Greenbook: A Local Guide to Chesapeake Living - Issue 6 | Page 12

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J. Melvin Premier properties

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he exchange was simple: we handed over a
small ticket to a polite and pleasantly
accommodating young woman. In return we
earned full access to a bevy of kayaks, paddle
boards, life jackets (clean and mildew-free no less),
fishing rods already set with gear, Frisbees,
croquet sets and pretty much every other beach
accroutrement you could ever ask for. He chose a
one-man, sit-upon kayak. I chose a sturdy paddle
board. As we pushed off from shore, we moved quietly
across the smooth waters of Herring Bay,
appreciating views of the Bay Bridge and St.
Michaels in the far distance, feeling as if the entire
Chesapeake was ours alone.
The “he” in this story is my six-year old son. I am a
busy mom always on the hunt for fun places within a
reasonable distance from Annapolis, where we live.
The Inn At Herrington Harbour was a wonderful
experience for both of us, and I highly recommend it
for area couples or families who need a break from
routine but don’t want to travel far from home.
If you were to draw a line straight east about 35
miles from Washington, DC, and an other due south
about 25 miles from Annapolis, those lines would meet
at Herring Bay, a small bend along the shore of the
western Chesapeake. Located south of Deale and just
north of the Calvert County line, Herring Bay is the
centerpiece of Herrington Harbour, a large resort
complex that includes a marina, full service inn and
catering venue.

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