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Photo by dK.i Photography CONTENTS 3 Getting Here 4 Events GETTING HERE 5 Itineraries Dunkirk AIRPORTS MILEAGE 6 Communities Owings /Washington Washington D.C...... 36 miles During your visit to our relaxing waterside community, we 8 Arts & Culture North Beach International Thurgood Annapolis, MD...... 29 miles hope you take time to fully experience the 8 Antiques & Collectibles Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD...... 53 miles lifestyle. We promise an unforgettable experience and wish 9 Maritime & Local History Located south of Baltimore Chesapeake Beach Richmond, VA...... 111 miles you happy discoveries as you “catch our drift” and experience 10 Hiking, Trails & Parks Drive Time: 1 hour , PA...... 150 miles all the great things Calvert County has to offer. 11 Fun For Families , PA...... 270 miles 12 Get on the Water Reagan National New York, NY...... 230 miles Calvert County Board of County Commissioners 14 Marinas Airport (DCA) 15 Beaches Located in Washington, D.C. 16 Foodie Scene Drive Time: 1 hour LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 18 Sweet Treats 19 Breweries & Wineries Dulles International (IAD) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 410-414-2500 Huntingtown 20 Lodging Located in Northern Public Bus Service: 410-535-4510 21 Wedding Venues Drive Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Checker Taxi: 240-508-2001 Smart Ride Inc.: 410-535-6932 CONNECT WITH US GROUP TOURS Facebook.com/VisitCalvertCounty For information on a variety of group tours and events, visit ChooseCalvert.com. @VisitCalvertCounty Find us on Youtube This guide has been compiled on behalf of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners Prince Frederick 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 Baltimore 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. Annapolis Port Republic Washington D.C. National Harbor

Ocean City St. Leonard St. Mary’s 30 miles MAP KEY 60 miles However long you have to enjoy a break in Calvert County, make Winery sure you fit in some of the highlights! Brewery Lusby 1. Hunt for fossils, shark teeth, shells and sea glass at the beach. Golf Course 2. Shop a farmers market or roadside stand for local produce. 3. Visit an art gallery showcasing local talent. John Smith Trail Site 4. Spend an afternoon fishing or crabbing. 5. Paddle the Chesapeake Bay or . Star-Spangled Banner Trail Site 6. Wander through antique shops and unique boutiques. 7. Sample local wines and ales at various wineries and breweries. Hospital Solomons 8. Take a step back in time at a museum or tour a historic lighthouse. Urgent Care 9. Attend one of our many free events and festivals. Photo by David Krankowski 10. Experience the area’s eclectic cuisine at a waterfront café or restaurant. Visitor Information Center

2 Visit ChooseCalvert.com | 3 There is so much to see and do in Calvert County, it can be Calvert County never has a shortage of things to do, hard knowing where to start. Here are some ideas to inspire regardless of the season. Whether you're into the arts, you and help make the most of your time here. But don't feel music, history, food or shopping, there's a unique limited to just 72 hours; we'd love for you to stay longer. experience waiting for you. For a complete listing of events, visit ChooseCalvert.com/calendar.

SPRING Photo by Angel Beil • Taste of Solomons • Stars & Stripes Festival • Discovering Archaeology Day • Children’s Day on the Farm • Fairy & Gnome Festival • Patuxent River Wade-In • Celtic Festival & • African American DAY 1: NORTH COUNTY DAY 3: OUTDOOR FUN A Highland Gathering Community Day Nestled on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore, the neighboring towns of The towering cliffs of the Chesapeake Bay at Calvert Cliffs State Park are • Spring Striped Bass • End Hunger Dragon Boat North Beach and Chesapeake Beach epitomize the “land of pleasant living.” etched with imprints of creatures from many eons ago when this area was Tournament Festival Start at the seven-block waterfront in North Beach offering a public fishing pier, covered by an ancient sea. Find prehistoric shark teeth on the beach and relax • Antique & Flea Faire • DrinkMaryland boardwalk and bike path. At the Bayside History Museum, learn about the as your children play on the recycled tire playground. Head over to Jefferson • North Beach House & • North Beach American bayside communities through vintage signs, restaurant menus and objects & Museum situated on 560 acres along the Patuxent River Garden Tour Film Festival found along the shoreline. Take a leisurely stroll down the boardwalk, browse and St. Leonard Creek. Explore the visitor and exhibit center, children’s • Solomons Maritime Festival gift shops, art galleries and antiques. Stop for lunch at a locally owned discovery room and re-created eastern woodland Native American village. restaurant, scope out some wildlife at Wetlands Overlook Park and the Learn about archaeology through a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the sculpture-filledSunrise Garden and finish up with some sweet treats. Archaeological Conservation Laboratory. Continue on to Battle Creek SUMMER Cypress Swamp Sanctuary where a boardwalk trail winds through one of the • Sharkfest! • ArtsFest Next, head to Chesapeake Beach where you can step back in time at the northernmost stands of bald cypress trees in . Learn more in • Screwpile Lighthouse • Taste the Beaches Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum to learn about the railroad and the nature center and see some wildlife up close. Finish your day with a locally Challenge • Calvert County amusement park history of this town. Continue the fun with the kids at the made wine or freshly brewed beer from one of Calvert County’s six wineries or • Solomons Island Dragon Watermen’s Festival Chesapeake Beach Water Park, then head out on a charter boat from the seven breweries. Several restaurants in close-by Prince Frederick offer local Boat Festival • July 4th Fireworks “Charter Boat Capital of Maryland” to catch some big ones on the bay. For pairings and some wineries and breweries are even open to the public for tours. dinner, crack a few crabs at one of several restaurant options and catch a • Calvert County Jousting • Movies on the Beach Tournament waterside concert at the Rod ‘N’ Reel bandstand. Contemplate the magnificent Chesapeake Bay from Memorial Park while the sun sets on your perfect day.

FALL Photo by Angel Beil • Calvert County Fair • Harvest Taste of Solomons DAY 2: SOUTH COUNTY • Patuxent River • American Indian Where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay, you will find Solomons Appreciation Day Heritage Day Island, a place of uncommon charm and unspoiled beauty. Visit the Calvert Marine Museum or Chesapeake Biological Lab Visitor Center to trace the rich • Lower Marlboro • Halloween in the Garden Freedom Day maritime history and diversity of the Chesapeake Bay. Climb through the hatch at Drum Point Lighthouse or check out Cove Point Lighthouse, the oldest continuously working lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. A short cruise on the WINTER museum’s historic “bugeye” boat, the Wm. B. Tennison, gives an unforgettable • Valentine Maker’s Market • Lighted Boat Parade view of the soaring Bridge. Next, head to Annmarie Sculpture • Holiday Light Contest: • North Beach Christmas on Garden & Arts Center featuring art inside and out. Many sculptures lining the Brightest Beacon on the Bay the Beach wooded path are on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. At the arts center, • Annmarie Garden in Lights • Polar Bear Plunge view changing exhibits or be creative in the artLAB. Finish your day at a • Solomons Christmas Walk • Restaurant Week waterside restaurant. From steaks to , there’s something for everyone in this quaint town.

4 Visit ChooseCalvert.com | 5 Here are a few of Calvert County's unique towns, just waiting to be exlplored. You can share your own Calvert County Owings Owings is at the northern end of Calvert County. Originally the area was snapshots with us on Instagram. St. Leonard North Beach known as Friendship, but was renamed Owings in order to tell it apart from St. Leonard is at the southern end of Calvert County and moved to its current VisitCalvertCounty. Tag #ExploreCalvert. The town of North Beach is nestled at the northern end of Calvert County on neighboring West Friendship. The name was a tribute to Harry P. Owings, a location around 1902. Some sources have its first location near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. North Beach has much to offer visitors with a boardwalk, one-time member of the state legislature and local farmer. Owings is mostly St. Leonard Creek on what is now Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, yet it a fishing pier, a public beach, numerous exciting family-friendly events, a residential but is also home to several interesting businesses and beautiful was originally established as a town at the head of the creek. St. Leonard is nature park, restaurants, art galleries, shops and the Bayside History Museum. back roads worth exploring. currently home to several small shops and businesses.

Chesapeake Beach The town of Chesapeake Beach is located at the northern end of Calvert County. Its history is quite interesting as it began as the dream of developers Huntingtown Lusby in the late 19th century. From 1900 until 1935, a train brought visitors from Huntingtown is at the northern end of Calvert County. The town center was Lusby is at the southern end of Calvert County. The original location of Washington, D.C. to enjoy a mile-long boardwalk, roller coaster built over originally founded at the head of tide on Hunting Creek. The town there was Lusby was at the intersection of Sollers Wharf and Pardoe roads. The the bay and other amusements. An aura of fun continues today with the burned to the ground by British forces during the and was rebuilt present location was formed in the 20th century and is home to several Chesapeake Beach Waterpark and Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort’s restaurants and a few years later at its present location. Huntingtown is mostly residential shopping centers, Cove Point Park, Cove Point Lighthouse and Cove Point other attractions. Chesapeake Beach is also home to Maryland’s largest but has businesses that are definitely worth visiting, as well as Kings (outdoor) pool. The water views from this mid-Chesapeake Bay region are charter boat fishing fleet and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. Landing Park on the Patuxent River. magnificent.

Solomons Solomons is located at the southern tip of Calvert County. In the 19th Prince Frederick century, shipyards developed there to support local fishing. In the War of Dunkirk Prince Frederick, the county seat, is in central Calvert County. It has been 1812, Joshua Barney’s sailed from here to attack British Dunkirk is at the northern end of Calvert County. Originally known as a town since 1724-25 when the court functions were relocated there from vessels on the Chesapeake Bay. Solomons is a lovely spot with a boardwalk Smithville, after the founding Smith family who owned large properties Calvert Town on Battle Creek. By that time, there were a number of farms right on the Patuxent River, water-view restaurants, marinas and shops. there, Dunkirk is home to Dunkirk District Park which offers playing fields, and businesses that engaged in trade with each other. Prince Frederick Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center can be found here as well as the playgrounds and a skate park. Dunkirk has several restaurants and grocery offers many dining and shopping experiences and is home to Hallowing Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse, highlighting maritime stores and is a great place to shop! Point Park. history.

6 Visit ChooseCalvert.com | 7 When was the last time you meandered through quaint History is important to the Calvert County community antique shops looking for the perfect souvenir? Calvert County because it grounds each of us in our roots. Exploring the has lots of antiques waiting to be found. history of this area will give you a deeper and more meaningful glimpse into the ancestral, maritime and agricultural past of our land, people and surrounding waters. A-1 Antiques and Grandmothers Too at Collectibles Harmon House Shoppes 3736 Chesapeake Beach Road, 14560 Solomons Island Road, Bayside History Museum Chesapeake Beach Solomons J.C. Lore & Sons Oyster House* 4025 4th St., North Beach *Call the Calvert Marine Museum 301-855-4500 410-326-6848 410-610-5970 before visiting www.baysidehistorymuseum.org Located ¼ mile south of Calvert carmen’s gallery The Mermaid’s Cottage Marine Museum 14550 Solomons Island, Solomons 2990 Parkers Creek Road, Calvert County www.calvertmarinemuseum.com 410-326-2549 Port Republic Featuring several prominent art galleries and community Historical Society www.carmensgallery.com 443-532-5981 70 Church St., Prince Frederick theater groups, Calvert County’s arts and culture scene is Jefferson Patterson Find us on Facebook 410-535-2452 dynamic, unique and rich with talent. Park & Museum Chesapeake Antiques www.calverthistory.org 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 4133 7th St., North Beach Nice & Fleazy Antiques 410-586-8501 https://jefpat.maryland.gov ART GALLERIES 410-257-3153 9131 Bay Ave., North Beach Calvert Marine Museum Find us on Facebook 410-257-3044 14200 Solomons Island Road, Annmarie Sculpture Inner Equinox Garden & Arts Center 14560 Solomons Island Road South, Find us on Facebook Solomons Old Wallville School The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, hosts both the Dee 1450 Dares Beach Road, (A Smithsonian Institution Affiliate) Solomons Chesapeake Marketplace 410-326-2042 of St. Mary’s, a traditional skipjack, and the Wm. B. Tennison, Simply Vintage of www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Prince Frederick 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-6586 and Auction House a sailing bug-eye hull, available for public cruises. Contact the 410-326-4640 www.innereq.com 5015 St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard Huntingtown 410-474-3868 4005 Old Town Road, Huntingtown Calvert Marine Museum for details. www.annmariegarden.org 410-586-1161 or 410-586-3725 Chesapeake Beach www.oldwallvilleschool.org www.chesapeakemarketplace.com 443-486-5691 Railway Museum Medart Galleries www.simplyvintage.us 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach Artworks @ 7th 10735 Town Center Blvd., 410-257-3892 One-Room Schoolhouse Dee of St. Mary’s Wm. B. Tennison Grandmother’s Store 3080 Broomes Island Road, Located at the Calvert Marine Located at the Calvert Marine 8905 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach Suite 1, Dunkirk www.cbrm.org 410-286-5278 301-855-4515 13892 Dowell Road, Solomons Port Republic Museum dock Museum dock www.artworksat7th.com www.medartgalleries.com 410-326-3366 www.calvertoneroomschool.org www.calvertmarinemuseum.com www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Find us on Facebook Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitor Center CalvART Gallery/Arts THEATER 200 Farren Ave., Solomons Council of Calvert County 410-326-7443 110 Solomons Island Road, New Direction Community www.umces.edu/cbl/visitor-center Prince Frederick Theater Performing at Long Photo by Angel Beil Beach Community Building 410-535-9252 5845 Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard www.calvartgallery.com Cove Point Lighthouse www.ndctheater.org 3500 Lighthouse Blvd., Lusby www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Chesapeake Gallery and Twin Beach Players House of Frames Performing at Boys & Girls 475 Main St., Prince Frederick Drum Point Lighthouse 410-257-1420 Clubs of Southern MD Located at the Calvert Marine 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach www.chesapeakeartandframe.com Museum 443-646-3878 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com www.twinbeachplayers.com

8 Visit ChooseCalvert.com | 9 HERITAGE TRAILS Calvert County is home to several state and local heritage trails. Each unique stop has been identified as historically or culturally significant to the state of Maryland.

Calvert County Besides granting access to unique landscapes, wildflowers Patuxent Wine Trail Barn Quilt Trail marylandwine.com/trail-type/ MAKE A SPLASH GOLFING and fresh air, Calvert County’s best parks, hiking and walking www.calvertbarnquilttrail.org patuxent-wine-trail/ Jump into fun at any one of Calvert County’s public pools. Both golf courses in Calvert County were designed to follow trails will lead you to some of Maryland’s finest wildlife- All feature family-friendly amenities, so bring your kids and the natural topography of the land. Featuring rolling hills and watching locales. Captain John Smith Southern Maryland make a splash! bordered by beautiful and relaxing landscapes, the courses are National Historic Trail Oyster Trail home.nps.gov/cajo/index.htm somdoysterguide.com challenging for golfers of all skill levels. Battle Creek Cypress Flag Ponds Nature Park 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby Chesapeake Beach Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center Swamp Sanctuary Patuxent River Challenge 2880 Grays Road, Prince Frederick 410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327 Star Spangled Banner Trail Water Park (Seasonal) 130 Auto Drive, Prince Frederick Chesapeake Hills Mellomar Golf Park planning.maryland.gov/Pages/ www.nps.gov/stsp/index.htm 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave., 410-535-5327 www.calvertcountymd.gov/ 410-414-8350 Golf Course 6215 Scaggs Road, Owings OurWork/PaxRiverComm/ Chesapeake Beach 11352 H G Trueman Road, Lusby www.calvertcountymd.gov/ FlagPonds PatuxentChallenge.aspx www.calvertcountymd.gov/HAC 443-532-2460 BattleCreek 410-257-1404 410-326-4653 www.mellomargolfpark.com www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com www.chesapeakehills.com Jefferson Patterson Kings Landing Pool (Seasonal) 3255 Kings Landing Road, Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm Park & Museum 2695 Grays Road, Prince Frederick 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard Cove Point Pool (Seasonal) Huntingtown 410-535-5327 410-586-8501 750 Cove Point Road, Lusby 410-535-3321 INDOOR FAMILY FUN www.calvertcountymd.gov/ https://jefpat.maryland.gov/ 410-394-6248 www.calvertcountymd.gov/ Looking for some indoor family fun? Catch a flick at our local BiscoeGray www.calvertcountymd.gov/ KingsLandingPool movie theater then check out some cosmic bowling fun for Kings Landing Park CovePointPool every age! Calvert Cliffs State Park 3255 Kings Landing Road, 10540 H G Trueman Road, Lusby Huntingtown 443-975-4360 410-535-2661 Flagship Cinemas Lord Calvert Bowling www.dnr.maryland.gov www.calvertcountymd.gov/ Calvert Village Entertainment Center American Chestnut Land Trust Calvert Village Shopping Center 2275 Solomons Island Road, KingsLandingPark South Trailhead: 2650 Scientists Cliffs Road, Port Republic 200 West Dares Beach Road, Huntingtown Chesapeake Beach North Trailhead: 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick Join the fun at the Prince Frederick 410-535-3560 Railway Trail Sunrise Garden PF2Bay Trailhead: 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick 3955 Gordon Stinnett Ave., 8930 Bay Ave., North Beach 410-414-3400 Chesapeake 410-535-0776 www.lordcalvertbowling.com Chesapeake Beach 410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681 www.acltweb.org Beach www.flagshipcinemas.com Access behind Chesapeake Beach www.northbeachmd.org Water Park Water Park Imaginarium Indoor 410-257-2230 Wetlands Overlook Park Playspace www.chesapeake-beach.md.us 4030 11th St., North Beach 13660 HG Trueman Road, Solomons 410-257-9618 • 301-855-6681 Visit chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com 410-449-6937 for more information. www.northbeachmd.org www.imaginariumplay.com

10 Visit ChooseCalvert.com | 11 BOAT AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS SERVICES If you’re itching to get out on the water, check out one of M&D Marine Towing & Salvage (Towboat U.S.) these boat and equipment rental locations. Most of them rent Harbor Island Marina, 105 Charles St., Solomons everything you need for a perfect day on the bay. 410-610-0100 All towing-related services including salvages and diving. U.S. Coast Guard- licensed captains give 24/7 response. Boat U.S. members receive free towing up PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS/KAYAK LAUNCHES Bunky’s Charter Boats, Inc. Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina West to membership level. Looking for a spot to launch your boat, kayak or paddleboard? 14448 Solomons Island Road South, 4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave., There are plenty of water-access locations on both the eastern Solomons Chesapeake Beach 410-326-3241 410-257-1028 • 866-312-5596 WATERMEN TOURS and western coasts of Calvert County. www.BunkysCharterBoats.com www.cbresortspa.com Through watermen’s heritage tours, visitors to Calvert County can experience the time-honored history and traditions of our Flag Ponds Nature Park* Kings Landing Park* Paddle or Pedal Scuba Center and working watermen up close and personal. 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby 3255 Kings Landing Road, North Beach Welcome Center Outdoor Rec 410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327 Huntingtown Solomons Island Road South, Pier & Beach www.calvertcountymd.gov/ 410-535-2661 9023 Bay Ave., North Beach Solomons Chesapeake Windsail Cruises Solomons Island WaterAccess www.calvertcountymd.gov/ 410-449-8389 4160 Mears Ave., Dock A, Slip 15, Heritage Tours 410-286-3799 Chesapeake Beach Solomons Island Road, Solomons WaterAccess www.scubacenterandodr.com www.paddleorpedal.com 855-561-8810 301-672-3509 Hallowing Point Boat Ramp 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick www.chesapeakewindsailcruises.com www.solomonsislandheritagetours.com Nans Cove* Patuxent Adventure Center Solomons Boat Rental 410-535-3382 • 301-855-1748 8081 Broomes Island Road, 13860-C Solomons Island Road, 14443 Solomons Island Road, Patuxent River Heritage Tours by Captain Loch Weems www.calvertcountymd.gov/ Broomes Island Solomons Solomons WaterAccess 410-535-5327 Tours Solomons and Captain Dan Baker 410-394-2770 410-326-4060 410-326-2685 • 443-623-6369 Throughout Solomons www.calvertcountymd.gov/ www.paxadventure.com www.solomonsboatrental.com www.watermenheritagetours.org Captain Loch: 410-474-0606 Jefferson Patterson WaterAccess www.pacpaddle.com Captain Dan: 410-591-0361 Park & Museum* www.watermenheritagetours.org 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard Solomons Boat Ramp 410-586-8501 and Fishing Pier PIER FISHING AND CRABBING https://jefpat.maryland.gov 14195 Solomons Island Road South, Crabbing is a point of pride with Marylanders and a popular CHARTERS AND SAILING Solomons activity. Check with Maryland Department of Natural There’s nothing better than stepping onto a boat, breathing in *No motorized boats (under the Thomas Johnson Bridge) Resources for information on sport fishing and crabbing the breeze and letting all your worries drift away. Whether 410-326-3899 licenses before heading out. you’re into fishing for that big catch or just taking in the views, there is something for every water lover.

Maryland Department of Flag Ponds Nature Park Natural Resources 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby Breezy Point Charter Chesapeake Bay Charters: Chesapeake Beach Rod ‘N’ Reel Charter Fishing 14175 Solomons Island Road, 410-586-1477 • 410-535-5327 Boat Association A Family Sailing Adventure Fishing Charters 4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach Solomons www.calvertcountymd.gov/ 5230 Breezy Point Road, Beacon Marina, 255 Lore Road, 3748 Harbor Road, 301-855-8450 • 800-233-2080 410-535-3382 FlagPonds Chesapeake Beach Solomons Chesapeake Beach www.cbresortspa.com 301-758-3475 443-963-9463 301-855-4665 Breezy Point Beach www.breezypointmarina.com www.cbcsailing.com https://chesapeakefishingcharters.com Kings Landing Park Sail Solomons & Campground 3255 Kings Landing Road, 245 C St., Solomons 5300 Breezy Point Road, Huntingtown Chesapeake Bay Outdoors Chesapeake Windsail 410-326-4917 Chesapeake Beach Bunky’s Charter Boats, Inc. 410-535-2661 14448 Solomons Island Road South, Charter Fishing & Maryland Cruises Corporation www.sailsi.com 410-535-0259 www.calvertcountymd.gov/ Solomons Sea Duck Hunting 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach www.calvertcountymd.gov/ KingsLandingPark 255 Alexander St., Solomons 855-561-8810 410-326-3241 Solomons Charter BreezyPoint www.BunkysCharterBoats.com 410-474-9858 www.chesapeakewindsailcruises.com www.chesapeake-bay-outdoors.com Captains Association Lower Marlboro Wharf 1745 Forest Glen Drive, Prince Frederick Hutchins Pond 3955 Lower Marlboro Road, Owings 410-808-3832 Calvert Marina Charter Dock Half Shell Adventures 8409 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings www.calvertcountymd.gov/ 14624 Solomons Island Road, Solomons www.fishsolomons.com 410-535-5327 14485 Dowell Road, Solomons WaterAccess www.calvertcharters.com 410-610-9393 www.calvertcountymd.gov/ www.halfshelladventures.com WaterAccess

12 Visit ChooseCalvert.com | 13 14 301-855-8450, 800-233-2080•www.cbresortspa.com 4160 MearsAve., P.O. Box 99, Chesapeake Beach20732 410-586-1915, 410-586-0070 •www.flagharbor.com 1565 FlagHarborBlvd.,P.O. Box 157, St.Leonard20685 410-257-4392 •www.cbresortspa.com 4055 GordonStinnettAve., Chesapeake Beach20732 410-326-3441; 410-231-8002www.harborislandmarina.net 105 CharlesSt.,P.O. Box 85,Solomons20688 410-326-2166 •www.zahnisers.com 245 CStreet&Back Creek,P.O. Box 760, Solomons20688 410-326-3241 •www.bunkyscharterboats.com 14448 SolomonsIslandRoad,20688 Zahniser's Yachting Center Spring CoveMarina Solomons YachtingCenter Solomons HarborMarina Rod ‘N'ReelMarinaWest Rod ‘N'ReelDock 410-326-7089 •Facebook.com/MillCreekMarine 12565 RousbyHallRoad,P.O. Box 2125,Lusby20657 Mill CreekMarine Len's Marina Harbor IslandMarinaInc. Flag HarborYachtHaven Calvert Marina Bunky's CharterBoatsInc. 443-968-8346 •www.breezypointmarina.com 5230 BreezyPointRoad,Chesapeake Beach20732 Breezy PointMarinaInc. 410-394-1472 •www.choicehotels.com 255 LoreRoad,P.O. Box 869, Solomons20688 Beacon Marina 410-586-0077 •www.lensmarina.com410-586-0077 8995 BroomesIslandRoad,20615 410-326-4251 •www.calvertmarina.com 14485 Dowell Road,P.O. Box 157, Solomons20688 410-231-2972 •www.solomonsharbormarina.com 205 HolidayDrive, P.O. Box 1151, Solomons20688 410-326-2161 •www.springcovemarina.com 455 LoreRoad,P.O. Box 160, Solomons20688 410-326-2401 •www.solomonsyachtingcenter.net 255 Alexander Lane,P.O. Box 367, Solomons20688

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Visit ChooseCalvert.com |15 Golden Chicken & Charles Street Brasserie Japanese Grille 120 Charles St., Solomons 537 Solomons Island Road North, 443-404-5332 Prince Frederick 410-535-5984 Heritage 485 485 Main St., Prince Frederick No Thyme to Cook 443-968-8338 Island Sushi Solomons 14624 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons 20688 In the mood for white tablecloths, or maybe brown paper 13880 HG Trueman Road, Solomons 443-624-5038 over a picnic table piled high with steamed crabs? Classy, fun, 301-481-4776 The Westlawn Inn www.nothymetocook.com 9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach unique or home-cooked, Calvert County is a foodie paradise. 410-257-0001 Nagoya Asian Bistro 784 Prince Frederick Blvd., AMERICAN Chesapeake Grille and Deli Prince Frederick 10092 Southern Maryland Blvd., 410-535-0889 ITALIAN Adam’s Taphouse and Grille 2200 Solomons Island Road, Dunkirk Ledo Pizza 8416 Bayside Road, Prince Frederick 410-286-5939 Isaac’s at the Holiday Inn The Ruddy Duck Sakura Japanese Steak Chesapeake Beach Mamma Lucia La Tolteca 410-586-0001 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons Brewery & Grill and Seafood House 10136 Southern Maryland Blvd., 135 West Dares Beach Road, Dream Weaver Café 410-326-6311 13200 Dowell Road, Solomons 106 Solomons Island Road South, 410-257-1705 Dunkirk Prince Frederick and Catering Prince Frederick 410-394-3825 301-812-1240 • 410-257-5667 410-535-7505 Anthony’s Bar and Grill 114 Solomons Island Road North, 410-414-9005 10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Prince Frederick Island Hideaway Ledo Pizza 14556 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 10820 Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk Dunkirk 410-535-4355 Sweet Sue’s Mamma Lucia Mexico Restaurant 410-449-6382 9132 Bay Ave., North Beach Sawatdee Thai Seafood 410-257-9111 862 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 2520 Solomons Island Road, 410-257-2438 • 301-327-5219 13958 Solomons Island Road South, 410-286-8041 443-486-4701 Huntingtown The Garden Grille & Bar, Solomons JT’s Kitchen Ledo Pizza 410-414-9037 Applebee’s Hilton Garden Inn 36 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland 410-443-6523 11777 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby 555 Solomons Island Road North, 13100 Dowell Road, Solomons The Lobby Coffee Bar & Café 410-257-5464 6201 Solomons Island Road, 410-394-6677 Three Brothers Prince Frederick 410-326-0303 Italian Restaurant Plaza Mexico Restaurant Huntingtown 9200 Bay Ave., North Beach 410-414-5828 Thai Zapp 65 Sherry Lane, Lotus Kitchen featuring 410-257-5662 10318 Southern Maryland Blvd., Prince Frederick 20678 443-964-6381 Gateway Restaurant Ledo Pizza Kim’s Key Lime Pies Dunkirk 147 Central Square Drive, and Lounge 14618 Solomons Island Road South, 410-414-3344 Bob Evans Restaurant 5455 Broomes Island Road, 410-257-5000 Prince Frederick Pollo Delicioso 60 Commerce Lane, Prince Frederick Solomons Thursday’s Bar and Grill 155 Central Square Drive, Port Republic 1751 Horace Ward Road, Owings 410-535-6084 410-414-3265 410-326-8469 Prince Frederick 410-586-1870 410-286-8695 CONTINENTAL MEXICAN & SOUTH AMERICAN 301-933-2040 Boomerangs Original The CD Café Mamma Lucia’s by the Bay O’Gannigan’s 14350 Solomons Island Road South, 8323 Bayside Road, Ribs & Seafood Heavenly Chicken & Ribs 98 Solomons Island Road South, Yo Mamma’s Wings Fiesta Bar & Grill 135 West Dares Beach Road #107, Chesapeake Beach 135 Central Square Drive, Salsa’s Mexican Café 13820 Solomons Island Road South, 10812 Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk Prince Frederick Solomons Prince Frederick 410-257-7700 Prince Frederick 11753 HG Trueman Road, Lusby Solomons 410-286-9660 443-968-2231 410-326-3877 410-535-2428 410-535-1073 410-326-6900 410-326-6050 Hidden Harbour (Seasonal) Outback Steakhouse Brick Wood Fired Bistro 14755 Dowell Road, Solomons 80 Central Square Drive, ASIAN 60 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 410-326-1100 Prince Frederick East Cafe 443-486-5799 443-486-4913 2973 Plaza Drive, Dunkirk 410-286-8178 Hook & Vine Kitchen and Bar Buckets Bar & Grill 4114 7th St., North Beach 12020 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby The Pier 443-964-5488 14575 Solomons Island Road South, EZ Thai Restaurant 410-474-6480 Solomons 120 Solomons Island Road South, 410-449-8406 Prince Frederick Bugeye Grille IHOP 443-975-7477 14470 Solomons Island Road, 680 Prince Frederick Blvd. North, Prince Frederick Pinky's Eatery Solomons 7995 Solomons Island Road, Owings 443-404-5321 410-535-3555 Fujiyama 443-550-3203 10302 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk

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Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant Atomic Seafood 4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 258 Town Square Drive, Lusby 410-257-2735 Everyone has a sweet tooth sometimes and Calvert County 410-449-8143 is the perfect location for it. From creamy ice cream to soft BREWERIES Stoney’s Kingfishers custard, homemade to childhood favorites that you know and Wherever you go in Calvert County, you’ll find different styles, Calvert Crabs & Seafood Seafood Bar and Grill love, you’re sure to find your favorite flavor. different tastes and a common brewing bond. With each new 151 Central Square Drive, 14442 Solomons Island Road South, taste, you’ll get to know the flavor of Calvert County a little bit Prince Frederick Solomons better from the brewers who led the way to a new generation 410-394-0236 301-787-8808 2 Scoops Mrs. Moo’s Corner of craft beer waiting to be discovered. 78 Solomons Island Road North, 3915 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick Prince Frederick Dry Dock Restaurant at Stoney’s Seafood House Zahniser’s Yachting Center 896 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 443-968-8670 410-610-0094 Calvert Brewing Company Mully’s Brewery 251 C St., Solomons 410-535-1888 Find us on Facebook Find us on Facebook 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 141 Lane, Suite 15, 410-326-4817 410-414-8486 Prince Frederick Baskin-Robbins Rita’s Italian Ice www.calvertbrewingcompany.com 443-968-9426 Stoney’s Seafood House of www.mullysbrewery.com Jerry’s Place Broomes Island (Seasonal) 174 Village Center Drive, Lusby & Frozen Custard 1541 Solomons Island Road, 3939 Oyster House Road, 410-326-9196 10331 Southern Maryland Blvd., Greenspring Brewing Prince Frederick Broomes Island Suite #101, Dunkirk Company Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill 410-535-3242 410-586-1888 410-286-7114 Seasonal Tap Yard at The Wheel, 13200 Dowell Road, Solomons Cold Penguin Ice Cream 4019 7th St., North Beach 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach Find us on Facebook 410-394-3825 410-206-3918 Find us on Facebook www.ruddyduckbrewery.com The Lighthouse Traders Seafood Steak & Ale www.greenspringbrewingcompany.com Restaurant & Dock Bar 8132 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach Rita’s Italian Ice 14636 Solomons Island Road South, 301-855-0766 & Frozen Custard Scorpion Brewing Solomons Cold Stone Creamery 738 N Prince Frederick Blvd., Gypsy Brewing Company 929 Skinners Turn Road, Suite 100, 2985 Plaza Drive, Dunkirk 410-449-9379 410-231-2256 Prince Frederick Owings 443-646-2140 410-474-9200 Find us on Facebook 410-279-9700 www.coldstonecreamery.com Find us on Facebook www.scorpionbrewing.com WINERIES Cone Island Rita’s Italian Ice Calvert County is well known for producing some of southern Ice Cream Shoppe & Frozen Custard Maryland’s best wines. Full-bodied cabernets, fruity merlots 14441 Solomons Island South, Solomons 13450 H G Trueman Road, Solomons 410-394-3825 and buttery chardonnays are just a few of the varietal wines 410-394-3707 presented by the wineries that make their home here. Find us on Facebook Find us on Facebook

Dairy Freeze Sweet Frog Cove Point Winery Running Hare Vineyard 8831 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 902 Costley Way Suite # 13-B, 755 Cove Point Road, Lusby 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick 301-855-0585 Prince Frederick 410-326-0949 410-414-8486 443-968-9752 www.covepointwinery.com www.runningharevineyard.com Jango’s Frozen Treats Find us on Facebook 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach Fridays Creek Winery Solomons Island Winery Eating fresh and local is easy with an abundance of food from 443-964-6076 3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings 14571 Solomons Island Road South, Calvert County’s farmers and watermen! Calvert County’s Find us on Facebook 410-286-9463 Solomons seasonal farmers markets offer the best of locally-sourced fruits, www.fridayscreek.com 410-394-1933 vegetables, bedding plants, baked goods, seafood and more. Our www.solomonsislandwinery.com unique producer-only markets sell only produce raised by local Perigeaux Vineyards farmers and offer seasonally fresh products. To check dates, hours & Winery Whistle Stop Winery and locations, visit www.calvertag.com or call 410-535-4583. 8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 1355 Jewell Road, Dunkirk 410-586-2710 443-964-5820 Photo by Angel Beil www.perigeaux.com www.whistlestopwinery.com

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Plan an unforgettable wedding in There’s so much to do and see in Calvert County, you’ll want to one of the most beautiful counties spend a night or two. From quaint bed-and-breakfasts to well- in Maryland. known hotels, unique vacation house rentals and camping, there’s something here for every kind of traveler.

Kitts Marsh Holiday Inn Solomons BED & BREAKFASTS VACATION HOUSE Patuxent River Rental Conference Center & Back Creek Inn Bed RENTALS 2805 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick Marina & Breakfast 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons The Cottages of 410-535-2109 • 410-474-0181 210 Alexander Lane, Solomons Governors Run 410-326-2022 800-356-2009 • 410-326-6311 2847 Governor Run Road, Port Republic www.hisolomons.com The Osprey’s Nest www.backcreekinn.com 443-410-0799 6040 Bayview Road, St. Leonard www.baycottages.com 443-532-5975 Navy Getaways Solomons* Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast 13855 Solomons Island Road, www.bayviewinvestments.com 14614 Solomons Island Road, Solomons Cedar Beach Lodge 10963 Beach Drive, Lusby Solomons 410-326-6872 Seahorse Guest Cottage 703-587-7832 410-326-2707 *Active duty, retired military and DoD civilians only and Artist Retreat www.blueheronbandb.com Find us on Facebook 8811 Dayton Ave., North Beach 410-610-9322 Quality Inn Solomons at Solomons Victorian Inn Beacon Marina Cove Point Lighthouse www.seahorseguestcottage.com 125 Charles St., Solomons 255 Lore Road, Solomons Keepers’ House 3500 Lighthouse Blvd., Lusby 410-326-4811 410-326-6303 • 800-4Choice CAMPING www.solomonsvictorianinn.com www.choicehotels.com/maryland/ 410-474-5370 • 410-326-2042 solomons/quality-inn-hotels/md414 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Breezy Point Beach & Campground 5300 Breezy Point Road, HOTELS The Guest Quarters at the Inn Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort Chesapeake Beach Annmarie Sculpture Fridays Creek Winery Jefferson Patterson Town of North Beach Hilton Garden Inn Solomons 9206 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach 410-535-0259 Garden & Arts Center 3485 Chaneyville Road, Owings Park & Museum Pavilion, Pier & Wetlands Overlook Park 13100 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-257-9883 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-286-9463 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 301-855-6681 410-326-0303 410-257-5596 • 301-855-0096 https://westlawninn.com/ www.calvertcountymd.gov/BreezyPoint 866-312-5596 Beach chairs, umbrellas, kayak and 410-326-4640 www.fridayscreek.com 410-586-8501 www.northbeachmd.org www.solomons.stayhgi.com guest-quarters-at-the-inn www.annmariegarden.org https://jefpat.maryland.gov www.cbresortspa.com paddle board rentals available. The Hall at Huntingtown Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort Holiday Inn Express The Hideaway The Barn at Pleasant Acres 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown Kings Landing Park 4160 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach Prince Frederick SpringHill Suites by Marriott 6027 Bayview Road, St. Leonard Navy Getaways Solomons* 5415 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 410-535-4439 3255 Kings Landing Road, 410-257-5596 75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 355 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick 443-532-5975 13855 Solomons Island Road, 443-624-3333 www.hallathuntingtown.com Huntingtown www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com 410-535-6800 • 800-565-8815 443-968-3000 www.bayviewinvestments.com Solomons www.thebarnatpleasantacres.com 410-535-2661 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ www.marriott.com/bwipf 410-326-6872 Hilton Garden Inn Solomons www.calvertcountymd.gov/ Running Hare Vineyard hotels/us/en/prince-frederick/pcfmd/ *Active duty, retired military and DoD civilians only Jeff’s Bed & Fix Your Own Calvert Marine Museum 13100 Dowell Road, Solomons kingslandingpark 150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick hoteldetail Super 8 Prince Frederick Breakfast 14200 Solomons Island Road South, 410-326-0303 410-414-8486 40 Commerce Lane, Prince Frederick 6027 Bayview Road, St. Leonard Solomons www.solomons.stayhgi.com Perigeaux Vineyards www.runningharevineyard.com 410-535-8668 • 800-800-8000 443-532-5975 410-326-2042 & Winery www.super8.com www.bayviewinvestments.com www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Holiday Inn Solomons 8650 Mackall Road, St. Leonard Sheridan Point Farm Conference Center & 410-586-2710 6400 Sheridan Point Road, Cove Point Lighthouse Marina www.perigeaux.com Prince Frederick 410-326-2042, ext. 17 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons 410-414-9744 www.calvertmarinemuseum.com 800-356-2009 • 410-326-6311 www.sheridanpoint.com

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Southern Branch Solomons Urgent Care 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons 14090 H.G. Trueman Road, Suite 410-326-5289 1300, Solomons 410-394-2800

Twin Beaches Branch 3819 Harbor Road, TOWN HALLS Chesapeake Beach 410-257-2411 Chesapeake Beach Town Hall 8200 Bayside Road, Chesapeake LAW ENFORCEMENT Beach 410-257-2230 or 301-855-8398 Calvert County Sheriff’s Office North Beach Town Hall 30 Church St.,Prince Frederick 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 410-535-2800 301-855-6681 or 410-257-9618

Maryland State Police Barrack U VISITOR CENTERS 210 Main St., Prince Frederick Sally Donaldson 410-535-1400 Welcome Center 9023 Bay Ave., North Beach MEDICAL FACILITIES 410-286-3799 CalvertHealth Solomons Visitor Center Medical Center 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 100 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick Visitor center hours vary by season 410-535-4000

Calvert County Department of Economic Development 205 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-4583 • [email protected] Please visit www.choosecalvert.com for the most up-to-date listings. This publication made possible with the support of the Board of County Commissioners and the citizens of Calvert County. Created by the Calvert County Department of Communications and Media Relations. Cover photo by Keith Burke Photography.

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