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Memorial Day weekend always serves as the kickoff of “The Season,” that period of time from now to Labor Day. The weather warms up (maybe too much so) the tourists are back, but things do start to get kinda busy. The County’s tourism group Visit St. Mary’s headed up by Liz Mildenstein, has recently published a Visitors Guide for the County that it is worth checking out.
The scenic views of the Chesapeake Bay are enough to make anyone wish for a day at sea. Southern Maryland is surrounded by beautiful bodies of water, and there are dozens of cruises throughout the area that’ll take you on an unforgettable day trip. We’ve compiled a handful of the best boat rides you can book near the Chesapeake Bay, so go get your captain’s hat and prepare to set sail!
Drive about an hour and a half south from Annapolis and you will hit the tip of St. Mary's County, MD, home to writer Kaylie Jasinski's alma mater, St. Mary's College of Maryland. Whether visiting by boat or car, there are miles of shoreline, historical sights, and seafood galore to satisfy any Bay lover. When driving south, you'll know you've reached your destination upon crossing over the (rather steep) Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge aka the Solomons Island bridge.
Maryland is the most recent state to introduce legislation to exonerate those convicted of witchcraft centuries ago. But why now? Learn about the story of Moll Dyer from The New York Times.
Read on page 30 about how St. Mary's County is the Destination for historical group travel, featuring an interview from our executive director Liz Mildenstien!
Getaway Mavens top picks for the most Romantic Hotels in Northeast US this year include Pier450 in Ridge, Maryland. Getaway Mavens are romantic getaway experts, and they were busy throughout 2024, staying in boutique hotels, inns, and Bed and Breakfasts all over the world.
Al Spoler visits the veteran owned Tobacco Barn Distillery in St. Mary’s Maryland. Voted 2023’s #1 Farm Distillery Bourbon in America, Al gets more than a wee taste of what it takes to be a self-sustaining farm distillery. Tune in around the 16-minute mark.
There are bountiful things to do in St Mary’s County MD according to Malerie Yolen-Cohen from Getaway Mavens. It's a “can’t get there from here” section of Southern Maryland, bounded on three sides by water – the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Reflect on Southern Maryland's history with podcast host Phoebe Judge as she tells the story of three men who filed lawsuits in the General Court of Maryland in 1791. They were all suing the same person: the Jesuit priest who enslaved them.
If you ever need to escape “real life” – to feel a bay breeze on your face, and sip wine with your toes squiggling in the sand of a makeshift beach while watching a glorious sunset – Malerie Yolen-Cohen recommends staying at Pier450 in teeny Ridge MD.
Learn about Historic St. Mary's City from Lauren Kershner who writes for Islands, an online and print travel planning publications.