The Hyatt Regency resort has golf - River Marsh Golf Club, Mon-Thurs $120ea, $95 after 12 noon, rental clubs available, contact Mgr Allison Bloodsworth, 410-901-6397, mention USSS-SOA. The resort also features spa activities with a 20% discount.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge (410) 228-2677: fws.gov/refuge/blackwater (12 mile, 20 minute drive from the Hyatt). Waterfowl sanctuary for birds migrating along the Atlantic flyway. 20,000 acres open for hiking, paddling, and a 3.6 mile driving/biking trail for photographers and birders featuring prime viewing spots for bald eagles. Visitor center hours Tues – Sun 10a-4p.
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, 4068 Golden Hill Road, Church Creek (410) 221-2290: nps.gov/hatu/index.htm (12 mile, 20 minute drive from the Hyatt) New national historic park featuring informative and emotive exhibits, providing an in-depth understanding of Tubman’s early years in Maryland’s Choptank River region. Park sits on the trailhead for the 125-mile Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway with a museum store, information desk, research library and exhibit space. Park is adjacent to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge center. Open Tues – Sat. 10a-4p.
Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery, 4225 New Bridge Road, Vienna (410) 228-1205: laytonschance.com. (12 mile, 20 minute drive from the Hyatt) Set on 14 acres of vineyards, featuring a variety of wines, large picnic area with outdoor games, nature trail and friendly staff. Dog-friendly. Tasting open daily 11-5 M-Th, 11-6 F-Sat, 12-5 Sun. Vineyard and Winery Tours Sat. and Sun at 1 and 3pm.
Recommended Local Dining
RaR Brewing, 504 Poplar Street, Cambridge (443) 225-5664: rarbrewing.com. Casual local brewery with a taproom featuring a 12-tap draft system and rotating lineup. The LabRARtory offers a variety of mixed drinks and food from the Chessie Burger restaurant. Open Sun – Wed 11a-9p and Thurs-Sat 11a-10p.
Ava’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 305 High St., Cambridge (443) 205-4350: avaspizzeria.com. Casual atmosphere in a restored historic building with brick oven and Detroit style pizza options as well as other Italian fare. Great wine selection. Open Sun – Wed 4p-9p, Thurs – Sat 4p-9:30p.
Lil’ Bitta Bull BBQ, 520 Race Street, Cambridge 21613 (443) 205-2219: facebook.com/lilbittabull. Local BBQ Restaurant featuring daily slow smoked wood pit BBQ. Open Wed-Thurs 11:30a-8p, Fri-Sat 11:30-9, Sun 11:30-8p, closed Mon- Tues.
Blue Ruin, 400 Race Street, Cambridge (410) 995-7559: blueruinbar.com. An upscale cocktail bar and restaurant offering 150 craft cocktail options. The restaurant menu changes daily. Open Tues-Thurs 4p-11p (Kitchen 5p-9p), Fri-Sat 4p-12a (Kitchen 5p-10p), closed Sun-Mon.
Bombay Social, 413 Muir Street, 1830, Cambridge (443) 515-0853: bombaysocial.com. Family-owned restaurant and bar with a clay oven, featuring a chef with 40 years of experience, bringing authentic Indian food from Manhattan to Cambridge. Open Thurs – Tues 12p-3p, 4p-8p, closed Wednesday.
Portside Seafood Restaurant, 201 Trenton Street, Cambridge (410) 228-9007: portsidemaryland.com. Relaxed waterfront spot offered varied menu with seafood and American options in a casual environment. Open Mon 11a-9p, Wed – Sat 11a-9p, Sun 11a-8p, Closed Tuesday.
