Accommodations in St. Mary's County Maryland

Be swept away Any one of the county’s cozy B&Bs makes a perfect focal point from which to explore our area’s history, culture and natural beauty. You can explore a myriad of entertainment options, or attend one of our many annual fairs and festivals.

History begins at St. Clement’s Island. Now a state park with a mainland museum, it was here that British colonists first landed. Travel back in time at Historic St. Mary’s City, the state’s colonial capital, where you’ll enjoy a welcome from the crew of the Maryland Dove.

Travel one century and a few miles up the peninsula to Sotterley Plantation. Enjoy the panoramic riverfront setting, investigate the rambling Tidewater manor house and slave cabin. Stand watch where Union Soldiers stood at Point Lookout. Climb to the top of the Potomac’s Piney Point Lighthouse, then march forward into the future at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

Shop and dine around the square of Leonardtown, then breeze out to Budd’s Creek, home of three exciting motorsports venues. Slow things down a bit with a drive along the county’s scenic byways and catch a glimpse of Amish buggies on the way to market, or visit the county’s numerous historic churches.

Recreational and nature enthusiasts will enjoy kayaking the county’s quiet creeks or cruising the bay aboard the Dee of St. Mary’s, an authentic hand-built skipjack. Head out for open water with an experienced captain for a day of fishing or find safe harbor at a full service marina. Top off any visit by sampling the Bay’s bounty at one of St. Mary’s finest—and friendliest waterfront eateries or at one of the many festivals held throughout the year.