Calvert district, Maryland, United States

Places to visit near Drum Point

Drum Point is a town in Calvert district, Maryland, United States, home to about 2,731 people. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 0 parks. The must-see places are J. C. Lore Oyster House (4 km), Drum Point Lighthouse (4 km) and Calvert Marine Museum (4 km).

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Drum Point at a glance

Location
Calvert district, Maryland, United States
Population
about 2,731
Coordinates
38.3268° N, 76.4261° W
Places within 50 km
27 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Drum Point

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Drum Point

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Drum Point. The closest is Flag Ponds Nature Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Drum Point

28 churches within 100 km of Drum Point. The closest is Middleham Chapel (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Drum Point

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drum Point. The closest is J. C. Lore Oyster House (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Drum Point

24 parks within 100 km of Drum Point. The closest is Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Drum Point

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Drum Point. The closest is Cove Point Lighthouse (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Drum Point

10 museums within 100 km of Drum Point. The closest is Drum Point Lighthouse (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Drum Point

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drum Point
  2. 10 km Cove Point Lighthouse · beach, Calvert
  3. 6 km Middleham Chapel · church, Calvert
  4. 10 km Drum Point Lighthouse · museum, Calvert
  5. 1 km Calvert Marine Museum · museum, Calvert
  6. 1 km J. C. Lore Oyster House · heritage site, Calvert
  7. 4 km Back to Drum Point

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drum Point by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens856Flag Ponds Nature Park (18 km)
    Churches328Middleham Chapel (10 km)
    Forts & heritage425J. C. Lore Oyster House (4 km)
    Parks024Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park (54 km)
    Beaches & coast617Cove Point Lighthouse (10 km)
    Other attractions017Holland Island Bar Light (51 km)
    Museums310Drum Point Lighthouse (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Gardy's Millpond (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Point Lookout Light (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Cobb Island (47 km)

    Drum Point: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drum Point?

    J. C. Lore Oyster House (heritage site, about 4 km), Drum Point Lighthouse (museum, about 4 km), Calvert Marine Museum (museum, about 4 km), Cove Point Lighthouse (beach, about 10 km), Middleham Chapel (church, about 10 km), Zion Church (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Drum Point?

    27 places on Spotwander: 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Drum Point?

    Flag Ponds Nature Park, about 18 km by road; Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature Sanctuary (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Drum Point?

    Middleham Chapel, about 10 km by road; Zion Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Drum Point?

    J. C. Lore Oyster House, about 4 km by road; Hooper Island Light (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drum Point?

    Start in Drum Point, visit Cove Point Lighthouse, then Middleham Chapel, then Drum Point Lighthouse, then Calvert Marine Museum, then J. C. Lore Oyster House, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drum Point?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Drum Point

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