Shady Side, Maryland
Shady Side is a community of 4,727 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Why visit Shady Side
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Captain Salem Avery House Museum, Capt. Salem Avery House, Jack Creek Park and West River Yacht Harbour.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Shady Side
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shady Side
Shady Side is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,803 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Shady Side, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Captain Salem Avery House Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side
Apr-Nov Su 13:00-16:00
Capt. Salem Avery House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Archive organization in Shady Side, United States
Cedar Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Evergreen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic home at Owensville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Lula G. Scott Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Community center in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Norman's Retreat
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Owensville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Parkhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
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Sudley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Tulip Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Museum · 4.3 mi
Environmental research and educational facility operated by the Smithsonian Institution
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Jesse Jays
Restaurant · International · 1.7 mi
5471 Muddy Creek Road, Churchton
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-21:00
Pirates Cove Restaurant and Dock Bar
Restaurant · Regional · 1.5 mi
4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Riverside
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 1.4 mi
4851 Riverside Drive, Galesville
Su-Th 11:00-19:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:45
Portside Restaurant and Deck Bar
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 1.5 mi
1004 Galesville Road, Galesville
"closed"
Orient Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
5467 Deale Churchton Road, Churchton
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
West River Pit BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.4 mi
Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Churches and places of worship4
History
Among the historic structures in Shady Side is the Capt. Salem Avery House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The Lula G. Scott Community Center was listed in 2009.
Shady Side was once served by the sidewheel passenger steamer, Emma Giles, that operated from Baltimore, making up to five trips per week.
From the History section of Shady Side, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Carrie Weedon Early Education Center
School · 2.1 mi
911 Galesville Road, Galesville
Map of Shady Side
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 32°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 47°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 57°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 72°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 70°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 65°F | 5.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Annapolis Naf (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Anne Arundel County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lee Airport (ANP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Galesville 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Deale 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Mayo 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Annapolis Neck 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Edgewater 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- North Beach 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Riva 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Owings 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Annapolis 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Chesapeake Beach 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- US Post Office Shady Side MD May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 2016-08-19 08 52 56 View west along Maryland State Route 468 (Shady Side Road) at Snug Harbor Road in Shady Side, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 12 39 15 View east at the end of Maryland State Route 468 (Muddy Creek Road) at Snug Harbor Road in Shady Side, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 12 45 41 View west along Maryland State Route 468 (Shady Side Road) just east of Maryland State Route 256 (Deale Churchton Road) in Shady Side, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 12 48 12 View west along Maryland State Route 468 (Muddy Creek Road) at Maryland State Route 256 (Deale Churchton Road) on the edge of Shady Side and Deale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 12 32 45 View east along Maryland State Route 468 (Muddy Creek Road) just west of Maryland State Route 256 (Deale Churchton Road) on the edge of Shady Side and Deale in Anne Arundel..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-05-24 18 11 36 View west along Maryland State Route 256 (Deale-Churchton Road) just west of Maryland State Route 468 (Shady Side Road) on the edge of Shady Side and Deale in Anne Arundel County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cedar-Park-LOC-East-View-Showing-Entrance, Langenbach, Randolph and Pickering, E. H., Public domain
- Norman's Retreat May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Sudley May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Capt. Salem Avery House May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Lula G. Scott Community Center May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Owensville Historic District Home May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Evergreen Owensville MD May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Parkhurst Harwood MD May 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropia Silkmoth) - 43012063221, Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Hyalophora cecropia (Cecropia Silkmoth), Kristof Zyskowski & Yulia Bereshpolova, CC BY 2.0
- Looking For The Perfect Frame, Philip Friedman, CC BY 3.0
- 2020-06-21 12 56 47 Catalpa tree blooming along Maryland State Route 255 (Galesville Road-Main Street) in Galesville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-06-21 12 56 55 Catalpa tree flowers along Maryland State Route 255 (Galesville Road-Main Street) in Galesville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- STS127-E-12040 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS007-E-16625 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-25370 - View of Virginia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS127-E-12039 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS019-E-19922 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS127-E-12041 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS047-E-93883 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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