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Things to Do in Leonardtown!

The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Enjoy!

As the summer season draws to a close, grab a seat for dinner outside or take a stroll down a charming small-town street found in Leonardtown, Maryland – also right up the street from our magnificent planned community of Clarks Rest!

Centrally located in St. Mary’s County, Leonardtown was irrefutably named as “a most convenient place” in the early 18th century and remains to be the convenient hub we know and love today! So if you’re ready to get outside and enjoy the summer sun, plan your day for exploring this beautiful historic town! To help you along the way we compiled a list of our Top 5 picks for dining, shopping and exploring the very best of Leonardtown.

Dining

1. Fitzies Restaurant and Pub 21540 Joe Hazel Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650

A Leonardtown favorite, sit down to enjoy the “Charm of the Chesapeake” at Fitzies Restaurant. Featuring outdoor dining, tiki bar and beach, it’s the perfect spot for all-American cuisine and waterside dining.

https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/food-drink/detail/fitzies-restaurant-and-pub

2. The Front Porch 22770 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Take a journey through Leonardtown history dining at the Front Porch restaurant. The historic Sterling House offers dining outdoors on the restaurant’s gracious front porch. Another top spot for American cuisine featuring a fresh local menu of seasonal ingredients!

https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/food-drink/detail/front-porch

Shopping

3. Craft Guild Shop 26005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Local art, handmade crafts and antiques are just a part of shopping for one-of-a-kind finds in Leonardtown! Stop by the Craft Guild Shop; a co-op of award-winning local Maryland artists for shopping custom-made items and be sure to visit all the small-town stores along Fenwick Street before you go!

https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/shopping/detail/craft-guild-shop

Activities

4. Leonardtown Wharf Park 22510 Washington Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Take a walk through the history at Leonardtown Wharf Park and enjoy scenic views of Breton Bay. It’s the perfect waterside park for all your outdoor activities and in close proximity to the Port of Leonardtown which brings us to #5 on our list!

https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/site/detail/leonardtown-wharf-park

5. The Port of Leonard Winery 23190 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Located in a building repurposed from pieces of history, the Port of Leonard Winery is home to one of the only co-op wineries in the country! Take a sip of award-winning wines from Southern Maryland Winegrowers Cooperative and enjoy the warm, inviting space and local art!

https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/site/detail/port-of-leonardtown-winery

We hope you’re as excited as us to explore all this and more in Leonardtown and welcome to the verybest of living and visiting St. Mary’s County in Southern Maryland!

To explore more visit: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g41227-d12207694-Reviews- Leonardtown_Wharf_Park-Leonardtown_Maryland.html for all you need to know before you go!

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A Season of Fun in Southern Maryland: Top 5 Destination Spots to Visit this Summer

Summer isn’t over yet and the sunshine and blue skies also brings a great time to visit Southern Maryland! From a steam crab feast to a Dragon Float Parade, there is so much to do along the Western Shores of the Chesapeake Bay!  We can help plan your adventure with our top 5 destinations to visit and enjoy the best summer ever!

St. Mary’s County, MD

1. Leonardtown Wharf Park

First stop is Leonardtown Wharf Park, beautifully landscaped with scenic views of Breton Bay. It’s the perfect waterfront park for a day of fun in the sun with a variety of outdoor activities to try. Hiking and biking trails, kayaking and fishing are just a few ways to make the most of your Leonardtown day! Experience nature and wildlife on a canoe ride down the McIntosh Run Water Trail. A Chesapeake Skiff Gondolier tour is a great option for capturing picturesque sunset views. All of this in close proximity to the Port of Leonardtown, Patuxent Adventure Center and the Town of Leonardtown for shopping, dining and more!

Visit: https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/site/detail/leonardtown-wharf-park for details and directions!

Enjoy more of living in St. Mary’s County with Leonardtown First Fridays. Held on the first Friday of every month, it’s the perfect community event to get acquainted with Leonardtown charm! An evening of live entertainment, gallery receptions, activities and fun for the whole family! Visit: http://firstfridaysleonardtown.com/about/ for a calendar of themed events and make it a First Friday tradition!

Calvert County, MD

2. Spend Time at Solomons Island

Visit southern Calvert County to enjoy the best waterfront views at Solomons Island. This popular destination is home to the Calvert Marine Museum, Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park and Calvert Cliffs State Park. Explore the maritime history of the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay on a boat ride to the Drum Point Lighthouse. Add more to this fabulous day and charter a fishing boat or take a riverboat cruise around the bay for the picturesque sunsets! Savor the taste of local fresh fare at Kingfishers Seafood Bar & Grill, with outdoor seating and accessible by boat for a truly memorable dining experience!

3. Extend your stay at Solomons Island!

If your stay is during the month of August you may be just in time to attend the 4th Annual Solomons Island Dragon Boat Festival! Enjoy a day of 40-ft dragon boats races, spectacular entertainment, fabulous food and lots of crafts, vendors, and kid-friendly activities too! Get the details from SMCR!

4. Beautiful Lighthouse Landmarks

Beautifully restored landmarks, lighthouses are beacons that once guided sailors to safe harbor. What remains today represents the history of the Chesapeake Bay region. Guided tours are offered during the summer at the Drum Point Lighthouse and the Cove Point Lighthouse just a few minutes away. Celebrate National Lighthouse Day in August with a visit to the Piney Point Lighthouse, the oldest on the Potomac and today accessible by land or boat for a guided lighthouse tour!

5. Wine and Unwind at the Patuxent Wine Trail! 

Visit the Patuxent Wine Trail in Calvert County, well-known for making some of the most flavorful wines in Southern Maryland. Experience great flavor, learn innovative growing techniques, or just grab a drink or snack and relax in beautiful vineyards. As an added bonus, many wineries have water views so you can grab a kayak or canoe and paddle your way to each winery for a sip or a bite!

There is so much more to explore this summer in Southern Maryland! If you’re looking for a new home our beautiful communities are conveniently located near the destinations you read about here! From new single-family homes to garage townhomes available too, we are ready to build your dream home in Southern Maryland! Check out our website: www.marrickhomes.com for details today!