Mt husband & I took a drive down to Solomons for lunch on Memorial Day. I persuaded him to stop at…read moreAnnmarie Gardens so I could check out the sculpture garden, which has been on my list for a while. It was a nice day. There is a welcome hut where they give out maps and collect the suggested $5 donation. We walked some of the woods to view some of the sculptures. Several were very attractive and other pieces were not as striking. There is a fairy garden type play area where a number of kids were running around. We walked through the main arts building. We saw some exhibits and the gift shop. On the whole, it was smaller than I expected, but we did not walk all of the paths. I'm glad we took a look. I would be interested in returning when they have a festival or for the holiday lights.

We've been here twice. Once on a warm summer day and this time for the annual light show. The…read morebuilding is located on Solomon's Island, right off of Solomon's Island Rd. It was easy to get to, and handicap parking is located to the right as soon as you enter the grounds. All other parking is located in the grass. It's about a 5 minute walk from the parking to the lights. This place definitely did not disappoint and was well worth it! Tickets were $18/pp, parking is free. If you're bringing children and/or senior citizens be prepared to walk. It took us about an hour to walk through and see all of the displays. There were also a few spots for photo ops and food trucks with hot chocolate, fudge, popcorn, and light snacks. Two or three fire pits also conveniently located close by to warm up a bit. The inside was also open, with Santa photo ops, and a few vendors selling crafts. Highly recommend this place! Will definitely be back again next year!

What a gem! Chessie's Big Backyard is such a great spot for kids (and grown-ups who like a good…read morewalk). The walking trails were really nice--well maintained with peaceful forest views. Perfect for a stroller, and some nature scavenger hunts. The playground itself is huge and looked really well cared for. The toddler area was unfortunately closed during our visit, but the rest of the space more than made up for it. There are tons of benches and seating all around, and you can see most of the playground from just about anywhere, which is so helpful when you're keeping an eye on kiddos. There's a massive covered pavilion area that would be perfect for group meetups or a picnic in the shade. And while it was still closed for the season, the splash pad/water park area looked like fun! Definitely planning to come back in the summer to check it out! Such a great spot to have in the area!

Would definitely come here again didn't know that it was a park with a waterpark next to it just…read morefor small kids nothing major nothing big but it's still amazing. Granddaughter had a blast.

I cannot imagine there being a better Park in the area. My almost 2-year-old and I can spend hours…read morehere and she still enjoys running around and playing. There is a great toddler area next to a big kid space. A good amount of options for swings for different preferences. Really, just wish the park was bigger and was handicap accessible, otherwise, great park!

Everytime I have to speak to the front office near the gate my blood pressure raises. They never…read moreanswer the phone. Which wouldn't normally annoy me, however today she specifically wrote her number down and told me to call as soon as I had updated info. 5 minutes after leaving I called over 9 times spanning 15/20 minutes. I went back in and called when I walked in to see if their phones were broke. They rang and no one got up or even looked at the phone. So basically just go in if you need anything. The admin office in the back is much better with customer service. They actually talk to you like a human. The nature trails here are lovely, beaches are gorgeous and the gate guards are so kind. People will throw your laundry out of the wash so beware of the selfish people that come. It's nice that there's so many cabins because it is easy to have last minute visitors make a reservation.

You get what you paid for, not bad but not great. I'm only disappointed because we stayed in the…read morecabin and there were so many rules about cleaning it before you depart. The temperature needs to be set to a certain number, you must put all linen in a provided bag, clean ur dishes and put them all away. All furniture needs to be put back exactly where it was note: if you want to use the pull out couch, you will need to move everything, or else you are trapped and have no easy access to the front door Incase of an emergency. The trash needs to be walked all the way to wherever the big dumpster is (never close) and if you like to shower with warm water you have 3-4 minutes of hot water. Lastly do not, have the microwave and tv on at the same time...everything will shut down, that includes the over head fan that makes a wonderful clicking noise ALL NIGHT LONG!! I'm surprised it hasn't fallen on someone yet! Will I satay here again? I'll need to pass and stay on base, it's not cheaper than the base hotel btw, the hotel has no pool but you have to pay $7 per person to go in anyways.

Wonderful place to take your kids for a peaceful day of swimming. The environment is excellentread more

Perfect for my kids. Clean. Lifeguards are attentive. Definitely a summer must do...a few times, if…read morenot every week.

Hollis Park is a small 1.9 acre park space beside the municipal building in St. Michaels, near the…read moreChesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. There is a canal running along one side of it, and a nearby bridge. The park has benches, picnic tables, and a playground (swings, slide, and wood pirate ship). A park this small is not really a destination, but it is nice to have as public space, especially due to the number of tourists visiting St. Michaels. The sitting places and waste disposal are very helpful for those needing a place to rest a bit while walking the town, or to eat lunch, or bring a blanket to picnic. I know that with a baby, stroller, and dogs, this kind of stop can be really helpful just to regroup and regain composure for the next activity. For those with older kids, it's a great spot to get energy out on the playground, or simply running in the grass. This would probably also be a good meeting place for visiting groups, or like a check-in location for a field trip. It is a peaceful little spot, and the harbor is directly across from it, so there are great water views!

There is a newly installed Pétanque Torain. It has a great surface. There is plenty of parking and…read morenear-by clean and well-maintained rest rooms. Hope to see more players using it.

A fairly typical Calvert county park with all of the usual types of sports/athletic fields. Also…read morehas restrooms. Does not open until 8:00 a.m.. winter hours were supposed to start in 2 weeks which would have meant early closure, but the authorities have decided to keep it open until 8:00 p.m. to allow play.

This is a cute little zoo that is free! Please do not go in with high expectations--this is a small…read morezoo. The highlight for us were the bears, as they were active during our visit. The alpacas were also active, and we saw bison, some birds, some reptiles, and a wallaby. But this zoo definitely needs some TLC as we did not see many of the animals expected as listed on the website. I know that animals might not be active during a particular visit, but there were enclosures that either had a sign on it or looked like there was definitely "no one home." There is a small cafe with hot dogs and hot pretzels, a slushie truck, and a small gift store. The adjacent playground is a plus, and the whole surrounding park area looks like a great place to walk on the trails. Don't forget to leave a donation so that they can stay open and stay free!

For us, this was a very impromptu side trip on the way to a Shorebirds game since we had a little…read moreextra time, and the weather was fantastic. Having a clue about the layout helps tremendously since things are a bit... squirrely. salisburyzoo.org/be-our-guest/map/ You've got a small parking lot (maybe 20 cars) on South Park Drive and then another lot on the other side of the zoo on Beaver Dam Drive that's slightly larger. While that seems easy enough, most of the zoo is a small maze of interconnected walkways. It's very easy to miss something or double back on yourself while not knowing where to go. The animals here are for the most part small time. Think some reptiles, crane, flamingos, a crow, alpaca, deer, goat, lynx, etc. The biggest would be two bald eagles, a few small bears and two or three bison. This isn't the National Zoo in DC or the zoo in Philly. If you're walking at a brisk pace and ignoring the empty enclosures, you could slam through here easy in 30 minutes and have seen everything. We were fast, but not that fast. Doing a slow roll through and seeing everything took about 75-80 minutes. IMHO, any review for this zoo should be/needs to be automatically skewed higher simply because it's free. I mean within reason; how do you take a dump on something that's free? With that said, know before you go what's here and what's not here to keep your expectations in check and you should have a good time.

Glad that we visited this wonderful spot near Annapolis, as it was comforting and beautiful, a…read morepopular place to enjoy outdoor beauty and the Chesapeake Bay! Numerous trails and options throughout, and the park is open from 7 AM until dusk. Among the options are a dog park, art galleries, playgrounds, kayak rentals, ice skating, and picnic areas. I did not get to the Visitors Center, as it closed at 4 PM. We visited the South River Overlook Trail, which was four-tenths of a mile in length, and had benches at the water to fully enjoy and appreciate the spectacular views. There are six other trails, ranging to as much as a mile and one-half in length. An $8 entry fee for automobiles, additional for larger vehicles, and they also offer lifetime senior passes.

Immaculate vibes for a picnic date or a nice walk along the water ample parking and well kept…read moregrounds. It was easy to find, basically just drive to the end (however Google maps took us there w no issues!) On our way home I stopped into the ladies room and to my surprise it was clean and also well kept. Gorgeous park!

Attended a family reunion at indoor facility. The indoor space was very nice. Holding many people…read more Bathrooms right at entrance. Sadly there are no playground areas in the park. We couldn't find picnic tables either. So for us with little ones in tow, being outdoors wasn't a good experience. It's such a beautiful park hopefully a playground area is in the works.

This is a great hidden park It's very quiet and clean and…read moreeveryone is very friendly. They have a peer that you can go fishing on as well as crabbing and they also have a kid friendly outdoor pool which is separate from where the pier is located. It's very inexpensive only three dollars to enter and everyone is nice. I've never had any problems and the kids are super friendly Cash Only (it's not posted on the web site) and be ready to have a lot of fun!!