Visit St. Mary's
Convention & Visitors Bureau
About Visit St. Mary's
Welcome to St. Mary's County! This Chesapeake Bay destination is brimming with history, outdoor fun, vibrant culture - and passionate people eager to share it all with you. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., discover the mid-Atlantic's best kept travel secret.
Maryland’s oldest county, St. Mary’s has been welcoming visitors since 1634! Shaped by the Chesapeake Bay and its mighty tributaries, the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers, the verdant peninsula has fostered a traditional lifestyle anchored in the natural bounty of the Tidewater.
Things to do in Visit St. Mary's
What’s there to do in St. Mary’s County? Plenty! If you’re into history, outdoor recreation, or love being on the water, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got some of the finest colonial sites in the nation, plus War of 1812 and Civil War sites, and a rich maritime history illuminated by our four lighthouses.
Travel details
The nearest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA). This airport has international and domestic flights from Washington, District of Columbia and is 59 miles from the center of Saint Marys County, MD.
Another major airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI / KBWI), which has international and domestic flights from Baltimore, Maryland and is 84 miles from Saint Marys County, MD.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD / KIAD) has international and domestic flights from Dulles, Virginia and is 87 miles from Saint Marys County, MD.
