Southern Maryland, MD

Travel Guide

George Washington\'s Mount Vernon which includes flowers
George Washington\'s Mount Vernon showing a garden and a memorial
George Washington\'s Mount Vernon which includes a garden
George Washington\'s Mount Vernon featuring flowers
George Washington\'s Mount Vernon which includes a garden, heritage elements and tranquil scenes

Where to stay in Southern Maryland

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Point Lookout

While visiting Point Lookout, you might make a stop by sights like Point Lookout State Park and Chesapeake Bay.

Point Lookout
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Friendly

Though Friendly might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harmony Hall and Olde Forte Village Shopping Center.

Friendly
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Historic District

Historic District might not have many top sights, but MGM National Harbor Casino and Tanger Outlets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Historic District
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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
201 Waterfront Street Fort Washington MD
$243 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$287 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in National Harbor. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
We went for the ice show and it didn’t disappoint. We usually go to Gaylord National in the summer but this year wanted to experience ICE Polar Express. The front desk staff was very accommodating as we initially had a room on the back end of the hotel because Atrium rooms weren’t available at the ...

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor - Alexandria Area

Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor - Alexandria Area

2.5 out of 5
250 Waterfront St Oxon Hill MD
$146 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$172 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in National Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The Breakfast Menu was ok. The rooms were great. The location was great. The service was great. My family really enjoyed their stay and plan to return. We had the benefit of the Gaylord without the congestion.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites National Harbor - Alexandria Area
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill 

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill 

2.5 out of 5
6170 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill MD
$80 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$91 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxon Hill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition in our ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill 
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Tiny, Funky, and Full of Love - Welcome to the Love Shack

Tiny, Funky, and Full of Love - Welcome to the Love Shack

Piney Point MD
Stay at this apartment in Piney Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Piney Point Beach and Piney Point Lighthouse are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
It's a great space, exactly what we needed. Katie was welcoming and easy to work with

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Tiny, Funky, and Full of Love - Welcome to the Love Shack
Affordable room3- Near to National Harbor

Affordable room3- Near to National Harbor

Fort Washington MD
Stay at this vacation home in Fort Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions MGM National Harbor Casino and George Washington's ...
Affordable room3- Near to National Harbor
Safe Harbor at Herring Bay - Your Chesapeake Bay adventure awaits!

Safe Harbor at Herring Bay - Your Chesapeake Bay adventure awaits!

North Beach MD
Stay at this vacation home in North Beach. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bayside History Museum and Chesapeake Beach Water ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
We stayed here 2 nights for our sons wedding at the nearby Herrington on the Bay. We had 5 adults and 2 toddlers. The location was great for the venue. The house was clean with plenty of space for us to relax in between the festivities. The communication with the host was very good. And we really ...

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Safe Harbor at Herring Bay - Your Chesapeake Bay adventure awaits!
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Popular places to visit

George Washington\'s Mount Vernon which includes heritage elements and a house

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Gain fascinating insights into the life of America’s first president at this beautifully restored country estate set on the shores of the Potomac River.

George Washington's Mount Vernon
This state park is five minutes from my from door. It was $5 to park, but we pretty much had the whole park to ourselves. You start out walking on a maintained path through a wooded area, which turns into a swamp and leads to the cliffs and beach. The swamp is my favorite! I love the prehistoric looking plants and the wildlife. The cliffs are a well-known destination for shark tooth and fossil hunters. The red trail was a four mile round trip out and back. It was humid in early September, but a wonderful hike!

Calvert Cliffs State Park

You can take time to visit Calvert Cliffs State Park during your travels to Lusby. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Calvert Cliffs State Park
It was the only fort in the DC area until the 1900s. #green

Fort Washington Park

Fort Washington Park is just one of the places to see in Fort Washington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Fort Washington Park
Family fun at Chesapeake Beach Water Park in Calvert County, Maryland.

Chesapeake Beach Water Park

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Chesapeake Beach Water Park during your trip to Chesapeake Beach. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Chesapeake Beach Water Park

Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Patuxent River Naval Air Station is just one of the places to see in Lexington Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the museums in this family-friendly area.

Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Maryland International Raceway

You can take time to visit Maryland International Raceway during your travels to Mechanicsville. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Maryland International Raceway

Cities near Southern Maryland

Alexandria showing street scenes, cafe scenes and a small town or village

Alexandria

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Bowie

Photo by Kapone Flores-Arellano

Indian Head

Photo by Lia Horna

Lexington Park

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