
CALIFORNIA, Md. — Solving the mystery of an escape room is one of the best feelings in the world, and there are a ton of fun options in the Southern Maryland region and the surrounding counties. In this article, The BayNet highlights the most popular escape rooms throughout Southern Maryland, each offering unique themes and storylines that will leave a lasting memory for you and your friends or family.
Escape Rooms Southern Maryland

Escape Rooms Southern Maryland is the go-to option for residents of St. Mary’s County seeking a fun afternoon of puzzling excitement. Visitors can choose from two rooms, including the Cat Burglar and Rest Easy Motel. Located in Leonardtown, Escape Rooms Southern Maryland is a blast, and the pricing gets cheaper for every extra person you invite, starting at $40 per visitor for one to two players.
Address: 22699 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Devil’s Den Escape Rooms

At $30 to $40 per person, Devil’s Den Escape Rooms is the perfect place for a family fun day if you live in Mechanicsville. Featuring a variety of spooky rooms, Devil’s Den offers creepy experiences that are especially exciting around October. Escape rooms you can currently book at Devil’s Den include Search for the Holy Grail, Devil’s Den Tavern and The Other Side, so if you enjoy your time, there’s always something new to try on your next visit.
Address: 29190 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD
Escape From The Past

Escape From The Past is an escape room business in California, Maryland. This spot features popular rooms like The Legend of the Moll Dyer Witch, The Old Leonardtown Jail and Escape Space, so there’s a theme to fit everyone’s interests.
Address: 22595 Three Notch Rd., Unit B, California, MD 20619
R&H Escape Room

R&H Escape Room in Waldorf is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for a wide variety of options. Not only does R&H host themed escape rooms like the Zombie Research Lab, but it also offers virtual reality escape rooms for those seeking a new type of experience. Prices vary from $30 to $40 per player, and the options at R&H are particularly special.
Address: 3623 Leonardtown Rd., Waldorf, Maryland 20601
Halloween — Cornstalker’s Trail of Terror

The Cornstalker’s Trail of Terror is a haunted attraction that operates in Waldorf during the Halloween season. Alongside the traditional spooktacular attractions, Cornstalker’s often offers an escape room for visitors to solve for around $10, a bonus adventure for a night of scares.
Address: 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf, MD 20602
Beyond Southern Maryland
If you live on the edge of Southern Maryland or want to try a new room, then here are a few more challenging attractions that’ll test your ability to solve puzzles.
All In Adventures Escape Rooms

With prices starting at $24.99, All In Adventures Escape Rooms in Bowie is a fantastic choice if you’d like to explore a plethora of new rooms. Houdini’s Prestige, Treasure Island and Sherlock’s Library are just a couple of the exciting adventures you can have at this Bowie location, and you can even host parties at All In Adventures if you need a venue.
Address: 15421 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716
Mission Escape Rooms

Mission Escape Rooms features four distinct rooms in Annapolis, each with a different level of challenge. Offerings include The Crab Trap, Expedition Yeti, The Fortune Teller and Once Upon A Crime. Each person’s entry fee costs between $27.99 and $39.99, and Mission Escape Rooms is the perfect place for a group gathering of friends or family in Maryland’s capital.
Address: 40 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Escapology Escape Room

If you’re taking a day trip to Bethesda, then Escapology Escape Room is a must-stop location. Between the Antidote room and the Budapest Express, you’ll have a ton of fun navigating Escapology’s 60-minute experiences for around $50 per guest.
Address: 11572 Old Georgetown Rd., North Bethesda, MD 20852
Big Escape Rooms

Big Escape Rooms in Silver Spring is nice for those who want to find an easy room or need something more challenging, as their website lists the difficulty level of each experience. Whether you try the beginner-friendly Basketball room or wish to try your hand at the more challenging Outbreak option, there’s something for every player at Big Escape Rooms, at $20 to $33 per visit.
Address: 8505 Fenton St. #210, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Escape Proving Ground

The Escape Proving Ground is located in Pasadena, and it has a range of different choices for your mystery-solving adventure. Tickets cost $32.99, and every room features open seating. Escape rooms here include the Ghost Pirates of the Chesapeake, Pasadena Wizarding Academy and the Speakeasy, among other unique investigations.
Address: 3201 Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122
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An honorable mention goes out to the Charles County Circuit Court for being the easiest to escape.