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.

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<p>Grant funding available for sports tourism events happening after July 1st!</p>

Maryland Sports Distributes $1 Million to Sports Tourism Events Statewide for 2022 Fiscal Year

<p>TEAM Maryland is creating a collective approach to marketing sports across the entire state – from major cities to the shoreline and everything in between. Scroll through this feature to discover all that Maryland has to offer like never before. </p>