Guidebook for Port Republic
Sightseeing
Unique peaceful picturesque outdoor and indoor gardens with daily art programs and camps all summer. I am a member. I also have art supplies that you may use while you are here.
70 habitants recommandent
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell RdUnique peaceful picturesque outdoor and indoor gardens with daily art programs and camps all summer. I am a member. I also have art supplies that you may use while you are here.
Kid friendly nature walk thru the northernmost Cypress Forest! Boardwalk and easy walking trails!
Daily Nature shows, snakes and safely encased beehives and butterfly gardens!
26 habitants recommandent
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays RdKid friendly nature walk thru the northernmost Cypress Forest! Boardwalk and easy walking trails!
Daily Nature shows, snakes and safely encased beehives and butterfly gardens!
BEST SUNSET IN YOUR LIFETIME
My daughter Shannon and her husband Len own this marina. You can use my double safe ocean kayak there. You can also launch your boat, fish and buy a popsicle for 25 cents!
6 habitants recommandent
Len's Marina
8995 Broomes Island RdBEST SUNSET IN YOUR LIFETIME
My daughter Shannon and her husband Len own this marina. You can use my double safe ocean kayak there. You can also launch your boat, fish and buy a popsicle for 25 cents!
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds PkwyExplore the marshlands and hike the easy trails!
American Chestnut Land Trust
676 Double Oak RdOver 10000 acres to hike just off my doorstep
Amish Farmers Market
29133 New Market RdEvery Saturday---all day---what a hoot!
Safe Harbor Zahnisers
245 C StWalk these docks and I can assure you will be in boat envy!
Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse
14200 Solomons Island Rd SA rainy day??
Food Scene
Sailing Capitol of Southern MD
Charter Fishing Boats
Fine Seafood Restaurants
Amazing Sunsets
74 habitants recommandent
Solomons Island Gazebo
Solomons BoardwalkSailing Capitol of Southern MD
Charter Fishing Boats
Fine Seafood Restaurants
Amazing Sunsets
Best Seafood in MD within 2 miles of my home, stop on the way down.
Crabcakes, haddock, halibut, rockfish, local oysters any way you want em
Casual dining
Gluten free options
Kid friendly
30 habitants recommandent
Jerry's Place
1541 Solomons Island Rd SBest Seafood in MD within 2 miles of my home, stop on the way down.
Crabcakes, haddock, halibut, rockfish, local oysters any way you want em
Casual dining
Gluten free options
Kid friendly
Waterfront casual dining on charming Broomes Island with the best sunsets have EVER seen just across the street at Len's Marina! Take a safe lovely walk on the island and march back in time!
13 habitants recommandent
Stoney's Seafood House
3939 Oyster House RdWaterfront casual dining on charming Broomes Island with the best sunsets have EVER seen just across the street at Len's Marina! Take a safe lovely walk on the island and march back in time!
Great South African chicken served Portuguese style! My son Ryan builds these!
76 habitants recommandent
Nando's Peri-Peri
411 H St NEGreat South African chicken served Portuguese style! My son Ryan builds these!
Benedict
Seafood restaurants
Carrol's Creek Cafe
410 Severn Ave1/2 price appetizers to die for in the Bar
Annapolis City Dock
Dock StreetKid friendly but also romantic.
Catamaran's Restaurant
14470 Solomons Island Road SouthGood Food and lively Bar
The CD Cafe
14350 Solomons Island Road SouthBest gourmet food in Solomons
Excellent and romantic gourmet food. Melt in your mouth Prime rib
You need reservations so please alert me!
The Drydock Restaurant
251 C StExcellent and romantic gourmet food. Melt in your mouth Prime rib
You need reservations so please alert me!
A Dock Bar where you can drive to or arrive by boat.
Every Thursday night, they have All You Can Eat Mussels for $15
48 habitants recommandent
Skipper's Pier Restaurant & Dock Bar
6158 Drum Point RdA Dock Bar where you can drive to or arrive by boat.
Every Thursday night, they have All You Can Eat Mussels for $15
Petie Greens
6103 Drum Point RdLowest priced seafood around
Old Stein Inn
1143 Central Ave EWild game dinners
German food at its finest!
Inexpensive!
Dream Weaver Events & Catering
114 Solomons Island Rd NExcellent country cooking
Chesapeake Beach
A stroll along the Boardwalk
Entertainment & Activities
NAVAIR
47123 Buse RdNaval Air Show
Natural Dye Workshop: Mar 21
Archeology: begins May 5 thru June 27. Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00-3:00. You can help in the lab on Tues, Th 410-586-8554 or email: ed.chaney@maryland.gov
http://www.jefpat.org
38 habitants recommandent
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall RdNatural Dye Workshop: Mar 21
Archeology: begins May 5 thru June 27. Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00-3:00. You can help in the lab on Tues, Th 410-586-8554 or email: ed.chaney@maryland.gov
http://www.jefpat.org
Free museum just an hour away with free parking! You may go by bus as well as your own car!
809 habitants recommandent
Musée national de l'air et de l'espace
600 Independence Ave SWFree museum just an hour away with free parking! You may go by bus as well as your own car!
Free and just an hour away! Bus there or take the metro or drive your own car!
647 habitants recommandent
Musée national d'histoire naturelle du Smithsonian
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWFree and just an hour away! Bus there or take the metro or drive your own car!
Parc zoologique national du Smithsonian
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFree and amazing ZOO!!
Another Place to spy Sharks' teeth!
Fun Outdoor Playground made of recycled Tires
A mile walk to a public beach thru the woods.
102 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Calvert Cliffs
10540 H G Trueman RdAnother Place to spy Sharks' teeth!
Fun Outdoor Playground made of recycled Tires
A mile walk to a public beach thru the woods.
Marina Overlook
Marina OverlookViews of Solomons Island
Hallowing Point Road
Hallowing Point RoadFree Sports fun for the whole family within 10 minutes from my home
Home of an Amazing Unique Corn Maze and Hayride
Kid Paradise in Playground with Hayride
Apples and Cider!!
Forrest Hall Farm
39136 Avie LnHome of an Amazing Unique Corn Maze and Hayride
Kid Paradise in Playground with Hayride
Apples and Cider!!
Cove Point Pool
750 Cove Point RdOutdoor Water Park
Four Rivers Heritage Area
44 Calvert StMaryland Day Celebrations March 20-22
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
723 Second StBoat Art Collection thru April 12
Parc des Eaux Calmes
600 Quiet Waters Park RdSoothing
Check their website for great educational programs
23 habitants recommandent
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf RoadCheck their website for great educational programs
Loveville
Amish Country
Old Store Showroom that features a HUGE Train Garden Display every November thru January---one of Chesapeake Beach's secrets
Tans Cycles Parts
9032 Chesapeake AveOld Store Showroom that features a HUGE Train Garden Display every November thru January---one of Chesapeake Beach's secrets
Arts & Culture
These are the folks who did all the research for Tom Clancy's Hunt for Red October. Tom was just my boat insurance salesman before he published all his best sellers.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick
850 Costley WayThese are the folks who did all the research for Tom Clancy's Hunt for Red October. Tom was just my boat insurance salesman before he published all his best sellers.
Outdoor and indoor concerts all summer
Excellent Exhibits especially the Lighthouse which you can walk thru!
The kids and you will enjoy the Otter Exhibit at feeding time behind the scenes! Ask me!
13 habitants recommandent
Drum Point Lighthouse
14150 Solomons Island Rd SOutdoor and indoor concerts all summer
Excellent Exhibits especially the Lighthouse which you can walk thru!
The kids and you will enjoy the Otter Exhibit at feeding time behind the scenes! Ask me!
Chesapeake Market Place
5015 St Leonard RdLive Auction every Friday Night
Free Live Outdoor performances under the Band Shell right on the beach
Kid Friendly
Excellent Cocktails and food!
51 habitants recommandent
Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant
4160 Mears AveFree Live Outdoor performances under the Band Shell right on the beach
Kid Friendly
Excellent Cocktails and food!
Free Friday Night Performances under the stars along the St Mary's River!
I can pack you a picnic w/soda, wine, beer and blanket ($50) or you can try all the reasonably priced Southern MD favorites !
21 habitants recommandent
St. Mary's College of Maryland
47645 College DrFree Friday Night Performances under the stars along the St Mary's River!
I can pack you a picnic w/soda, wine, beer and blanket ($50) or you can try all the reasonably priced Southern MD favorites !
Flagship Cinemas
200 W Dares Beach RdWhere movies still $6!
St Leonard Volunteer Fire Co
200 Calvert Beach RdOutdoor Concerts all summer
Fun Children's Carnival
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall RdExcellent Wine
Wine & Design
41610 Fenwick StBy the Leonardtown Winery
Calvart Gallery
110 Solomons Island Rd SLocal artists
Drinks & Nightlife
ATM Machine at The Tavern
4975 St Leonard RdExcellent Live music for $5 cover
My neighbor owns this restaurant. Visit while you are in DC! Delish!!
9 habitants recommandent
Zest Bistro
735 8th Street SoutheastMy neighbor owns this restaurant. Visit while you are in DC! Delish!!
My favorite place for trivia every Monday Night. Best Beer around, bar none!
44 habitants recommandent
Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill
13200 Dowell RdMy favorite place for trivia every Monday Night. Best Beer around, bar none!
World Renown----Come for Opening Day on April 17th at High Noon
47 habitants recommandent
The Tiki Bar
85 Charles StWorld Renown----Come for Opening Day on April 17th at High Noon
Happy Harbor Restaurant
533 Deale Rd$5 Burgers on Mondays
Bluegrass Night on Wednesdays
Everything Else
Bank of America Financial Center
30 Main StATM on your way down
CalvertHealth Medical Center
100 Hospital RdClose by if you need it! Excellent Staff
Home of the Washington Nationals Baseball!!!! Just 55 minutes away!
455 habitants recommandent
Parc national
1500 S Capitol St SEHome of the Washington Nationals Baseball!!!! Just 55 minutes away!
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden StHome of the Orioles Baseball!!
The Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Ave.Sports events, Concerts and Horse Shows
FedExField
1600 Fedex WayFootball!!
Capital One Arena
601 F St NWShows of everything under the Sun!
Golf a pristine challenging course for just $25 including your cart! I have a walking cart and clubs you may borrow too for $12
14 habitants recommandent
Please Google Chesapeake Hills Golf COURSE
11352 H G Trueman RdGolf a pristine challenging course for just $25 including your cart! I have a walking cart and clubs you may borrow too for $12
Hilly and beautiful course with challenging holes for the experienced as well as holes for the beginner!
Twin Shields Golf Club
2425 Roarty RoadHilly and beautiful course with challenging holes for the experienced as well as holes for the beginner!
Patience Sportfishing
Fishing charter company---LOADS of fun!
Bunky's Charter Boats, Inc
14448 Solomons Island Rd SGreat fishing!
Chesapeake Church
6201 Solomons Island RdNon denominational Church with Saturday evening and 2 Sunday services
Calvert County Fair Board
140 Calvert Fair DrHome of the Calvert County Fair in September
A Catholic church with views of Patuxent River and Back Creek in Solomons
Our Lady Star-The Sea School
225 Alexander LaneA Catholic church with views of Patuxent River and Back Creek in Solomons
A free tour thru this is available during the week. Highly educational for kids and adults
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
1650 Calvert Cliffs ParkwayA free tour thru this is available during the week. Highly educational for kids and adults
Parkers Creek
Kayak here if you are a member of American Chestnut Land Trust close by my home
Scientists' Cliffs
Scientists Cliffs RoadAlong the Bay---MY HOME
Southern Maryland Sailing Association
14490 Solomons Island Rd SLearn to sail in their Summer Programs for Kids and Adults
O'BRIEN REALTY HUNTINGTOWN/PRINCE FREDERICK OFFICE
1460 Solomons Island RdShould you want to buy here!
Free live entertainment every Weekend in the Summer. Great place for a Outdoor Reunion or Company Party.
Flight tastings of fine wines
45 habitants recommandent
Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina RdFree live entertainment every Weekend in the Summer. Great place for a Outdoor Reunion or Company Party.
Flight tastings of fine wines
Shopping
Walmart
150 Solomons Island Rd NIf you can't find it at WalMart, i can find it for you!
Nick's of Calvert
930 Costley WayWine and Beer at shockingly low prices!!
Spice Islands Wicker
7616 Investment CtInteresting
Apple Basket Antiques
27056 Mt Zion Church RdAntiques
West Marine
14030 H G Trueman RdBoating Supplies
Homestead Gardens
522 Ritchie HwyA Gardener's paradise with Saturday programs all spring and summer.
There is one closer in Mechanicsville. But the neatest place is Tanner's Bike Shop in Chesapeake Beach
Rommel Harley-Davidson® Annapolis
30 Hudson StThere is one closer in Mechanicsville. But the neatest place is Tanner's Bike Shop in Chesapeake Beach