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places to visit in town

The gem is two blocks from the house. Calvert Kettle Corn is a family-owned and run business that started popping back in 2003 and they pop it well – really well! They make each batch by hand over an open fired kettle using the finest ingredients available in all of their recipes. The slightly sweet, slightly salty combination of our Kettle Corn is downright addictive! The Kettle Corn is extra-fresh and delicious.
Calvert Kettle Corn
3723 Chesapeake Beach Road
The gem is two blocks from the house. Calvert Kettle Corn is a family-owned and run business that started popping back in 2003 and they pop it well – really well! They make each batch by hand over an open fired kettle using the finest ingredients available in all of their recipes. The slightly sweet, slightly salty combination of our Kettle Corn is downright addictive! The Kettle Corn is extra-fresh and delicious.
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (CT-100). Erected in 1898 for the Washington and Chesapeake Railway Company, the station at Chesapeake Beach derives significance from its association with the transportation and related commercial history of Calvert County and as an excellent example of rural railroad architecture. Otto Mears' Washington and Chesapeake Railway Company ran from the fall of 1898 until the spring of 1935. The station was likely the work of a Mr. Winston, who was the contractor and builder for most of the houses and structures in the original town and park. If you are looking for something to fill some time, this is good for all ages. Call and check the website before you go for hours and activities.
13 locals recommend
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Ave
13 locals recommend
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties (CT-100). Erected in 1898 for the Washington and Chesapeake Railway Company, the station at Chesapeake Beach derives significance from its association with the transportation and related commercial history of Calvert County and as an excellent example of rural railroad architecture. Otto Mears' Washington and Chesapeake Railway Company ran from the fall of 1898 until the spring of 1935. The station was likely the work of a Mr. Winston, who was the contractor and builder for most of the houses and structures in the original town and park. If you are looking for something to fill some time, this is good for all ages. Call and check the website before you go for hours and activities.
Just over a block from the house, Chesapeake’s Bounty is all about the health and economic benefits of local food, supporting local farmers, watermen, and other producers. All their products are grown, caught, or processed in the Chesapeake Bay region, with no exceptions.
27 locals recommend
Chesapeake's Bounty
9124 Bay Ave
27 locals recommend
Just over a block from the house, Chesapeake’s Bounty is all about the health and economic benefits of local food, supporting local farmers, watermen, and other producers. All their products are grown, caught, or processed in the Chesapeake Bay region, with no exceptions.
This is a great place for a weekend brunch buffet. One of the Chesapeake’s favorite restaurants for over 70 years, Rod ‘N’ Reel is known for the freshest seafood in southern Maryland and a very closely guarded Crab Imperial recipe.
51 locals recommend
Rod 'N' Reel Restaurant
4160 Mears Ave
51 locals recommend
This is a great place for a weekend brunch buffet. One of the Chesapeake’s favorite restaurants for over 70 years, Rod ‘N’ Reel is known for the freshest seafood in southern Maryland and a very closely guarded Crab Imperial recipe.
ust a mile from the house, the Chesapeake Beach Water Park is a world of fun with slides, pools and lazy river. Enjoy a meal at the Beachcomber Grille while your kids race down the water slides and you relax of sun-bathing. Check for special events and evening activities – always a great place to cool off!
44 locals recommend
Chesapeake Beach Water Park
4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave
44 locals recommend
ust a mile from the house, the Chesapeake Beach Water Park is a world of fun with slides, pools and lazy river. Enjoy a meal at the Beachcomber Grille while your kids race down the water slides and you relax of sun-bathing. Check for special events and evening activities – always a great place to cool off!

Food scene

Take the board walk and turn right on Chesapeake Ave – and you will find an old burger and ice cream join. Eat on adjoining picnic tables, sitting on benches on the boardwalk or bring it back to the house, Dairy Freeze is an instant classic
Dairy Freez
8831 Chesapeake Ave
Take the board walk and turn right on Chesapeake Ave – and you will find an old burger and ice cream join. Eat on adjoining picnic tables, sitting on benches on the boardwalk or bring it back to the house, Dairy Freeze is an instant classic
Just around the corner from the house, Vaughan Cheese Counter & Bar is a full service restaurant and cheese counter specializing in in American artisan cheeses. We offer a full menu showcasing cheese & charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, and shareable dishes along with a robust selection of wines by the glass and bottle, beers, and specialty cocktails. https://vaughancheese.com/
11 locals recommend
Vaughan Cheese Counter & Bar
4116 7th Street
11 locals recommend
Just around the corner from the house, Vaughan Cheese Counter & Bar is a full service restaurant and cheese counter specializing in in American artisan cheeses. We offer a full menu showcasing cheese & charcuterie boards, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, and shareable dishes along with a robust selection of wines by the glass and bottle, beers, and specialty cocktails. https://vaughancheese.com/
Another great place, just around the corner, with a cool vibe and something every night.
18 locals recommend
The Wheel House Beer Garden
4109 7th St
18 locals recommend
Another great place, just around the corner, with a cool vibe and something every night.
Just a block from the house, Plaza Mexico is as good a Mexican restaurant as you will find – with friendly service, good drinks and generous portions.
24 locals recommend
Plaza Mexico
9200 Bay Ave
24 locals recommend
Just a block from the house, Plaza Mexico is as good a Mexican restaurant as you will find – with friendly service, good drinks and generous portions.
27 locals recommend
Sweet Sues Bake Shop & Coffee
9124 Bay Ave
27 locals recommend
The Westlawn Inn is a family owned and operated restaurant, bar and live music venue located just two blocks from the house. Opened in 2004 in a renovated Arts & Crafts style building that had been a guesthouse for nearly a century, the Westlawn has the look and feel of old-time inn — where the outside world stops and dining becomes a nightly experience to cherish.
12 locals recommend
Westlawn Inn
9200 Chesapeake Ave
12 locals recommend
The Westlawn Inn is a family owned and operated restaurant, bar and live music venue located just two blocks from the house. Opened in 2004 in a renovated Arts & Crafts style building that had been a guesthouse for nearly a century, the Westlawn has the look and feel of old-time inn — where the outside world stops and dining becomes a nightly experience to cherish.
The Hook & Vine is a block and a half from the house and provides a comfortable escape from the day with good food, good drinks, and good company.
31 locals recommend
Hook & Vine - Kitchen and Bar
4114 7th St
31 locals recommend
The Hook & Vine is a block and a half from the house and provides a comfortable escape from the day with good food, good drinks, and good company.
Two blocks from the house and just across from the boardwalk, Bay Wine & Spirits is an idyllic setting with views of the Chesapeake Bay located just off the North Beach MD boardwalk. Open Wednesday through Sunday year-round, you can stop by and taste something new as you peruse a wide selection of fine wines from around the world.
11 locals recommend
Bay Wine and Spirits
9100 Bay Ave
11 locals recommend
Two blocks from the house and just across from the boardwalk, Bay Wine & Spirits is an idyllic setting with views of the Chesapeake Bay located just off the North Beach MD boardwalk. Open Wednesday through Sunday year-round, you can stop by and taste something new as you peruse a wide selection of fine wines from around the world.
23 locals recommend
Abners Crab House
3748 Harbor Rd
23 locals recommend
NEPTUNE'S original culinary creations as well as the best in hamburgers, steaks and salads. Neptune's is a small town bar at its heart. You won’t find fancy imported or craft beers – but you won’t complain about the bar food. They keep the menu fresh with tasty combinations. Try the "Bad Ass" wings with Thai Peanut sauce, the Gouda Mashers, or even just a regular hamburger, Neptune's style.
29 locals recommend
Neptune's Seafood Pub
8802 Chesapeake Ave
29 locals recommend
NEPTUNE'S original culinary creations as well as the best in hamburgers, steaks and salads. Neptune's is a small town bar at its heart. You won’t find fancy imported or craft beers – but you won’t complain about the bar food. They keep the menu fresh with tasty combinations. Try the "Bad Ass" wings with Thai Peanut sauce, the Gouda Mashers, or even just a regular hamburger, Neptune's style.
Just 17 miles from the house, Adam’s Tap House offers delicious food and a warm setting. It’s a great place to stop if you are visiting places in the southern part of Calvert County (like Calvert Cliffs). Family owned and operated, the Tap House simply feels like a place you want to return.
10 locals recommend
Adam's Taphouse and Grille Prince Frederick
2200 Solomons Island Rd S
10 locals recommend
Just 17 miles from the house, Adam’s Tap House offers delicious food and a warm setting. It’s a great place to stop if you are visiting places in the southern part of Calvert County (like Calvert Cliffs). Family owned and operated, the Tap House simply feels like a place you want to return.
A mile from the house, 1936 Bar and Grill is one of the area's most unique dining experiences, overlooking Fishing Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. Stretched out over two levels with ample outdoor seating, it features multiple screens for viewing your favorite sports and beautiful sunsets
7 locals recommend
1936 Bar & Grill
4160 Mears Ave
7 locals recommend
A mile from the house, 1936 Bar and Grill is one of the area's most unique dining experiences, overlooking Fishing Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. Stretched out over two levels with ample outdoor seating, it features multiple screens for viewing your favorite sports and beautiful sunsets
A mile from the house, you can enjoy outdoor dining with amazing views of the Chesapeake Bay!
Boardwalk Cafe
A mile from the house, you can enjoy outdoor dining with amazing views of the Chesapeake Bay!
A quaint little taste of Italy, just ten minutes from the house.
La Bella Italia
11 Friendship Rd
A quaint little taste of Italy, just ten minutes from the house.
Just 20 minutes up the road in Deal, this is a fun waterfront restaurant with a great menu and a relaxing atmosphere.
48 locals recommend
Skipper's Pier Restaurant & Dock Bar
6158 Drum Point Rd
48 locals recommend
Just 20 minutes up the road in Deal, this is a fun waterfront restaurant with a great menu and a relaxing atmosphere.

Hikes

Twenty minutes from North Beach, the ACLT provides access to 22 miles of trails across a 3,400 acre preserve, guided canoe trips on the beautiful Parkers Creek, and regenerative farming that benefits a local food pantry. ACLT is dedicated to land conservation and to the community. There are multiple access points to the land and the trails, so plan ahead.
20 locals recommend
American Chestnut Land Trust
676 Double Oak Rd
20 locals recommend
Twenty minutes from North Beach, the ACLT provides access to 22 miles of trails across a 3,400 acre preserve, guided canoe trips on the beautiful Parkers Creek, and regenerative farming that benefits a local food pantry. ACLT is dedicated to land conservation and to the community. There are multiple access points to the land and the trails, so plan ahead.
Thirteen miles from the house, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (JBWS or Sanctuary) is located within the tidal reaches of the Patuxent River, and protects about 1,700 acres of unique tidal freshwater marshes, forested wetlands, upland and riparian forest, creeks, meadows, pine and sand barrens, and fields along the Patuxent River. This protected land provides a safe haven for a high diversity of plants, insects, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and microbes, and to rich native American cultural resources. There are miles of trails and water access. It is a good idea to review the website and plan ahead, so that you make the most of this resources, which spans both sides of the Patuxent River.
12 locals recommend
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
1361 Wrighton Rd
12 locals recommend
Thirteen miles from the house, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (JBWS or Sanctuary) is located within the tidal reaches of the Patuxent River, and protects about 1,700 acres of unique tidal freshwater marshes, forested wetlands, upland and riparian forest, creeks, meadows, pine and sand barrens, and fields along the Patuxent River. This protected land provides a safe haven for a high diversity of plants, insects, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and microbes, and to rich native American cultural resources. There are miles of trails and water access. It is a good idea to review the website and plan ahead, so that you make the most of this resources, which spans both sides of the Patuxent River.
A quick five-minute drive from the house, the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail offers 2 miles or raised walks, which follow Fishing Creek, along the path of the old Chesapeake Beach Railway. The trial ambles through the habitat of heron, bald eagles, red-winged blackbirds, and ducks, among others. A wonderful and peaceful place to walk from sunrise to sunset.
14 locals recommend
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail
14 locals recommend
A quick five-minute drive from the house, the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail offers 2 miles or raised walks, which follow Fishing Creek, along the path of the old Chesapeake Beach Railway. The trial ambles through the habitat of heron, bald eagles, red-winged blackbirds, and ducks, among others. A wonderful and peaceful place to walk from sunrise to sunset.
26 locals recommend
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
2880 Grays Rd
26 locals recommend
The massive cliffs, from which Calvert Cliffs State Park was named, dominate the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay for roughly 24 miles in Calvert County. They were formed over 10 to 20 million years ago when all of Southern Maryland was covered by a warm, shallow sea. When the sea receded the cliffs were exposed and began eroding.
Calvert Cliffs
The massive cliffs, from which Calvert Cliffs State Park was named, dominate the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay for roughly 24 miles in Calvert County. They were formed over 10 to 20 million years ago when all of Southern Maryland was covered by a warm, shallow sea. When the sea receded the cliffs were exposed and began eroding.
Twenty-five miles from the house, Flag Ponds Nature Park is a nature preserve along the along the Chesapeake Bay. It is operated by the Calvert County Department of Natural Resources and includes nature trails and a beach for swimmers. Fossil shark's teeth eroded from the Calvert Cliffs formation may be collected on the beach.
55 locals recommend
Flag Ponds Nature Park
1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy
55 locals recommend
Twenty-five miles from the house, Flag Ponds Nature Park is a nature preserve along the along the Chesapeake Bay. It is operated by the Calvert County Department of Natural Resources and includes nature trails and a beach for swimmers. Fossil shark's teeth eroded from the Calvert Cliffs formation may be collected on the beach.

Brewery/Vineyard

Just seven miles from the house, Scorpion Brewing prides themselves on producing beer made with local ingredients and embrace the flexibility, adaptability and experimentation a small microbrewery allows.
Scorpion Brewing
929 Skinners Turn Rd
Just seven miles from the house, Scorpion Brewing prides themselves on producing beer made with local ingredients and embrace the flexibility, adaptability and experimentation a small microbrewery allows.
15 locals recommend
Mully's Brewery
141 Schooner Ln
15 locals recommend
Thirty miles from the house, just outside Solomon’s Island, The Ruddy Duck Brewery’s philosophy is simple: create a fun and exciting atmosphere; serve authentic made from scratch food; provide gracious and hospitable service; and deliver it all at a great value. They buy the highest quality ingredients and prepare them to bring out the best flavors in every dish.
44 locals recommend
Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill
13200 Dowell Rd
44 locals recommend
Thirty miles from the house, just outside Solomon’s Island, The Ruddy Duck Brewery’s philosophy is simple: create a fun and exciting atmosphere; serve authentic made from scratch food; provide gracious and hospitable service; and deliver it all at a great value. They buy the highest quality ingredients and prepare them to bring out the best flavors in every dish.
45 locals recommend
Running Hare Vineyard
150 Adelina Rd
45 locals recommend
Just ten miles from the house, Fridays creek offers a rustic, tasting area, local wines, great people, with a small vineyard on site. If you are a serious wine connoisseur, we may not recommend it. But if you are a looking for an out of the way jaunt, with that special feel and friendly folks, this is not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.
11 locals recommend
Fridays Creek Winery
3485 Chaneyville Rd
11 locals recommend
Just ten miles from the house, Fridays creek offers a rustic, tasting area, local wines, great people, with a small vineyard on site. If you are a serious wine connoisseur, we may not recommend it. But if you are a looking for an out of the way jaunt, with that special feel and friendly folks, this is not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.
Twenty-five miles from the house, Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery sits on the shores of the Patuxent River. While soaking in spectacular views you can taste their award-winning wines. While you are visiting the winery, enjoy a tour which is offered on the weekends. As their guest, amble through their four estate vineyards, winery, and tasting room.
26 locals recommend
Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery
8650 Mackall Rd
26 locals recommend
Twenty-five miles from the house, Perigeaux Vineyards & Winery sits on the shores of the Patuxent River. While soaking in spectacular views you can taste their award-winning wines. While you are visiting the winery, enjoy a tour which is offered on the weekends. As their guest, amble through their four estate vineyards, winery, and tasting room.

Sightseeing

About 30 miles from the house, located in Solomons, Maryland, at the mouth of the Patuxent River, the museum and town are a great place for families of all ages to explore. It is a hands-on experience where the maritime culture of the Bay is brought to life.
89 locals recommend
Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse
14200 Solomons Island Rd S
89 locals recommend
About 30 miles from the house, located in Solomons, Maryland, at the mouth of the Patuxent River, the museum and town are a great place for families of all ages to explore. It is a hands-on experience where the maritime culture of the Bay is brought to life.
Swann Farms - U-Pick Berries
7740 Swan Ln
On that rainy day, or if you are looking for a fun activity to fill a couple of hours, Lord Calvert Bowling Alley is a pleasant 20-minute drive from the house. The staff are friendly and the rates can’t be beat. You feel like you are stepping back into a simpler time as the pins fall. Be sure to call ahead to make sure there isn’t league play.
Lord Calvert Lanes
2275 Solomons Island Rd
On that rainy day, or if you are looking for a fun activity to fill a couple of hours, Lord Calvert Bowling Alley is a pleasant 20-minute drive from the house. The staff are friendly and the rates can’t be beat. You feel like you are stepping back into a simpler time as the pins fall. Be sure to call ahead to make sure there isn’t league play.
Want to take a charter on the Bay? There are a lot of choices. And they are all close
Mary Lou Too Charters
3866 Harbor Road
Want to take a charter on the Bay? There are a lot of choices. And they are all close
another good option to fish on the Bay. http://www.chesapeakebeachfishing.com/
13 locals recommend
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
4155 Mears Ave
13 locals recommend
another good option to fish on the Bay. http://www.chesapeakebeachfishing.com/
Charter fishing - a mile from the house. http://reelattitude.com/#sthash.58bHcMQR.dpbs
Reel Attitude Charters
3725 Harbor Rd
Charter fishing - a mile from the house. http://reelattitude.com/#sthash.58bHcMQR.dpbs
Want to get out on the water? here is a jet ski rental place a mile from the house. https://dmvjetskis.com/
DMV Jetskis
4055 Gordon Stinnett Ave
Want to get out on the water? here is a jet ski rental place a mile from the house. https://dmvjetskis.com/