The following sites are canoe and kayak launch sites and/or fishing spots in Four Rivers Heritage Area: Carr’s Wharf, Location: 101 Carr’s Wharf Rd., Mayo, Phone: 410-222-7317, Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Fishing, Waterway: Rhode River ● Galesville Wharf, Location: 4847 Riverside Dr., Galesville, Phone: 410-222-7317, Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Waterway: West River ● Homeport Farm Park (Future Site), Location: Homeport Farms Dr., Annapolis, Phone: 410-222-7317, Amenities: Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Hiking Trails, Waterway: Church Creek ● Jonas Green Park, Location: 1990 Gov. Ritchie Hwy, Annapolis, Phone: 410-222-8820, Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Picnic Area, Fishing, Waterway: Severn River ● Mayo Beach Park (Fee), Location: 4150 Honeysuckle Dr., Mayo, Phone: 410-222-1978, Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Permits ● Quiet Waters Park (Fee, closed Tuesdays), Location: 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd., Annapolis, Phone: 410-222-1777, Amenities: Visitor Center, Restrooms, Wildlife Viewing, Parking, Picnic Area, Hiking Trails, Canoe/Kayak Rentals, Fishing, Telephones, Waterway: Harness Creek ● Deale Wharf (Fishing only, no Put-in), Location: 511 Deale Rd., Deale, Phone: 410-222-7317, Waterway: Rockhold Creek ● Beverly-Triton Beach Park (Fishing only, no Put-in, Permit Required), Location: 1399 Triton Beach Rd., Mayo, Phone: 410-222-1520, Waterway: Chesapeake Bay ● Shady Side Wharf (Fishing only, no Put-in), Location: 4805-B Woods Wharf Rd., Shady Side, Phone: 410-222-7317, Waterway; Parish Creek ● Thomas Point Park (Fishing only, no Put-in, Permit Required), Location: 3890 Thomas Point Rd., Annapolis, Phone: 410-222-1777, Waterway: Chesapeake Bay

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Fees: Varies, call for information
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Parking: Varies, call for information

Address:
Various locations in Anne Arundel County

Ph: 410-222-7317

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Imagine a world of deep, ancient forests, strong, proud people and water teeming with life. Such was the Chesapeake that Captain John Smith and his fellow travelers encountered on their journeys through this “goodly bay” and its rivers. Follow in the wake of Smith's journeys on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, America's first national water trail. The historic routes cover approximately 3000 miles of the Bay and its tributaries, and they may be accessed from hundreds of points throughout Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Though the water trail is a work in progress, Captain John Smith's historic routes on the Chesapeake are known and can be followed in their entirety by those who have the time, the resources and the adventurous spirit to do so.

Hours: 24/7
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Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A

Address:
Chesapeake Bay
N/A
Ph: (410) 267-5720

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Home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic to sign the declaration of Independence and one of the wealthiest men in colonial America. Newly-restored historic house, 18th-century terraced gardens overlooking Spa Creek.

Hours: June - Oct.: Saturdays and Sundays, 12 - 4 p.m. NOTE: In 2010, the Charles Carroll House will open for the season on JULY 1, due to construction currently taking place.
Tours: Self-guided tour available; call in advance for docent-led tours.
Fees: Free, donations accepted
Gift Shop:
Parking: Available on site

Address:
107 Duke of Gloucester Street (Behind St. Mary's Church)
Annapolis
Ph: 410-269-1737

info@charlescarrollhouse.com
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The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is a private nonprofit advocacy group for the entire 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay watershed, which includes parts of 6 states (MD, VA, DE, PA, WV, and NY). Its two major missions are resource protection and environmental education.

Hours: N/A
Tours: Guided tours by appointment only; fee
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Gift Shop:
Parking: On-site parking

Address:
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis
Ph: 410-268-8816

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Discovery Village features a permanent exhibit of photographs by Marion E. Warren and a changing South County Gallery exhibit of local artists’ works, an ongoing oyster restoration project and a new launch area for kayaks and canoes.

Hours: Grounds Open Dawn to Dusk
Tours: See Website for scheduled events
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: Free on site

Address:
4800 Atwell Road
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-7737

crew@discoveryvillage.net
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Follow the links to Fishing charter information! Visit the AAACCVB website and click on "See", then "Getting On The Water" for dozens of options.

Hours: N/A
Tours: See links
Fees: See links
Gift Shop: No
Parking: See Links

Address:
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Chesapeake Bay
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Vistas of the South River and shady glades characterize London Town's woodland gardens. Designed as a naturalized shade garden, it is an unusual and artful combination of native and exotic plants. Although spectacular in spring, the gardens are designed to be fascinating year-round.

Hours: Closed Monday and Tuesday; Wed. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Tours: On the hour – last tour offered at 3 p.m. each day
Fees: Docent-led house tour and self-guided garden tour, $7/Adult, $5/Senior; Docent-led house tour only, $4; Self-guided garden tour only, $4; Youth admission (7-12) $3.00; under 7 free
Gift Shop:
Parking: On site

Address:
839 Londontown Road
Edgewater
Ph: 410-222-1919

londontown@historiclondontown.org
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Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk, closed Tuesdays
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Address:
600 Quiet Waters Park Road
Annapolis
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This 786-acre park on the Chesapeake Bay offers a variety of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, windsurfing and birdwatching. The park's beaches and picnic areas provide unparalleled views of the Bay amd the Bay Bridge. A trails sign at the historic Sandy Point Farm in the park tells the story of more than 100 area slaves who joined the United States Colored Troops.

Hours: January 1-March 17 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (day use); boaters/fishermen 24-hour March 18-October 29 6:00 a.m.-Sunset (day use); boaters/fishermen 24-hour October 29-November 16 6:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (day use); boaters/fishermen, 24-hour November 17-December 31 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tours:
Fees: Up to $6 per person depending on seasonal rates
Gift Shop: No
Parking:

Address:
1100 East College Parkway
Annapolis
Ph: 410-974-2149

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Chesapeake Rivers Assocation, Inc., Severn Riverkeeper Program - Protecting and Restoring the Severn River. The Severn Riverkeeper is committed to restoring the natural balance of the Severn and preserving the beauty that qualified it as a Maryland Scenic River.

Hours: N/A
Tours: N/A
Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A

Address:
329 Riverview Trail
Annapolis
Ph: Hotline: 410-849-8540

riverkeeper@chesapeakerivers.org
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Located on the 18th-century Java Plantation, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is a scientific and education center. Numerous public programs are designed for individuals and families as well as for school and organized groups. A self-guided Java History Trail tour is available on site or online, and a new Canoe/Kayak Trail Guide is also available. Start at the Reed Education Center; pick up a self-registration form, with a day pass. Directions for filling out the form will be with the form itself. After completing the form the visitor must date the hang tag, which is valid for one day only. The pass must be displayed on the dashboard at all times while on campus.

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tours: School groups, contact Jane Holly, (443) 482-2216; Public groups, contact Karen McDonald, (301) 238-2737
Fees: Free
Gift Shop: No
Parking: On site, visitors must obtain parking pass (free)

Address:
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater
Ph: 301-238-2737

mcdonaldk@serc.si.edu
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The South River Federation, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect, preserve, restore and celebrate the South River and its ecosystem. Behind this mission is growing movement to create a new mindset about the behavior and involvement of every individual who impacts the South River: how we live on the land affects the health of our waterways. The Federation is a growing, healthy, grass-roots nonprofit environmental organization with some 500 members and volunteers, four staff and a board of directors comprised of dedicated community leaders.

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Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A

Address:
2830 Solomons Island Road, Suite B
Edgewater
Ph: 410-224-3802

riverkeeperdiana@southriverfederation.net
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West/Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc., is a community-supported conservation organization with a focus on enforcement of environmental laws. The Riverkeeper patrols the West and Rhode Rivers and the nearby waters of the Chesapeake Bay. They work to reduce sources of legal pollution through advocacy, education and watershed restoration. They also help identify and stop illegal sources of pollution. The West/Rhode Riverkeeper works with Discovery Village in Shady Side (www.discoveryvillage.net) to educate the public about environmental issues.

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Fees: N/A
Gift Shop: No
Parking: N/A

Address:
4800 Atwell Road, Suite 6 (Mailing address only). 4800 Atwell Rd (Physical location - Discovery Village)
Shady Side
Ph: 410-867-7171

riverkeeper@westrhoderiverkeeper.org
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The William Paca garden is a 2-acre oasis of natural beauty and artful elegance in an urban colonial setting. The pleasure garden was laid out in the 1760s when William Paca built his 5-part Georgian home. Formal parterre gardens, wilderness garden, 2-story summerhouse, spring house and bath house.

Hours: April-Dec.: Mon. - Sat. 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm; Feb, March: Sat. - Sun. Noon - 5 pm
Tours: Guided garden tours are available for groups by reservation.
Fees: Call for information
Gift Shop:
Parking: Street parking

Address:
186 Prince George Street
Annapolis
Ph: 410-990-4543

information@annapolis.org
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