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

Riverfest

Learn ways to protect and enjoy our waterways. Live music, environmental and children's activities, kayaking and much more. FREE.

Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the founding of Maryland on St. Clement's Island and the time-honored… 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

The Sotterley Farmers Market

Sotterley continues an over 300-year farming tradition with the Sotterley Farmers Market – a producer-only market.

Vintage Source Weekend

The Vintage Source resides in an old general store and is only open on the third… 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

Militia Muster

See the St. Maries CItty Militia muster for drills, mock battles, and fencing. Visit an encampment,… more

Riverfest

Learn ways to protect and enjoy our waterways. Live music, environmental and children's activities, kayaking and much more. FREE.

Vintage Source Weekend

The Vintage Source resides in an old general store and is only open on the third… 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

The Artillery of Point Lookoust

A Civil War living history program along with artillery demonstrations. The program will feature other living history displays and scenarios.

The Artillery of Point Lookoust

A Civil War living history program along with artillery demonstrations. The program will feature other living history displays and scenarios.

Superchargers Showdown

Witness a 16-car field of nitrous injected, supercharged, and turbocharged Pro Mods running the full 1/4… more

Leonardtown First Fridays

The First Friday of each month, historic Leonardtown retailers open their doors to showcase live music,… more

Open Barn at Greenwell State Park

Every Saturday morning, meet with Greenwell's horses, watch riding lessons, and learn about the Greenwell Foundation's equestrian programs. FREE.

Superchargers Showdown

Witness a 16-car field of nitrous injected, supercharged, and turbocharged Pro Mods running the full 1/4… more

Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet commemorates the founding of Maryland on St. Clement's Island and the time-honored… more

Ghosts of Sotterley

A spooky, dramatic production and walking tour around Sotterley. Reservations required. May not be suitable for young children. Admission.

Vintage Source Weekend

The Vintage Source resides in an old general store and is only open on the third… 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

Haunted Ship

Come in costume and experience the Maryland Dove’s not-so-scary Halloween make-over. Trick-or-Treating, face painting, games, and more. FREE.

Ghosts of Sotterley

A spooky, dramatic production and walking tour around Sotterley. Reservations required. May not be suitable for young children. Admission.

Vintage Source Weekend

The Vintage Source resides in an old general store and is only open on the third… more

Ghosts of Sotterley

A spooky, dramatic production and walking tour around Sotterley. Reservations required. May not be suitable for young children. Admission.

Ghosts of Sotterley

A spooky, dramatic production and walking tour around Sotterley. Reservations required. May not be suitable for young children. Admission.

Bluegrass for Hospice

Enjoy a day full of bluegrass music at the beautiful Flat Iron Farm.

Ghosts of Sotterley

A spooky, dramatic production and walking tour around Sotterley. Reservations required. May not be suitable for young children. Admission.

Sacred Heart Church Fall Dinner

Join Sacred Heart Church for its annual Fall Dinner featuring fried oysters, stuffed ham, turkey and more!

Haltech World Cup Finals

The biggest MDIR event of the year. All heads-up Import vs. Domestic drag racing, car show,… more

Haltech World Cup Finals

The biggest MDIR event of the year. All heads-up Import vs. Domestic drag racing, car show,… more

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