Calvert Marine Museum Boat Basin

Drum Point Lighthouse at Calvert Marine Museum

An Outdoor Odyssey: The Chesapeake's Western Shore

Calvert Marine Museum Boat Basin

Drum Point Lighthouse at Calvert Marine Museum

 

Annapolis to Solomons and Leonardtown, 139 miles, 5 days / 4 nights


 

Chesapeake Ecology Tour with Chesapeake Yacht Charters
Melvyn P. Heyes

Chesapeake Ecology Tour with Chesapeake Bay Yacht Charters

Tranquil View of Tracy’s Creek in Deale
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Tranquil View of Tracy’s Creek in Deale

Day 1 - Be in Natural Harmony

Annapolis to Rose Haven

The fossil bounty found during a tour with Megalodon Adventures

The fossil bounty found during a tour with Megalodon Adventures

A fossil hunting trip with CHAP Tours
P. Murdoch

A fossil hunting trip with CHAP Tours

Day 2 - Uncover Nature’s Hidden Treasures

Rose Haven to Lusby, Prince Frederick and Solomons Island

 

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Calvert Cliffs State Park

Otters on display at Calvert Marine Museum
Calvert Marine Museum

Otters on display at Calvert Marine Museum

Day 3 - Find Solomons’ Secrets

Solomons Island and Lusby
  • Greet the day with a serene water view from the lawn at Back Creek Inn
  • Get a breakfast bowl or stack of buttermilk pancakes for breakfast at Boomerangs
  • See the Calvert Marine Museum, including the Drum Point Lighthouse, the Marsh Walk and the Lore Oyster House. Say “Hi” to the live otters at the museum.
  • Dig into creative local fare for lunch at the cozy CD Cafe
  • Hike through lush wetlands and woodlands to the dramatic Calvert Cliffs in Calvert Cliffs State Park
  • Feel the sand between your toes while wading on the beach and take in expansive Bay views
  • Enjoy happy hour drinks with an island vibe at The Tiki Bar & Grill 
  • Dine on fresh cuisine in a modern and casual setting at The Island Hideaway
  • Stroll the Solomons Island Boardwalk and gaze across the wide Patuxent River in the moonlight
  • Retire for the night at Back Creek Inn

 

Solomon’s Island Aerial with Bunky’s Charters
Brian & Bunky’s Charters LLC Staff & Family

Solomon’s Island Aerial with Bunky’s Charters

On the Oyster Boat
Sophie Mac

On the Oyster Boat

: Leonardtown Streetscape with North End Gallery

Leonardtown Streetscape with North End Gallery

Day 4 - Paddle, Pedal and Play

Solomons to Leonardtown

This trip idea can be joined with Option 2 to extend your "baycation."

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