« Farm bill passes | Main | Bikes rule, planet cools »

Local travel: Solomons

I can't believe it, but it appears I have never done a travelblog on Solomons. How can that be? I've been there numerous times.

Chances are, you have too. Solomons isn't exactly a secret, particularly to the Washingtonians who have snapped up vacation homes there. It's about an hour's drive from D.C., and almost two from Baltimore. A worthy day trip if you like boating, seafood, pretty views and the occasional "boom" from the nearby Naval bases.

For a small place, Solomons is choc-a-block with restaurants, hotels and shops. There's Solomons Victorian Inn and The Blue Heron Inn, both lovely B and B's, and there's also a Hilton Garden Inn and a Holiday Inn Select.

In terms of food, it's hard to go too wrong. The Captain's Table is your classic crab-cakes-and-waterfront-dining place; here you'll find a menu of crabs, scallops, cole slaw, catfish and other classics. DiGiovanni's does Italian; CD Cafe has a very good reputation for eclectic cuisine.

As far as activities, I've always found walking around the island, which seems to be a 1.5 mile trip there and back, is quite relaxing. you can also get a boat from Bunky's or hire a fishing party; various captains work out of Solomons Harbor. A well-kept secret is Annemarie Garden, a 30-acre public scupture park associated with the Smithsonian.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the Tiki Bar, Solomons' best-known attraction. People in Solomons either love this kitchy, straw-bale hot spot, or they wish it would go away. That is unlikely; Tiki is seeking ot expand and serve drinks in its back part, which is currently a hotel.

Tiki opens in April and kicks off the Solomons season. My husband, who enjoyed a My Tai while I was off on assignment there a few years ago, reports the drinks are quite strong. I couldn't confirm or deny.

 

Post a comment

(If you haven't left a comment here before, you may need to be approved by the site owner before your comment will appear. Until then, it won't appear on the entry. Thanks for waiting.)

Please enter the letter "n" in the field below:

About the bloggers

Rona KobellRona Kobell reports on the Chesapeake Bay, and in her seven years with The Sun, she's visited clam farms in Virginia, a peeler pen on Taylors Island and a small market on Smith Island that serves what many people consider the best crab cake in the world (to judge for yourself, head to the Drum Point Market in Tylerton). Rona enjoys hanging out with her husband and daughter.

Tom PeltonTom Pelton writes about the environment and has been at The Sun for 10 years. He lives in the city with his wife, two daughters, and an exotic ecosystem that involves a cat, hamsters, hermit crabs, cacti, running shoes, drums, guitar, violins, mild cheeses and strong opinions.
Listen in: Tom Pelton's "The Environment in Focus"

Tim WheelerTim Wheeler writes about growth and base-realignment for The Sun. A reporter and editor here since 1985, the West Virginia native has spent most of his adult life around the bay. He lives in Catonsville, one of Baltimore's older, walkable suburbs.

Blog updates

Recent updates to baltimoresun.com news blogs
 Subscribe to this feed

Also See

Chesapeake Bay Week
Maryland Public Television presents the annual Chesapeake Bay Week in an effort to foster discussion of issues surrounding the Chesapeake Bay.
> Bay & Environment news
> Maryland wildlife
> Maryland's invasive species

Powered by Movable Type 3.36
Hosted by LivingDot