Links of Interest

There are many great places to visit in this area, as well as many businesses to shop for your wares. At the top of this page are some of the newer establishments in the local area. Follow the page to the end for an even larger list of places to visit.


Maryland 375th Logo

We're getting ready to celebrate our 375th birthday here in Maryland and St. Mary's County. There will be many fantastic events planned throughout the year, so set your reservations early for 2009.
Click her to learn more:  www.Maryland375.com


New Hot Spots! Check out these recently added attractions. Each is worth a visit from the cottage.

DiGiovanni's Dock of the Bay Restaurant
Located on historic Solomons Island in Southern Maryland, DiGiovanni's Dock of the Bay offers a unique combination of authentic Italian seafood, a cozy, intimate atmosphere, excellent service by warm and friendly staff and a beautiful water view that looks out toward the Chesapeake Bay. When weather permits, outside deck seating is a lovely way to enjoy a leisure dinner while sipping wine and watching boats gracefully glide by. A dock sits right outside the restaurant for boaters' convenience. John and I recently had an opportunity to visit DiGiovanni's Dock Of The Bay Italian Seafood Restaurant on the water at Solomon's Island! It was fantastic...you should try it yourself on your next visit to the cottage. It is a gorgeous spot! Located at 14556 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, MD 20688. Phone: 410-394-6400. Click here.

Corbels Fine Dining & Spirits
Corbel's cuisine matches the ambiance! Our chefs bring their experience at some of Washington's best restaurants, including Blacksalt and Vidalia, to Southern Maryland. Corbel's offers fresh takes on American cuisine, so you'll find something for all tastes. All our food is prepared from scratch daily utilizing herbs from our garden and  produce from St. Mary's County farms. Phone: 301-997-0008. Click here.

St. Clements Island Lighthouse
Just minutes away from Colton Shipping Point Farm is St. Clement's Island and the new lighthouse. Visit the museum and take a water taxi to St. Clement's Island and tour the new lighthouse. The water taxi runs only on weekends. To learn more and see a photo click here.


Restaurants in Leonardtown
Pizza, Tea Room, French, Mexican, American, Specialty Coffee & Asian. The cottage is only 15 minutes away.

For directions, mileage and other travel information to events or other destinations, please use the farm address as your starting point - 39244 Burch Road Avenue, Maryland 20609.



Something Fun To Do

Forrest Hall Farm
Bowles Farm
Sotterley Plantation
The Bay Lab
Southern Maryland Equestrian
St. Mary's Museums
Maryland International Raceway
Potomac Speedway

Wine & Dine
Sotterley Plantation
Five Guys
Cafe' de Artistes
DiGiovanni's Dock of the Bay
Corbels Restaurant

Shopping & Merchants

The Virtual Garage
Forrest Hall Farm
Bowles Farm
Pet Paradise Kennels
Sotterley Plantation
Maryland Antiques Center
Farmstead Kennels

Tourism/Other

Access Southern Maryland
The Bay Lab
St. Mary's County Government/Tourism
Maryland State Government
Southern Maryland Online
Southern Maryland Trails
Southern Maryland So Good
St. Mary's City
The Town of Leonardtown
The Washington Post
Maryland Antiques Center
St. Clements Island Lighthouse

Waterways/Tides

My Outdoor Network - Tide Table

 

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News Article 1 Washington Post Article on Colton's PointNews Article 2 Washington Post Article on St. Clement's Lighthouse

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