Calvert County, Maryland, located minutes south of Washington, D.C., and surrounded by the scenic Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River, offers rural charm and an unmatched quality of life. The county has a variety of attractions including museums, parks and pristine beaches. An active cultural arts community supports outdoor concerts, theatrical productions, art shows, crafts and antiques festivals. Historic buildings and landmarks dot the countryside and a range of special events and festivals are held throughout the year to highlight the county’s diverse and distinctive flavor.
Calvert County provides extensive outdoor activities through 143 miles of shoreline and over 4,600 acres of parks and open space. Best known for its attractive location on the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County has excellent recreational opportunities for boating, sailing, charter boat fishing, swimming, crabbing, kayaking, biking, camping, golfing and hunting for ancient fossils. Miles of Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River shoreline make Calvert County an ideal destination for enjoying the great outdoors and a special place where we invite you to “catch our drift.”
For detailed information about Calvert County, visit online at www.ChooseCalvert.com
Planning to visit Calvert County? Check out their website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
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Discover amazing adventures and unspoiled beauty in Southern Maryland’s Calvert County. With abundant waterways and natural parks, unique shops and museums, excellent restaurants and a calendar filled with interesting events and activities, you can “catch our drift” in Calvert County.
Planning to visit Calvert County? Check out www.ChooseCalvert.com for dining, lodging, shopping, things to do, up-to-date events and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
Planning to visit Calvert County? Check out their website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
Visit SiteDuring your visit to our relaxing waterside community, we hope you take time to fully experience the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. View a sunset on the Patuxent River or visit our charming shops and restaurants. Sample a local wine or ale at one of our many wineries or breweries. Explore hiking trails or climb the stairs of a restored bayside lighthouse. Hunt fossils, shark’s teeth and sea glass on our sandy beaches. Shop a farmers market or roadside stand for local produce. Paddle the Chesapeake Bay or spend an afternoon fishing or crabbing. Connect with rich maritime and agricultural history dating back centuries. We promise an unforgettable experience and wish you happy discoveries as you “catch our drift” and experience all the great things Calvert County has to offer.
Planning to visit Calvert County? Check out the website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
Planning to visit Calvert County? Check out their website for dining, lodging, shopping options, things to do, up-to-date events, and all the information you need to make your trip a success!
Visit SitePeople who knew me growing up would never believe the story I’m about to share. I grew up in the city and not in a family that did anything outdoors, but outdoors is where I loved to be, even from an early age. It is also where I wanted to work so I followed my dream and became a wildlife biologist, graduating in 1984. I began my career
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