Food scene
Some of the best pizza we've had in the DC area. Grab a slice to go or stay and eat inside or outside.
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The Slice House
22745 Park AveSome of the best pizza we've had in the DC area. Grab a slice to go or stay and eat inside or outside.
Grab a whole pizza to go and take it home to eat while you watch the sunset.
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The Slice House
22745 Park AveGrab a whole pizza to go and take it home to eat while you watch the sunset.
Delicious locally sourced seafood. Amazing views out all sides of the restaurant and from the deck. Great services (their waitstaff is always so kind even when we have our kids with us!)
We highly recommend their Sunday brunch, where you'll get to see their resident oyster man hand shucking oysters (brought in that day from the oyster beds 100 yards from the restaurant) in the buffet line.
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Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse
16800 Piney Point RdDelicious locally sourced seafood. Amazing views out all sides of the restaurant and from the deck. Great services (their waitstaff is always so kind even when we have our kids with us!)
We highly recommend their Sunday brunch, where you'll get to see their resident oyster man hand shucking oysters (brought in that day from the oyster beds 100 yards from the restaurant) in the buffet line.
Small batch locally made ice cream with an extensive menu of rotating flavors. You can order inside Shepherd's Old Field Market or outside at the walk-up window. We go here every time we are in town - no matter the weather.
The Salted Scoop
22966 Duke StSmall batch locally made ice cream with an extensive menu of rotating flavors. You can order inside Shepherd's Old Field Market or outside at the walk-up window. We go here every time we are in town - no matter the weather.
Breakfast and lunch deli/cafe located in Shepherd's Old Field Market. Every single thing on the menu is fresh and delicious. You can order ahead online for pickup or curbside.
Botanic Café
22720 Duke StreetBreakfast and lunch deli/cafe located in Shepherd's Old Field Market. Every single thing on the menu is fresh and delicious. You can order ahead online for pickup or curbside.
Locally made chocolates and candies houses in an adorable historical house. Also serving gelato and other treats. Limited outdoor and indoor seating.
Heritage Chocolates LLC
22795 Washington StLocally made chocolates and candies houses in an adorable historical house. Also serving gelato and other treats. Limited outdoor and indoor seating.
Upscale southern fare with options for the whole family. We recommend making a reservation ahead of time especially if you plan to dine on the weekend.
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The Front Porch
22770 Washington StUpscale southern fare with options for the whole family. We recommend making a reservation ahead of time especially if you plan to dine on the weekend.
A cute coffee house and bar with activities on the weekend (movie nights etc.) lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Social
41655 Fenwick StA cute coffee house and bar with activities on the weekend (movie nights etc.) lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
Dog-friendly beer garden with axe-throwing venue.
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Brudergarten (Bru)
22725 Duke StDog-friendly beer garden with axe-throwing venue.
Brunch, lunch, and dinner restaurant with an extensive menu and a large patio for outdoor seating.
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Sweetbay Restaurant & Bar
22680 Washington StBrunch, lunch, and dinner restaurant with an extensive menu and a large patio for outdoor seating.
Port of Leonardtown Winery
23190 Newtowne Neck RdPicturesque winery and park
Ice cream shop located at the waterfront by the Leonardtown public docks. There is also a playground a boardwalk along the water.
Frog Town Ice Cream
22510 Washington StreetIce cream shop located at the waterfront by the Leonardtown public docks. There is also a playground a boardwalk along the water.
Sweet Blue Smoke is new in summer 2022 and it is delicious. If you like BBQ, you will be impressed. We also love their sides like pasta salad and key lime pie. It's within 10 minutes of the cottage so you can't beat the location, too!
Sweet Blue Smoke LLC
21030 Point Lookout RoadSweet Blue Smoke is new in summer 2022 and it is delicious. If you like BBQ, you will be impressed. We also love their sides like pasta salad and key lime pie. It's within 10 minutes of the cottage so you can't beat the location, too!
Sightseeing
Gorgeous views, picturesque walking paths, and beach fun for the whole family.
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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park
44720 Lighthouse RdGorgeous views, picturesque walking paths, and beach fun for the whole family.
Handmade and locally sourced small shops and cafes housed in an old warehouse. You'll find everything from ornaments made from seaglass, to local watercolor art, to antiques and housewares.
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SOF Market
22725 Duke StHandmade and locally sourced small shops and cafes housed in an old warehouse. You'll find everything from ornaments made from seaglass, to local watercolor art, to antiques and housewares.
Cute and newly renovated Children’s playground on the waterfront in downtown Leonardtown. Walkable to many restaurants and shops.
Leonardtown Wharf Park Playground
22500 Washington StreetCute and newly renovated Children’s playground on the waterfront in downtown Leonardtown. Walkable to many restaurants and shops.
Public beach access with long sandy beach, picnic tables, bbqs, and a huge children’s playground nestled in the shade of tall trees.
We love bringing a picnic and looking for fossilized shark teeth and sea glass while the kids play in the water or on the playground.
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Elms Beach Park
19350 Back Door RdPublic beach access with long sandy beach, picnic tables, bbqs, and a huge children’s playground nestled in the shade of tall trees.
We love bringing a picnic and looking for fossilized shark teeth and sea glass while the kids play in the water or on the playground.
A fun collection of vintage finds, handmade goods, and locally prepared grab-and-go food.
Keepin' It Local
25760 Colton Point RdA fun collection of vintage finds, handmade goods, and locally prepared grab-and-go food.
The Old Mill country store has something for everyone. If you like antiquing, this is right up your alley. It's not far from the cottage and is so fun to go window shopping in (or, hey, we don't blame you for buying lots of things!)
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Cecil's Country Store
20853 Indian Bridge RdThe Old Mill country store has something for everyone. If you like antiquing, this is right up your alley. It's not far from the cottage and is so fun to go window shopping in (or, hey, we don't blame you for buying lots of things!)