Southern Maryland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Egrets at sunrise Time
Egrets at sunrise Time
North Beach Maryland Boardwalk with annuals in Full Bloom
Such a peaceful little harbor #sunset #maryland
Well worth the drive outside if DC.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.

Where to stay in Southern Maryland

Default Image

Point Lookout

If you're spending some time in Point Lookout, Point Lookout State Park and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Point Lookout
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at night, seen from National Harbor, M

Friendly

Though Friendly may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harmony Hall and Olde Forte Village Shopping Center.

Friendly
Fort Washington's gun emplacements along the Potomac

Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like MGM National Harbor Casino and Tanger Outlets.

Historic District
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
201 Waterfront Street Fort Washington MD
The price is NZ$483 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$483
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in National Harbor. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Top notch service and accommodations.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Spark by Hilton Waldorf

Spark by Hilton Waldorf

3 out of 5
11770 Business Park Drive Waldorf MD
The price is NZ$149 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$149
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waldorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
Convenient

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Spark by Hilton Waldorf
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill 

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill 

2.5 out of 5
6170 Oxon Hill Road Oxon Hill MD
The price is NZ$141 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$141
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxon Hill. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the property condition in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, affordable

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington DC - Oxon Hill 
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sweet Bamboo Beach Cottage

Sweet Bamboo Beach Cottage

north beach MD
Stay at this holiday home in North Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Bayside History Museum and Chesapeake Beach Water ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
The beach house was cute, well equipped and in good repair. Made for a cozy Christmas. Would come back to stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Sweet Bamboo Beach Cottage
The Blue Crab Beach House - Free beach passes

The Blue Crab Beach House - Free beach passes

North Beach MD
Stay at this holiday home in North Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Bayside History Museum and Chesapeake Beach Water ...
10/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Host was wonderful. Place was amazing. We could walk to a lot of restaurants, a brewery, breakfast spot and of course the pier! We will stay here again.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

The Blue Crab Beach House - Free beach passes
Private Beach Front Getaway at The Sunshine Beach Cottage.

Private Beach Front Getaway at The Sunshine Beach Cottage.

Scotland MD
Stay at this beach cottage in Scotland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Confederate Memorial Park and Lake Conoy are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Waking up to the rising sun on the Bay was spectacular. So peaceful and rejuvenating. Make sure you checkout out Calvert Cliffs State Park too. You’ll get a workout on the multiple trails and a beautiful shoreline at the end to find some natural treasures!! Sunshine Cottage was well equipped and ...

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Private Beach Front Getaway at The Sunshine Beach Cottage.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Southern Maryland

Explore a world of travel with Expedia