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Town in Maryland, United States
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La Plata is a city in Southern Maryland. It is the county seat of Charles County.
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Habre de Venture
This is the house of Thomas Stone, one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. The National Park Service operates a visitor center with information about the Revolutionary leader's life and the Declaration of Independence, and also offers guided tours of the country estate.
Port Tobacco Museum
The Courthouse is the centerpiece of the historic village, and upstairs they maintain a small museum with exhibits on local history and archaeological findings. Occasional tours in with costumed docents.
St. Ignatius Church
The oldest continuously occupied Jesuit residence in the world, the Manor and Church is a pretty place to visit, with a good bit of history to its name. The mission was founded in 1641 to administer to the Potapoco American Indians. It was here that John Carroll was invested in his robes as the first Catholic bishop in the country (he later also founded Georgetown University). Outbuildings include a small, mid-19th century wood-frame slaves' quarter.
A good sized wooded county park with hiking and nature trails, playgrounds, and a 60 acre lake for fishing, pedal boating, rowboating, and canoeing.
A country diner that is a favorite among locals for breakfast.
A particularly nice franchise, with touches like free bottled waters in the room, cookies on arrival, lobby fireplace, etc. 24 hour gym, outdoor pool, business center.
A charming country B&B outside the town towards Port Tobacco, with gardens, three rooms, a separate carriage house, an outdoor pool, and convivial owners.
A small, non-chain hotel, with WiFi, weekly rates available, boat outlets, and microwaves & fridges in all rooms.
La Plata is located on US Route 301, a major East coast North-South highway. La Plata does not have an airport or a train service. The easiest way to get to La Plata is by car.
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