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Accokeek → Adamstown → Bethesda → Bladensburg → Bowie → Boyds → Brandywine → Brookeville → Brunswick → Cheverly → Chevy Chase → Clinton → Colesville → College Park → Derwood → Dickerson → Emmitsburg → Fort Washington → Frederick → Gaithersburg → Germantown → Glen Echo → Glenn Dale → Greenbelt → Ijamsville → Jefferson → Kensington → Lake Arbor → Landover → Laurel → Laytonsville → Middletown → Mitchellville → Monrovia → Mount Airy → National Harbor → North Bethesda → North Brentwood → Olney → Oxon Hill → Poolesville → Potomac → Riverdale Park → Rockville → Sandy Spring → Silver Spring → Suitland → Takoma Park → Thurmont → Upper Marlboro → Urbana → Walkersville → Wheaton → Woodsboro → Visitor Services → Things to See and Do Savor signature dishes, harbor sunsets, immersive arts and thrills at the casinos and parks—all in the Capital Region. back to categories Accokeek HISTORY & HERITAGE National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, 301-283-2113 www.accokeekfoundation.org/agriculture Welcome to life in the 1770s with 18th-century tobacco barn, farmhouse and replica out-kitchen as well as fishing pier, boat dock and nature trails. Park: year-round; Exhibit area: Mid-Mar-mid-Dec: Mon-Sun, 10am-4pm; Visitor Center: Tues-Sun. back to categories Adamstown ATTRACTIONS Mad Science Brewing Co. 1619 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, 240-409-8723 www.madsciencebrewing.com Located at Thanksgiving Farms this brewery currently contracts brews offsite. Sat & Sun, 11am-5pm. back to categories Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE Imagination Stage 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org Capital Region’s premier theater arts organization dedicated to children and presenting professional performances, after-school programs and camps. 9am-6pm. ATTRACTIONS Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 240-330-4500 www.bethesdabluesjazz.com Small concert hall serving excellent food and drink. Features artists in an intimate, elegant and acoustically superb setting. Mon-Sat, 12N-1am; Sun, 12N-12M. McCrillis Gardens 6910 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, 301-962-1400 www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ mccrillis_gardens.shtm Five-acre garden with a spectacular array of azaleas, rhododendrons, majestic shade trees and flowering perennials. Seasonal walking tours available. Sunrise-sunset. HISTORY & HERITAGE National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, 301-496-6308, 1-888-346-3656 www.nlm.nih.gov Largest medical library in the world with historic, rare book department, exhibits, tours and interactive displays. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Carderock Recreation Area 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ carderockpicnicpavilion.htm This 100-acre park within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is well-known for rock climbing, hiking and biking. Year-round; private reservations in advance. back to categories Bladensburg ATTRACTIONS Go-Kart Track-Bladensburg 4300 Kenilworth Ave, Bladensburg, 301-864-0110 www.gokarttrack.com Guests can race in a single or double-seated kart and work together as a team with double-seated racing as a driver or crew chief (co-pilot). Year-round; weather permitting. HISTORY & HERITAGE Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center and Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, 301-927-8819 www.mncppc.org/3054/battle-of-bladensburgvisitor- center Center spotlighting the role of Prince George’s County in the War of 1812 with a waterfront park, public fishing pier, boat ramp and picnic area. Visitor Center: Thur-Sun; Park: sunrise-sunset back to categories Bowie HISTORY & HERITAGE Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum An 18th-century home interpreting the lives of two Maryland governors and noted Thoroughbred owner with art and antiques covering a 250-year period. Tues-Sun, 12N-4pm. Belair Stable Museum 2835 Belair Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/288/belair-mansion Famous in Maryland Thoroughbred racing history, home to two Triple Crown winners; contains racing memorabilia and a 1923 stable master’s apartment. Tues-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. Bowie Railroad Museum 8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Museum showcasing a small railroad village in the early 20th century and 1923 caboose with views of trains from the interlocking tower; nestled by the MARC/AMTRAK. Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. Children’s Heritage & Welcome Center 8608 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Heritage center with hands-on activities interpreting life in a turn-of-the-century railroad town and exhibits on local history with visitor information. Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm. National Capital Radio & Television Museum 2608 Mitchelville Rd, Bowie, 301-390-1020 ncrtv.org Museum displaying an extensive collection of vintage radios and televisions including working displays and hands-on activities; group tours available by appointment. Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. Prince George’s County Genealogical Society Library 12219 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-262-2063 www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs More than 5,500 volumes, periodicals and records to assist in genealogical research with a nationwide scope of collections. Wed, 10am-7pm; last Sat monthly, 1-5pm; or by appointment. SPORTS Prince George’s Stadium 4101 NE Crain Hwy, Bowie, 301-805-6000 www.baysox.com Home of the Bowie Baysox, Class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, offering baseball, fireworks, promotions, mascots, a kids play area and carousel. Apr-Sept: Mon-Sat, 7:05pm; Sun, 1:05pm & 6:05pm. back to categories Boyds ATTRACTIONS King Barn Dairy MOOseum South Germantown Recreational Park, 18028 Central Park Cir, Boyds, 301-528-6530 www.mooseum.org Dairy heritage museum with a milkable cow model, “MOO to you” antique milk wagon, model railroad, children’s play room, crafts and cow exhibits. May-Oct: Sat, 10am-3pm; 4th Sun, 1-4pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Boyds Negro School 19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds, 301-943-8711 www.boydshistory.org A restored one-room schoolhouse (1896-1936) exploring the history of African-American education in Montgomery County. See website for information. Last Sun monthly, 2-4pm; or by appointment. back to categories Brandywine ATTRACTIONS Gemeny Winery and Vineyard 8606 Cedarville Rd, Brandywine, 301-442-4670 www.gemenywinery.com Vineyard comprised of 2 acres and surrounded by fields of grain and lush woods embodying the true heart of the Maryland Farm. Fri, 1-8pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-6pm. Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards 15800 Croom Rd, Brandywine, 301-643-5619 www.robinhillfarmandvineyards.com Farm hosting events and featuring a tasting room full of estate-grown wines, scenic views of rustic red barns, rolling hills and grazing farm animals. Sat, 11am-5pm. Romano Vineyard and Winery 15715 Bald Eagle School Rd, Brandywine, 301-752-1103 www.romanowinery.com Family-owned and operated winery dedicated to showcasing the rich soil of the rural tier of Prince George’s County through beautiful vines and award-winning wines. Fri, 1-6pm; Sat, 12N-6pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd, Brandywine, 301-888-1410, 1-800-784-5380 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/ cedarville.aspx A 3,510-acre forest distinguishing the headwaters of Zekiah Swamp and offering camping, pavilions and 19 miles of hiking trails. Year-round, sunrise-sunset. back to categories Brookeville OUTDOOR RECREATION Patuxent River State Park 23222 MD Rt 97, Brookeville, 301-924-2127 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ patuxentriver.aspx This 6,700-acre park along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River is home to a farm, nature scenes, a trout stream and horse and hiking trails. Sunrise-sunset. back to categories Brunswick HISTORY & HERITAGE Brunswick Heritage Museum 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-7100 www.brunswickmuseum.org Three floors of train exhibits for all ages, including an HO scale model train making its way from Brunswick to Union Station. Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. C&O Canal National Historical Park-Brunswick Visitor Center 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-7100 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ brunswickvisitorcenter.htm Visitors center highlighting the history of and rivalry between the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. Thur-Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; closed Jan. back to categories Cheverly ARTS & CULTURE Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly, 301-277-1710 www.pgparks.com Performing arts theater offering a wide variety of performances and productions. Call for schedule. back to categories Chevy Chase OUTDOOR RECREATION Audubon Naturalist Society 8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, 301-652-9188 www.anshome.org Headquarters and shop on a 40-acre sanctuary with nature trails, a native garden and a pond, just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Trails: sunrise-sunset. back to categories Clinton HISTORY & HERITAGE Surratt House Museum 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, 301-868-1121 www.surrattmuseum.org A middle-class farm home, tavern and post office dating back to 1852 with ties to President Lincoln’s assassination. Mid-Jan-mid-Dec: Wed-Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. back to categories Colesville HISTORY & HERITAGE National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, 301-384-6088 www.dctrolley.org Exhibits and displays telling the story of Washington, D.C., street cars with trolley rides included. Call for schedule. Closed Christmas & New Year’s. back to categories College Park ARTS & CULTURE The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center University of Maryland, College Park, 301-405-ARTS theclarice.umd.edu Performances, dialogues, workshops and more with extraordinary opportunities to enjoy, learn, explore and grow; free and ticketed events. Mon-Sun, 7am-11pm. ATTRACTIONS National Archives at College Park 8601 Adelphi Rd, College Park, 301-837-2000 www.archives.gov State-of-the-art archival facility with one-hour tours available, research center, office areas, laboratories and records storage area. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; by appointment only. HISTORY & HERITAGE College Park Airport 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, 301-864-5844 www.collegeparkairport.com The world’s oldest continually operating airport (1909) and historic aviation site of the first military aviators’ instruction by the Wright brothers. College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, 301-864-6029 www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com Interactive museum with aircraft and hands-on exhibits dedicated to the historic airfield where Wilbur Wright taught early military pilots to fly. 10am-5pm. Closed major holidays. back to categories Derwood OUTDOOR RECREATION Go Ape Treetop Adventure 6129 Needwood Lake Dr, Derwood, 1-800-971-8271 www.goape.com A highly interactive 2 to 3-hour outdoor activity center featuring zip lines, Tarzan swings and treetop obstacles for families, friends and groups. Mar-Dec: call for schedule. back to categories Dickerson ATTRACTIONS Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard 18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, 301-605-0130 www.smvwinery.com Award-winning, Bordeaux-style wines and a red barn, silo and windmill located about a mile from the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. 12N-6pm; Open wine service ends 5:30pm. White’s Ferry 24801 White’s Ferry Rd, US Rt 107, Dickerson, 301-349-5200 www.poolesvillemd.gov/338/whites-ferry Last private working ferry on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia for a 12-minute round trip; picnic grounds and canoe rentals available. 5am-11pm; Store & Snack Bar: closed winter. OUTDOOR RECREATION Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area 6565 Dickerson Rd, Dickerson, 301-924-2127 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/parkmaps/ monocacy_map.aspx Quiet hiking and equestrian trails across 1,800 acres of natural areas and scenic farmlands along the Monocacy River; hunting and fishing available. 8am-sunset. back to categories Emmitsburg ATTRACTIONS National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady Lourdes 16330 Grotto Rd, Emmitsburg, 301-447-5318 www.nsgrotto.org Oldest replica of Grotto of Lourdes in the Western Hemisphere. 8:30am-5pm. National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6606 www.setonshrine.org Historic site of the first American-born saint with a free museum, short film, historic homes, a cemetery and the saint’s tomb in the Basilica. Mon-Sat, 10am- 4:30pm; Sun, 12N-4:30pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE National Fallen Firefighters Memorial 16825 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-1365 www.firehero.org A memorial honoring those firefighters who have been lost in the line of duty with a Roll of Honor plaque listing names of fallen firefighters. Call for schedule. SHOPPING Emmitsburg Antique Mall One Chesapeake Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6471 www.emmitsburg.net More than 36,000 sq. ft. of antique furniture, linens/ quilts, primitives, toys, tools and collectibles on display in the heart of historic Emmitsburg. 10am-5pm. back to categories Fort Washington OUTDOOR RECREATION Fort Foote Park 8901 Fort Foote Rd, Fort Washington, 301-763-4600 www.nps.gov/fofo/index.htm Fort designed in the 1860s to fortify surrounding seaports and offering paths around the ruins of the best preserved Civil War fort in the region. 10am-sunset. Closed major holidays. Fort Washington Park 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, 301-763-4600 www.nps.gov/fowa Pre-Civil War masonry, coastal fort and visitor center with fishing, biking and hiking as well as environmental and living history programs. back to categories Frederick ARTS & CULTURE Community Bridge Mural S Carroll St between E Patrick & E All Saints Sts, Frederick, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.williamcochran.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=5788&AKey=YX679BSX Award-winning trompe l’oeil mural on a modern concrete bridge showcasing the illusion of an old, ivycovered stone bridge. Sunrise-sunset. Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, 301-698-0656 www.delaplaine.org Center displaying exhibitions in galleries and offering classes and programs for kids and adults and a gift shop featuring works by regional artists. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Maryland Ensemble Theatre 31 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-694-4744 www.marylandensemble.org Theater dedicated to extraordinary performing arts through the harmonizing of a diverse ensemble of professional resident artists and visionaries. TAG/The Artists’ Gallery 216 N Market St, Frederick, 301-696-8187 www.theartistsgalleryfrederick.com Gallery co-op where members work together to show fine art; featuring new shows monthly. Fri-Sat, 12N-9pm; Sun, 12N-5pm; Reception: 1st Sat monthly, 5-9pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-2828 www.weinbergcenter.org A showcase for performing arts, housed in historic 1926 movie palace. Presenting music, dance, theater, classic films and family entertainment. Box Office: Tues- Wed, 10am-4pm; Thurs-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. See ad on page 73. ATTRACTIONS A Great American Main Street-Downtown Frederick 19 E Church St, Frederick, 301-698-8118 www.downtownfrederick.org Thriving 50-block historic district for shopping, dining, art and architecture. Baker Park W 2nd St & N Bentz St, Frederick, 301-600-1492 www.cityoffrederick.com A 44-acre park featuring a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, swimming pool, playgrounds and Culler Lake; summer concerts and events year-round. Sunrise-10pm. Barbara Fritchie House 154 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-591-4435 www.BarbaraFritchie.org The reconstructed home of Barbara Fritchie, heroine of John Greenleaf Whittier’s Civil War poem with her words to Stonewall Jackson; now an Airbnb. Year-round; Exterior view only. Dragon Distillery 1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Ste 108, Frederick, 301-378-2514 www.dragondistillery.com Specializes in small batch artisan spirits made from the finest locally sourced ingredients in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Fri, 4-7pm; Sat, 12N-6pm; Sun, 12N-4:30pm. Flying Dog Brewery 4607 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, 301-694-7899 www.flyingdogbrewery.com Brewing uncompromising, world-class beer for more than 25 years with 20 craft beers on tap, including limited releases only found at the brewery. Wed-Fri, 3-8pm; Sat, 12N-8pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. Tours: Wed-Fri, 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm; Sat, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm; Sun, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm. The Great Frederick Fair 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-663-5895 www.thegreatfrederickfair.com Agricultural exhibits, entertainment, carnival rides and games, fair food, harness racing and commercial vendors. Year-round: Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Fair: Sept 13-21, 2019. McClintock Distilling Co. 35 S Carroll St, Frederick, 202-557-9914 www.mcclintockdistilling.com Craft distillery offering tours and tastings of organic spirits located in the heart of downtown Frederick. Wed-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat-Sun, 2-7pm. Monocacy Brewing Company 1781 N Market St, Frederick, 240-457-4232 www.monocacybrewing.com Brewery crafting quality beer that’s proudly brewed in historic Frederick and offering brewery tours and a taproom with draft brews. Thur-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 12N-8pm; Tours: 12N-4pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. Olde Mother Brewing 911 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-624-1700 www.oldemother.com Frederick’s smallest craft brewery with a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and tasting room; all small batch craft ales are brewed on premise. Thur, 4-10pm; Fri, 4-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm; Sun, 12N-8pm. Roads & Rails Museum 200 N East St, Frederick, 301-624-5524 www.roadsnrails.com Museum with one of the world’s largest miniature train displays and a gigantic LEGO train display that’s great for families and loved by all ages. Mon, Fri-Sat, 10am- 5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Sky Stage 59 S Carroll St, Frederick, 301-662-4190 www.skystagefrederick.com A roofless community arts venue offering concerts, dance, open mics, drum circles, comedy, theater, film, artisan marts and art installations. Call for schedule. St. John’s Cemetery 112 E 2nd St, Frederick, 301-662-8288 www.stjohn-frederick.org/stjohncemetery Burial site of U.S. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, Enoch Louis Lowe, 29th governor, and Fr. John McElroy, Founder of Boston College, dating to 1845. Sunrise-sunset. Tenth Ward Distilling Co. 508 E Church St, Frederick, 301-662-4090 www.tenthwarddistilling.com Off-beat spirits with unconventional ingredients and aging techniques in addition to tours and tastings that recollect Frederick’s booze history. Wed-Sun, 12N-6pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Beatty-Cramer House 9010 Liberty Rd, Frederick, 301-668-6088 www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org/ fclf_bcgen.html Rare Dutch architecture (c. 1732) with timber frame and original brick house alongside 19th-century additions, including a smokehouse and springhouse. By appointment only. Bjorlee Musuem 101 Clarke Pl, Frederick, 301-360-2011 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/bjorlee-museum/285 Collection dating back to 1872 with artifacts of historical significance to the Maryland School of the Deaf as well to the Frederick community. Tues & Thur, 12N-5pm. Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area 151 S East St, Frederick, 301-600-4031 www.heartofthecivilwar.org The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is ideally positioned to serve as your “base camp” for Civil War Trails and the battlefields. See ad on page 63. Jug Bridge Monument 1500 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-4047 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/jug-bridge-monumentpark/265 Due to its odd shape, a persistent rumor holds that a real jug of whiskey was buried in this demijohn-shaped monument to Marquis de Lafayette. Monocacy National Battlefield 4632 Araby Church Rd, Frederick, 301-662-3515 www.nps.gov/mono Site of “The Battle that Saved Washington,” a pivotal battle where Union forces commanded by Gen. Lew Wallace (author of Ben-Hur) were defeated. 9am-5pm. Closed major holidays. Mount Olivet Cemetery/Francis Scott Key Monument 515 S Market St, Frederick, 301-662-1164 www.mountolivetcemeteryinc.com A privately-owned “garden cemetery” with nearly 40,000 inhabitants, including Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie and Revolutionary War veterans. Year-round, sunrise-sunset. Museum of Frederick County History 24 E Church St, Frederick, 301-663-1188 www.frederickhistory.org Enjoy 300 years of county history with exhibits, tours and hands-on activities for all ages in galleries, a bookstore and heritage garden. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Research Center: Thur-Sat, 10am-4pm. National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-695-1864 www.civilwarmed.org Guided tours, educational programs, gifts and immersion exhibits with patient, caregiver and medical innovation stories from the American Civil War. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Closed major holidays. See ad on page 69. Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum 1611 N Market St, Frederick, 301-600-1650 www.rosehillmuseum.com Hands-on history for children of all ages with a manor house (c. 1790), garden, log cabin, carriage collection, blacksmith shop and icehouse; NRHP. Apr-Sept: Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Oct-Nov: Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Schifferstadt Architectural Museum 1110 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, 301-663-3885 www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org Schifferstadt is one of the oldest houses in Frederick with a stone structure (c. 1758) that displays a rare example of German Colonial architecture. Apr-mid-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Clustered Spires Golf Course 8415 Gas House Pike, Frederick, 301-600-1295 www.clusteredspiresgolf.com Clustered Spires is a great conditioned golf course with wonderful greens and considered the best value golf course in the Capital Region. Gambrill State Park 8602 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, 301-271-7574 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/gambrill.aspx Premier hiking and biking trails with High Knob area nature center featuring Civic Conservation Corps history, memorial bronze statue and a garden. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr, Frederick, 301-662-0013, 1-877-8-GO-KEYS www.frederickkeys.com Home to the Frederick Keys, a Class A baseball affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, with a fun and friendly atmosphere for group or family gatherings. Apr-Sept: call for schedule. SHOPPING Emporium Antiques 112 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-662-7099 www.emporiumantiques.com Warehouse (c. 1918) filled with 130 quality antiques dealers and offering an exceptional variety of fine antiques. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Closed major holidays. back to categories Gaithersburg HISTORY & HERITAGE Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6160 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/museums History, trains and hands-on fun at a museum in Olde Towne Gaithersburg’s rail complex with indoor/outdoor interpretive local history exhibits. Tues-Sat, 10am-3pm; or by appointment. Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Museum 13 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-646-1222 www.gwgvfd.org/content/museum Museum hosting a restored Diamond-T 1941 pumper firetruck as well as uniforms, badges, department logs, radios and other items dating to the 1920s. Sat, 10am-2pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, 301-924-2127 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca.aspx More than 30 miles of hiking/biking trails set along 16 miles of Seneca Creek, including the 90-acre Clopper Lake, Black Rock Mill and exhibits. Mar-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Feb: 10am-sunset. Closed Christmas Day. SHOPPING Lakeforest Shopping Center 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-670-0599 www.shoplakeforest.com Find one of the most complete selections of stores, eateries and services with more than 140 shopping choices. 10am-9pm. back to categories Germantown ARTS & CULTURE BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, 301-528-2260 www.blackrockcenter.org Arts center hosting high-quality performances, free gallery exhibitions and arts education classes in a welcoming and intimate setting. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Rd, Germantown, 301-916-7090 www.buttonfarm.org Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19thcentury slave plantation life and the heroic story of the Underground Railroad retold. back to categories Glen Echo ATTRACTIONS Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 301-634-2222 www.glenechopark.org This former retreat (1891) and amusement park hosts a 1921 Dentzel Carousel, ballroom dancing, arts studios, two children’s theaters and a playground.Call for schedule. back to categories Glenn Dale HISTORY & HERITAGE Dorsey Chapel 10704 Brookland Rd, Glenn Dale, 240-264-3415 www.pgparks.com Built in 1900, this rural African-American church served as the religious and social center of the Brookland community for more than 70 years. Fri, 11am-4pm; or by appointment. Marietta House Museum 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale, 301-464-5291 www.pgparks.com The home of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall, interpreting three generations of 19th-century residents. Call for schedule. back to categories Greenbelt ATTRACTIONS NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Museum 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, 301-286-8981 www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html Museum with unparalleled exhibition experiences, a key to past scientific knowledge and a window to the future frontiers of space exploration. 9am-4pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Greenbelt Museum 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, 301-507-6582 www.greenbeltmuseum.org Explore history at a 1930s suburban New Deal experimental planned community built by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; walking/group tours available. Historic House: Sun, 1-5pm; or by appointment; Exhibit Room: 9am-9pm; closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. back to categories Ijamsville ATTRACTIONS Whiskey Creek Golf Club 4804 Whiskey Ct, Ijamsville, 301-694-2900, 1-888-883-1174 www.whiskeycreekgolf.com Bordered by hardwoods and a creek, the golf club is a scenic green with springs, streams, stone walls, wetlands and dramatic Catoctin Mountain views. Year-round. back to categories Jefferson ATTRACTIONS Distillery Lane Ciderworks 5533 Gapland Rd, Jefferson, 301-834-8920 www.distillerylaneciderworks.com Maryland’s first producer of hard cider at a historic farm near Burkittsville with more than 3,000 apple trees harvested for eating, baking and cider. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gathland State Park 900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, 301-791-4767 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/ gathland.aspx Home of Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend and War Correspondents Memorial at the site of Crampton’s Gap and the Battle of South Mountain. 8am-sunset. back to categories Kensington ATTRACTIONS Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center 9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, 301-587-0144 www.lds.org/locations/washington-dc-templevisitors-center?lang=eng Center featuring a Christus statue, films and exhibits on the life of Christ and explanations of church beliefs; offers free admission, guided tours. 10am-9pm. back to categories Lake Arbor HISTORY & HERITAGE Northampton Plantation and Slave Quarters Lake Overlook Dr between Water Port Ct & Lake Overlook Pl, Northlake Residential Development, Lake Arbor, 301-627-1286 www.pgparks.com The site of two rebuilt foundations of former slave quarters and self-guided tours on the lives of enslaved and free African Americans (1790-1930). 6am-sunset. back to categories Landover SPORTS FedExField 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, 301-276-6000 www.redskins.com One of the largest stadiums in the National Football League and home to the Washington Redskins, located northeast of Washington, back to categories Laurel ATTRACTIONS National Wildlife Visitor Center Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, 301-497-5763 www.fws.gov/refuge/patuxent Wildlife in its native habitat (forest, wetland, meadow) with interactive state-of-the-art exhibits and trails as well as a seasonal tram tour. 9am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. HISTORY & HERITAGE Laurel Museum 817 Main St, Laurel, 301-725-7975 www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org Living museum and exhibits of Laurel’s history inside an 1840s mill worker’s house with research library, museum shop and group tours by appointment. Feb-Dec: Sun, 1-4pm; Wed, Fri, 10am-2pm; or by appointment. Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, 301-377-7817 history.pgparks.com/3044/montpeliermansion-historic-site Georgian-style estate offering teas, exhibits, craft nights, festivals, gardens with a boxwood maze and 70 scenic acres with an original summerhouse. Thur-Tues, 11am-3pm. SPORTS Laurel Park Rt 198 & Racetrack Rd, Laurel, 301-725-0400 www.laurelpark.com Maryland Jockey Club and a Thoroughbred track (dating to 1911) offering a premier locale for live horse racing and simulcasting. Live racing: Jan-Mar, Sept- Dec; Year-round simulcasting; call for schedule. back to categories Laytonsville ATTRACTIONS Waredaca Brewing Company 4017 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville, 301-774-2337 www.waredacabrewing.com Picturesque farm brewery focusing on high-quality, approachable ales using farm-grown ingredients between Baltimore, Frederick and Washington, D.C. Thur-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 1-8pm; Sun, 1-6pm. SPORTS Blue Mash Golf Course 5821 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville, 301-670-1966 www.bluemash.com Arthur Hills Championship Course in the heart of Montgomery County voted the best public course in MD and VA by readers of the Washington Post. Sunrise-sunset. back to categories Middletown ATTRACTIONS Mazzaroth Vineyard 8333 Myersville Rd, Middletown, 301-639-0303 www.mazzarothvineyard.com Family-run boutique winery that is passionate about crafting premium Maryland wines; offering tastings or tours by appointment. South Mountain Creamery 8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, 301-371-8565 www.southmountaincreamery.com Maryland’s first on-site dairy processing plant along the Ice Cream Trail with tours, ice cream, calves and demonstrations on how cows are milked. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION South Mountain Battlefield State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-791-4767 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/southmountainbattlefield.aspx The South Mountain (Crampton’s, Fox’s and Turner’s) state battlefield at the site of the September 14, 1862 battle days before the Battle of Antietam. Sunrise-sunset. Washington Monument State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-432-8065 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx Site of the first monument to “Father of Our Country,” George Washington with bird-watching in Cumberland Valley and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. back to categories Mitchellville SPORTS Enterprise Golf Course 2802 Enterprise Rd, Mitchellville, 301-249-2040 www.pgparks.com/facilities/facility/details/enterprise-golf-course-74 Premier public golf course in the Mid-Atlantic region that opened in 1976 on the historic property of the former Newton White Dairy Farm. Mon-Sun and holidays, sunrise-sunset. back to categories Monrovia ATTRACTIONS Adventure Park, USA 11113 W Baldwin Rd, Monrovia, 301-865-6800 www.adventureparkusa.com State’s largest family entertainment center features laser tag, go-karts, mini-golf, roller coasters, kiddy rides, arcade and more. A great day trip from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Daily hours vary. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. back to categories Mount Airy ATTRACTIONS Black Ankle Vineyards 14463 Black Ankle Rd, Mount Airy, 301-829-3338 www.blackankle.com Delicious European-style wines sustainably grown on a beautiful 142-acre farm with scenic rolling hills and a unique straw bale tasting room. Fri, 12N-8pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. Dragonfly Farms Vineyard and Winery PO Box 10, Mount Airy, 240-353-8408 www.dffarms.com One of Maryland’s finest boutique wineries producing wine sangria and making appearances at Maryland Wine and Love Happiness Sangria events. By appointment only. Elk Run Vineyards 15113 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 410-775-2513, 1-800-414-2513 www.elkrun.com The most-awarded local winery mixing New World technology with Old World traditions to produce the highest-quality wine and offering tastings. Fri, 10am-9pm; Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. Closed major holidays. Linganore Winecellars 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889 www.linganorewines.com Winery offering tranquility at an 80-acre vineyard on 230 acres of rolling hills with award-winning grape and semi-sweet pure fruit wine tastings. Mon-Fri, 10am- 5pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Loew Vineyards 14001 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5464 www.loewvineyards.net Family-owned vineyard and winery with premium estatebottled wine, tastings, tours and a picnic area available. Fri, 1-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. MISCellaneous Distillery 114 S Main St, B103, Mount Airy, 240-394-MISC www.miscdistillery.com With motto, “Live and drink by your own rules,” hear the story of this still in their tasting room. Call or see website for schedule. Red Shedman Farm Brewery 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889 www.redshedman.com Twelve craft brews and ciders are featured with light fare in the taproom and deck, plus live music on Saturday nights in a beautiful farm setting. Wed-Thur, 12N-5pm; Fri-Sun, 12N-8pm. back to categories National Harbor ATTRACTIONS Capital Wheel at National Harbor 141 American Way, National Harbor, 301-842-8650 www.thecapitalwheel.com Ferris wheel for exploring the lights, sights and sounds of the Nation’s Capital with a vantage at 180 ft. over the Potomac River. Call or see website for schedule. MGM National Harbor 101 MGM National Ave, National Harbor 1-844-346-4664 www.mgmnationalharbor.com A world-class resort offering live entertainment, 18 restaurants & lounges, 308 luxe hotel rooms, a spa & salon plus 50,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. See ad on Inside Back Cover. National Harbor 165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 301-203-4170, 1-877-NATL-HBR www.nationalharbor.com A waterfront resort destination with dining, shopping, memorable attractions, entertainment venues, hotels and more, all overlooking the Potomac. See ad on page 7. Urban Pirates-National Harbor 151 National Plaza, South Pier Slip 90, National Harbor, 301-300-0895 www.urbanpirates.com Climb aboard pirate ship Relentless for an interactive adventure and individual, group or business charter sailing the waters of the Potomac River. Apr-Oct: call or see website for schedule. back to categories North Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100 www.strathmore.org A campus for the arts hosting a 1,976-seat music center, a 100-seat concert hall in the Mansion, art exhibitions, tea time and family festivals. Mon-Tues & Thur-Fri, 10am-5pm; Wed, 10am-9pm; Sat, 10am- 2pm. Closed major holidays. back to categories North Brentwood HISTORY & HERITAGE Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center 4519 Rhode Island Ave, North Brentwood, 301-809-0440 www.pgaamcc.org Empowering the community through the cultivation, preservation and presentation of the cultural and artistic contributions of local African Americans. Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. back to categories Olney ARTS & CULTURE Olney Theatre Center 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, 301-924-3400 www.olneytheatre.org Offers a diverse array of professional productions yearround that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students. Box office: Wed-Sun, 12N-6pm. ATTRACTIONS Olney Winery 18127 Town Center Dr, Olney, 301-570-1907 www.olneywinery.com More than 30 locally fermented wines made from grape products sourced from all over the world; offering a tasting room seven days a week. Mon-Wed, 11am-9pm; Thur-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park 3610 Brookeville Rd, Olney, 301-650-4373 www.oakleycabin.org Built in the late 19th century, this is an excellent example of an African-American tenant family home in Montgomery County. Year-round: tours; Apr-Oct: 2nd & 4th Sat monthly, 12N-4pm. back to categories Oxon Hill HISTORY & HERITAGE Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm 6411 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, 301-839-1176 www.nps.gov/oxhi Old-fashioned farm with daily chore, machinery and equipment demonstrations as well as animals, a hay barn, feed room, equipment shed and workroom. 8am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. back to categories Poolesville ATTRACTIONS Rocklands Farm Winery & Market 14525 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, 301-825-8075 www.rocklandsfarmmd.com Working farm and winery on a historical property with wine tastings, pasture-raised meats, events and education. Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE John Poole House 19923 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, 301-972-8588 www.historicmedley.org Poolesville’s earliest building (c. 1793) with an early 19th-century general store, Civil War memorabilia and arboretum. By appointment only. Seneca Schoolhouse Museum 16800 River Rd, Poolesville, 301-972-8588 www.historicmedley.org Fully furnished, one-room school museum with classes, a gift shop and picnic area. By appointment only. back to categories Potomac HISTORY & HERITAGE C&O Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, 301-767-3714 www.nps.gov/choh Great Falls Tavern area features a visitor center, replica canal boat rides, views of the Great Falls of the Potomac and the Billy Goat trail. Wed-Sun, 9am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. back to categories Riverdale Park HISTORY & HERITAGE Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, 301-864-0420 history.pgparks.com/3023/riversdale-house-museum Federal-period manor home and interpretive garden offering tours, programs and special events. Tours every quarter hour; Fri, Sun, 12:15N-3:15pm. back to categories Rockville ARTS & CULTURE F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre 603 Edmonston Dr, c/o Rockville Civic Center, Rockville, 240-314-8690 www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=382 A 446-seat facility for the performing arts used primarily by conference groups, community theatre groups and professional touring companies. Box office: Tues-Sat, 2-7pm. ATTRACTIONS 7 Locks Brewing 12227 Wilkens Ave, Rockville, 301-841-7123 www.7locksbrewing.com No frills local neighborhood spot in Rockville that makes the perfect setting for sipping fresh craft beers in a relaxing atmosphere. Wed-Thur, 4-8pm; Fri, 4-11pm; Sat, 1-11pm; Sun, 1-7pm. Twin Valley Distillers 711 E Gude Dr, Bay D, Rockville, 240-421-1115 www.twinvalleydistillers.com Still that produced the first bourbon made from start to finish in Maryland; now offering tours and tastings in the taproom. Mon-Tues, 9am-5pm; Wed-Thur, 9am- 12N; Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 12N-5pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Beall-Dawson House 103 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 301-762-1492 www.montgomeryhistory.org Overview of Montgomery County history in exhibitions and interactive displays at a 19th-century historic house museum and gardens; free to members. Thur- Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, 240-314-8660 www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=389 Elegant 1926 home with significant architecture and polished gardens hosting art gallery exhibitions and monthly Sunday afternoon concerts. Mon, Wed, Fri, 9am-5pm; Tues, Thur, 9am-9pm; Sun, call or see website for schedule. Jane C. Sween Research Library 42 W Middle Ln, Rockville, 301-340-2974 www.montgomeryhistory.org Research library housing published, manuscript and archival collections indispensable to Montgomery County history; free to members. Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. Josiah Henson Park 11420 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, 301-650-4373 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/josiah-henson-park Site of Isaac Riley Farm where Reverend Josiah Henson, whose 1849 autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, lived and worked. Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation 29 Courthouse Sq, Red Brick Courthouse, Rockville, 301-762-0096 www.peerlessrockville.org Ongoing special events and tours highlighting Rockville’s history, architecture and historic preservation; visitors center and research library on site. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. Stonestreet Museum of 19th-Century Medicine 103 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 301-340-2825 www.montgomeryhistory.org Medical practices of the 1800s displayed in a oneroom doctor’s office (c. 1852); check online for special days when Dr. Stonestreet is ‘in’. Thur-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. back to categories Sandy Spring ATTRACTIONS The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School 16701 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 240-389-4386 www.sandyspringadventurepark.org Aerial forest adventure with 13 courses of varying difficulties, consisting of zip lines, more than 150 challenges and family fun for ages 5 and up. Mid-Mar- Dec, 9am-10pm. Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-0022 www.sandyspringmuseum.org Cultural arts center where people can develop meaningful connections by exploring community history through visual, literary and performing arts. First Sat monthly, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm; Thur, 10am-8pm; Fri, 10am-5pm. Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery, Inc. 18524 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-4066 www.sandyspringslavemuseum.org Museum campus hosting four displays: the cross-section of a slaving Clipper ship, a slavery-era log cabin, an arts pavilion and a great hall. By appointment only. Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-929-5989 www.woodlawnmanor.org The Underground Railroad Experience Trail, Woodlawn Museum and Woodlawn Manor House (guided tours) highlighting local farming and Quaker history. Trail & Grounds: year-round, sunrise to sunset; Museum & Manor house: call or see website for schedule. back to categories Silver Spring ARTS & CULTURE AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 301-495-6700 www.afi.com/silver American Film Institute’s flagship exhibition space with the best in American and international cinema (first-run movies, festivals, retrospectives). Call for schedule. ATTRACTIONS Denizens Brewing Co. 1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, 301-557-9818 www.denizensbrewingco.com Craft brewery with 2-level taproom, a 200-seat dogfriendly beer garden, 10 rotating taps and seasonal made-for-beer fare. Mon-Thur, 4-11pm; Fri, 3pm-1am; Sat, 12N-1am; Sun, 12N-10pm. Great Shoals Winery 14526 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, 301-706-7568 www.greatshoals.com Hand-crafted, award-winning and unique hard ciders, wines and sparkling wines from a wide variety of fruits grown by local farm partners. Memorial-Columbus Day: Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm; Columbus-Memorial Day: Thur-Sat, 11am-6pm. Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, 301-680-6310 www.adventist.org Tours include a visit to the in-house estate of church co-founder Ellen G. White as well as a stop in the multimedia visitors center. Mon-Thur, 8am-5:30pm. Tours: Mon-Thur, 9am. Wheaton Ice Arena 11717 Orebaugh Ave, Silver Spring, 301-905-3000 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park-ice-arena Facility offers a wide range of ice skating and hockey classes and camps for all ages and skill levels, including public skating and lessons. Year-round: call or see website for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE National Museum of Health and Medicine 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, 301-319-3300 www.medicalmuseum.mil Established as the Army Medical Museum during the Civil War, the exhibits are all about the past, present and future of American military medicine. 10am-5:30pm. back to categories Suitland HISTORY & HERITAGE Airman Memorial Museum 5211 Auth Rd, Suitland, 301-899-3500 ext 228 www.hqafsa.org Museum displaying the stories of Air Force enlisted personnel and preserving the heritage of U.S. Airmen from the dawn of flight to the Space Age. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. back to categories Takoma Park ATTRACTIONS Montgomery College Planetarium 7621 Fenton St, Takoma Park, 301-650-1463 www2.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/planet Planetarium located on a college campus and open to the public with a schedule that varies month by month. See website for information. Call for schedule, or by appointment. back to categories Thurmont ATTRACTIONS Blue Blazes Whiskey Still 6602 Foxville Rd, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato Ruins of a genuine whiskey still from Prohibition days with the National Park Service operating interpretive programs. Exhibit: year-round, call for schedule. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard & Winery 15010 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 240-578-3831 www.catoctinbreeze.com A range of varietals and blended wines are produced as well as a selection of meads with wine tastings and private tours on site. Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3pm; Sat, 12N-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Loy’s Station Covered Bridge Old Frederick Rd, off U.S. 77, Thurmont, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Historic 90-ft. covered bridge (c. 1848) over Owen’s Creek with an adjoining park providing a picnic and play area for families and kids. Roddy Road Covered Bridge 1470 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org This 40-ft., single-span covered bridge built in 1856 stretches over Owen’s Creek at the site of one of the area’s finest trout streams. Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-0099 www.springfieldmanor.com/home2.html Large historic estate for wines, craft beer and awardwinning bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin and brandy with the ability to host 300 seated guests. Fri-Sun, 12N-6pm; Wed-Thur, 12N-9pm. Utica Covered Bridge Utica Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Historic covered bridge (c. 1850) nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. HISTORY & HERITAGE Catoctin Furnace c/o Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Furnace Rd, Rt 806, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 www.catoctinfurnace.org Founders and miners came together under the iron master’s supervision; trails lead to the furnace at this iron forge dating from 1776 to 1905. 8am-sunset. OUTDOOR RECREATION Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/west,ern/cunningham.aspx State park full of scenic beauty, history and a 78-ft. cascading waterfall with hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rentals, hiking and camping. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. Ole Mink Farm 12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012 www.oleminkfarm.com Luxury Log Rental Cabins, some pet-friendly, seasonal campsites and a Rental Hall for business meetings or family gatherings. back to categories Upper Marlboro ATTRACTIONS Calvert Brewing Company/Taproom and Production Brewery 15850 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, 240-245-4609 www.calvertbrewingcompany.com One of 10 breweries in the world to utilize the Americanmade IDD mash filtration system which allows them to brew more quickly and efficiently. Wed-Sat. Six Flags America 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-249-1500 www.sixflags.com/america Thrilling theme and water park featuring more than 100 rides, shows and attractions. Ten Coasters, four kids’ areas and water park, plus seasonal events. Memorial Day-Labor Day: daily; April-Memorial Day & Labor Day-Halloween; weekends only. Holiday in the Park mid-Nov-Jan 1. See ad on page 69. HISTORY & HERITAGE Columbia Air Center 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com First African-American owned/operated airport in Maryland with an outdoor exhibit area that interprets aviation history. OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxent River Park & Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com Four-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River; tour brochures can be found at the Patuxent River Park Visitors Center. Sun, 10am-3pm. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor Center 11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-888-1377, 1-800-784-5380 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/merkle.aspx Home to the Western Shore’s largest concentration of wintering Canada geese (5,000+) as well as habitats for a wide variety of birds and mammals. Sanctuary grounds: 7am-sunset; Visitors Center: 10am-5pm. Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com Natural habitats with abundant wildlife, guided tours, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing areas, boat ramps, hiking, horseback trails and camping. Sun-Sat, 8am-sunset. Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6700 www.mncppc.org/facilities/facility/details/watkinsregional-park-60 Site of Chesapeake Carousel, an authentic, handcarved and restored turn-of-the-century Dentzel Carousel with mini train rides and putt-putt golf. May-Sept: Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm; closed Mondays except May 28-Sept 3; Sept: weekends only. SPORTS Prince George’s Equestrian Center/ Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-7900 www.showplacearena.com Suburban D.C.’s most versatile sports, equestrian, entertainment, trade show and meeting center with more than 49,000 sq. ft. of expo facilities.Call for schedule. back to categories Urbana SPORTS Worthington Manor Golf Club 8329 Fingerboard Rd, Urbana, 301-874-5400 www.worthingtonmanor.com An Ault-Clark designed course and site of the 2019 Maryland Open Championship voted among “Mid- Atlantic’s 50 Best Courses” by GolfStyles. 7am-8pm. back to categories Walkersville ATTRACTIONS Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899, 1-877-363-WSRR www.wsrr.org Take an hour and 15 minute ride through the scenic countryside; special events take place every Saturday, and mystery dinner trains are available. Sat-Sun. back to categories Wheaton ATTRACTIONS Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, 301-962-1400 www.brooksidegardens.org Themed formal gardens, conservatories with seasonal displays, tours, art events, gift shops and an annual butterfly exhibit and holiday light show. Visitor Center: 9am-5pm; Conservatories: 10am-5pm. back to categories Woodsboro ATTRACTIONS Legore Bridge Legore Bridge Rd, Woodsboro, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Magnificent stone bridge that dates as far back as the 1898 and opened to the public in 1900. back to categories Visitor Services Emmitsburg WELCOME CENTERS Mason Dixon Welcome Center 17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Emmitsburg, 301-447-3719 Welcome center serving traffic headed north on U.S. Hwy 15 and south from Gettysburg. Daily, 9am-5pm. Frederick COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Frederick 151 S East St, Frederick, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Gettysburg. Visit Maryland’s largest brewery, a Civil War battlefield and hike the Appalachian Trail in one day. 9am-5:30pm. See ad on page 73. Largo COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Prince George’s County CVB 9200 Basil Ct, Ste 101, Largo, 301-925-8300 www.experienceprincegeorges.com Experience. Expand. Explore. Six Flags America, National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort, The Capital Wheel, FedExField and the MGM Resort Casino. See ad on page 5. Myersville WELCOME CENTERS South Mountain I-70 East Welcome Center Hwy I-70 Eastbound, between exits 35 & 42, Myersville, 301-293-4172 Named one of “The 15 Most Beautiful Rest Stops” in America by Architechtural Digest. Serves traffic heading toward Baltmore and Eastern Shore. Daily, 9am-5pm. South Mountain I-70 West Welcome Center Hwy I-70 Westbound, Between exits 42 & 35, Myersville, 301-293-8435 Welcome center serving traffic headed west toward Garrett County. Daily, 9am-5pm. Rockville COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Montgomery 111 Rockville Pike, Ste 800, Rockville, 240-777-2060, 1-877-789-6904 www.visitmontgomery.com Next to DC: Montgomery County puts downtown & upcountry experiences at your fingertips. There’s something for everyone—with classic Maryland flavor. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. See ad on page 35.
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