Guidebook for Chesapeake Bay Cottage
Sightseeing
The park is open 7 days a week and offers a visitor ctr, tours, exhibit barn, and outdoor activities. Check their website to see what is happening during your stay! ~6 miles close
38 locals recommend
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall RdThe park is open 7 days a week and offers a visitor ctr, tours, exhibit barn, and outdoor activities. Check their website to see what is happening during your stay! ~6 miles close
Visit the museum for history, a tour of the light house, boat rides Wed-Sun @ 2pm $7 or visit with the otters! Hot venue for music concerts see website. ~7 miles close on Solomons Isld https://calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com
89 locals recommend
Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse
14200 Solomons Island Rd SVisit the museum for history, a tour of the light house, boat rides Wed-Sun @ 2pm $7 or visit with the otters! Hot venue for music concerts see website. ~7 miles close on Solomons Isld https://calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com
See the Bay organically by Sailboat or take a sailing class! 410-326-4917 ~ 7miles close on Solomons Isld
Sail Solomons
245 C StSee the Bay organically by Sailboat or take a sailing class! 410-326-4917 ~ 7miles close on Solomons Isld
Sotterley Plantation their wine festival is the event I go for or just a picnic day. See website for events & hours; open daily (except Mon) 18 miles away in St Mary's County near Greenwell State Park www.sotterlyplantation.com
27 locals recommend
Historic Sotterley Plantation
44300 Sotterley LnSotterley Plantation their wine festival is the event I go for or just a picnic day. See website for events & hours; open daily (except Mon) 18 miles away in St Mary's County near Greenwell State Park www.sotterlyplantation.com
Bicycle, rent a kayak or simply walk to the water with your dog.
18 miles away near Sotterly Plantation in St. Mary's County http://greenwellfoundation.org/
11 locals recommend
Greenwell State Park
25420 Rosedale Manor LnBicycle, rent a kayak or simply walk to the water with your dog.
18 miles away near Sotterly Plantation in St. Mary's County http://greenwellfoundation.org/
This 100-acre ecological sanctuary includes the northernmost naturally occurring stand of bald cypress trees in America. A nature trail features an elevated boardwalk. 20 miles close. www.calvertparks.org
26 locals recommend
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays RdThis 100-acre ecological sanctuary includes the northernmost naturally occurring stand of bald cypress trees in America. A nature trail features an elevated boardwalk. 20 miles close. www.calvertparks.org
Tour history at the oldest continuously working lighthouse in Maryland. Built in 1828. Open Jun-Aug 1-4pm daily; May & Sep open weekends & holidays. ~5 miles close.
15 locals recommend
Cove Point Light Station
3500 Lighthouse BlvdTour history at the oldest continuously working lighthouse in Maryland. Built in 1828. Open Jun-Aug 1-4pm daily; May & Sep open weekends & holidays. ~5 miles close.
Did you know President Lincoln's assassinator, John Wilkes Booth escaped to Southern Maryland? Get your history on here! 28 miles away in St. Mary's County.
18 locals recommend
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum
3725 Dr Samuel Mudd RdDid you know President Lincoln's assassinator, John Wilkes Booth escaped to Southern Maryland? Get your history on here! 28 miles away in St. Mary's County.
Check out military planes & history at the new museum! 15 miles away in St. Mary's County.
45 locals recommend
Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
22156 Three Notch RdCheck out military planes & history at the new museum! 15 miles away in St. Mary's County.
Food Scene
This is my favorite restaurant from the variety of gourmet food, specials, & price to the atmosphere. Go to the "Next Door Lounge" for cocktails & apps while you wait (same bldg). 7 miles close on Solomons Isld.
39 locals recommend
The CD Cafe
14350 Solomons Island Road SouthThis is my favorite restaurant from the variety of gourmet food, specials, & price to the atmosphere. Go to the "Next Door Lounge" for cocktails & apps while you wait (same bldg). 7 miles close on Solomons Isld.
It's a greasy spoon that serves breakfast till late in the day. Come for a classic Southern breakfast. If you have never tried scrapple this is where you do it. 5 miles close in town.
10 locals recommend
The Frying Pan
9895 H G Trueman RdIt's a greasy spoon that serves breakfast till late in the day. Come for a classic Southern breakfast. If you have never tried scrapple this is where you do it. 5 miles close in town.
I like the fancy drinks and water view level with the harbor. Fresh fish from Key West. Grab a cocktail here as you hop restaurants! 7 miles close on Solomons Isld.
41 locals recommend
The Island Hideaway
14556 Solomons Island Rd SI like the fancy drinks and water view level with the harbor. Fresh fish from Key West. Grab a cocktail here as you hop restaurants! 7 miles close on Solomons Isld.
Having a hair of the dog morning? Sit waterside, with your flip flops and hat, have a Bloody Mary and fish sandwich! 7 miles on the way to Solomons Isld. Hidden gem. You can taste the care & expertise put into the homemade sauces.
16 locals recommend
Hidden Harbor
14755 Dowell RdHaving a hair of the dog morning? Sit waterside, with your flip flops and hat, have a Bloody Mary and fish sandwich! 7 miles on the way to Solomons Isld. Hidden gem. You can taste the care & expertise put into the homemade sauces.
Dress up! Make reservations or go affordable, get apps at the bar! At the marina overlooking the harbor. 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
La Vela Italian Restaurant
Dress up! Make reservations or go affordable, get apps at the bar! At the marina overlooking the harbor. 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
Drinks & Nightlife
This is where I go for a good mix of live music, brew, time with my friends and a duck casadia. 7 miles close on the way to Solomons Isld.
44 locals recommend
Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill
13200 Dowell RdThis is where I go for a good mix of live music, brew, time with my friends and a duck casadia. 7 miles close on the way to Solomons Isld.
Quirky beach club bar with Live music & events. Shuttle bus transport, which makes for a great designated driver, they will pick you up near the cottage!
19 locals recommend
Veras Restaurant & Marina
1200 White Sands DrQuirky beach club bar with Live music & events. Shuttle bus transport, which makes for a great designated driver, they will pick you up near the cottage!
Local bar, live music, yummy down home food, behind a gas station. 3 miles close around the corner.
The Bucket Sports Bar
12020 Rousby Hall RoadLocal bar, live music, yummy down home food, behind a gas station. 3 miles close around the corner.
Infamous for it's summer opening drawing thousands of people. Daily a spot for happy hour, live music, try their Mai Tai while enjoying the water view or check back after 9pm to enjoy a different view. Dogs ok. 7 miles away on Solomons Isld.
47 locals recommend
The Tiki Bar
85 Charles StInfamous for it's summer opening drawing thousands of people. Daily a spot for happy hour, live music, try their Mai Tai while enjoying the water view or check back after 9pm to enjoy a different view. Dogs ok. 7 miles away on Solomons Isld.
Arts & Culture
Carmen's Gallery
14550 Solomons Island Rd SHigh-end local art, jewelry, and clothes! On Solomons Isld.
Enter through whimsical gates and roam the sculpture garden for FREE & visit the gift shop for unique original artwork. Classes & events! http://www.annmariegarden.org/ 7 miles close!
70 locals recommend
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell RdEnter through whimsical gates and roam the sculpture garden for FREE & visit the gift shop for unique original artwork. Classes & events! http://www.annmariegarden.org/ 7 miles close!
The vineyard has a lovely setting, bring a picnic and your dog & enjoy a wine tasting. 7 miles North, plan to hit a few wineries at once.
http://www.perigeaux.com/
26 locals recommend
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall RdThe vineyard has a lovely setting, bring a picnic and your dog & enjoy a wine tasting. 7 miles North, plan to hit a few wineries at once.
http://www.perigeaux.com/
Interested in learning while on vacation? Check out www.nothymetocook.com to take a cooking class! Steamers food truck is located in their parking lot, my fav for seafood, Binets and fresh bread sell out! On Solomons Isld.
Setting is a waterfront kitchen!
14 locals recommend
No Thyme to Cook
14624 Solomons Island Rd SInterested in learning while on vacation? Check out www.nothymetocook.com to take a cooking class! Steamers food truck is located in their parking lot, my fav for seafood, Binets and fresh bread sell out! On Solomons Isld.
Setting is a waterfront kitchen!
Beginner to advanced cooking techniques. Check out their cooking class schedule, book in Advance! 18 miles away in Leonardtown great downtown scene in St. Mary's County.
Quality Street Kitchen & Catering
41655 Park AveBeginner to advanced cooking techniques. Check out their cooking class schedule, book in Advance! 18 miles away in Leonardtown great downtown scene in St. Mary's County.
This gallery captures a broad range of artist types. Check out their monthly events. 18 miles away in Leonardtown great downtown scene in St. Mary's County.
http://www.calvartgallery.org/
Calvart Gallery
110 Solomons Island Rd SThis gallery captures a broad range of artist types. Check out their monthly events. 18 miles away in Leonardtown great downtown scene in St. Mary's County.
http://www.calvartgallery.org/
Wine & beer tasting outside with free music, families pack a lunch & relax a few hours, pets allowed. Check their events page for drive in movies and more! 15 miles North!
45 locals recommend
Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina RdWine & beer tasting outside with free music, families pack a lunch & relax a few hours, pets allowed. Check their events page for drive in movies and more! 15 miles North!
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a jet ski, skiff, sup or Book a fishing charter here in advance.
http://www.bunkyscharterboats.com/ 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
(410) 326-3241
16 locals recommend
Bunky's Charter Boats, Inc
14448 Solomons Island Rd SRent a jet ski, skiff, sup or Book a fishing charter here in advance.
http://www.bunkyscharterboats.com/ 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
(410) 326-3241
Kayak, Stand Up Board (SUP) and bike rentals here! Check there website for free demo days, rentals, cycle rendezvous & more. http://www.paxadventure.com/ They drop off and pick you up for kayak/SUP. Dogs allowed! 7 miles close before Solomons Isld
11 locals recommend
Patuxent Adventure Center
13372 H G Trueman RoadKayak, Stand Up Board (SUP) and bike rentals here! Check there website for free demo days, rentals, cycle rendezvous & more. http://www.paxadventure.com/ They drop off and pick you up for kayak/SUP. Dogs allowed! 7 miles close before Solomons Isld
Boat rentals, jet-ski's - big, small etc. here! 410-326-4060
http://www.solomonsboatrental.com/ 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
14 locals recommend
Solomons Boat Rental
14443 Solomons Island Rd SBoat rentals, jet-ski's - big, small etc. here! 410-326-4060
http://www.solomonsboatrental.com/ 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
Bring your racket for the tennis courts, swim suit for the water park, or simply play at the play ground! 4 miles close.
17 locals recommend
Cove Point Park
750 Cove Point RdBring your racket for the tennis courts, swim suit for the water park, or simply play at the play ground! 4 miles close.
Experience the thrill of flying in an open cockpit biplane. Operating from a fully restored 1944 Stearman biplane see it from the air!
410-535-4136
www.biplaneairtours.com
605 Patuxent Reach Dr
Experience the thrill of flying in an open cockpit biplane. Operating from a fully restored 1944 Stearman biplane see it from the air!
410-535-4136
www.biplaneairtours.com
Public golf course, 18 holes, golf carts, & driving range, come play! 4 miles close around the corner.
14 locals recommend
Please Google Chesapeake Hills Golf COURSE
11325 H G Trueman RdPublic golf course, 18 holes, golf carts, & driving range, come play! 4 miles close around the corner.
Happy Hour cruises for $25/p most wed-sun check Facebook, private charter see calendar buy cocktails, bring your own food, watch the sunset! www.halfshelladventures.com 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
9 locals recommend
Half Shell Adventures
14470 Charles StHappy Hour cruises for $25/p most wed-sun check Facebook, private charter see calendar buy cocktails, bring your own food, watch the sunset! www.halfshelladventures.com 7 miles close on Solomons Isld
Incredible hike through nature, they even have a rope water bridge! Great 1/2 day. canoe's available at waterside. 20 miles North
7 locals recommend
Chestnut Land Trust Prince Frederick Trailhead
165 Vianney LnIncredible hike through nature, they even have a rope water bridge! Great 1/2 day. canoe's available at waterside. 20 miles North
Schooner Heron Charters
293 Deer Dr14485 Dowell Rd, Dowell, MD 20629; 7 miles close near Solomons Isld
301-672-3282
Shea-D-Lady Fishing Charters Inc
255 Lore Road14485 Dowell Rd, Dowell, MD 20629; 7 miles close near Solomons Isld
301-672-3282
Essentials
A local fresh outdoor market open til 8pm every day. Pick up fresh seafood, meats, vegetables, fruits, local cheese, & homemade bread for dinner & grilling. 8 miles North!
27 locals recommend
Chesapeake's Bounty
9124 Bay AveA local fresh outdoor market open til 8pm every day. Pick up fresh seafood, meats, vegetables, fruits, local cheese, & homemade bread for dinner & grilling. 8 miles North!
Town shopping: closest Food shopping, liquor, wine & beer store, gas station etc. ~2 mi
15 locals recommend
Giant
11740 Rousby Hall RdTown shopping: closest Food shopping, liquor, wine & beer store, gas station etc. ~2 mi
Starbucks
11738 Rousby Hall RdCoffee fix; 2 miles close
Beer, wine & liquor shopping. In the Giant shopping area. Located on the back side of the strip. 2 miles close.
11740 Rousby Hall Rd. is the location.
6 locals recommend
Patuxent Wine & Spirits
11728 Rousby Hall RdBeer, wine & liquor shopping. In the Giant shopping area. Located on the back side of the strip. 2 miles close.
11740 Rousby Hall Rd. is the location.
Seafood Market for fresh steamed crabs, shrimp, fish, etc. Buy your blue crabs for picking!
Captain Smith's Seafood
13944 Solomons Island Rd SSeafood Market for fresh steamed crabs, shrimp, fish, etc. Buy your blue crabs for picking!