Attractions
- Chesapeake Bay
- Newtowne Players
- First Friday in Leonardtown–monthly festival
- Historic Town Square
- Tudor Hall and The Old Jail
- Leonardtown Wharf Public Park
- Port of Leonardtown
- St. Mary’s River and Point Lookout State Parks
- St. Mary’s County Fair and Oyster Festival
- Breton Beach and St. Clement's Island State Park
- Potomac River
Activities
- Sailing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Biking
- Camping
- Golfing
- Bird watching
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Fishing
Links
Leonardtown, Maryland
St. Mary’s Hospital (SMH)Nestled in the waterside community of Leonardtown, Maryland, St. Mary's Hospital is a 114-bed, full-service hospital delivering state-of-the-art emergency, acute inpatient and outpatient care. With innovative technology and a dedication to excellence, SMH is committed to providing quality medical care with a compassionate touch.
SMH strives to become the premier health care employer in southern Maryland by creating an environment with only the best in mind. To accommodate the region’s increasing population and growing demand for more sophisticated health care, SMH maintains and develops the best facility, services, and employees.
MEP at SMH
St. Mary’s Hospital features a main ED with a separate Fast Track coverage staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
The MEP team provides care for 45,000 patients annually.
Lifestyle
St. Mary’s County—surrounded by the Patuxent and Potomac rivers and the Chesapeake Bay—was voted the best Mid-Atlantic small-town region in the nation. Just an hour from Washington, DC, and close to Baltimore and Richmond, St. Mary’s is a recreational paradise. In addition to water pastimes, land lovers enjoy local museums, walking tours and lighthouses. There is a rich historic heritage and a quality educational system.
School System
The Leonardtown school system is large enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs and services, and small enough to maintain an atmosphere of friendliness, helpfulness and personalized service. The school system is focused on student achievement and assures that students meet rigorous standards—all children can and will learn in a safe and supportive environment.