Visiting St. Mary’s County can feel like walking into the past. Today, Maryland’s oldest county blends a vibrant economy – it’s the states fastest growing region in terms of technology related jobs – with its rural past, giving the area a unique character as well as a high quality of life. History and nature, traditional life ways and fast paced recreation, great seafood and cozy cottage and inns await you here in St. Mary’s County. To see how life really was in St. Mary’s, a visit to the Historic St. Mary’s City is a must for any traveler. Stop in for a visit with the mistress of Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation or explore the Woodland Indian Hamlet.