Southern Maryland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
southernmost counties on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in the U.S. state of Maryland
About Southern Maryland
Southern Maryland's economy used to be fueled by tobacco and watermen. Both activities have declined steeply. Oyster and fish stocks in the Chesapeake Bay have suffered dramatic declines since the 1980s, partly due to overfishing but largely caused by reduced water quality and introduced diseases and parasites. Efforts to improve the water quality of the bay are ongoing but because the bay watershed covers four states they are difficult to coordinate. The economy of the area is now largely governed by the heavy military presence, as the area is home to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the Navy's primary air-test facility, and Andrews Air Force Base, the home of Air Force One. Many residents commute to Washington DC or Annapolis. Southern Maryland was the first area in Maryland settled
Southern Maryland Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: