Rousby Hall Guidebook
Food Scene
It is recommended that you call listed businesses in advance for their hours and days open. Many do offer curbside, carryout and outdoor dining on Solomons Harbor. According to Maryland's DNR, oyster season runs October 1st to March 31st and crab season, April to December 1st.
Large outdoor seating area with marina views, boat parking for guests. American bistro fare, good service.
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The Island Hideaway
14556 Solomons Island Rd SLarge outdoor seating area with marina views, boat parking for guests. American bistro fare, good service.
Soft serve ice cream “stand” on the Solomon Island Boardwalk and next to the playground. Open May to mid-October, noon to dark.
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Cone Island Ice Cream Shoppe
14441 Solomons Island Rd SSoft serve ice cream “stand” on the Solomon Island Boardwalk and next to the playground. Open May to mid-October, noon to dark.
Local favorite for micro beer, pizza and American style fare, good for families, live music in the bar on weekends. Family friendly.
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Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill
13200 Dowell RdLocal favorite for micro beer, pizza and American style fare, good for families, live music in the bar on weekends. Family friendly.
The closest place for steamed crabs, call in advance to order. Also sells other local seafood (oysters, rockfish) and food to order (to go only).
Captain Smith's Seafood
13944 Solomons Island Rd SThe closest place for steamed crabs, call in advance to order. Also sells other local seafood (oysters, rockfish) and food to order (to go only).
The only place to get sushi in the Lusby area. Also has hibachi (grilled) items and other selections that will satisfy all diners. Sushi platters are also available for carry-out.
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Island sushi Solomons
13880 H G Trueman RoadThe only place to get sushi in the Lusby area. Also has hibachi (grilled) items and other selections that will satisfy all diners. Sushi platters are also available for carry-out.
Located in a marina, 2nd story building, La Vela has nice water views and solid southern Italian cooking. The bar is also lively and a fun place to grab a drink and appetizer.
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La Vela Italian Restaurant
251 C StreetLocated in a marina, 2nd story building, La Vela has nice water views and solid southern Italian cooking. The bar is also lively and a fun place to grab a drink and appetizer.
Cryptic Pizza
12-inch craft pizzas, pick-up only on Solomons Island, outdoor seating.
Full service restaurant and bar in the middle of Solomons Island harbor, well rounded menu, pier for boat docking
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The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar
14636 Solomons Island Rd SFull service restaurant and bar in the middle of Solomons Island harbor, well rounded menu, pier for boat docking
Public classes and events for food and beverage enthusiasts on Solomons Island. Check calendar to see if Chef Wiedmaier is cooking or demonstrating!
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No Thyme to Cook
14624 Solomons Island Rd SPublic classes and events for food and beverage enthusiasts on Solomons Island. Check calendar to see if Chef Wiedmaier is cooking or demonstrating!
Bugeye Grill
14470 Solomons Island Rd SBest place on the island for steaks.
Sightseeing & Adventures
If you are not coming by boat or renting a boat during your stay, it's highly recommended that you drive across the Patuxent River for the astounding water views. As you go across the Gov. Thomas Johnson Bridge into St. Mary's county, look right/North and view the expansive Patuxent River. As you come back across the bridge, look right and see all of Solomons Island and the base of the river as it meets the Chesapeake Bay. After you cross the bridge back into Calvert County, take a right, follow sign into Solomons Island and drive the island to the end (becomes one way) and enjoy the different views of the Pax River from the island.
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Perfect hiking for all levels that end at the sandy Chesapeake Bay, only a 10 minute drive from Rousby Hall. Kids will enjoy hunting for sharks teeth along the beach.
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Calvert Cliffs State Park
10540 H G Trueman RdPerfect hiking for all levels that end at the sandy Chesapeake Bay, only a 10 minute drive from Rousby Hall. Kids will enjoy hunting for sharks teeth along the beach.
A fabulous local museum for all ages focusing on the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River and maritime history. Sail on the Dee of St. Mary’s, a sailing skipjack used in the museum’s Chesapeake Bay Field Lab programs. All sails depart from the CMM dock, go to their site to book.
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Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse
14200 Solomons Island Rd SA fabulous local museum for all ages focusing on the Chesapeake Bay, Patuxent River and maritime history. Sail on the Dee of St. Mary’s, a sailing skipjack used in the museum’s Chesapeake Bay Field Lab programs. All sails depart from the CMM dock, go to their site to book.
Beautiful grounds with trails, outdoor exhibits, and children's play area. Indoor gallery has revolving exhibits. Please view their website for the many special events throughout the year; Enchanted Summer at the Gardens, Holiday Garden in Lights, Yoga classes and more.
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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell RdBeautiful grounds with trails, outdoor exhibits, and children's play area. Indoor gallery has revolving exhibits. Please view their website for the many special events throughout the year; Enchanted Summer at the Gardens, Holiday Garden in Lights, Yoga classes and more.
Large, historical park with trails, interactive exhibits, boat accessible
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Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall RdLarge, historical park with trails, interactive exhibits, boat accessible
Rousby Hall is located across the river from the Pax River Naval station. If you want to learn more about the flying aircraft that you may see during your stay, visit the Air Museum....a good rainy day activity for the family.
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Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
22156 Three Notch RdRousby Hall is located across the river from the Pax River Naval station. If you want to learn more about the flying aircraft that you may see during your stay, visit the Air Museum....a good rainy day activity for the family.
For families with young children, Cove Point has a large playground and seasonal swim park with slides, rainfalls and a baby swim area. The park is also the closest to Rousby Hall for public tennis and pickleball courts (4.5 miles).
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Cove Point Park
750 Cove Point RdFor families with young children, Cove Point has a large playground and seasonal swim park with slides, rainfalls and a baby swim area. The park is also the closest to Rousby Hall for public tennis and pickleball courts (4.5 miles).
National Historic Landmark, Sotterley has family ties to Rousby Hall. A tidewater plantation and if you enjoy Maryland history and house museums. Elizabeth Rousby married George Plater (6th governor of MD) and moved to Sotterley at the age of 14.
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Historic Sotterley Plantation
44300 Sotterley LnNational Historic Landmark, Sotterley has family ties to Rousby Hall. A tidewater plantation and if you enjoy Maryland history and house museums. Elizabeth Rousby married George Plater (6th governor of MD) and moved to Sotterley at the age of 14.
18-hole course owned by the Calvert County Government. Located only 4 miles away with reasonable green fees.
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Please Google Chesapeake Hills Golf COURSE
11352 H G Trueman Rd18-hole course owned by the Calvert County Government. Located only 4 miles away with reasonable green fees.
Offers distillery tour and bourbon tastings, check the site for hours before visiting.
Tobacco Barn Distillery
24460 Hollywood RdOffers distillery tour and bourbon tastings, check the site for hours before visiting.
City/Town Information
Lusby
Read the history of Rousby Hall written by previous owner, Elliot Kocen https://rb.gy/10yill
A fun day trip across the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, driving thru St. Mary's County countryside to explore the town of Leonardtown. A small main street with restaurants (Sweet Bay, Old Town Pub), Leonardtown Wharf Park on Breton Bay, Shepherd's Old Field Market with shops, beer garden, Botanic Coffee Shop & Deli, The Salted Scoop. Don't miss Heritage Chocolates for small-batch, handmade chocolates and gelato. Great views of the Patuxent River and Solomons Island crossing the bridge both ways!
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Leonardtown
A fun day trip across the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge, driving thru St. Mary's County countryside to explore the town of Leonardtown. A small main street with restaurants (Sweet Bay, Old Town Pub), Leonardtown Wharf Park on Breton Bay, Shepherd's Old Field Market with shops, beer garden, Botanic Coffee Shop & Deli, The Salted Scoop. Don't miss Heritage Chocolates for small-batch, handmade chocolates and gelato. Great views of the Patuxent River and Solomons Island crossing the bridge both ways!
Groceries and Libations
On your way to Rousby Hall (from points North), right off Rt. 4, stop here for local, seasonal vegetables, dairy, meats, seafood including live crabs and oysters.
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Chesapeake's Bounty
9124 Bay AveOn your way to Rousby Hall (from points North), right off Rt. 4, stop here for local, seasonal vegetables, dairy, meats, seafood including live crabs and oysters.
Family-run, beer, wine and liquor store. Friendly service with knowledgeable staff. Located in Giant/Starbucks shopping area.
Also own Barrel 9, a wine & whiskey bar that also serves small plates.
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Patuxent Wine & Spirits
11728 Rousby Hall RdFamily-run, beer, wine and liquor store. Friendly service with knowledgeable staff. Located in Giant/Starbucks shopping area.
Also own Barrel 9, a wine & whiskey bar that also serves small plates.
A family-owned and operated business specializing in wild-harvested oysters and blue crabs. Recommended that you pick up on your way to Rousby Hall from points North or it's a 27-minute drive from Rousby Hall. Call in advance for availability and pick-up times. Highly recommend their oysters!
Patuxent Seafood
4149 School RoadA family-owned and operated business specializing in wild-harvested oysters and blue crabs. Recommended that you pick up on your way to Rousby Hall from points North or it's a 27-minute drive from Rousby Hall. Call in advance for availability and pick-up times. Highly recommend their oysters!
Only 3.5 miles away, this newly renovated store has it all; local produce, a solid fish counter with some local catch, an extensive natural/organic/ GF section (refrigerated items too), deli and bakery (there are no local bakeries in Lusby). If you would like to have your groceries delivered before your arrival and stored for you, please let Polly know.
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Giant
11740 Rousby Hall RdOnly 3.5 miles away, this newly renovated store has it all; local produce, a solid fish counter with some local catch, an extensive natural/organic/ GF section (refrigerated items too), deli and bakery (there are no local bakeries in Lusby). If you would like to have your groceries delivered before your arrival and stored for you, please let Polly know.
Nightlife/Live Music
Seasonal, outdoor bar located on Solomon's Island known for its Mai Tai's and live music. Fun beach feel with sand and palm trees. Family-friendly during the day, good place to get lunch with the family.
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The Tiki Bar
85 Charles StSeasonal, outdoor bar located on Solomon's Island known for its Mai Tai's and live music. Fun beach feel with sand and palm trees. Family-friendly during the day, good place to get lunch with the family.
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Visit Calvert County Online
Excellent source for other activities and places to visit. Online brochures:
www visitcalvert dot com, forward slash, brochure