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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Southern Maryland Gateway Community Meeting

We are thrilled to welcome you to Maryland's Original Destination: St. Mary's County!

This meeting is being hosted by the National Park Service's Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in partnership with: 

About the Meeting

Help us plan the future of the Potomac Heritage Trail in Southern Prince George's, Charles, and St. Mary's counties and enjoy opportunities to network with trail partners around the state. Learn about ecotourism and placemaking in Southern Maryland. 

Register for the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Southern Maryland Gateway Community Meeting

Make the Most of Your Trip

We invite you to discover our vibrant and bountiful county brimming with historical firsts. Come explore our lush forests, abundant waterways, and expansive coastline. Take a few minutes to explore the Visit St. Mary's MD website to plan every moment of your time in the region.

We have compiled a list of travel tools and resources to help you plan.

Getting to St. Mary's County & the Lexington Park Library

St. Mary’s County is centrally located within the Mid-Atlantic region and easy to get to from the three major airports in the area:

Lodging Options Near the Library (in order of proximity)

Hotel

Hampton Inn Lexington Park

Yourhome-away-from-home while traveling to St. Mary's County. Conveniently located across from Gate 1 of Patuxent River Naval Air Station offering spacious...

Hotel

Fairfield Inn by Marriott

74 standard rooms, 4 Jacuzzi rooms and somehandicap accessible rooms. Every room comes with a 32" LCD TV with HD, microwave and refrigerator, freehigh-speed...

Hotel

Extended Stay America

98 rooms. Furnished efficiency studios with fully equipped kitchen including refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, recliner, cable TV, free local...

Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Experience a bright stay at the newly remodeled La Quinta Inn & Suites. The hotel offers 112 rooms, including 16 suites. Guest rooms have been designed for...

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lexington Park - California is the ideal destination, where you'llhave all the space and tools you'll need for business...

Hotel

Sleep Inn & Suites

Enjoy a good night's rest at the 100% smoke-free Sleep Inn & Suites in California - Lexington Park, Maryland. Conveniently located less than five miles...

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The Inn at Leonardtown

The Inn at Leonardtown, Ascend® Hotel Collection, is a boutique hotel in Leonardtown offering a perfect retreat for your next getaway to the beautiful St....

Local Food Options Near the Library

Coffee

St. Inie's Coffee

St. Inie's Coffee is a family-run coffee roastery in Southern Maryland dedicated to providing fresh-roasted and responsibly sourced coffee as well as yummy...

Restaurant & Craft Beer

Call Signs

Call Signs is a Naval Aviation themed bar right at the footsteps of Pax River Naval Air Station. The restaurant provides a relaxed and comfortable environment...

Bakery & Ice Cream

The Beanery Cafe & Bakery

Cozy coffee shop and bakery serving your favorite cafe items including a wide range of coffees, teas, bakery items, sandwiches/wraps, salads, and more....

Now open!

La Vida

🌮 Mexican Bar & Grill | California🔥 Traditional flavors, modern twist🍹 Cocktails, tacos & good vibes✨ Redefining Mexican food...

Mexican Cuisine and Drinks

Tia's Cantina Mexican Kitchen

Get ready for fresh lime-squeezed margaritas, hand-crafted cocktails, and a top-tier tequila selection. Our menu features fresh-made, simple Mexican dishes in...

Sandwiches and Drinks

Blue Wind Gourmet

BWG is your local gathering place for great food, distinctive wines and a global assortment of beers. With a casual dining environment they feature organic...

Restaurant & Craft Beer

The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap California offers over 100+ craft beers from around the globe in a neighborhood atmosphere that feels both relaxed and upscale. What's more, our...

Pubs & Bars

Pax River Ale House

Fine foods, including the best jumbo lump crab cakes (by Marylanders high standards), over 50 craft beers in bottles, on cask and on tap, and a friendly, "come...

Bistro & Cafe

Bird Dog Bistro

Conveniently located in the Captain Walter Francis Duke Regional Airport, St. Mary’s County, Maryland, Bird Dog Bistro serves a variety of unique dishes in a...

Authentic Latin Cuisine

Mi Tierra

At Mi Tierra, the staff brings the vibrant and rich flavors of Latin America right to a guest's plate. Their menu is a celebration of the diverse culinary...

American Cuisine

Linda's Cafe

A local favorite, Linda's Cafe has been a Lexington Park staple for over 20 years. Features home-style favorites and breakfast all day.

Pubs & Bars

Taphouse 1637

Taphouse featuring 22 rotating beers on tap and a menu of "bar food with an Indian twist". Daily happy hour and weekly drink and food specials and events!...

Local 'Must See' Attractions

Museums & Historic Sites

Historic St. Mary's City

Historic St. Mary's City (HSMC) is a museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. Decades of research are the foundation of living history exhibits...

Museums & Historic Sites

Historic Sotterley

Historic Sotterley, a National Historic Landmark, has a history dating back to the turn of the 18th century and is one of the oldest museums of its kind in the...

Museums & Historic Sites

Old Jail Museum

Built in 1876 and in use until 1945 by the oldest sheriff’s office in the nation, this granite block and brick structure retains its original upstairs cells...