Religious Freedom Byway
Visitor Services

At visitor sites along the byway, adequate parking is available adjacent to the site so that pedestrians can safely access the site from the parking area.

Service Description Service Description
Accessibility

Accessibility

Historic Saint Mary’s City and the Thomas Stone Historic site have wheelchair accessibility and accommodations.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Maryland SHA accommodates bicycles in rural areas along the shoulders. All of the shoulders of State Routes are paved with a minimum of 4-foot shoulders and in many cases 8-foot shoulders... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Food

Food

There are places to dine along the byway.

 Information

Information

The St. Mary’s County Charlotte Hall Visitor Center is open March 25-Oct 31 daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; November 1-March 24, Fri-Sat from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday... More information on Information
Retail

Retail

Downtown Leonardtown offers shopping, and the Mount Caramel Monastery has a gift shop.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Southern Maryland does not have a peak travel season, but with its proximity to Washington D.C., Friday rush hours should be avoided.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring is the best time to drive the byway when views are accented with new spring green fields and trees.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Religious Freedom Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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