Things to do in St. Mary's County
Things To Do
This park's peaceful surroundings on a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County belie its history as the location of a camp which imprisoned as many as 52,264 Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. A museum on site recounts this vivid history. A park map is available at park headquarters, the camp office, camp store and the Civil War Museum/Marshland Nature Center. The Point Lookout Lighthouse is currently closed for renovations.
Things to Do:
Day-Use Area and Beaches
Trails
Campground
Boating and Fishing
Hunting
Historical Events
Point Lookout Lighthouse
Volunteer Opportunities
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Point Lookout State Park
11175 Point Lookout RdThis park's peaceful surroundings on a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County belie its history as the location of a camp which imprisoned as many as 52,264 Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. A museum on site recounts this vivid history. A park map is available at park headquarters, the camp office, camp store and the Civil War Museum/Marshland Nature Center. The Point Lookout Lighthouse is currently closed for renovations.
Things to Do:
Day-Use Area and Beaches
Trails
Campground
Boating and Fishing
Hunting
Historical Events
Point Lookout Lighthouse
Volunteer Opportunities
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark since 1969 and is one of Southern Maryland’s leading tourism attractions. The outdoor living history museum commemorates the fourth permanent English settlement in North America, Maryland’s first city and for sixty-one years, its colonial capital. The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, the governing body of the museum, was established in 1966. Led by retired Gen. Robert E. Hogaboom, the commission set about the work of building a museum to memorialize and preserve early Maryland history on the site of the colony’s first capital, St. Mary’s City. Beginning with less than an acre of property, the commission grew the park, eventually protecting over 800 acres. In 1967, the Department of Research and Collections started with the hire of preeminent historian Lois Green Carr. In 1969, the Secretary of the Interior designated St. Mary’s City a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the uniquely well-preserved archaeological record of more than 10,000 years of human occupation. The recognition of this land on a national scale is a testament to the importance of St. Mary’s City to the history of Maryland and the United States of America.
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Saint Marys City
Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark since 1969 and is one of Southern Maryland’s leading tourism attractions. The outdoor living history museum commemorates the fourth permanent English settlement in North America, Maryland’s first city and for sixty-one years, its colonial capital. The Historic St. Mary’s City Commission, the governing body of the museum, was established in 1966. Led by retired Gen. Robert E. Hogaboom, the commission set about the work of building a museum to memorialize and preserve early Maryland history on the site of the colony’s first capital, St. Mary’s City. Beginning with less than an acre of property, the commission grew the park, eventually protecting over 800 acres. In 1967, the Department of Research and Collections started with the hire of preeminent historian Lois Green Carr. In 1969, the Secretary of the Interior designated St. Mary’s City a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the uniquely well-preserved archaeological record of more than 10,000 years of human occupation. The recognition of this land on a national scale is a testament to the importance of St. Mary’s City to the history of Maryland and the United States of America.
Cruise with us along the Chesapeake Bay as the sun sinks low. This is a wonderful fresh air, salty breeze opportunity to lap Point-No-Point Lighthouse, see osprey, herons, and the occasional brown pelican, bald eagle, and dolphins! Great photo opportunities.
Fish The Bay Charters
50126 Dove Cove RdCruise with us along the Chesapeake Bay as the sun sinks low. This is a wonderful fresh air, salty breeze opportunity to lap Point-No-Point Lighthouse, see osprey, herons, and the occasional brown pelican, bald eagle, and dolphins! Great photo opportunities.
The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum flightline sits on over 2 1/2 acres of land adjacent to the museum buildings. Visitors are welcome to get a close look at 25 different Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, many of which are one-of-a-kind test aircraft and prototypes. Also on the flightline is the cupola from the Cedar Point lighthouse, which once stood watch at the confluence of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay.
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
22156 Three Notch RdThe Patuxent River Naval Air Museum flightline sits on over 2 1/2 acres of land adjacent to the museum buildings. Visitors are welcome to get a close look at 25 different Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, many of which are one-of-a-kind test aircraft and prototypes. Also on the flightline is the cupola from the Cedar Point lighthouse, which once stood watch at the confluence of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay.
Located in the Potomac River off the shore of Colton's Point in St. Mary's County, this 62 acre park contains a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders. On March 25, 1634, the first English settlers under the Baltimore proprietorship sailed to St. Clement's Island on the Ark and the Dove. (A replica of the Maryland Dove can be seen at Historic St. Mary's City). Boat tours to historic St. Clement's Island are offered on a daily schedule, April - October. Call the St. Clement's Island Museum (301-769-2222) for more information and schedule of operation. Extenuating circumstances and adverse weather conditions will prevent the water taxi from operating. The 20 passenger vessel, “The Water Taxi II”, is fully insured and is a U.S. Coast Guard certified tour boat. The park includes a hiking trail and picnicking at a pavilion, which is available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Fishing and hunting are also enjoyed here. St. Clements Island State Park is equipped with a portojohn and has no accessible amenities. For available accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.
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Saint Clements Island State Park
38370 Point Breeze RoadLocated in the Potomac River off the shore of Colton's Point in St. Mary's County, this 62 acre park contains a memorial cross dedicated to the memory of the first Marylanders. On March 25, 1634, the first English settlers under the Baltimore proprietorship sailed to St. Clement's Island on the Ark and the Dove. (A replica of the Maryland Dove can be seen at Historic St. Mary's City). Boat tours to historic St. Clement's Island are offered on a daily schedule, April - October. Call the St. Clement's Island Museum (301-769-2222) for more information and schedule of operation. Extenuating circumstances and adverse weather conditions will prevent the water taxi from operating. The 20 passenger vessel, “The Water Taxi II”, is fully insured and is a U.S. Coast Guard certified tour boat. The park includes a hiking trail and picnicking at a pavilion, which is available on a first-come/first-serve basis. Fishing and hunting are also enjoyed here. St. Clements Island State Park is equipped with a portojohn and has no accessible amenities. For available accessible amenities in Maryland State Forests and Parks, visit the Accessibility For All section of this website.
Climb the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac (constructed in 1836), see historic boats and maritime history in the museum, learn about the U1105 Historic Shipwreck Dive Preserve, stroll the beach, paddle about in your kayak & enjoy 6 acres of park, pier & more.
The museum details the area's history and also includes an exhibit of the WWII U-1105 Black Panther German submarine, which lies just offshore in an area designated as the state's first Historic Shipwreck Dive Preserve.
The Potomac River Maritime Exhibit includes a collection of historic wooden boats that once plied the waters of the Chesapeake Bay as well as the watermen's story.
The six-acre park includes a picnic area, kayak launch, a boardwalk, pier and sandy beach (no fishing or swimming).
The museum, maritime exhibit, and boardwalk are handicap accessible. Call ahead or visit the website for the museum's seasonal hours of operation, to schedule a group tour or to come by boat. Admission fee provides a staffed guided tour of the museum, maritime exhibit, and lighthouse tower. The park area is free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park
44720 Lighthouse RdClimb the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac (constructed in 1836), see historic boats and maritime history in the museum, learn about the U1105 Historic Shipwreck Dive Preserve, stroll the beach, paddle about in your kayak & enjoy 6 acres of park, pier & more.
The museum details the area's history and also includes an exhibit of the WWII U-1105 Black Panther German submarine, which lies just offshore in an area designated as the state's first Historic Shipwreck Dive Preserve.
The Potomac River Maritime Exhibit includes a collection of historic wooden boats that once plied the waters of the Chesapeake Bay as well as the watermen's story.
The six-acre park includes a picnic area, kayak launch, a boardwalk, pier and sandy beach (no fishing or swimming).
The museum, maritime exhibit, and boardwalk are handicap accessible. Call ahead or visit the website for the museum's seasonal hours of operation, to schedule a group tour or to come by boat. Admission fee provides a staffed guided tour of the museum, maritime exhibit, and lighthouse tower. The park area is free and open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
Breton Bay Golf and Country Club consists of a beautiful golf course, large swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, and Club House with the Ironwood Grill. The golf course is semi-private offering annual memberships and green fee play to the public. The swimming pools and tennis courts are private, available only to members. The Club House is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and early evening fare. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are also available at the full service bar.
As of April 1st, golf attire is to be worn while playing golf. Should you need any other accessories, please visit the Golf Shop so we can assist you with whatever you may need. We offer Gift Cards and have specials if you need a special gift for the golfer in your life.
Breton Bay Golf & Country Club
21935 Society Hill RdBreton Bay Golf and Country Club consists of a beautiful golf course, large swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, and Club House with the Ironwood Grill. The golf course is semi-private offering annual memberships and green fee play to the public. The swimming pools and tennis courts are private, available only to members. The Club House is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and early evening fare. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are also available at the full service bar.
As of April 1st, golf attire is to be worn while playing golf. Should you need any other accessories, please visit the Golf Shop so we can assist you with whatever you may need. We offer Gift Cards and have specials if you need a special gift for the golfer in your life.
Solomons Island is a major boating center located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, in southern Calvert County, Maryland.
The island is about an hour and a half drive from Washington DC or two hours from Baltimore. As you approach the island, you’ll cross the rather impressive looking Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge. The bridge is a tall one, reaching 135 feet. You’ll get a nice view of Solomons as you cross.
There are a lot of restaurants available on Solomons and, as you’d expect for an island, many are waterfront. Some of the waterfront dining options include Zahniser’s Dry Dock, Kingfishers Seafood Bar and Grill, Island Hideaway, Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar, and Charles Street Brasserie.
Solomons is the home of the Calvert Marine Museum, a popular day trip destination, plus the Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. The town is also just a nice place to go enjoy some seafood and the waterfront setting – it’s a very popular destination for cruising boaters.
The Chesapeake Bay Biological Lab is located a little beyond the southern end of the boardwalk. They have visitor Center with exhibits about the health of the Bay and the research being conducted at the lab, and the visitor center also has an oyster reef community aquarium. Campus tours are also available on Fridays at 2:00, June through October. Visit the Lab website for more information about the visitor center and tours.
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Solomons Island Gazebo
Solomons BoardwalkSolomons Island is a major boating center located at the mouth of the Patuxent River, in southern Calvert County, Maryland.
The island is about an hour and a half drive from Washington DC or two hours from Baltimore. As you approach the island, you’ll cross the rather impressive looking Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge. The bridge is a tall one, reaching 135 feet. You’ll get a nice view of Solomons as you cross.
There are a lot of restaurants available on Solomons and, as you’d expect for an island, many are waterfront. Some of the waterfront dining options include Zahniser’s Dry Dock, Kingfishers Seafood Bar and Grill, Island Hideaway, Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar, and Charles Street Brasserie.
Solomons is the home of the Calvert Marine Museum, a popular day trip destination, plus the Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory. The town is also just a nice place to go enjoy some seafood and the waterfront setting – it’s a very popular destination for cruising boaters.
The Chesapeake Bay Biological Lab is located a little beyond the southern end of the boardwalk. They have visitor Center with exhibits about the health of the Bay and the research being conducted at the lab, and the visitor center also has an oyster reef community aquarium. Campus tours are also available on Fridays at 2:00, June through October. Visit the Lab website for more information about the visitor center and tours.
PAC Paddle Sports offers kayak & SUP rentals from two unique locations that showcase Southern Maryland's unique paddling scene: Leonardtown Wharf, & McIntosh Run.
We also offer lessons, guided tours, and weekly social paddles. Off-site rentals are available with a reservation and an additional transportation fee.
Patuxent Adventure Center Paddle Sports
23190 Newtowne Neck RdPAC Paddle Sports offers kayak & SUP rentals from two unique locations that showcase Southern Maryland's unique paddling scene: Leonardtown Wharf, & McIntosh Run.
We also offer lessons, guided tours, and weekly social paddles. Off-site rentals are available with a reservation and an additional transportation fee.
Neighborhoods
Leonardtown Wharf Park
State Highway 326