Visit St. Mary's County Maryland

Where the Potomac & the Chesapeake meet
Take a look!

Take a look!

Our great state parks offer fun for everyone all year long.  learn more

Greenwell State Park

Perfect Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Sample local wines and savor fresh flavors at Leonardtown restaurants.  learn more

Dining in Leonardtown

Fly High

Fly High

Visit the Flight Line, fly the Mach Combat simulators.  learn more

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

St. Mary's County Tourism

Meet the Locals

Meet the Locals

They're full of character - robust, demure, fruity, mature...Stop by our wineries and get acquainted.  learn more

Wines from Slack and Port of Leonardtown Wineries.

Love your weekend

Love your weekend

Less drive time, more my-time. Feel great about your getaway weekend.   learn more

Heroes Welcome

Heroes Welcome

St. Mary's is a great destination for active duty, veterans, retired military and their families.

Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Reid Silverman

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St. Mary's County, Maryland

Welcome to St. Mary's! This Chesapeake Bay destination is brimming with history, outdoor fun, vibrant culture — and passionate people eager to share it all with you. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., discover the mid-Atlantic's best kept travel secret.

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Featured Activities in St. Mary's County

Water Wonderland>

Tour historic waterways on an excursion or explore them on your own. Uncover the real heritage and beauty of the Chesapeake Bay.

Small-Town Charm>

You won't want to miss all the fun in the heart of St. Mary's County, charming Historic Leonardtown. 

Hidden Gems>

Go where the locals go! Find hidden gems tucked along the water, along beautiful country roads, or just about anywhere in St. Mary's County!

Shopping Safari>

Local art, handcrafts, Amish-made, antiques. A little of this and a little of that. A shopping safari in St. Mary’s is a whole lot of fun.

An Academic Getaway>

St. Mary's College of Maryland, a nationally-recognized liberal arts college, has some great publicly-accessible offerings for visitors.

Island Weekend>

Beautiful St. George Island is the perfect location for a weekend island getaway!
Welcome to St. Mary's County

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Upcoming Events

Featured Events

St. Mary’s County Fair

Celebrate St. Mary's rural and agricultural heritage at this ever-popular traditional county fair. See various exhibits,… more

RetroFest on the Potomac

Get groovy at a fun new event sure to bring back memories of “the good old days:” Retro Fest on the Potomac!

Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the time-honored tradition of blessing the Southern Maryland watermen's fleet of… more

Maryland Lighthouse Challenge

Explore Maryland's historic lighthouses at some of the most beautiful spots in the state during this… more

St. Mary’s County Fair

Celebrate St. Mary's rural and agricultural heritage at this ever-popular traditional county fair. See various exhibits,… more

Maryland Lighthouse Challenge

Explore Maryland's historic lighthouses at some of the most beautiful spots in the state during this… more

St. Mary’s County Fair

Celebrate St. Mary's rural and agricultural heritage at this ever-popular traditional county fair. See various exhibits,… more

RetroFest on the Potomac

Get groovy at a fun new event sure to bring back memories of “the good old days:” Retro Fest on the Potomac!

Leonardtown First Friday’s

First Friday (Year Round) - Entertainment, events, and specials offered by Leonardtown Businesses

Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the time-honored tradition of blessing the Southern Maryland watermen's fleet of… more

Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the time-honored tradition of blessing the Southern Maryland watermen's fleet of… more

Trick-or-Treat on the Square

Come in costume for Trick-or-Treating at local businesses in downtown Historic Leonardtown during this family-friendly, safe… more

Leonardtown First Friday’s

First Friday (Year Round) - Entertainment, events, and specials offered by Leonardtown Businesses

Veterans Day Parade

St. Mary's County honors veterans and active duty military in one of the largest Veteran's Day… more

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