Recreation

Things To Do in the Chesapeake Beach Area

At the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, your choices are limitless! Relax on your balcony overlooking the sparking blue waters of the Chesapeake Bay or satisfy your craving for succulent seafood. Luxuriate in the full-service spa, spend the day angling that big catch, or simply explore the quaint shops and local flavor of Chesapeake Beach. Resort recreation is available to suit every kind of leisure traveler. If you’re looking for Southern Maryland attractions that let you escape the stress of the city while still being close to Baltimore, Washington, DC and Annapolis, then Chesapeake Beach is the perfect destination!

At the Resort

Do you like concerts, murder mystery dinners, bingo, video pull tab and all you can eat seafood and breakfast buffets? Then look no further.

Chesapeake Beach Area Information

The Town of Chesapeake Beach
The Chesapeake Beach Water Park
The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum
Rod N' Reel Gaming
Rod N' Reel Charter Fishing

North Beach Attractions

The Town of North Beach
Bay swimming, boardwalk and beach
Local antique and gourmet coffee shops

County Attractions

Twin Shields Golf Course
Calvert Marine Museum
Anne Marie Gardens
Jefferson Patterson Park
Calvert Cliffs and Park
Solomon’s

Nearby Attractions

Bay Kayaking

Six Flags America

Show Place Arena – As the official hotel of the Arena, we offer discounted rates to those attending events there.

Historic Annapolis

Medieval Times at Arundel Mills

Washington, DC
Approximately 30 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD

Enjoy shark tooth hunting along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay within walking distance of the resort; antique shops and boutiques in the town of Chesapeake Beach; two boardwalks and beaches within 5 minutes of the Resort, as well as sport fishing offered on property.

Key Landmarks

Chesapeake Railway Museum on property

Historic lighthouses in Calvert County 30 minutes south of Chesapeake Beach

Breezy Point State Park 10 minutes east of Chesapeake Beach

Major Shopping

Annapolis Mall
30 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Arundel Mills
45 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Bowie Towne Center
30 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Hospitals

Arundel Medical Center – Annapolis, MD
30 minutes North of Chesapeake Beach

Calvert Memorial Hospital – Prince Frederick, MD
15 minutes southwest of Chesapeake Beach

Johns Hopkins Medical Center
60 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Georgetown University Hospital – Washington, DC
45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

George Washington University Hospital – Washington, DC
45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

Airports

Baltimore Washington International Airport – Baltimore, MD
Approximately 50 miles north of Chesapeake Beach.

Regan National Airport – Washington DC
Approximately 30 miles northwest of Chesapeake Beach

Washington - Dulles International Airport – Sterling, VA
Approximately 90 minutes southwest of Chesapeake Beach

Other Southern Maryland Attractions

Andrews Air Force Base – 20 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach Naval Research Lab – 5 minutes west of Chesapeake Beach
Patuxent River Naval WarfareStation – 45 minutes south of Chesapeake Beach

Festivals/Events

• Independence Day Fireworks
• Cancer Gala
• Pro Am Fishing Tournament

Sports Arenas

Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Home of the Baltimore Orioles Major League Baseball
Baltimore, MD – Approximately 50 miles north of Chesapeake Beach

Prince George’s Stadium – Home of the Bowie Baysox Eastern League Baseball
Bowie, MD – Approximately 20 minutes west of Chesapeake Beach

Harry Grove Stadium – Home of the Frederick Keys Carolina League Baseball
Frederick, MD – Approximately 90 minutes west of Chesapeake Beach

Johnny Unitas Stadium – Home of the Baltimore Bayhawks Major League Lacrosse
Towson, MD – Approximately 45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

Verizon Center – Home of the Washington Capitals National Hockey League, Washington Mystics Women’s National Basketball Association, Washington Wizards National Basketball Association,

Georgetown Hoyas Basketball Big East Conference
Washington, DC – Approximately 30 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

M&T Bank Stadium – Home of the Baltimore Ravens National Football League
Baltimore, MD – Approximately 60 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

1st Mariner Arena – Home of the Baltimore Blast – Major Indoor Soccer League
Baltimore MD – Approximately 60 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

FedexField – Home of the Washington Redskins – National Football League
Washington, DC – Approximately 30 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium – Home of DC United – Major League Soccer
Home of the Washington Nationals – Major National League Baseball
Washington, DC – Approximately 30 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Laurel Park – Thoroughbred Races
Laurel, MD – Approximately 30 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Pimlico Race Course – Thoroughbred Races
Baltimore, MD – Approximately 60 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

The Show Place Arena – Horse/dogs shows, sporting events, expos and concerts
Upper Marlboro, MD – Approximately 20 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Comcast Center – Home of the University of Maryland Terrapins Men’s and Women’s Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
College Park, MD – Approximately 45 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Byrd Stadium – Home of the University of Maryland Terrapins Football Atlantic Coast Conference
College Park, MD – Approximately 45 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Major Corporations

ARINC – Annapolis, MD
Approximately 30 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Constellation Energy – Baltimore, MD
Approximately 60 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

BG& E Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
Approximately 25 minutes south of Chesapeake Beach

Northrup Gruman PRB Systems – Lexington Park, MD
Approximately 45 minutes south of Chesapeake Beach

Lockheed Martin – Lexington Park, MD
Approximately 45 minutes south of Chesapeake Beach

Land Rover North America – Annapolis, MD
Approximately 30 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Universities

Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
Approximately 60 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

University of Maryland – College Park, MD
Approximately 45 minutes from Chesapeake Beach

Towson State University – Towson, MD
Approximately 45 minutes north of Chesapeake Beach

Georgetown University – Washington, DC
Approximately 45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

George Washington University – Washington, DC
Approximately 45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

Howard University – Washington, DC
Approximately 45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

Galladuet University – Washington, DC
Approximately 45 minutes northwest of Chesapeake Beach

Other fun Chesapeake Beach Resort recreation includes charter fishing in the bay, bingo and much more. For more things to do in Chesapeake Beach, please browse the Town of Chesapeake Beach Welcomes You website.