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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office VISITORS GUIDE 2018 30 Church St. Prince Frederick 20678 410-535-2800

Maryland State Police Barrack U 210 Main St. Prince Frederick 20678 410-535-1400 MEDICAL FACILITIES Calvert Health Medical Center Dunkirk Urgent Care 100 Hospital Road 10845 Town Center Blvd., Prince Frederick 20678 Suite 108 • Dunkirk 20754 410-535-4000 410-286-7911

Prince Frederick Urgent Care Solomons Urgent Care 130 Hospital Road, Suite 102 14090 H.G. Trueman Road, Prince Frederick 20678 Suite 1300 • Solomons 20688 410-535-8911 410-394-2800

TOWN HALLS Chesapeake Beach Town Hall North Beach Town Hall 8200 Bayside Road 8916 Chesapeake Ave. Chesapeake Beach 20732 North Beach 20714 410-257-2230 301-855-6681 301-855-8398 410-257-9618 TRANSPORTATION Enterprise Rent-A-Car Checker Taxi 410-414-2500 240-508-2001

Public Bus Service Smart Ride Inc. 410-535-4510 410-535-6932

VISITOR CENTERS Sally Donaldson Solomons Welcome Center Visitor Center 9023 Bay Avenue 14175 Solomons Island Road North Beach 20714 Solomons 20688 410-286-3799 410-326-6027 Visitor center hours vary by season

Calvert County Department of Economic Development 205 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 www.choosecalvert.com • [email protected]

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Introduction 2 Top 10 Things To Do 2 oro Road arlb 262 Chesapeake Lo r M we Beach Attractions 4 Calvert Marine Museum 6 Golfing 6 2-4 261 d oa Amusements 7 ing Roa R Kings Land d nt oi P um Art Galleries and Antiques 8 Huntingtown Pl Beaches 9 Boating

263 CONTENTS Public Boat Ramps and 10 Kayak Launches Boat and Equipment Rentals 10 Watermen Tours 11

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Prince Frederick Fishing and Crabbing 12 Charters and Sailing 12 231 2-4 C Marinas 13 h e H ad s Lodging allo Ro a wing Point p e Port Republic a Bed and Breakfasts 14 k Sixes Road 506 e B Hotels 14 a Gra y ys R Vacation House Rentals 15 oad

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B P Breweries and Wineries 20 a tu 264 x Farmers Markets 21 en t 265 Ri Helpful Phone Numbers Back Cover ve Lusby Winery r 2-4 Brewery Golf Course This guide has been compiled on behalf of the Captain John Smith Trail Sites 765 Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to assist you while visiting Calvert County. It is Star-Spangled Banner Trail Sites for informational purposes only. The listings do Solomons not constitute a recommendation of facilities, Hospital accommodations or services. While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, the county and staff Urgent Care are not liable for damages arising out of errors or omissions. For the most up-to-date information on Visitor Information Center Thomas Calvert County, visit ChooseCalvert.com. Johnson Bridge 4 Photo by Brad Hall

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During your visit to our • Hunt for fossils, shark teeth, shells and relaxing waterside community, sea glass at the beach. we hope you take time to fully experience the Chesapeake • Shop a farmer’s market or roadside Bay lifestyle. We promise an stand for local produce. unforgettable experience and wish you happy • Visit an art gallery showcasing local talent. discoveries as you • Spend an afternoon fishing or crabbing. “catch our drift” and experience all • Paddle the or Patuxent the great things River. Calvert County has to offer. • Wander through antique shops and unique boutiques. Board of Calvert County • Sample local wines and ales at various Commissioners wineries and breweries.

• Take a step back in time at a museum or tour a historic lighthouse. • Attend one of our many free events and festivals.

• Experience the area’s eclectic cuisine at a waterfront café or restaurant. 3 Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary Calvert County Historical Society Kings Landing Park 2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick 20678 70 Church St., Prince Frederick 20678 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown 20639 410-535-5327 • www.co.cal.md.us/BattleCreek 410-535-2452 • www.calverthistory.org 410-535-2661 • www.co.cal.md.us/kingslandingpark This 100-acre ecological sanctuary includes the northernmost Located in historic Linden (c.1868), the society offers a research This 260-acre park on the Patuxent River and Cocktown Creek offers naturally occurring stand of bald cypress trees in America. A library, family papers describing first-person accounts of historical a fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, swimming pool ($), picnic shelters, nature trail features an elevated boardwalk. The Nature Center events, wills, family Bibles, original manuscripts, photographs, wetlands boardwalk, horse ring and Tom Wisner Hall for meetings houses live animals and exhibits. Classes, demonstrations, field published histories, maps and recorded interviews. and receptions. Reservations required for groups of 30 or more. trips and special programs are offered throughout the year. Dogs on leash permitted. SYMBOL KEY Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. No pets Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum Captain John Smith allowed. 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732 Old Wallville School Trail Sites 1450 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick 20678 Wheelchair Accessible 410-257-3892 • www.cbrm.org Star-Spangled Banner Bayside History Museum Experience the history of the early 20th-century Chesapeake 410-474-3868 • www.oldwallvilleschool.org Trail Sites 4025 4th St., North Beach 20714 Beach Railway and the Chesapeake Beach Amusement Park with The school is the oldest standing one-room schoolhouse for African Pets Welcomed 410-610-5970 • www.baysidehistorymuseum.org photos, memorabilia and artifacts. The museum building, listed on American students in Calvert County. Built in the early 1880s, it was in use until 1934. Located on the grounds of Calvert Elementary Chesapeake Bay Cultural history museum featuring exhibitions like Day at the the National Register of Historic Places, is the only surviving depot School. Fees May Apply Gateways Network Beach, Amusement Park at Chesapeake Beach, Camp Roosevelt from the railway. The Dolores, the last known parlor/passenger car (www.baygateways.net) (Maryland’s first permanent Boy Scout camp) and The Cottage. from the railway, resides on the museum grounds. Free admission. Fishing Location Crabbing Location Visitors will also find information about Captain John Smith, One-Room Schoolhouse Twin Beaches history and numerous seasonal exhibits. Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic 20676 Access behind Chesapeake Beach Water Park www.calvertoneroomschool.org Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732 410-257-2230 • www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov Port Republic School No. 7 has been in this shady grove for more 2695 Grays Road, Prince Frederick 20678 than 100 years and is filled with authentic memorabilia. Open by American Chestnut Land Trust 410-535-5327 • www.co.cal.md.us/BiscoeGray The trail is located partially on the right-of-way of the long- appointment only. South Trail: 2650 Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic 20676 Natural surface trails lead visitors (on foot or horseback) around abandoned Chesapeake Beach Railway and offers scenic views of North Trail: 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick 20678 fallow fields, through mature forests and along the cliff overlooking Fishing Creek and hundreds of acres of surrounding marsh and forest. Wildlife is abundant and visitors are quite often treated to Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center PF2Bay Trail: 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick 20678 Battle Creek. Public hunting of deer and turkey by reservation only. 600 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick 20678 410-414-3400 • www.acltweb.org Dogs on leash permitted. bald eagle sightings. There is now a pollinator hotel, mosquito repellant garden display and bat house. 301-812-6480 • www.spaceflightamericamuseum.org Twenty-two miles of serene public hiking trails in three locations Located on the grounds of Calvert High School with Arthur Storer make this a great place to hike and explore. Guided canoe trips, Breezy Point Beach & Campground Planetarium, the museum features artifacts from the Mercury guided hikes and a volunteer-run donation farm program round Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732 Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitor Center Program to the International Space Station and beyond. Includes out the opportunities for people to connect with the land. 410-535-0259 • www.co.cal.md.us/BreezyPoint 200 Farren Ave., Solomons 20688 an International Space Station exhibit, space suits, shuttle equipment This bay-front park features swimming, fishing, picnicking and 410-326-7443 • www.umces.edu/cbl/outreach and more. Many hands-on activities including a working glove box, seasonal and daily bay-front camping. Bathhouse, restrooms and As part of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental astronaut gloves, planetarium shows and a Kidz Zone (for ages 3-7). Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center concession stand available. See Campgrounds section for camping Science, the lab allows visitors to experience the scientific (A Smithsonian Institution Affiliate) atmosphere of the research facility and learn about the ecology 13470 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629 information. Beach wheelchair available with prior notice. Sunrise Garden and natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay. Tour information 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org available online. 3rd Street and Bay Avenue, North Beach 20714 Located just outside Solomons, Annmarie Garden features a Bruce "Snake" Gabrielson's Surfing Museum and Surf Art Gallery 410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681 • www.northbeachmd.org walking path meandering through woods past works on loan 5005 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732 Small neighborhood park with gazebo, benches, ponds and from the Smithsonian Institution along with other artful 240-464-3301 • www.marylandsurfmuseum.org Flag Ponds Nature Park sculptures. Sculptures are selected annually through a judged surprises, a children’s natural play space and native gardens. This private museum contains historical items, exhibits and artifacts 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 20657 contest. The center hosts exhibits, a unique gift shop, Nature Nook and related to the sport of surfing. Included are Dale Velzy’s shaping 410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327 • www.co.cal.md.us/FlagPonds the artLAB, a creative re-use space. All ages will enjoy events and equipment, antique surfboards and paintings by top surf artists. The park includes sandy beaches, freshwater ponds and views of Calvert Cliffs, along with hiking trails, fossil hunting, observation Wetlands Overlook Park festivals, hands-on activities, public art programs and a beautiful The museum showcases one of the world’s largest surf sculpture 4020 11th St., North Beach 20714 setting. Pet friendly (leashed) excluding special events. collections and a compilation of surf books for research on the sport. platforms, wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier and visitors center with wildlife exhibits. Picnic tables and grills are provided. Limited 410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681 • www.northbeachmd.org wheelchair access. Reservations are required for groups of 30 or This small nature park is perfect for observing wetlands wildlife Calvert Cliffs State Park more. Dogs on leash permitted. and the migratory fowl that rest there during flights up and down the Atlantic seaboard. The park includes a pier and two gazebos. 10540 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 20657 301-743-7613 The area has a small visitor center with public restrooms. www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/calvertcliffs.aspx Jefferson & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 20685 Hike through this 1,460-acre wooded state park to the majestic 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Calvert Cliffs on the Chesapeake Bay. Ideal for hiking, picnicking, Nearly 70 archaeological sites on the property reflect more than fishing and fossil hunting. Two-mile walk to the beach. Large tire 8,000 years of human occupation. Included are a visitor center, playground. Information available for pavilion rentals, youth exhibit barn, gift shop, hiking trails, a re-created Indian Village camping or hunting. Limited wheelchair access. and canoe/kayak launch. Also on the grounds is the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Call about scheduling a tour of the facility.

4 Calvert County 2018 Visitors Guide - Photo by Justin Rawlings 5 Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center 130 Auto Drive, Prince Frederick 20678 Drum Point Lighthouse 410-414-8350 • www.co.cal.md.us/hac AT Located at the Calvert Marine Museum THE This indoor center features three accessible heated pools, Constructed in 1883 at Drum Point to mark the entrance to the accessible hot tub, fitness room, outdoor sunning space and a Patuxent River, this screwpile cottage-type light is one of only therapy pool. The competition pool with diving area is 50 meters Calvert Marine Museum three remaining from 45 that once served the Chesapeake Bay at long by 25 yards wide with depths of 4 feet to 12.5 feet with 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688 the beginning of the 20th century. Decommissioned in 1962, the Biplane Air Tours ramp entry. Diving area has 3-meter, 1-meter and half-meter 410-326-2042 • www.calvertmarinemuseum.com lighthouse has been beautifully restored, complete with furnish- 605 Patuxent Reach Drive, Prince Frederick 20678 diving boards. Leisure pool has play features including three waterslides. The facility has a conference room and party room Rich maritime history, local fossils and aquariums of life in the ings of the early 20th century. Listed on the National Register of 410-535-4136 • www.biplaneairtours.com available to rent. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a Chesapeake Bay come alive in the only museum on the East Coast Historic Places. Included in museum admission. Experience the thrill of flying in an open cockpit 1944 Stearman paying adult. Reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. that is home to two lighthouses. See skates and rays, hand-crafted biplane. Enjoy views of the Patuxent River, Chesapeake Bay model boats, marine engines, wood carvings, aquariums, fossils and and Potomac River while feeling the breeze through your hair! Chesapeake work boats. Outdoor exhibits include a boat basin, river J.C. Lore & Sons Oyster House Biplane Air Tours flies from St. Mary’s County Airport. Flying Flagship Cinemas Calvert Village otter habitat and a salt marsh. Located ¼ mile south of Calvert Marine Museum April-October, by appointment only. Calvert Village Shopping Center, 200 West Dares Beach Visit this restored 1934 seafood packing house to learn about the Road, Prince Frederick 20678 boom and decline of the region’s commercial seafood industries. Chesapeake Beach Water Park 410-535-0776 • www.flagshipcinemas.com Cove Point Lighthouse The exhibits explore all aspects of oyster processing, from Five theaters featuring the latest movie releases. The facility 3500 Lighthouse Blvd., Lusby 20657 receiving oysters at the dock to storing, shucking, washing, 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732 410-257-1404 • www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com also has reclining seats, reserved ticketing, digital projection Experience history at Maryland's oldest continuously working packing and shipping the product to markets across the region. and Dolby 7.1 sound. lighthouse. Grounds include the lighthouse tower built in 1828, a The oyster house is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on Children’s pool, activity pool, lazy river, snack bar and slides 1901 fog signal building and visitor center. The six-bedroom keeper’s the National Register of Historic Places. Open free, May through for all ages. Free use of tubes. Children under age 13 must be home is available as a high-end vacation rental and special events September. Check museum website for schedule. accompanied by a paying adult. Pools are heated during cooler Kings Landing Pool venue. The grounds are open during specific hours and are free to months. Call for reservations for groups of 25 or more, birthday 3255 Kings Landing Pool, Huntingtown 20639 tour. A museum interpreter is on site. Listed on the National Register parties and corporate picnics. Open Memorial Day to Labor 410-535-3321 • www.co.cal.md.us/KingsLandingPool Wm. B. Tennison Day, with weekday hours following the Calvert County Public of Historic Places. Limited wheelchair access. This outdoor center features a six-lane lap pool with a half-meter Located at the Calvert Marine Museum dock Schools schedule when school is in session. diving board and double water slide, water basketball, shower Enjoy a one-hour cruise around Solomons Harbor and the Patuxent rooms, sun bathing, shade areas and snack stand. Children River aboard the only Coast Guard-licensed log-hulled vessel in Dee of St. Mary’s Cove Point Pool under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Reservations Located at the Calvert Marine Museum dock America. Built in 1899, this national historic landmark was later are required for groups of 20 or more. converted from sail to power and served as an oyster buyboat until 815 Fun Way, Lusby 20657 The skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s was built in 1979 in Piney Point, 1978. Departs from the Calvert Marine Museum dock, weather 410-394-6248 • www.co.cal.md.us/CovePointPool Maryland, and initially used for oystering. The vessel became part permitting. Assistance needed for wheelchair boarding (ramp). This outdoor center features an eight-lane lap pool with a Lord Calvert Bowling Entertainment Center of the museum's permanent collection in 2016. The Dee is primarily 1-meter and a half-meter diving board, a zero-entry wading pool 2275 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown 20639 used for educational sails and is also available for public sails and with play features, a leisure pool with play features including private charters. 410-535-3560 • www.lordcalvertbowling.com four waterslides and a concession stand. Children under 13 must Bowling for all ages, full-service grill, sports bar and video be accompanied by a paying adult. Reservations are required for entertainment seven days a week. Special events welcomed. Fun groups of 20 or more. leagues for singles, couples and families. Check out “Calvert Laser Light Nights,” a light show with music on Friday and Saturday nights.

New Direction Community Theater Chesapeake Hills Golf Course Performing at Long Beach Community Building, 11352 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 20657 5845 Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard 20685 410-326-4653 • www.chesapeakehills.com [email protected] • www.ndctheater.org This 18-hole, par 72, county-owned course is just minutes from Theater group produces three shows a season. Check the website Solomons. Undulating fairways, elevation changes, water hazards for show schedule. and doglegs make this course a favorite. Amenities include driving range, pro shop, lessons and a grill room. The course features an AFGL-accredited 18-hole FootGolf course. Twin Beach Players Performing at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MD 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach 20714 Mellomar Golf Park 410-286-1890 • www.twinbeachplayers.com 6215 Scaggs Road, Owings 20736 443-532-2460 Twin Beach Players is a volunteer organization providing five productions a season with extended outreach programs, Regulation 9-hole, par 35 course, plus 9-hole, par 3 course. Driving combining a children and adult performing company. range with mats and grass teeing area. Amenities include pull and golf carts, driving range and lessons.

6 Calvert County 2018 Visitors Guide - Photo by Ryan Gebhardt 7 PRINCE SOLOMONS FREDERICK Annmarie Sculpture CalvART Gallery Garden & Arts Center 110 Solomons Island Road A Smithsonian Affiliate 13470 Dowell Road 410-535-9252 410-326-4640 www.calvartgallery.com www.annmariegarden.org Bay Front Park Route 261, one half mile south of Chesapeake Beach 410-257-2230 • www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov Chesapeake Gallery carmen’s gallery and House of Frames 14550 Solomons Swimming and hunting for shark teeth. Fee for non-residents 475 Main St. during summer months. 410-257-1420 Island Road South 410-326-2549 CHESAPEAKE NORTH BEACH www.chesapeakeartandframe.com BEACH www.carmensgallery.com Breezy Point Beach & Campground Artworks @ 7th ST. LEONARD Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732 A-1 Antiques 8905 Chesapeake Ave. Grandmothers Too 410-535-0259 • www.co.cal.md.us/BreezyPoint and Collectibles 410-286-5278 at Harmon www.artworksat7th.com Chesapeake Marketplace House Shoppes Beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and paddle boards available for 3736 Chesapeake rental. Beach Road and Auction House 14560 Solomons Island Road 301-855-4500 Chesapeake Antiques 5015 St. Leonard Road 410-326-6848 Find us on Facebook 4133 7th St. 410-586-1161 or 410-586-3725 www.grandmothersstore.com 410-257-3153 www.chesapeakemarketplace.com Calvert Cliffs State Park Find us on Facebook 10540 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 20657 DOWELL 301-743-7613 Galleries with a palette icon are part of the www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/calvertcliffs.aspx Nice & Fleazy Antiques Patuxent Arts Trail. Excellent fossil hunting and fishing. Two-mile, 45-minute walk Grandmother’s Store 9131 Bay Ave. to the beach. See listing under Attractions. Limited wheelchair 410-257-3044 For more info visit: 13892 Dowell Road www.choosecalvert.com/PatuxentArtsTrail access. 410-326-3366 Find us on Facebook www.grandmothersstore.com Flag Ponds Nature Park OWINGS 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 20657 DUNKIRK 410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327 Fridays Creek Winery www.co.cal.md.us/flagponds Medart Galleries 3485 Chaneyville Road Beach, hiking trails, observation platforms, wetlands 10735 Town Center Blvd., 410-286-9463 boardwalk, fishing pier, visitors center with wildlife and Suite 1 • 410-257-6616 www.fridayscreek.com fossil exhibits. See listing under Attractions. Limited www.medartgalleries.com wheelchair access. PORT REPUBLIC HUNTINGTOWN North Beach Public Beach 5th St. and Bay Avenue, North Beach 20714 The Mermaid's Cottage 410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681• www.northbeachmd.org Simply Vintage of 2990 Parkers Creek Road Huntingtown Event space on upper level pier, lower fishing deck, swimming 443-532-5981 and boardwalk. Free transient boat slips. Limited wheelchair 005 Old Town Road 4 Find us on Facebook access. 443-486-5691 www.simplyvintage.us

8 Calvert County 2018 Visitors Guide - 9 BOAT AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS Patuxent Adventure Center Solomons Island Heritage Tours 13860 C Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688 410-394-2770 • www.paxadventure.com • www.pacpaddle.com 301-672-3509 • www.solomonsislandheritagetours.com 231 Farm & Outdoor Sports 171 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick 20678 Bicycle sales, accessories, repairs. Kayak and paddleboard sales, Experience estuarine life up close on a commercial fishing vessel. 410-535-7666 • www.231farmcenter.com rentals and tours. Seasonal fisheries include crab scraping, crab potting, fish potting, eel potting, oyster dredging and oyster tonging. Services include crab Offering daily and weekend rentals for kayaks, paddle boards and steam, lighthouse excursions and sightseeing cruises. Maximum five-person pedal boats. Life vests and trailers to transport boats Scuba Center and Outdoor Rec passengers: 6. PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS AND available for rent. Delivery available. Boats and Sea-Doos also for sale. 13876 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons 20688 KAYAK LAUNCHES 410-449-8389 • www.scubacenterandodr.com Bunky’s Charter Boats Inc. A full-service water adventure center for scuba diving, snorkeling Tours by Captain Loch Weems and Captain Dan Baker and paddle boarding featuring scuba lessons, dive trips, air fills, Solomons 20688 Flag Ponds Nature Park 14448 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons 20688 dive equipment rental and sales. Other water-related accessories Captain Loch: 410-474-0606 • [email protected] 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 20657 410-326-3241 • www.BunkysCharterBoats.com available. Captain Dan: 410-591-0361 • [email protected] 410-586-1477 • www.co.cal.md.us/WaterAccess Full-service charter, bottom and rock fishing, head boats, private www.watermenheritagetours.org There is ½-mile walk from parking lot to beach. Natural shoreline, cruises and dinner cruises. Two-person wave runner, 16- and 19-foot Solomons Boat Rental Tours are offered onboard LochJaw, a 44-foot Chesapeake deadrise. no ramp. Park entrance fees apply. boat skiff rentals. The tackle store offers knowledgeable staff, bait, 14406 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688 In-depth history-based tours of the Solomons Island area can be tackle, carryout, snacks and a fuel pier. Transient slips available. 410-326-4060 • www.solomonsboatrental.com tailored to your interests and can include the War of 1812, Weems Hallowing Point Boat Ramp Explore the Patuxent River. Powerboats and pontoons (15-24 feet) for Line Steamboats, historic Trent Hall Farm, the lighthouses of the 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick 20678 Chesapeake Beach Boat Rentals water skiing/tubing, cruising and fishing. Modern, reliable, fully Southern Bay or lunch at Ray’s Pier. Tours range from a 2-3 hour cruise to full-day charters; weekend packages are available. 410-535-3382 • 301-855-1748 • www.dnr.maryland.gov Rod 'N' Reel Marina West equipped boats. Public boat ramp. Fishing and crabbing along beach only. No fishing 4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732 or crabbing permitted at pier. 410-257-1028 • 866-312-5596 SERVICES www.cbresortspa.com Offering rentals for kayaks, canoes, bikes, paddle boards, SUPs, WATERMEN TOURS Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum pontoon boats and skiffs. DMV jet skis and Chesapeake Flyboarding M&D Marine Towing & Salvage (Towboat U.S.) 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 20685 also available. Harbor Island Marina, 105 Charles St., Solomons 20688 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Patuxent River Heritage Tours 410-610-0100 Kayak launch approximately 1/10-mile walk from parking lot. Solomons 20688 Paddle or Pedal 410-326-2685 • 443-623-6369 All towing-related services including salvages and diving. U.S. Coast www.watermenheritagetours.org Guard-licensed captains give 24/7 response. Boat U.S. members North Beach Welcome Center Pier & Beach receive free towing up to membership level. Kings Landing Park 9023 Bay Ave., North Beach 20714 Discover the treasures of the Chesapeake on a kayaking heritage 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown 20639 410-286-3799 • www.paddleorpedal.com tour. Explore War of 1812 naval battle sites. Visit the habitats of 410-535-2661 • www.co.cal.md.us/WaterAccess 5300 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732 osprey, heron, American bald eagles and other estuarine wildlife. Kayak launch 300 feet from parking lot. Fixed pier, natural shoreline. 410-535-0259 • www.paddleorpedal.com Enjoy an authentic crabbing experience with a commercial waterman. No fees. Kayak and canoe rentals available on summer weekends. Offering kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) for hourly or daily rental at both locations. Tubes and bicycles are available to rent Nans Cove at the North Beach site. 8081 Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island 20615 410-535-5327 • www.co.cal.md.us/WaterAccess Direct access to Patuxent River, floating dock. No fees.

Solomons Boat Ramp and Fishing Pier 14195 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons (under the Thomas Johnson Bridge) 410-326-3899 • www.co.cal.md.us/WaterAccess Direct access to Patuxent River, fixed ramp and pier. Ramp fee charged for trailered vessels.

10 Calvert County 2018 Visitors Guide - Photo by Ruthie Buckler 11 12 sections. Boating and Beaches Attractions, the in sites crabbing and fishing to various addition in is listing This and no overnight parking. Wharf open dawn to dusk. dawn open Wharf parking. overnight no and no facilities parking, River. Limited Patuxent of No the fees. view the enjoyand the pier from fish Today, public can the businesses. and farms residents, for local of transportation mode important an once was Bay, wharf the Chesapeake the meets Patuxent the where from miles 36 Approximately County. Calvert in located landings/wharves steamboat one of 20 is Marlboro Lower www.co.cal.md.us/WaterAccess 20736 Owings Road, Marlboro Lower 3955 Wharf Marlboro Lower apply. No fees. regulations fishing Maryland All required. license Valid fishing State of Maryland. the by trout with stocked is pond the and Grace Hutchins and Harry by donated was farm small This •www.co.cal.md.us/WaterAccess 410-535-5327 20736 Owings Lane, Harmony Mt. 8409 Hutchins Pond Calvert County 2018 Visitors Guide - 410-808-3832 •www.fishsolomons.com 410-808-3832 1745 20678 Dr., Glen Frederick Prince Forest Captains Association Charter Solomons www.sailsi.com • 410-326-4917 20688 Solomons 245 CSt., Sail Solomons •www.cbresortspa.com •800-233-2080 301-855-8450 20732 Beach 4160 Ave., Chesapeake Mears Fishing Charter Reel ‘N’ Rod •301-855-4665 www.chesapeakebeachfishingcharters.com Chesapeake Beach 20732 Charters Fishing Beach Chesapeake www.cbcsailing.com • 443-963-9463 20688 Solomons Road, 255 Lore Marina, Beacon - A Family Sailing Adventure Bay Chesapeake Charters www.calvertcharters.com 20688 Solomons Road, Dowell 14485 Dock Charter Marina Calvert 410-326-3241 • www.BunkysCharterBoats.com 20688 Solomons South, Road Island Solomons 14448 Inc. Boats Charter Bunky’s 301-758-3475 •www.goreeltime.com 20732 Beach Chesapeake Road, Point 5230 Breezy Association Boat Charter Point Breezy sailboat. on a cruise or flounder and rock drum, trout, blues, plentiful for angle help you captain experienced an Let CHARTERS SAILING AND SYMBOL KEY Maryland CleanMaryland Marina

410-326-2166; www.zahnisers.com 245 CSt.,Solomons20688 Zahniser's Yachting Center 410-326-2161; www.springcovemarina.com 455 LoreRoad, Solomons20688 Spring Cove Marina 410-326-2401; www.solomonsyachtingcenter.net 255 Alexander Lane,Solomons20688 Solomons Yachting Center 410-326-1052; www.solomonsharbormarina.com 205 Holiday Drive, Solomons20688 Solomons HarborMarina 301-855-3572, 410-257-4392; www.cbresortspa.com 4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732 Rod ‘N'Reel MarinaWest 301-855-8450, 800-233-2080;www.cbresortspa.com 4160 Ave., Mears Chesapeake Beach20732 Rod ‘N'Reel Dock 410-586-0077; www.lensmarina.com 8995 Broomes IslandRoad, Broomes Island20615 Len's Marina 410-326-7089 12565 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby 20657 KB Derr&SonMarina www.harborislandmarina.net 410-326-3441; 410-231-8002 105 CharlesSt.,Solomons 20688 Harbor IslandMarinaInc. 410-586-1915, 410-586-0070; www.flagharbor.com 1565 FlagHarborBlvd.,St.Leonard 20685 Flag HarborYacht Haven www.calvertmarina.com 410-326-4251; 14485 Dowell Road, Solomons20688 Marina Calvert 410-326-3241; www.bunkyscharterboats.com 14448 SolomonsIslandRoad, Solomons,20688 BoatsInc. Bunky's Charter 410-414-9292; www.breezypointmarina.com 5230 BreezyPoint Road, Chesapeake Beach20732 Breezy PointMarinaInc. 410-326-6303; www.choicehotels.com 255 LoreRoad, Solomons20688 Beacon Marina

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Keurig in each room, an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, Breezy Point Beach & Campground business center and snack shop. There's also a restaurant and bar on VACATION HOUSE RENTALS Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach 20732 site. The hotel has over 3,500 square feet of flexible event space and a 410-535-0259 • www.co.cal.md.us/BreezyPoint professional catering staff. BeaCh chairs, umbrellas, kayak and BED AND BREAKFASTS The Cottages of Governors Run paddle board rentals available. 2847 Governor Run Road, Port Republic 20676 Holiday Inn Express Prince Frederick 410-586-2346 • www.baycottages.com Back Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast 355 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick 20678 210 Alexander Lane, Solomons 20688 410-535-6800 • 800-565-8815 410-326-2022 • www.backcreekinnbnb.com www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/prince-frederick/ Cedar Beach Lodge pcfmd/hoteldetail 10963 Beach Drive, Lusby 20657 This 1880 waterfront inn offers seven rooms, private baths, 703-587-7832 • [email protected] fireplaces, full breakfast, gardens and a private pier. Within Seventy rooms with hair dryer, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rest and relaxation microwave, refrigerator. Free continental breakfast bar. Jacuzzi Find us on Facebook await. suites with fireplace and business suites available. Free cable and high-speed internet. Cove Point Keepers’ House Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast 3500 Lighthouse Blvd., Lusby 20657 14614 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688 Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center & Marina 410-474-5370 • 410-326-2042 • www.vrbo.com/469385 410-326-2707 • www.blueheronbandb.com 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons 20688 A delightful balconied Charleston colonial with a private pier 800-356-2009 • 410-326-6311 The Hideaway on the harbor in Solomons and within walking distance to shops www.hisolomons.com 6027 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685 and restaurants. The inn offers two balcony suites and two Nine-acre waterfront retreat with 326 guest rooms adjacent 443-532-5983 • www.bayviewinvestments.com dormer rooms with magnificent water views and private baths. to Solomons Harbor Marina. On-site amenities include Isaac’s Full breakfast. Restaurant & Pub, junior Olympic-size pool, tennis courts, business Jeff’s Bed & Fix Your Own Breakfast center, courtyard bar and a marina with both long-term and 6027 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685 Solomons Victorian Inn transient boat slips available. Our 20,000-square-feet conference 443-532-5983 • www.bayviewinvestments.com 125 Charles St., Solomons 20688 space accommodates groups up to 600 guests. 410-326-4811 • www.solomonsvictorianinn.com Kitts Marsh Patuxent River Rental Located on Solomons Island with views of the Chesapeake Bay, Quality Inn Solomons at Beacon Marina 255 Lore Road, Solomons 20688 2805 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 20678 this Queen Anne Victorian-style B&B features seven rooms 410-535-2109 • 410-474-0181 and suites with fantastic water views and amenities such as 410-326-6303 • 800-4Choice • www.choicehotels.com/ whirlpool tubs and steam showers. Full gourmet breakfast. Free maryland/solomons/quality-inn-hotels/md414 Wi-Fi. Waterfront hotel offers 59 rooms with deluxe complimentary The Osprey's Nest breakfast. Micro/fridge in every room. High-speed wireless 6040 Bayview Road, St. Leonard 20685 HOTELS internet, limited service marina, restaurant on premises. 443-532-5983 • www.bayviewinvestments.com Seahorse Guest Cottage and Artist Retreat Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa SpringHill Suites by Marriott 75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 20678 8811 Dayton Ave., North Beach 20714 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 20732 410-610-9322 • www.seahorseguestcottage.com 410-257-5596 • 301-855-0096 • 866-312-5596 443-968-3000 • www.marriott.com/bwipf www.cbresortspa.com Newly renovated. Eighty-seven rooms, spacious studio suites, Enjoy luxury accommodations with balconies overlooking the complimentary breakfast buffet, indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness Chesapeake Bay, a full-service spa, marinas, slip rentals, charter center, board room and large meeting room, business center, free fishing, gaming, waterfront restaurant and an outdoor café. high-speed internet access.

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LUSBY PORT REPUBLIC The Greene Turtle Sakura Japanese Steak Dry Dock Restaurant at The Ruddy Duck Sports Bar and Grill and Seafood House Zahniser’s Yachting Center Brewery & Grill Frying Pan Restaurant Gateway Restaurant 98 Solomons Island Road 106 Solomons Island 245 C St. 13200 Dowell Road 9895 H.G. Trueman Road and Lounge 410-414-5030 Road South Between C St. & Back Creek 410-394-3825 410-326-1125 5455 Broomes Island Road 410-414-9005 410-326-4817 410-586-1870 Heritage 485 Stoney’s Kingfishers 485 Main St. Stoney’s Seafood House EZ Thai Too Seafood Bar and Grill Ledo Pizza 443-968-8338 11777 H.G. Trueman Road 896 Costley Way 13880 H.G. Trueman Road 14442 Solomons Island Road 410-394-6677 PRINCE FREDERICK 410-535-1888 410-394-6858 410-394-0236 IHOP Adam’s Taphouse 680 N. Prince Three Brothers Pizza The Garden Grille & Bar SUNDERLAND SYMBOL KEY Mimi’s Station and Grille Frederick Blvd. & Buckets Bar & Grill of Prince Frederick Hilton Garden Inn 2200 Solomons 410-535-3555 65 Sherry Lane JT’s Kitchen Asian Italian 12020 Rousby Hall Road Island Road 13100 Dowell Road American 410-474-6480 410-414-3344 410-326-0303 36 Dalrymple Road 410-586-0001 Jerry’s Place 410-257-5464 1541 Solomons Yo Mamma’s Chicken Hidden Harbour Mexican Continental Seafood Salsa's Mexican Café Applebee’s Island Road Wings & Barbecue (Seasonal) 11753 H.G. Trueman Road 555 N. Solomons 410-535-3242 135 W. Dares Beach Road 410-326-6900 Island Road 14755 Dowell Road 410-535-2428 410-326-1100 410-414-5828 La Tolteca CHESAPEAKE BEACH Yo Mamma's Chicken 135 W. Dares SOLOMONS Isaac’s at the Fujiyama Wings and Barbeque Bob Evans Restaurant Beach Road Ledo Pizza 10302 Southern 258 Town Square Drive 60 Commerce Lane 410-535-7505 Holiday Inn 8416 Bayside Road Maryland Blvd. 410-449-8143 410-414-3265 Angler’s Seafood 155 Holiday Drive 410-257-1705 410-257-3090 Ledo Pizza and Pasta Bar & Grill 410-326-6311 147 Central Square Drive 275 Lore Road Mamma Lucias NORTH BEACH Brick Wood 410-535-6084 410-326-2772 Island Hideaway by the Bay Heavenly Chicken & Ribs Fired Bistro 14556 Solomons 10812 Town Center Blvd. 8323 Bayside Road Neptune’s Seafood Pub 60 Sherry Lane Boomerangs Original Island Road 410-286-9660 443-486-5799 Mamma Lucia 410-257-7700 8800 Chesapeake Ave. 862 Costley Way Ribs & Seafood 410-449-6382 at 1st St. • 410-257-7899 443-486-4701 13820 S. Solomons Island Road Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant Ledo Pizza Dream Weaver Café 410-326-6050 Island Sushi 4165 Mears Ave. 10820 Town Center Blvd. Plaza Mexico and Catering 75 Charles St. 410-257-9111 Restaurant 114 N. Solomons Island Road Nagoya Asian Bistro 301-481-4776 410-257-2735 784 Prince Frederick Blvd. The CD Café 9200 Bay Ave. 410-535-4355 410-535-0889 14350 Solomons Island Traders Seafood Mamma Lucia 443-964-6381 Road • 410-326-3877 The Lighthouse Steak & Ale 10136 Southern EZ Thai Restaurant Restaurant & Dock Bar 8132 Bayside Road 120 S. Solomons Outback Steakhouse Maryland Blvd. The Westlawn Inn 80 Central Square Charles Street Brasserie 14636 S. Solomons 410-257-6126 • 301-812-0400 Island Road Island Road 301-812-1240 • 410-257-5667 Drive 443-486-4913 120 Charles St. 9200 Chesapeake Ave. 443-975-7477 410-231-2256 DUNKIRK 410-257-0001 443-404-5332 Thai Mama Pizza Oven Inn Fiesta Bar & Grill Lotus Kitchen featuring 10318 Southern OWINGS 135 Central Square Drive 746 Prince Frederick Blvd. China Harbor Anthony’s Bar and Grill Maryland Blvd. 410-535-1073 410-535-3434 Bistro Restaurant Kim’s Key Lime Pies 10371 Southern 410-257-5000 13958 Solomons Island 14618 S. Solomons Maryland Blvd. Thursday’s Bar and Grill Island Road Golden Chicken & Ruby Tuesday Road 410-257-2438 • 410-257-2290 1751 Horace Ward Road 410-326-6888 410-326-8469 HUNTINGTOWN 410-286-8695 Japanese Grille 815 Prince Frederick Blvd. 410-414-5797 537 N. Solomons Island Road The Pier Chesapeake Grille 410-535-5984 and Deli Mexico Restaurant 14575 Solomons 2520 Solomons Island Road 10092 Southern Maryland Blvd. Island Road 410-449-8406 410-286-5939 410-414-9037

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Sharkfest! at Calvert Marine Museum Valentine’s Maker’s Market at Annmarie Garden Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Calvert County Restaurant Week Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festival Brightest Beacon on the Bay Calvert County Jousting Tournament Annmarie Garden in Lights Southern Maryland Balloon Festival Solomons Christmas Walk, Gala Artsfest at Annmarie Garden and Lighted Boat Parade

Calvert County Watermen’s Festival Polar Bear Plunge in North Beach Taste of Solomons Drink Maryland Tiki Bar Opening July 4th Fireworks in Solomons and Discovering Archaeology Day Chesapeake Beach Fairy & Gnome Home Festival & Tour at Annmarie Garden Tiki Trek and Jeep Show Celtic Festival & Highland Gathering Calvert County Fair Spring Striped Bass Tournament Patuxent River Appreciation Days Antique & Flea Faire Lower Marlboro Freedom Day Solomons Maritime Festival Harvest Taste of Solomons Stars and Stripes Festival Calvert County Farm Festival Children’s Day on the Farm American Indian Heritage Day Patuxent River Wade-in Fall Striped Bass Tournament African American Community Day Halloween in the Garden End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival 2nd Annual JPPM 5K Run/Walk

18 Calvert County 2018 Visitors Guide - 19 Eating fresh and local is easy with an abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s farmers and watermen! Calvert County’s seasonal farmers markets offer the best of locally sourced fruits, vegetables, bedding plants, baked goods, seafood and more. Our unique producer-only markets sell only produce raised by local farmers and offer seasonally fresh products.

Calvert Brewing Company Cove Point Winery To check dates, hours and locations, visit 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 20678 755 Cove Point Road, Lusby 20657 410-414-8486 • www.calvertbrewingcompany.com 410-326-0949 • 301-342-0949 • www.covepointwinery.com www.calvertag.com or call 410-535-4583. Calvert Brewing Company's farm brewery and beer garden are Cove Point Winery, a boutique winery, obtains grapes and juice located at Running Hare Vineyard. Small-batch brews for sale from growers all over Maryland, from its vineyard and other at the tasting room. Enjoy tastings and live music and purchase regions. The winery produces a variety of wines that both the fresh growlers and cans to go. non-wine drinker and the connoisseur will enjoy.

Fridays Creek Winery Mully’s Brewery 3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings 20736 141 Schooner Lane, Suite 15, Prince Frederick 20678 410-286-9463 • www.fridayscreek.com 443-968-9426 • www.mullysbrewery.com This family-owned farm winery is in a remodeled 1920s tobacco Mully’s focuses on traditional styles yet is open to interesting barn. Where tobacco once hung, local art now resides and wine and unique beers. On weekends patrons can visit the tasting now ages in oak barrels. Visitors are welcomed to stroll the room, take a guided tour and buy fresh beer to go. grounds, sample wines and purchase the locally produced fare.

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery 13200 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629 8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 20685 410-394-3825 • www.ruddyduckbrewery.com 410-586-2710 • www.perigeaux.com The Ruddy Duck is Southern Maryland’s only microbrewery Perigeaux produces award-winning Bordeaux-style red and gastropub dishing up artisan-crafted food and beer. This family- white wines crafted from grapes grown in the estate vineyards. friendly restaurant is dedicated to serving the best quality at A tasting room is nestled in the middle of the four vineyards and a great value. Call or visit Facebook for information on daily the grounds can accommodate celebrations of up to 250 guests. specials, promotions, events and live music. Weekends feature live music and guided winery tours with the winemakers. Scorpion Brewing 929 Skinners Turn Road, Owings 20736 Running Hare Vineyard 410-279-9700 • www.scorpionbrewing.com 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 20678 Beer connoisseurs and those new to craft beer will 410-414-8486 • www.runningharevineyard.com find something to their taste at Scorpion Brewing. This Running Hare Vineyard is an international award-winning microbrewery features beer made with local ingredients. Taste winery located on a 300-acre property featuring a Tuscan-styled several varieties of beer, go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the events villa and an outdoor wine tasting pavilion. Enjoy a bit of brewery and find out how local beer is made. Tuscany and Napa right here in Southern Maryland.

Solomons Island Winery 14571 S. Solomons Island Road, Solomons 20688 Enjoy the Patuxent Wine Trail 410-394-1933 • www.solomonsislandwinery.com in Southern Maryland. Visit Solomons Island Winery is one of the first wineries in Southern Maryland with a tasting room and wine bar conveniently located www.patuxentwinetrail.com right on Solomons Island. Located only an hour south of for details and events. Washington, D.C. or Annapolis. With a wide variety of traditional, fruit and dessert wines available by the tasting, glass or bottle, guests are sure to find a favorite. Open year round.

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