Highland Beach, MD

A simple and yet wonderful beach set beside the historic community of Highland Beach, opening to the Cheasapeake Bay

Annapolis, MD

City Dock
This Colonial port was once surrounded by warehouses, a ship carpenter's lot and taverns; hence it was widely recognized as the center of maritime activities in the region with slave trade was a major economic activity; many free persons of color worked the docks as well; it is presently a well maintained site with a waterfront park

DAYS & HOURS: daily

ADDRESS: near Harbor Master and Visitors Information Booth.

Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden
A six acre botanical garden featuring representations of a western Maryland forest, a stream-side environment and an Eastern Shore peninsula

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-3p

ADDRESS: Tawes State Office Building on Taylor Ave

PHONE: 410-260-8189

Quiet Waters Park
Located on South River and Harness Creek on 335 acres of hiker/biker trails, playground, picnic pavilions, rowboat and paddleboat rentals; skating rink during the winter months; open dawn to dusk

ADMISSION: small fee

ADDRESS: 600 Quiet Waters Park Road

PHONE: 410-222-1777

Sandy Point State Park
Picnic shelters, swimming plus changing facilities, boat ramps, fishing jetties, and small boat rentals, playground, freighter-watching, and hiking

ADDRESS: 1100 East College Parkway

PHONE: 410-974-2149

Truxtun Park
70-acre wooded area with tennis courts, basketball courts, ball fields, public outdoor swimming pool and picnic sites. Picnic pavilions, boat ramps, playground and fishing

ADMISSION: small fee for swimming and boat launching

ADDRESS: Hilltop Lane

PHONE: 410-263-7958