Day-trips From Charles County Offer Nature, History and Thrills
While tourists look to Charles County for its significant recreational attractions, residents enjoy the perks of a rural lifestyle in close proximity to outdoor destinations, maritime and colonial historic sites, and urban cultural amenities.
Here’s a list of possibilities perfect for a convenient day trip from Charles County.
In Calvert County:
Check out the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary in Prince Frederick, home to the northernmost stand of bald cypress trees in America.
Go to Solomon’s Island and visit the Calvert Marine Museum; the Cove Point Lighthouse; the 30-acre Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center; the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Visitors Center; Calvert Cliffs State Park; and Flag Pond Nature Park.
In St. Mary’s County:
Costumed interpreters provide a glimpse of colonial life at historic St. Mary’s City, first settled in 1634.
Take a boat ride to St. Clement’s Island State Park, the site where British colonists first landed in Maryland.
Tour Sotterly Plantation, climb to the top of Piney Point Lighthouse and shop for antiques in Leonardtown.
Watch out for horse-drawn buggies when you go to buy fresh produce and handcrafted goods at markets in the region’s Amish and Mennonite communities.
Meanwhile, motor sports fans can head off to the races at Budds Creek Motocross and Speedway, Maryland International Raceway and Potomac Speedway – all in Budds Creek.
