Devin's Guidebook
Hiking and Sightseeing
A few great local hikes and a couple museums. All options are within 20 min of the cabin.
One of the best local hikes if you're looking for sharks teeth. Gorgeous hike from lot to the cliffs but keep in mind that it is 1.8 miles each direction from parking lot to the beach!
There is a great tire playground located next to the parking lot for kids.
Distance 4 miles from cabin, a 9 min drive.
$5 per vehicle
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Calvert Cliffs State Park
10540 H G Trueman RdOne of the best local hikes if you're looking for sharks teeth. Gorgeous hike from lot to the cliffs but keep in mind that it is 1.8 miles each direction from parking lot to the beach!
There is a great tire playground located next to the parking lot for kids.
Distance 4 miles from cabin, a 9 min drive.
$5 per vehicle
A great day hike and spot to look for fossils and artifacts. Also in the fall, a great spot to pick some Paw paws.
Hike is .6 miles from the parking lot to the beach.
Distance 3.7 miles from cabin, a 9 min drive.
$5 per vehicle
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Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds PkwyA great day hike and spot to look for fossils and artifacts. Also in the fall, a great spot to pick some Paw paws.
Hike is .6 miles from the parking lot to the beach.
Distance 3.7 miles from cabin, a 9 min drive.
$5 per vehicle
Want to learn about local history?
560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, more than 65 identified archaeological sites, and 9,000 years of documented human occupation.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) is a place full of secrets waiting to be unearthed. Whether you come to hike our miles of trails, explore our Visitor Center full of interactive exhibits, or enjoy one of our educational programs or events, you will leave with a greater appreciation for the land and the people who once lived here. JPPM is also the home of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 8 million artifacts.
14 miles from cabin. 22 min drive
38 recommandé par les habitants
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall RdWant to learn about local history?
560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River in Calvert County, Maryland, more than 65 identified archaeological sites, and 9,000 years of documented human occupation.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) is a place full of secrets waiting to be unearthed. Whether you come to hike our miles of trails, explore our Visitor Center full of interactive exhibits, or enjoy one of our educational programs or events, you will leave with a greater appreciation for the land and the people who once lived here. JPPM is also the home of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 8 million artifacts.
14 miles from cabin. 22 min drive
Seeing Cypress knees from a floating boardwalk is such a cool experience.
12 miles from the cabin. 17 min drive
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Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays RdSeeing Cypress knees from a floating boardwalk is such a cool experience.
12 miles from the cabin. 17 min drive
Such a wonderful garden and arts center to take the entire family.
8 mile drive. 12 min
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell RdSuch a wonderful garden and arts center to take the entire family.
8 mile drive. 12 min
Cove Point Light Station
3500 Lighthouse BlvdChestnut Land Trust Prince Frederick Trailhead
165 Vianney LnBeautiful Hike
Great trails if you're looking for a longer hike.
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American Chestnut Land Trust
676 Double Oak RdGreat trails if you're looking for a longer hike.
Chestnut Land Trust Prince Frederick Trailhead
165 Vianney LnAmerican Chestnut Land Trust South Side Trailhead
1985 Scientists Cliffs RdFood Scene
Most dining options with a view are in Solomon's Island. We'd highly recommend checking at least one restaurant out as the views alone are worth it.
The island is under 10 miles from the cabin, about a 15 min drive.
This is our go to space when you want to dine outside with classic seafood options.
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The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar
14636 Solomons Island Rd SThis is our go to space when you want to dine outside with classic seafood options.
Probably the most elevated menu on the Island. Great for special occasions but no outside seating if you're looking for water views.
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The CD Cafe
14350 Solomons Island Road SouthProbably the most elevated menu on the Island. Great for special occasions but no outside seating if you're looking for water views.
Best sunset view of the bridge on the island and solid food options!
29 recommandé par les habitants
The Pier Restaurant
14575 Solomons Island Rd SBest sunset view of the bridge on the island and solid food options!
Excellent food that goes beyond typical seafood fare and a beautiful view of the marina.
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The Island Hideaway
14556 Solomons Island Rd SExcellent food that goes beyond typical seafood fare and a beautiful view of the marina.
Get a Mai Tai!
They often have live music so keep an ear out. Not the best food but a great stop after dinner if you want to catch one more drink in a lively and legendary establishment.
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The Tiki Bar
85 Charles StGet a Mai Tai!
They often have live music so keep an ear out. Not the best food but a great stop after dinner if you want to catch one more drink in a lively and legendary establishment.
Often overlooked as it's the last restaurant on the island but rarely disappoints. If you're craving a steak this is your spot!
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Charles Street Brasserie
120 Charles StOften overlooked as it's the last restaurant on the island but rarely disappoints. If you're craving a steak this is your spot!
Check out our local marina and restaurant! Not the best food in the area but you can't beat the location, especially if you kayak or canoe over :)
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Veras Restaurant & Marina
1200 White Sands DrCheck out our local marina and restaurant! Not the best food in the area but you can't beat the location, especially if you kayak or canoe over :)
A must stop for all things crab. A great option on your way to or from the cabin, especially if you are getting in on the later side. Jerry is a legend and the decor and service matches the amazing food.
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Jerry's Place
1541 Solomons Island Rd SA must stop for all things crab. A great option on your way to or from the cabin, especially if you are getting in on the later side. Jerry is a legend and the decor and service matches the amazing food.
Solomon's Island is only a few minutes away and has great fine dining and sightseeing.
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Solomons Island Gazebo
Solomons BoardwalkSolomon's Island is only a few minutes away and has great fine dining and sightseeing.
No luck catching your own crabs? Head to Captain Smith's Seafood for their fresh catch of the day. If you're looking for steamed crabs to go this is your spot!
Captain Smith's Seafood
13944 Solomons Island Rd SNo luck catching your own crabs? Head to Captain Smith's Seafood for their fresh catch of the day. If you're looking for steamed crabs to go this is your spot!
Looking for a greasy spoon divey breakfast joint? Look no further. Just don't expect fast or friendly service ☺️ or great food.
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The Frying Pan
9895 H G Trueman RdLooking for a greasy spoon divey breakfast joint? Look no further. Just don't expect fast or friendly service ☺️ or great food.
Excellent ribs and delicious breakfast. Family friend and very popular with locals.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Boomerangs Original Ribs
13820 Solomons Island RdExcellent ribs and delicious breakfast. Family friend and very popular with locals.
Ledo Pizza
Pizza at the cabin? This is your best option for carryout.
Cryptic Pizza
A new pizza parlor! Haven't had a chance to try it yet but it looks awesome.
Vineyard
One of the best wineries in the area. They often have live music.
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Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall RdOne of the best wineries in the area. They often have live music.
Cove Point Winery
755 Cove Point RdMuseum
A great stop on Solomon's Island to learn about the Bay. If the weather stinks and you've got cabin fever this is a great place to go!
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Musée maritime Calvert et phare de Drum Point
14200 Solomons Island Rd SA great stop on Solomon's Island to learn about the Bay. If the weather stinks and you've got cabin fever this is a great place to go!
J. C. Lore Oyster House - Calvert Marine Museum
14430 Solomons Island Road SouthActivities
Great charter boat options as well as drinks and food. halfshelladventures .com/
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Half Shell Adventures
14470 Charles StGreat charter boat options as well as drinks and food. halfshelladventures .com/
Spider Hall Farm
3915 Hallowing Point RdGreat activities for kids and adults ☺️
This spot is a local gem if you're looking for a fun interactive cooking experience or other fun event.
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No Thyme to Cook
14624 Solomons Island Rd SThis spot is a local gem if you're looking for a fun interactive cooking experience or other fun event.
Grocery
Shop local if you can! Chesapeakes Bounty has wonderful fresh caught seafood and local produce and provisions. I highly recommend stopping on your way to the cabin!
Wonderful local produce is available so if you're looking to cook and eat local this is it! Ideally you stop by on your way to the cabin for provisions.
Chesapeake's Bounty
Wonderful local produce is available so if you're looking to cook and eat local this is it! Ideally you stop by on your way to the cabin for provisions.
Giant
11740 Rousby Hall RdNeed some basic provisions?
Starbucks
11738 Rousby Hall RdForget coffee?
Ranch Liquor
Looking for some alcohol?