Long Beach Community
Building, 5845 Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard 20685
[email protected] • www.ndctheater.org
Chesapeake Gallery &
House of Frames
New Direction Community Theater is a theater group
dedicated to providing a variety of opportunities
for volunteers of every age and talent in Southern
Maryland. Come be a part of a new theater
experience in Southern Maryland as we travel in a
new direction together. Producing three shows a
season; check our website for show schedule.
Foreground
sculpture;
John A. Schaffner
Sea Creature II
Mixed wood
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
Ruddy Duck Adventures
410-818-8100
www.ruddyduckadventures.com
Amazing day trips with lunch, dinner and
all activities included. Fossil and shark teeth
hunting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding
(SUP), scenic cruises, sculpture gardens, nature
and wildlife exhibits, amazing food, craft beer
and more. Great for couples and families.
Special low price for kids.
Twin Beach Players - A Community
Theatre Group of Calvert County
Performing at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern
MD, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach 20714
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 600
Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-286-1890 • www.twinbeachplayers.com
Entering its 18th season, Twin Beach Players is a
volunteer organization providing five productions a
season with extended outreach programs, combining
a children and adult performing company.
Chesapeake Beach
A-1 Antiques and Collectibles
3756 Chesapeake Beach Road
301-855-4500
Find us on Facebook
Pieces-N-Time
Antique Clock Sales and Service
8314 F St.
410-257-6473
www.pieces-n-time.com
Open by appointment
D owe l l
Grandmother’s Store
13892 Dowell Road
410-326-3366
www.grandmothersstore.com
Dunkirk
Medart Galleries
10735 Town Center Blvd.
410-257-6616
www.medartgalleries.com
North Beach
Artworks @ 7th
9100 Bay Ave.
410-286-5278
www.artworksat7th.com
Find us on Facebook
Chesapeake Antique Center
4133 7th St.
410-254-3153
https://www.facebook.com/
Chesapeake-Antiques
Nice & Fleazy Antiques Center
9131 Bay Ave.
410-257-3044
Willetta’s Antiques
7th St. and Bay Avenue
301-855-3412
Owings
Fridays Creek Winery
3485 Chaneyville Road
410-286-9463
www.fridayscreek.com
P r i n c e Fr e d e r i c k
CalvART Gallery
110 Solomons Island Road
Prince Frederick Shopping Center
410-535-9252
www.calvartgallery.org
475 Main St.
410-257-1420
www.houseofframes-inc.com
St. Leonard
Chesapeake Marketplace and
Auction House
5015 St. Leonard Road
www.chesapeakemarketplace.com
Solomons
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
A Smithsonian Affiliate
13480 Dowell Road
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
carmen’s gallery
14550 Solomons Island Road
410-326-2549
www.carmensgallery.com
Grandmothers Too at Harmon
House Shoppes
14560 Solomons Island Road
410-326-6848
Island Trader Antiques
225 Lore Road
410-326-3582
Find us on Facebook
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BOATING
B o a t Ra m p s
Kaya k L au n c h e s
Breezy Point Marina
Flag Ponds Nature Park
5230 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-414-9292 • www.breezypointmarina.com
Hallowing Point Boat Ramp
6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-3382 • 301-855-1748 • www.dnr.maryland.gov
KB Derr & Son Marina
12565 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby 20657
410-326-7089 • www.kbderrandson.com
Len’s Marina
8995 Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island 20615
410-586-0077 • www.lensmarina.com
Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina West
4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-855-8450 • 800-233-2080 • www.cbresortspa.com
Solomons Public Boat Ramp and Fishing/Crabbing Pier
14195 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons 20688
(under the Thomas Johnson Bridge)
410-326-3899
Vera’s Beach Club Marina
1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby 20657
410-586-1182 • www.verasbeachclub.com
1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 20657
410-586-1477 • www.calvertparks.org/fpp.html
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 20685
410-586-850 • www.jefpat.org
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown 20639
4710-535-2661 • www.calvertparks.org/klp.html
Nans Cove
8081 Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island 20615
410-535-5327
Solomons Public Boat Ramp and Fishing/Crabbing Pier
14195 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons 20688
(under the Thomas Johnson Bridge)
410-326-3899
BEACHES
Charter Boat Fishing Associations
Let an experienced captain help you angle for plentiful
blues, trout, drum, rock and flounder.
Breezy Point Charter Boat Association
5230 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
Mailing Address: 106 Wilson Blvd., Glen Burnie 21061
410-760-8242 • www.breezypointmarina.com
Calvert Marina Charter Dock
14485 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 157, Solomons 20688
www.calvertcharters.com
Chesapeake Beach Fishing Charters
P.O. Box 757, Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-855-4665 • www.chesapeakebeachfishingcharters.com
Rod ‘N’ Reel Charter Fishing
4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-855-8450 • 800-233-2080 • www.cbresortspa.com
Solomons Charter Captains Association
1745 Forest Glen Drive, Prince Frederick 20678
www.fishsolomons.com
Bay Front Park
Mailing Address: Town of Chesapeake Beach
P.O. Box 400, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-2230 • www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov
Located on Route 261 one half mile south of Chesapeake Beach.
Swimming and hunting for shark teeth. Fee for non-residents
during summer months.
Breezy Point Beach & Campground
Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-535-0259 • www.co.cal.md.us/BreezyPoint
Beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and paddle boards available
for rental.
Calvert Cliffs State Park
10540 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 20657
301-743-7613
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/southern/calvertcliffs.asp
Excellent fossil hunting and fishing. There is a 45-minute walk
to the beach (2 miles). See listing under Attractions. Limited
wheelchair access.
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 20657
Mailing Address: 175 Main St., Prince Frederick 20678
410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327
www.calvertparks.org/fpp.html
This beach also offers hiking trails, observation platforms,
wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier, visitor’s center with wildlife
and fossil exhibits. See listing under attractions. Limited
wheelchair access.
North Beach Public Beach
5th St. and Bay Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, North Beach 20714
410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681 • www.northbeachmd.org
Event space on upper level pier, lower fishing deck, swimming
and boardwalk.
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B o a t Re n t a l s/C r u i s e s/S e r v i c e s/ To u r s
Bunky’s Charter Boats Inc.
14448 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 379, Solomons 20688
410-326-3241 • www.BunkysCharterBoats.com
Services include full-service charter, bottom and rock fishing, head
boats, private cruises and dinner cruises. Two-person wave runner,
16- and 19-foot boat skiff rentals available. The tackle store offers
knowledgeable sales staff for fishing and crabbing along with bait,
tackle, carryout, snacks and a fuel pier. Transient slips are available.
Chesapeake Bay Charters
255 Lore Road, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: 10600 Breeden Road, Lusby 20657
443-963-9463 • www.cbcsailing.com
Come experience the splendor of the Chesapeake Bay on board a
40-foot sailboat. Private sailing adventures from two hours and up to
two weeks are available for the whole family.
M&D Marine Towing & Salvage (Towboat U.S.)
Harbor Island Marina, Solomons 20688
410-326-6801 • 410-610-0100 • www.boatus.com
All towing-related services including salvages and diving. U.S. Coast
Guard-licensed captains give 24/7 courteous, professional and fast
response. Boat U.S. members receive free towing up to membership level.
Paddle or Pedal
4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 922, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-991-4268 • www.paddleorpedal.com
Kayaks and canoes (some rigged for fishing), pedal boats and standup paddle boards as well as bicycles rented hourly or daily. Sunset
and sunrise tours as well as kayak lessons arranged with advance
reservations. Located at Marina West, directly behind the Chesapeake
Beach Water Park. You may also visit us at the municipal pier in
North Beach and Breezy Point.
Sail Solomons
245 C St., Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 441, Solomons 20688
410-326-4917 • www.sailsi.com
Email: [email protected]
Top-quality sailing instruction, charters and sailing club. American
Sailing Association certified instruction for all levels; awarded
ASA outstanding school and instructors. Private and on-your-ownboat instruction available. Many courses taught in a live-aboard
environment on the Chesapeake Bay and Caribbean.
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Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 507, Lusby 20657
301-672-3509 • www.solomonsislandheritagetours.com
Experience estuarine life up close on a commercial fishing vessel.
Seasonal fisheries include crab scraping, crab potting, fish potting,
eel potting, oyster dredging and oyster tonging. Sit back and observe
or get involved – it’s up to you! Children are always welcomed.
Additional services include crab steam, lighthouse excursions and
sightseeing cruises. Maximum passengers: 6.
Patuxent River Heritage Tours
Solomons, 20688
410-326-2685 • 443-623-6369
www.watermenheritagetours.org
Discover the treasures of the Chesapeake on a kayaking heritage
tour. Explore the sites of important naval battles of the War of 1812.
Visit the habitats of osprey, heron, American bald eagles and other
estuarine wildlife. Enjoy an authentic crabbing experience with a
commercial waterman.
Tours by Captain Loch Weems and Captain Dan Baker
Solomons 20688
Captain Loch: 410-474-0606 • [email protected]
Captain Dan: 410-591-0361 • [email protected]
www.watermenheritagetours.org
A variety of tours are offered onboard LochJaw, a 44-foot Chesapeake
deadrise. In-depth history-based tours of the Solomons Island area can
be tailored to your interests and can include a look at the War of 1812,
Weems Line Steamboats, historic Trent Hall Farm, the lighthouses of
the Southern Bay or lunch at Ray’s Pier. Tours range from a 2-3 hour
cruise to full-day charters; weekend packages are available. Passengers
receive half-price lodging at Comfort Inn Solomons.
Fuel
Boat Ramp
Lift
Repairs
Pool
Sauna
Marine Supplies
Groceries
Ice
Shower
Restrooms
Laundromat
Restaurant
Snack Bar
Restaurant Nearby
Electricity
Pump Out Station
Tackle
Amperage Available
Solomons Island Heritage Tours
Mean Water Level
BOATING
Rt. 2 and Alexander Lane, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1024, Solomons 20688
410-326-4060 • www.solomonsboatrental.com
Explore the Patuxent River. Powerboats and pontoons (15-24 feet)
for water skiing/tubing, cruising and fishing. Modern, reliable, fully
equipped boats. Hourly, four- and eight-hour rentals.
Annual Dockage
& Transients
Solomons Boat Rental
Abner’s Marina
3725 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-3689; www.abnerscrabhouse.net
100
6’
Beacon Marina
255 Lore Road, P.O. Box 869, Solomons 20688
410-326-6303; www.choicehotels.com
179
4'
30, ltd 50 Breezy Point Marina Inc.
5230 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-758-9981; www.breezypointmarina.com
225
4'
50 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bunky's Charter Boats Inc.
14448 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, 20685
410-326-3241; www.bunkyscharterboats.com
10
4-6'
30,50
••••••••
Calvert Marina
14485 Dowell Road, P.O. Box 157, Solomons 20688
410-326-4251; www.calvertmarina.com
450
10' 30, 50, 100
• • • • • • • • • • • • •
Flag Harbor Yacht Haven
1565 Flag Harbor Blvd., P.O. Box 91, St. Leonard 20685
410-586-1915, 410-586-0070; www.flagharbor.com
168
7'
15, 30
• • • • • • •• • •
Harbor Island Marina Inc.
105 Charles St., P.O. Box 85, Solomons 20688
410-326-3441; www.harborislandmarina.net
100
12'
30, 50
• • • • • •• • • • •
KB Derr & Son Marina
12565 Rousby Hall Road, P.O. Box 452, Lusby 20657
410-326-7089; www.kbderrandson.com
100
4'
Len's Marina
8995 Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island 20615
410-586-0077; www.lensmarina.com
44
3.5'
30, 50
• • • • • • •• • • •
Rod ‘N' Reel Dock
4160 Mears Ave., P.O. Box 99, Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-855-8450, 800-233-2080; www.cbresortspa.com
120
4-5'
30, 50
•• • • • • • • •
Rod ‘N' Reel Marina West
4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-855-3572, 410-257-5218; www.cbresortspa.com
175
9’
20, 30 Solomons Harbor Marina
205 Holiday Drive, P.O. Box 1151, Solomons 20688
410-326-1052; www.solomonsharbormarina.com
85
11'
30, 50 Solomons Yachting Center
255 Alexander Lane, P.O. Box 367, Solomons 20688
410-326-2401; www.solomonsyachtingcenter.com
100
12' 30, 50, 100
• • •• • • • • • • ••
Spring Cove Marina
455 Lore Road, P.O. Box 160, Solomons 20688
410-326-2161; www.springcovemarina.com
250
15’
30, 50
• • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Vera's Beach Club Marina
1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby 20657
410-586-1182; www.verasbeachclub.com
70
7'
30, 50
• •• • • • •
Zahniser's Yachting Center
245 C St. and Back Creek, P.O. Box 760, Solomons 20688
410-326-2166; www.zahnisers.com
275
13'
30, 50 Marinas
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OUTDOOR
RECREATION
Golf
Chesapeake Hills Golf Course
11352 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 20657
410-326-4653
www.chesapeakehills.com
This 18-hole, par 72, county-owned course is just minutes from
Solomons. Undulating fairways, elevation changes, water hazards
and doglegs make this a favorite. Amenities include driving
range, pro shop, lessons and a grill.
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-5596 • 301-855-0096 • 866-312-5596 • www.cbresortspa.com
Offering kayak and canoe rentals.
Paddle or Pedal
North Beach Welcome Center Pier & Beach
9023 Bay Ave., North Beach 20714
410-286-3799
Kayaks and canoes (some rigged for fishing), pedal boats and
stand-up paddle boards as well as bicycles rented hourly or
daily. Sunset and sunrise tours as well as kayak lessons
arranged with advance reservations. Located at Marina
West, directly behind the Chesapeake Beach Water
Park. You may also visit us at the municipal pier
in North Beach and Breezy Point.
6215 Scaggs Road (Lower Marlboro), Owings 20736
410-286-8212 • www.mellomar.com
Regulation 9-hole, par 35 course, plus 9-hole, par 27 course.
Driving range with mats and grass teeing area. Amenities include
pull and golf carts, driving range and lessons.
Patuxent Adventure Center
Equipment Rentals
Bunky’s Charter Boats Inc.
14448 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 379, Solomons 20688
410-326-3241 • www.bunkyscharterboats.com
Services include charters, bottom and rock fishing, head boats,
private cruises and dinner cruises. Two-person wave runner,
boat skiff rentals available. The tackle store offers knowledgeable
staff along with bait, tackle, carryout and a fuel pier. Transient
slips are available.
All Saints Episcopal Church
100 Lower Marlboro Road,
Sunderland
410-257-6306
www.allsaints1692.org
Established 1692; present church
completed in 1777.
Breezy Point Beach & Campground
5300 Breezy Point Road
Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-535-0259
www.paddleorpedal.com
Mellomar Golf Park
Brooks United Methodist Church
5550 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-3972
www.brooksumc.org
Established in 1846.
Offering kayak, SUP and bike rentals.
Christ Church
13860 C Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688
410-394-2770 • www.paxadventure.com
Bicycle sales, accessories, repairs. Kayak and paddleboard sales, rentals and tours.
SUP2U Rentals, LLC
Kings Landing Park
3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown 20639
202-417-8728• www.sup2urentals.com
Annmarie Sculpture Garden
& Arts Center
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Battle Creek Cypress
Swamp Sanctuary
410-535-5327
http://calvertparks.org/bccss.html
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Calvert Cliffs State Park
301-743-7613
www.dnr.state.md.us/
publiclands/southern/
calvertcliffs.asp
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2230
www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov
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3100 Broomes Island Road,
Port Republic
410-586-0565
www.christchurchcalvert.org
Established 1672; present church
dates from 1772.
Emmanuel United
Methodist Church
1250 Emmanuel Church Road,
Huntingtown
410-535-3177
www.eumchuntingtown.com
Established 1867; current building
completed in 1903.
Rental of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.
Huntingtown United
Methodist Church
B i k i n g / H i k i n g / B i r d i n g Tr a i l s
American Chestnut Land Trust
410-414-3400 • www.acltweb.org
HISTORIC
CHURCHES
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
410-257-2230
www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov
Kings Landing Park
410-535-2661
www.calvertparks.org/klp.html
Sunrise Garden
301-855-6681
www.northbeachmd.org
Flag Ponds Nature Park
410-586-1477
www.calvertparks.org/fpp.html
Matoaka Beach Cabins
410-586-0269
www.matoakabeachcabins.com
Wetlands Overlook Park
301-855-6681
www.northbeachmd.org
Jefferson Patterson Park
& Museum
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
North Beach Shoreline
301-855-6681
www.northbeachmd.org
4020 Hunting Creek Road,
Huntingtown
410-257-3020
www.huntingtownumchurch.com
Established in 1840; present
sanctuary completed in 1929.
Lower Marlboro United
Methodist Church
6519 Lower Marlboro Lane,
Owings
410-257-2761
www.mtharmonylmumc.org
Established 1869.
Middleham Chapel
10200 H.G. Trueman Road
Lusby
410-326-4948
www.middlehamandstpeters.org
Established 1684.
Mt. Harmony United
Methodist Church
155 E. Mt. Harmony Road,
Owings
410-257-2761
www.mtharmonylmumc.org
Established in 1847; current
church built in 1923.
Mt. Hope United
Methodist Church
145 Dalrymple Road
Sunderland
410-257-3206
www.mthopeunitedmethodist
church.org
Established in 1860; erected in
1883; rebuilt in 1923.
North Beach Union Church
8912 Chesapeake Ave.,
North Beach
410-257-3555
Established 1911.
Olivet United Methodist Church
13575 Olivet Road, Lusby
410-326-8400
www.olivetumc-lusby.org
Established 1884.
Our Lady Star of the Sea
Catholic Church
50 Alexander Lane, Solomons
410-326-3535
www.olss.org
Founded in 1888. The church was
built in 1927.
Patuxent United
Methodist Church
3500 Solomons Island Road,
Huntingtown
410-535-9819
Established in 1883.
Smithville United
Methodist Church
3005 Ferry Landing Road,
Dunkirk
410-257-3160
www.smithvilleumc.org
Sanctuary built in 1840.
Solomons United
Methodist Church
14454 S. Solomons Island Road,
Solomons
410-326-3278
www.solomonsumchurch.org
Established in 1866; oldest
church on Solomons Island.
St. Edmonds United
Methodist Church
3000 Dalrymple Road,
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-7311
Originally built 1865, burned in
1893 and rebuilt in 1928.
St. John’s United
Methodist Church
1475 Sollers Wharf Road, Lusby
410-326-2987
www.smileinc.org/stJohns_
UMC.html
Built in 1880. The foundation of
the earlier white church is visible
east of the current building.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
25 Church St., Prince Frederick
410-535-2897
www.stpaulspf.org
Constructed in 1842.
St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church
1100 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby
410-326-4475
www.facebook.com/StPaulLusby
www.stpaul-lusby.org
Founded in 1866. Present
sanctuary built in 1930.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Chapel
14590 Solomons Island Road
South, Solomons
410-326-4948
www.middlehamandstpeters.org
Established 1889.
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LODGING
Bed and Breakfasts
Back Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
210 Alexander Lane, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520, Solomons 20688
410-326-2022 • www.backcreekinnbnb.com
This 1880 waterfront inn offers seven rooms, private baths,
fireplaces, full breakfast, gardens, private pier, walking distance to
shops and restaurants. Rest and relaxation await. “Certificate of
Excellence” in the 2013 and 2015 TripAdvisor.
Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast
14614 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 118, Solomons 20688
410-326-2707 • www.blueheronbandb.com
A delightful balconied Charleston colonial with a private pier on
the harbor in Solomons and within walking distance to shops
and restaurants. The inn offers two lovely balcony suites and two
spacious dormer rooms, all nonsmoking with magnificent water
views and private baths. Full breakfast.
Solomons Victorian Inn
125 Charles St., Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 759, Solomons 20688
410-326-4811 • www.solomonsvictorianinn.com
Let the Chesapeake romance you at this gracious Queen Anne
Victorian-style inn. Located on Solomons Island, this B&B
features seven rooms and suites with fantastic water views and
amenities such as whirlpool tubs and steam showers. Full gourmet
breakfast. Business rates available.
Hotels
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-257-5596 • 301-855-0096 • 866-312-5596
www.cbresortspa.com
Enjoy luxury accommodations with balconies overlooking the
Chesapeake Bay, a full-service spa, marinas, slip rentals, charter
fishing, gaming, two restaurants and an outdoor café. Create
memories for a day, weekend or lifetime.
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott
75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 20678
443-968-3000 • www.marriott.com/bwipf
Newly renovated. Eighty-seven rooms, spacious studio suites,
complimentary continental breakfast buffet, indoor pool and whirlpool,
fitness center, board room and large meeting room, business center,
free high-speed Internet access.
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
Super 8 Prince Frederick
40 Commerce Lane, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-8668 • 800-800-8000 • www.super8.com
Fifty-seven rooms. Free Super Start Breakfast and free WiFi. Suites
with whirlpool. Meeting and fitness rooms. Children under 17 free. Pets
allowed with a fee.
Comfort Inn Beacon Marina Solomons
255 Lore Road, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 869, Solomons 20688
410-326-6303 • 800-4Choice • www.choicehotels.com/
maryland/solomons/comfort-inn-hotels/md414
Waterfront hotel offers 60 comfortable rooms with deluxe
complimentary breakfast. Micro/fridge in every room. High-speed
wireless Internet, limited service marina , restaurant on premises. Bus
and truck parking. We are a pet-friendly hotel. Group and tour rates
available.
Hilton Garden Inn Solomons
13100 Dowell Road, Dowell (Solomons) 20629
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 160, Dowell, 20629
410-326-0303 • http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/
maryland/hilton-garden-inn-solomons-DCASOGI/index.html
Hilton Garden Inn Solomons is conveniently located near Pax River
US Navy air base and the Chesapeake Bay. The hotel features spacious
guest rooms and premium amenities, including free WiFi, a Keurig in
each room, an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, business center
and snack shop. There's also a restaurant and bar on site. For meetings,
weddings and other events, the hotel has over 3,500 square feet of
flexible event space and a professional catering staff for all your needs.
Holiday Inn Express Prince Frederick
355 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-6800 • 800-565-8815
www.hiexpress.com/princefredrck
Seventy rooms with hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board,
microwave, refrigerator. Free continental breakfast bar. Jacuzzi suites
with fireplace and business suites available. Free cable and high-speed
Internet. This is a non-smoking facility. Please no pets.
Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center & Marina
155 Holiday Drive, Solomons 20688
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1099, Solomons 20688
800-356-2009 • 410-326-6311
www.hisolomons.com
Nine-acre waterfront retreat with 326 guest rooms adjacent to
Solomons Harbor Marina. Offering complimentary wireless high-speed
Internet. Onsite amenities include Isaac’s Restaurant & Pub, junior
Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, business center, courtyard bar and
a marina with both long-term and transient boat slips available. Our
20,000-square-feet conference space accommodates groups up to
600 guests. Allow our professional sales team to create a customized
package to fit your taste and budget.
Campgrounds
Breezy Point Beach & Campground
Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
410-535-0259 • www.co.cal.md.us/BreezyPoint
Beach chairs, umbrellas, kayak and paddle board rentals available.
Patuxent Camp Sites
Patuxent Camp Sites
4774 Williams Wharf Road, St. Leonard 20685
410-586-3372 • 301-861-9208
www.patuxentcampsites.net
Seventy-five spacious sites, some waterfront, with water and electricity.
Full bath facilities. Boat ramp, 100-foot pier, picnic tables, fire rims
and dumping stations. Open year-round. Waterfront is open from May
through October. Crabbing and fishing.
Cabins
Matoaka Beach Cabins
4510 Matoaka Lane, St. Leonard 20685
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 124, St. Leonard 20685
410-586-0269 • www.matoakabeachcabins.com
Rustic cabins on Chesapeake bayfront. Swim, fish, crab, fossil hunt,
picnic and birdwatch. Sandy beach. Open April-October.
Back Creek Inn
Bed & Breakfast
Breezy Point Cabins
5230 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732
301-758-9981 • www.breezypointmarina.com
Six beach cottages located adjacent to Breezy Point Beach. Bay
view, beach access, boat slip and parking included with cabins. Boat
slip and fishing pier. (Not associated with Breezy Point Beach and
Campground.) Open April-November.
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Heron's Rest
8906 Bay Ave., 1st Floor, North Beach 20714
410-610-2534 • www.heronsrestcottage.com
LODGING
The Hideaway
6027 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685
Mailing Address: 6040 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685
443-532-5975 • www.homeaway.com (Property # 248524)
Jeff’s Bed & Fix Your Own Breakfast
American
Seafood
Italian
Mexican
Continental
Asian
DINING
6027 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685
Mailing Address: 6040 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685
443-532-5975 • www.homeaway.com (Property # 119031)
Vacation Hou se Rental s
The Cottages of Governors Run
2847 Governor Run Road, Port Republic 20676
410-586-2346
www.baycottages.com
Kitts Marsh Patuxent River Rental
Broomes Island
Magical Bay Front Home
Stoney’s Seafood
House of Broomes
Island (Seasonal)
2805 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 20678
410-535-2109 • 410-474-0181
3010 Governor Run Road, Port Republic 20676
703-623-0463 • www.chesapeakebayrentals.com
[email protected]
Cedar Beach Lodge
10963 Beach Drive, Lusby 20657
703-587-7832 • Fax 703-858-1538
www.homeaway.com (Property # 168407)
3939 Oyster House Road
410-586-1888
www.stoneysseafoodhouse.
com/broomesisland/
The Osprey's Nest
6040 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685
443-532-5975 • www.homeaway.com (Property # 248526)
Chesapeake Bay Luxury House
1518 Overlook Drive, St. Leonard 20685
240-298-8874 • www.homeaway.com (Property # 156508)
Cove Point Keepers’ House
3500 Lighthouse Blvd., Lusby 20657
410-474-5370 • 410-326-2042
www.vrbo.com/436958
Chesapeake
Beach
Seahorse Guest Cottage and Artist Retreat
8811 Dayton Ave., North Beach 20714
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100, North Beach 20714
410-610-9322 • www.seahorseguestcottage.com
Abner’s Crab House
3748 Harbor Road
410-257-3689
www.abnerscrabhouse.net
Vera’s Villa
Flag Harbor Vacation Rental
1562 North Harbor Drive, St. Leonard 20685
301-639-9244 • www.homeaway.com (Property # 139162)
1200 White Sands Dr., Lusby 20657
410-586-1182 • 410-414-2438
www.verasbeachclub.com/Veras_Villa.html
Ledo Pizza
8416 Bayside Road
410-257-1705
www.ledopizza.com/store/
chesapeake-beach/
Rod ‘N’ Reel
Restaurant
Cove Point Keepers' House
Vera's Villa
4165 Mears Ave.
410-257-2735
www.chesapeakebeachresort
spa.com/dining/rod-n-reelrestaurant.htm
Traders Seafood
Steak & Ale
8132 Bayside Road
410-257-6126 • 301-812-0400
www.traders-eagle.com
Dunkirk
Anthony’s Bar
and Grill
10371 Southern
Maryland Blvd.
410-257-2438 • 410-257-2290
www.anthonysdunkirk.com
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Chesapeake Grille and Deli
10092 Southern
Maryland Blvd.
410-286-5939
www.eatchesapeake.com
Heavenly Chicken & Ribs
10812 Town Center Blvd.
410-286-9660
www.heavenlychickenandribs.com
Ledo Pizza
10820 Town Center Blvd.
410-257-9111
www.ledopizza.com/store/
Mamma Lucia
10136 Southern
Maryland Blvd.
301-812-1240 • 410-257-5667
www.mammaluciarestaurant.com
Philly Flash
2989 Plaza Drive
443-550-3484
www.myphillyflash.com
Thai Mama
10318 Southern
Maryland Blvd.
410-257-5000
www.thaimamarestaurant.com
Huntingtown
Mexico Restaurant
2520 Solomons
Island Road
410-414-9037
Lusby
Frying Pan Restaurant
9895 H.G. Trueman Road
410-326-1125
Golden Chicken &
Japanese Grille
11771 H.G. Trueman Road
410-326-1188
www.mygoldenchicken.com
Ledo Pizza
11777 H.G. Trueman Road
410-394-6677
www.ledopizza.com/store/lusby
Mimi’s Station &
Buckets Bar & Grill
12020 Rousby Hall Road
410-474-6480
Patuxent Pub & Grill
The Westlawn Inn
9200 Chesapeake Ave.
410-257-0001
www.westlawninn.com
Owings
Rise and Shine Café
7995 Solomons Island
Road, Suite 9
443-964-8433
[email protected]
Thursday’s Bar and Grill
1751 Horace Ward Road
410-286-8695
258 Town Square Drive
410-231-2182
www.paxgrill.com
Port Republic
Salsa's Mexican Café
5455 Broomes Island Road
410-586-1870
11753 H.G. Trueman Road
410-326-6900
Vera’s Beach Club
Restaurant and Marina
1200 White Sands Drive
410-586-1182
www.verasbeachclub.com
Gateway Restaurant
and Lounge
Prince Frederick
Adam’s The Place
for Ribs
North Beach
2200 Solomons Island Road
410-586-0001
www.adamsgrille
princefrederick.com
Neptune’s Seafood Pub
Applebee’s
Plaza Mexico
Blondie’s Baking
Company
8800 Chesapeake Ave.
at 1st St.
410-257-7899
www.neptunesseafoodpub.com
9200 Bay Ave.
443-964-6381
www.plazamexicomaryland.com
555 N. Solomons
Island Road
410-414-5828
www.applebees.com
132 Main St., Suite 100
443-964-8140
www.blondiesbakingcompany.com
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Bob Evans Restaurant
60 Commerce Lane
410-414-3265
www.bobevans.com
Brick Wood Fired Bistro
60 Sherry Lane
443-486-5799
www.brickwfb.com
Dream Weaver Café
and Catering
114 N. Solomons Island Road
410-535-4355
www.dreamweavercatering.com
EZ Thai Restaurant
Mamma Lucia
862 Costley Way
443-486-4701
www.mammalucia
restaurant.com
Nagoya Asian Bistro
784 Prince Frederick Blvd.
410-535-0889
www.goasianbistro.com
Solomons
Angler’s Seafood
Bar & Grill
275 Lore Road
410-326-2772
www.anglers-seafood.com
Boomerangs Original
Ribs & Seafood
13820 S. Solomons
Island Road
410-326-6050
www.loveribs.com
The CD Café
14350 Solomons
Island Road
410-326-3877
www.thecdcafe.com
Outback Steakhouse
Fiesta Bar & Grill
Pizza Oven
Golden Chicken &
Japanese Grille
Ruby Tuesday
China Harbor
Seafood Restaurant
Sakura Japanese Steak
and Seafood House
Dry Dock Restaurant
537 N. Solomons
Island Road
410-535-5984
www.mygoldenchicken.com
The Greene Turtle Sports
Bar and Grill
98 S. Solomons
Island Road
410-414-5030
www.thegreeneturtle.com
IHOP
680 N. Prince
Frederick Blvd.
410-535 3555
www.ihop.com
Jerry’s Place
1541 Solomons
Island Road
410-535-3242
www.jerrys-place.com
La Tolteca
135 W. Dares Beach Road
410-535-7505
www.latoltecamd.com
Calvert County 2016 Visitors Guide
147 Central Square Drive
410-535-6084
www.ledopizza.com/store/
prince-frederick/
120 S. Solomons
Island Road
443-975-7696
www.ezthairestaurant.net
135 Central Square Drive
410-535-1073
www.fiestabargrill.com
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Ledo Pizza and Pasta
80 Central Square Drive
443-486-4913
www.outback.com
746 Prince
Frederick Blvd.
410-535-3434
815 Prince Frederick Blvd.
410-414-5797
www.rubytuesday.com
106 N. Solomons
Island Road
410-414-9005
www.sakurasteakhouse.com
Stoney’s Seafood House
896 Costley Way
410-535-1888
www.stoneysprincefrederick.com
Three Brothers Pizza of
Prince Frederick
65 Sherry Lane
410-414-3344
www.threebrotherspizza.com
Yo Mamma’s Chicken
Wings & Barbecue
135 W. Dares Beach Road
410-535-2428
www.yomammaswings.com
Charles Street Brasserie
120 Charles St.
443-404-5332
www.charlesstreetbrass.com
13958 H.G.
Trueman Road
410-326-6888
www.chinaharborsolomons.com
Island Hideaway
14556 Solomons
Island Road
410-449-6382
www.islandhideaway
solomons.com
The Lighthouse
Restaurant & Dock Bar
14636 S. Solomons
Island Road
410-231-2256
www.lighthouserestaurant
anddockbar.com
Lotus Kitchen featuring
Kim’s Key Lime Pies
14618 Solomons Island
Road South
410-326-8469
www.lotuskitchensolomons.com
13200 Dowell Road
410-394-3825
www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Stoney’s Kingfishers
14442 Solomons
Island Road
410-394-0236
www.stoneysseafoodhouse.com/
kingfishers
The Striped Rock
The Garden Grille & Bar
Sunderland
Hidden Harbour
(Seasonal)
Brick Wood Fired Bistro
The Ruddy Duck
245 C St. • Between
C St. & Back Creek in
Zahniser’s Yachting Center
410-326-4817
www.zahnisers.com/restaurant-2
Hilton Garden
Inn Solomons
13100 Dowell Road
410-326-0303
Abner's Crab House
14470 Solomons
Island Road
410-449-6059
www.thestripedrock.com
JT’s Kitchen
36 Dalrymple Road
410-257-5464
www.jtskitchen.com
14755 Dowell Road
410-326-1100
Isaac’s at the
Holiday Inn
155 Holiday Drive
410-449-6382
www.isaacsrestaurant.com
The Lighthouse
Restaurant & Dock Bar
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Wineries
SPAS
At the Bay Healing
Arts Center
9129 Bay Ave., North Beach
410-286-9110 • 410-353-1779
www.bayhealingarts.com
Barefoot Wellness
445 Main St.
Prince Frederick
443-968-2960
www.barefootwellness.org
Beauty by the Bay
9104 Chesapeake Ave.
North Beach
443-964-8753
www.beauty-by-the-bay.com
Chesapeake Beach
Resort & Spa
4165 Mears Ave.
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-4464
www.cbresortspa.com
Chesapeake Skin
and Body Company
9132 Bay Ave. #F
North Beach
410-829-7019
www.cpeaksbc.com
Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa
128 Main St.
Prince Frederick
410-535-6059
www.jacquelinemorgan
skincare.com
Julia & Company
Salon & Spa
14538 Solomons Island Road
Solomons
410-394-1222
www.Julia-and-Company.com
Rejuvenation Medi Spa
131 Main St. #203
Prince Frederick
443-486-4088
www.wesaveskin.com
Skinwellness MD
225 Town Square Drive
Suite 2, Lusby
410-231-2123
www.skinwellnessMd.com
The Palms Salon & Day Spa
8837 Chesapeake Ave.
North Beach
410-286-8222
www.thepalmssalon
anddayspa.com
Cove Point Winery
755 Cove Point Road, Lusby 20657
410-326-0949 • 301-342-0949 • www.covepointwinery.com
Cove Point Winery is a boutique winery located in the Calvert
County town of Lusby. The winery is located six miles north of
Solomons Island and just a short distance from the Cove Point
Lighthouse, Maryland’s oldest operational lighthouse. Cove Point
Winery is the first licensed and bonded class 4 winery in all of
Southern Maryland. As such, it obtains grapes and juice from
various growers all over Maryland in addition to its own vineyard.
Cove Point also obtains fruit from sources in California, New
York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The winery produces a variety
of fantastic wines that the non-wine drinker would enjoy, as well
as impress the connoisseur.
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fridays Creek Winery
3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings 20736
410-286-9463 • www.fridayscreek.com
Fridays Creek Winery is a family-owned farm winery housed
in a remodeled tobacco barn that dates from the 1920s. Where
tobacco once hung, local art now resides and wine now ages in
oak barrels. Visitors are welcomed to stroll the grounds, sample
wines and purchase the locally produced fare.
Hours: Thursday-Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 20685
410-586-2710 • www.perigeaux.com
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery produces award-winning
Bordeaux-style red and white wines, handcrafted from grapes
grown in the estate vineyards. These are bottled under Perigeaux
Vineyards premium label as well as the Mackall Road label of
naturally produced wines. Sweet, semi-sweet and specialty wines
are produced under the Patuxent River label. You can sample and
enjoy all the wines in the spacious new tasting room nestled in
the middle of their four vineyards. The vineyards and grounds
can accommodate celebrations of up to 250 guests. Bring a picnic
lunch, relax and stroll around the vineyards for an afternoon.
Live music and guided winery tours with the winemakers on
weekends. Pet friendly. Open year round.
Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-8 p.m.;
Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 20678
410-414-8486 • www.runningharevineyard.com
Running Hare Vineyard is an international award-winning winery
located on a 300-acre property reminiscent of the rolling hills of
Tuscany. In addition to wine tastings, Running Hare Vineyard is
the first vineyard in the state to also be a farm brewery. Come and
enjoy craft beers from Calvert Brewing Company at the new beer
garden located at the vineyard. Running Hare has something for
everyone – craft beer and wine all in one location.
Hours: Check our website for current hours of operation.
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Solomons Island Winery
Mully’s Brewery
Founded in 2003, Solomons Island Winery is located in southern
Calvert County, one mile north of Solomons. This family-owned
and operated winery produces award-winning wines on its unique
9-acre property situated along Hungerford Creek. The winery’s petite
vineyard consists of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and
Semillon vines.
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; by appointment, TuesdayThursday; closed Monday.
Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill
515 Garner Lane, Lusby 20657
410-394-1933 • www.solomonsislandwinery.com
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
Running Hare Vineyard
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WINERIES & BREWERIES
141 Schooner Lane, Suite 15, Prince Frederick 20678
443-968-9426 • www.mullysbrewery.com
Mully’s Brewery is a production brewery in the Calvert County
Industrial Park. Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6 p.m. patrons
can visit the tasting room to sample the different styles of beer,
participate in a guided tour of the facility, learn about the beer
making process and buy fresh beer to go.
Hours: Thursday, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
13200 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629
410-394-3825 • www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
The Ruddy Duck is Southern Maryland’s only microbrewery
gastro pub serving hand-crafted beer brewed on site. Awardwinning signature beers are on tap year round, as well as
seasonal selections for every type of beer lover. Sample the beers
on offer or ask the brewmaster for a tour. The diverse menu
includes unique daily specials created in house. Special events
and promotions are offered in the bar every night, including live
music on Thursdays and Fridays.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 4-10 p.m.; Thursday, 12-10 p.m.;
Friday, 12-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.9 p.m. Bar opens at 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, noon ThursdayFriday and 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Scorpion Brewing
Breweries
Calvert Brewing Company
150 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick 20678
410-414-8486 • www.calvertbrewingcompany.com
Calvert Brewing Company's farm brewery and beer garden are located
at the picturesque Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick. Here
they produce limited-release, small-batch brews and sell them at their
tasting room. Stop by to enjoy tastings and pints, kick back with live
music and purchase fresh growlers and bottles to go.
Hours: Visit online for hours and special events.
929 Skinners Turn Road, Owings 20736
410-279-9700 • www.scorpionbrewing.com
Both beer connoisseurs and those new to craft beer will find
something to their taste at Scorpion Brewing. This Southern
Maryland microbrewery features locally made beer with local
ingredients. Bring your friends for a tasting of several different
kinds of beer, go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery and
find out how local beer is made.
Hours: Thursday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, 12-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m.
Enjoy the Patuxent Wine Trail in Southern
Maryland. Visit www.patuxentwinetrail.com
for details and events.
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JANUARY
Friday-Monday, Jan. 15-18
MLK Days: Community Project
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
FEBRUARY
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 19-28
Calvert County
Restaurant Week
Various restaurants
throughout Calvert County
www.ChooseCalvert.com
MARCH
Saturday, March 26
Taste of Solomons
Various locations in
Solomons
www.solomonsmaryland.com
APRIL
Saturday-Sunday, April 2-3
Solomons MSSA Fishing Fair
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Solomons Volunteer
Rescue Squad Fire
Department
13150 H.G. Trueman Road,
Solomons
410-904-0599
www.mssasmc.com
Saturday, April 16
Discovering Archaeology Day
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
Sunday, April 24
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival
12-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Saturday, April 30
Celtic Festival &
Highland Gathering
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-449-0096
www.cssm.org
JULY
2016 MAJOR EVENTS
for a complete listing, visit ChooseCalvert.com
APRIL
MAY
Friday-Sunday,
April 29-May 1
33rd Annual Championship
of the Chesapeake
6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay
410-255-5535
www.mssa.net
Saturday-Sunday, May 7-8
Annmarie Antique & Flea Faire
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Friday-Sunday
April 29-May 1
35th Annual Rod ‘N’ Reel
Captain’s Association
Pro-AM Sportfishing
Tournament
6 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Rod ‘N’ Reel Charter Dock
4155 Mears Ave.,
Chesapeake Beach
800-233-2080
www.rodnreeltournament.com
Saturday, May 7
Solomons Maritime Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island
Road, Solomons
410-326-2042
www.calvert
marinemuseum.com
MAY
Sunday, May 1
Heritage Farm Day
1-4 p.m.
Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm
2695 Grays Road,
Prince Frederick
410-535-5327
www.calvertparks.org
Saturday, May 14
Southern Maryland
Acoustic Music Assembly
1-9 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Saturday-Monday
May 28-30
Chesapeake Beach Stars &
Stripes Festival
Throughout
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2230
www.chesapeake
beachmd.gov
JUNE
Saturday, June 4
Chris Young in Concert
7:30 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons
Island Road,
Solomons
410-326-2042
www.calvertmarine
museum.com
Sunday, June 5
Children’s Day on the Farm
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
Sunday, June 12
Patuxent River Wade-In
1 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
JUNE
Saturday, June 18
African American Family
Community Day
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-535-0413 or
410-586-2071
www.calvertnaacp.org
Saturday, June 18
End Hunger Dragon Boat
Festival
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
North Beach Waterfront
301-855-6681;
410-257-9618
www.northbeachmd.org
Sunday, June 26
Second Annual Mud Day
Noon-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Friday, July 1
(Rain date: Sunday, July 3)
Fireworks over the Bay
Dusk
Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2230;
301-855-8398
www.chesapeake
beachmd.gov
Monday, July 4
Solomons 4th of July
Celebration
Dusk
Solomons
www.solomons
maryland.com
Saturday, July 9
Sharkfest!
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island
Road, Solomons
410-326-2042
www.calvertmarine
museum.com
Friday-Sunday, July 15-17
Screwpile Lighthouse
Challenge Regatta
Patuxent River, Solomons
www.screwpile.net
Saturday, July 23
Eat•Drink•Go Local
& Arts Festival
12-6 p.m.
North Beach Waterfront
301-855-6681;
410-257-9618
www.northbeachmd.org
AUGUST
Saturday, Aug. 20
Southern Maryland Wine,
Jazz, R&B and Funk Festival
10 am.-8 p.m.
Calvert County
Fairgrounds
140 Calvert Fair Drive,
Prince Frederick
202-439-4942
www.vendor-nation.com
AUGUST
Friday, Aug. 26
Goo Goo Dolls in Concert
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons Island
Road, Solomons
410-326-2042
www.calvertmarine
museum.com
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 26-27
Solomons Island
Dragon Boat Festival
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Solomons Riverwalk,
Solomons
www.solomonsdragon
boatfestival.com
Saturday, Aug. 27
150th Calvert County
Jousting Tournament
11 a.m.
Christ Church
3100 Broomes Island Road,
Port Republic
410-586-0565
www.christchurch
calvert.org
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, Sept. 10
Lower Marlboro Freedom Day
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lower Marlboro Hall
3911 Lower Marlboro Road
Owings
410-535-1600 ext. 2504
Monday-Sunday
Sept. 12-18
Solomons Plein Air Festival
Throughout Solomons
410-326-2549
www.solomonspleinair.com
Saturday-Sunday
Sept. 17-18
Artsfest ’16,
A Fine Arts Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Fairy Festival
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SEPTEMBER
Sunday, Sept. 18
Calvert County
Watermen’s Festival
12 p.m.
Watermen’s Wharf,
Solomons
www.calvertwatermen.org
Saturday, Sept. 24
1812 Fair & Re-enactment
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
Saturday, Sept. 24
Tavern Night
6-10 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson
Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road,
St. Leonard
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
Saturday, Sept. 24
2nd Annual Tiki Trek
and Jeep Show
1-5 p.m.
Tiki Bar
85 Charles St., Solomons
www.patrioticjeeps.com
Wednesday-Sunday
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Calvert County Fair
140 Calvert Fair Drive,
Prince Frederick
410-535-0026,
410-286-0877
www.calvertcountyfair.com
Solomons Plein Air Festival
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OCTOBER
Saturday, October 1
Chili in the Garden &
Classic Car Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Sunday, Oct. 2
2nd Annual Cardboard
Day of Play
Noon-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 8-9
Patuxent River
Appreciation Days
10 am.-5 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomons
Island Road,
Solomons
410-326-2042
www.calvertmarine
museum.com
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER / JANUARY
Saturday, Nov. 5
American Indian Heritage Day
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard
410-586-8501
www.jefpat.org
Nov. 18 -Jan. 1
9th Annual Ornament Show & Sale
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road, Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Friday-Sunday, Nov. 18-20
MSSA Fall Striped Bass Tournament
6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Bay
410-255-5535
www.mssa.net
Nov. 27 -Jan. 2
Brightest Beacon on the Bay
Evenings, throughout Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2230
www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov
Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 1-3
Solomons Christmas Walk, Gala and Lighted Boat Parade
Throughout Solomons
www.solomonsmaryland.com
Saturday, Oct. 15
Harvest Taste of Solomons
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Throughout Solomons
www.solomons
maryland.com
Dec. 2 -Jan. 1
Annmarie Garden in Lights
6-9 p.m. (closed Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 24, 25)
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road, Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 15-16
19th Calvert County Fall
Farm Festival
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
410-535-4583
www.calvertag.com
Saturday, Dec. 3
Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade and Christmas on the Beach
12 p.m.
North Beach Waterfront
301-855-6681
www.northbeachmd.org
Saturday, Oct. 29
Halloween in the Garden
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center
13480 Dowell Road,
Solomons
410-326-4640
www.annmariegarden.org
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2017
Polar Bear Plunge
1 p.m.
North Beach Waterfront
301-855-6681
www.northbeachmd.org
Calvert County 2016 Visitors Guide
FARMERS MARKETS
Calvert County Farmers Market –
Barstow
Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
May-November
Calvert County Fairgrounds
140 Calvert Fair Drive, Barstow
410-535-4583
www.calvertag.com
Calvert County Farmers Market –
Prince Frederick
Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m.
May-November
Calvert Memorial Hospital
130 Hospital Road,
Prince Frederick
Parking lot adjacent to Route 4
410-535-4583
www.calvertag.com
Calvert County Farmers Market –
Solomons
Thursdays, 4-8 p.m.
May-November
Calvert Library Southern Branch
Parking Lot
13920 H.G. Trueman Road,
Solomons
410-535-4583
www.calvertag.com
North Beach Friday Night Farmers
Market and Classic Car Cruise-In
Fridays, 6-9 p.m.
May-October
Bay Avenue between 5th and 7th
streets, North Beach
410-257-9618
www.northbeachmd.org
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7-Block
WATERFRONT
Casual & Fine
DINING
Pedestrian-Friendly
SHOPPING
Drum Point Lighthouse and
the Dee of St. Mary's at the
Calvert Marine Museum
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WELCOME
CENTER/PIER
9023 Bay Ave
410.286.3799
1/2-Mile
BOARDWALK &
BIKE PATH
Bayside History
MUSEUM
Friday Night
FARMERS’ MARKET
Sunrise
GARDEN
Kayak & Bicycle
RENTALS
Wetlands
OVERLOOK PARK
TOWN HALL
8916 Chesapeake Ave
301.855.6681
northbeachmd.org
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