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''For the island chain in the Oceania|South Pacific, see Solomon Islands''. | ''For the island chain in the Oceania|South Pacific, see Solomon Islands''. | ||
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| − | '''Solomons''' (Solomons Island) is an resort island/city located on the tip of Southern Maryland, near the Patuxent Naval Air Station, within two hours of Washington, D.C., and a convenient drive from Baltimore or Annapolis. It is also close to the Calvert Cliffs State Park, which is fun for fossil hunting. Located, as it is, where the Chesapeake Bay|Chesapeake meets the Atlantic, it's a popular destination for boaters. It also has a nice, though short, boardwalk at the tip of the peninsula and a lively restaurant scene. | + | '''Solomons''' (Solomons Island) is an resort island/city located on the tip of Southern [[Maryland]], near the Patuxent Naval Air Station, within two hours of [[Washington, D.C.]], and a convenient drive from Baltimore or Annapolis. It is also close to the Calvert Cliffs State Park, which is fun for fossil hunting. Located, as it is, where the Chesapeake Bay|Chesapeake meets the Atlantic, it's a popular destination for boaters. It also has a nice, though short, boardwalk at the tip of the peninsula and a lively restaurant scene.<h2 class=subheader>{{FULLPAGENAME}} Halal Travel Guide</h2> |
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===By car=== | ===By car=== | ||
The principal, and really the only route going in and out of Solomons in either direction (north and south) is MD-2/MD-4, Solomons Island Rd. MD-4 leads from the Washington, D.C. border, and MD-2 from Annapolis. South of Solomons, MD-4 connects with MD-5, which heads east to St. Mary's City and west back to D.C. MD-5 westbound also connects with US-301, which leads south to I-95 in Virginia just south of Fredericksburg (Virginia)|Fredericksburg. | The principal, and really the only route going in and out of Solomons in either direction (north and south) is MD-2/MD-4, Solomons Island Rd. MD-4 leads from the Washington, D.C. border, and MD-2 from Annapolis. South of Solomons, MD-4 connects with MD-5, which heads east to St. Mary's City and west back to D.C. MD-5 westbound also connects with US-301, which leads south to I-95 in Virginia just south of Fredericksburg (Virginia)|Fredericksburg. | ||
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The three main marinas on the island are '''Solomons Harbor Marina''' (+1 410 326-1052)", '''Spring Cove Marina''' (+1 410 326-2161), and '''Zahnisers Yachting Center''' (+1 410 326-2166), all of which are located on Back Creek/Solomons Harbor, and offer long & short term dockage. | The three main marinas on the island are '''Solomons Harbor Marina''' (+1 410 326-1052)", '''Spring Cove Marina''' (+1 410 326-2161), and '''Zahnisers Yachting Center''' (+1 410 326-2166), all of which are located on Back Creek/Solomons Harbor, and offer long & short term dockage. | ||
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| − | * Calvert Marine Museum | | + | * Calvert Marine Museum | 14200 Solomons Island Road (Route 4) On Route 4 just before the Thomas Johnson Bridge Opening Hours: 10 am-5 pm $7/adult, $6/seniors, $2/children The premier marine museum of [[Maryland]]. Extensive exhibits showing the history of the Chesapeake Bay, including local fossils, an impressive set of aquariums highlighting various Bay ecosystems, and historical artifacts. Historic boat exhibit showing classic Bay watercraft. Children's Discovery room with period costumes, a boat to play in, touch-and-feel animal exhibits, and dig your own fossil sand box. The Drum Point screwpile lighthouse, which was relocated to the museum grounds after being retired, has been restored and can be toured every hour. During summer months, take a cruise on the bugeye Wm. B Tennison every afternoon at 2:00. Home of the Patuxent small craft guild, which works to preserve historic Chesapeake Bay boats and boatbuilding skills. |
Drum Point Light Dec 08 - Drum Point Lighthouse | Drum Point Light Dec 08 - Drum Point Lighthouse | ||
| − | * Sotterley Plantation | | + | * Sotterley Plantation | 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, Maryland Take MD-4 south, turn right on MD-235, heading north 4-5 miles to Route 245 (Sotterley Rd)., turn right at the Burch Mart/Shell gas station and proceed roughly 4 miles to Sotterley Opening Hours: 10-4 Monday to Sat, 12-4 Sunday $10/adult for mansion tours, $3/adult for self-guided grounds tours Older than Monticello or Mount Vernon, Sotterley is the only Tidewater Plantation that is open to the public. The original house was built in 1703 by James Bowles, a member of the Maryland Lower House of Assembly. The mansion was completed by George Plater III and the sixth governor of [[Maryland]]. In the 1800s it was the home of one of the largest group of enslaved African Americans in [[Maryland]], and the grounds have a very rare standing slave cabin as well as a full array of other outbuildings. The grounds also have classic 19th century formal gardens as well as kitchen gardens and orchards. A National Historic Landmark. |
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| − | Calvert Cliffs state park, md - 260px|Calvert Cliffs State Park | + | Calvert Cliffs state park, md - 260px|Calvert Cliffs State Park |
<h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Shopping in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | <h2 class=subheader>Muslim Friendly Shopping in {{FULLPAGENAME}}</h2> | ||
| − | * Clipper's Canine Cafe | | + | * Clipper's Canine Cafe | 14538 South Solomons Island Road Solomons Island, MD 20688 ☎ +1 410-326-9294 | Opening Hours: 11 am-6 pm This place is a dog/cat lover's paradise! It's a "pet boutique and bakery" with toys, "spa products," and apparel for dogs and cats. They have legitimate bakery cases filled with dog treats of the highest order, many of them nautically themed to fit in with the surroundings. Also carries "holistic pet foods" including raw food diets. |
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| − | * CD Cafe | | + | * CD Cafe | 14350 Solomons Island Road ☎ +1 410-326-3877 - Fabulous fresh seafood, great [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-burgers/ Burgers] and salads and desserts that are divine. |
| − | * Kim's Keyline Pies and Lotus Kitchen | | + | * Kim's Keyline Pies and Lotus Kitchen | 14618 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD 20688 ☎ +1 410-326-8469 |
* Tiki Bar - 1 Main Street ☎ +1 410-326-4075 - Opens the third Friday in April and closes in October. Up to 5,000 people pack this open-air bar on opening day. Order the Mai Tai. | * Tiki Bar - 1 Main Street ☎ +1 410-326-4075 - Opens the third Friday in April and closes in October. Up to 5,000 people pack this open-air bar on opening day. Order the Mai Tai. | ||
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| + | Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in {{FULLPAGENAME}}, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in {{FULLPAGENAME}}, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of {{FULLPAGENAME}} without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients." | ||
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| + | The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for {{FULLPAGENAME}} is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring {{FULLPAGENAME}}. | ||
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| − | + | '''Hilton Garden Inn Solomons Island''', 13100 Dowell Road, Dowell, [[Maryland]], USA 20629 ☎ +1-410-326-0303 Fax: +1-410-326-0366. Pleasant, new hotel. Very quiet, despite convenience to major road (route 4). About a half mile from the restaurant areas. Free internet access. Spacious rooms, with mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Very comfortable beds. Standard single rooms or suites (with half-wall between living area and bed, no close-able door). Suites have pull-out couches for an extra bed. Would be a good place to stay for a vacation or for business at Pax River. Has a small, well-equipped gym and an outdoor pool. | |
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| − | *Just southeast of Solomons is the historic St. Mary's City, one of the very first British settlements in North America. | + | *Just southeast of Solomons is the historic St. Mary's City, one of the very first British settlements in [[North America]]. |
*The chalk cliffs at '''Calvert Cliffs State Park''', a few miles north of town, are a fun spot for fossil hunting. The park is very popular, and its public beach is usually picked over by noon; however, even casual visitors can expect to find common fossils. The park also offers an elaborate playground constructed from used tires and excellent wildlife spotting along its marsh. | *The chalk cliffs at '''Calvert Cliffs State Park''', a few miles north of town, are a fun spot for fossil hunting. The park is very popular, and its public beach is usually picked over by noon; however, even casual visitors can expect to find common fossils. The park also offers an elaborate playground constructed from used tires and excellent wildlife spotting along its marsh. | ||
*To the north, in Lexington Park, you can visit the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. | *To the north, in Lexington Park, you can visit the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:24, 20 September 2024
For the island chain in the Oceania|South Pacific, see Solomon Islands.
SolomonsMaryland - Solomons Waterfront
Solomons (Solomons Island) is an resort island/city located on the tip of Southern Maryland, near the Patuxent Naval Air Station, within two hours of Washington, D.C., and a convenient drive from Baltimore or Annapolis. It is also close to the Calvert Cliffs State Park, which is fun for fossil hunting. Located, as it is, where the Chesapeake Bay|Chesapeake meets the Atlantic, it's a popular destination for boaters. It also has a nice, though short, boardwalk at the tip of the peninsula and a lively restaurant scene.
Contents
Solomons Halal Travel Guide
Travel to Solomons
By car
The principal, and really the only route going in and out of Solomons in either direction (north and south) is MD-2/MD-4, Solomons Island Rd. MD-4 leads from the Washington, D.C. border, and MD-2 from Annapolis. South of Solomons, MD-4 connects with MD-5, which heads east to St. Mary's City and west back to D.C. MD-5 westbound also connects with US-301, which leads south to I-95 in Virginia just south of Fredericksburg (Virginia)|Fredericksburg.
By Boat
The three main marinas on the island are Solomons Harbor Marina (+1 410 326-1052)", Spring Cove Marina (+1 410 326-2161), and Zahnisers Yachting Center (+1 410 326-2166), all of which are located on Back Creek/Solomons Harbor, and offer long & short term dockage.
Get Around
What to See
- Calvert Marine Museum | 14200 Solomons Island Road (Route 4) On Route 4 just before the Thomas Johnson Bridge Opening Hours: 10 am-5 pm $7/adult, $6/seniors, $2/children The premier marine museum of Maryland. Extensive exhibits showing the history of the Chesapeake Bay, including local fossils, an impressive set of aquariums highlighting various Bay ecosystems, and historical artifacts. Historic boat exhibit showing classic Bay watercraft. Children's Discovery room with period costumes, a boat to play in, touch-and-feel animal exhibits, and dig your own fossil sand box. The Drum Point screwpile lighthouse, which was relocated to the museum grounds after being retired, has been restored and can be toured every hour. During summer months, take a cruise on the bugeye Wm. B Tennison every afternoon at 2:00. Home of the Patuxent small craft guild, which works to preserve historic Chesapeake Bay boats and boatbuilding skills.
Drum Point Light Dec 08 - Drum Point Lighthouse
- Sotterley Plantation | 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, Maryland Take MD-4 south, turn right on MD-235, heading north 4-5 miles to Route 245 (Sotterley Rd)., turn right at the Burch Mart/Shell gas station and proceed roughly 4 miles to Sotterley Opening Hours: 10-4 Monday to Sat, 12-4 Sunday $10/adult for mansion tours, $3/adult for self-guided grounds tours Older than Monticello or Mount Vernon, Sotterley is the only Tidewater Plantation that is open to the public. The original house was built in 1703 by James Bowles, a member of the Maryland Lower House of Assembly. The mansion was completed by George Plater III and the sixth governor of Maryland. In the 1800s it was the home of one of the largest group of enslaved African Americans in Maryland, and the grounds have a very rare standing slave cabin as well as a full array of other outbuildings. The grounds also have classic 19th century formal gardens as well as kitchen gardens and orchards. A National Historic Landmark.
Things to Do
Calvert Cliffs state park, md - 260px|Calvert Cliffs State Park
Muslim Friendly Shopping in Solomons
- Clipper's Canine Cafe | 14538 South Solomons Island Road Solomons Island, MD 20688 ☎ +1 410-326-9294 | Opening Hours: 11 am-6 pm This place is a dog/cat lover's paradise! It's a "pet boutique and bakery" with toys, "spa products," and apparel for dogs and cats. They have legitimate bakery cases filled with dog treats of the highest order, many of them nautically themed to fit in with the surroundings. Also carries "holistic pet foods" including raw food diets.
Halal Restaurants in Solomons
- CD Cafe | 14350 Solomons Island Road ☎ +1 410-326-3877 - Fabulous fresh seafood, great Burgers and salads and desserts that are divine.
- Kim's Keyline Pies and Lotus Kitchen | 14618 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD 20688 ☎ +1 410-326-8469
- Tiki Bar - 1 Main Street ☎ +1 410-326-4075 - Opens the third Friday in April and closes in October. Up to 5,000 people pack this open-air bar on opening day. Order the Mai Tai.
eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Solomons
Solomons - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Solomons, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Solomons. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Solomons and its surrounding regions.
With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Solomons. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.
The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Solomons. Key components include:
Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSolomons: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Solomons.
Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Solomons: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Solomons, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Solomons.
Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Solomons, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.
Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Solomons, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.
Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Solomons and beyond.
Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Solomons, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Solomons, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Solomons without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."
The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Solomons is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Solomons.
About eHalal Travel Group:
eHalal Travel Group Solomons is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.
For Halal business inquiries in Solomons, please contact:
eHalal Travel Group Solomons Media: info@ehalal.io
Muslim Friendly Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Solomons Island, 13100 Dowell Road, Dowell, Maryland, USA 20629 ☎ +1-410-326-0303 Fax: +1-410-326-0366. Pleasant, new hotel. Very quiet, despite convenience to major road (route 4). About a half mile from the restaurant areas. Free internet access. Spacious rooms, with mini-refrigerators and microwaves. Very comfortable beds. Standard single rooms or suites (with half-wall between living area and bed, no close-able door). Suites have pull-out couches for an extra bed. Would be a good place to stay for a vacation or for business at Pax River. Has a small, well-equipped gym and an outdoor pool.
News & References
Go Next
- Just southeast of Solomons is the historic St. Mary's City, one of the very first British settlements in North America.
- The chalk cliffs at Calvert Cliffs State Park, a few miles north of town, are a fun spot for fossil hunting. The park is very popular, and its public beach is usually picked over by noon; however, even casual visitors can expect to find common fossils. The park also offers an elaborate playground constructed from used tires and excellent wildlife spotting along its marsh.
- To the north, in Lexington Park, you can visit the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.
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