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Calvert County

150 Main Street · Prince Frederick, MD

Why you should go…

Calvert County sits along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Southern Maryland, with Prince Frederick as its county seat. The county's official tourism site promotes beaches known for shark tooth and fossil hunting, a birding trail, charter fishing and sunset viewing, and waterfront dining including Maryland crab houses. The Department of Economic Development also manages a tourism incentive fund supporting local events.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Calvert County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

    Under $25

    A wooded sculpture garden and arts center in Solomons, Maryland, with a walking trail past rotating outdoor artworks.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Charles County

    Free

    A Southern Maryland county on the Potomac River known for Underground Railroad history and waterfront trails.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    St. Mary's County Museums

    Under $25

    County-run network of four Southern Maryland heritage sites, including a lighthouse museum and a historic schoolhouse.

    17 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Historic St. Mary's City

    Under $25

    Outdoor living-history museum and archaeological site at Maryland's first colonial capital.

    26 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    National Harbor

    Free

    A waterfront development on the Potomac near DC, with the Capital Wheel, MGM National Harbor, shops, and hotels.

    27 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Prince George's County

    Free

    A Maryland county bordering DC, home to National Harbor, Six Flags America, and NASA Goddard.

    28 mi awayMore like this