Things to do in Southern Maryland
It seemed as though Winter would never end this year. And if you have been searching for something new to do, it might be just as far as the next town over. With warming weather in Southern Maryland, comes an array of activities that the whole family will enjoy. The Maryland Office of Tourism is a great way to begin your search for fun things to do in Maryland. Their website is www.visitmaryland.org, and it features hundreds of activities which are right outside your door, and many of them are free.
Did you know there is a 30 acre art and sculpture museum in Solomons. It is called Annmarie Gardens, in association with the Smithsonian Institute, and features museum quality art in a beautiful outdoor setting. Daily activities include exhibits, scavenger hunts and toddler tours.
How about a wine tasting tour? Wineries and vineyards have been popping up all over Maryland, including Cove Point Winery and Vineyard in Lusby, and Friday’s Creek Winery in Owings. Many Maryland wineries are within an hours drive of Southern Maryland, and offer beautiful panoramic views and great spots for a basket lunch.
A visit to Historic St. Mary’s City offers a fun way to learn something new about Southern Maryland. The state's first capital in beautiful tidewater Southern Maryland is St. Mary’s City. Archaeology and living history, replica 17th-century tall ship, tobacco plantation, town center and Indian hamlet. There is at least a full days worth of fun your family will enjoy.
Want something more structured? Southern Maryland Tours offers Historic guided tours in the Tri County area. Or visit Historic Port Tobacco for a guided tour through a Colonial village with one room school house and court house.
Of course with warmer weather comes an array of water activities. Being surrounded by water on three sides means plenty of fishing and crabbing, boating and swimming. All of these activities and more can be found online with the Maryland Office of Tourism as well as in the Destination Maryland magazine offered at the Maryland Welcome Centers, as well as in our offices here at DeHanas Real Estate Services. Get out there and enjoy what Southern Maryland has to offer.
