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Things to See and Do Savor signature dishes, harbor sunsets, immersive arts and thrills at the casinos and parks—all in the Capital Region. 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. See 18th-century tobacco barn, farmhouse and replica out-kitchen as well as fishing pier, boat dock and nature trails. 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. 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. ATTRACTIONS Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 240-330-4500 www.bethesdabluesjazz.com Small concert hall serving excellent food and drinks. See your favorite artists in an intimate, elegant and acoustically superb setting. McCrillis Gardens 6910 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, 301-962-1455 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. The Ratner Museum 10001 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, 301-897-1518 www.ratnermuseum.com First floor: changing monthly art exhibits. Second floor: journey through the Bible, carriage house galleries with children’s literature and work. HISTORY & HERITAGE National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, 301-402-8878, 1-888-346-3656 www.nlm.nih.gov Largest medical library in the world with historic rare book department, exhibits, tours and interactive displays. OUTDOOR RECREATION Carderock Recreation Area 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, 301-739-4200 www.canaltrust.org/pyv/carderockrecreational-area This 100-acre park within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is well-known for rock climbing, hiking and biking. 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, racing as a driver or crew chief (co-pilot). HISTORY & HERITAGE Battle of Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, 301-779-0371 www.mncppc.org/3054/battle-ofbladensburg-visitor-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. Bowie HISTORY & HERITAGE Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/288/belair-mansion An 18th-century home interpreting the lives of two Maryland governors and noted Thoroughbred owner with art and antiques covering a 250-year period. Belair Stable Museum 2835 Belair Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/289/belairstable-museum Famous in Maryland Thoroughbred racing history, home to two Triple Crown winners; contains racing memorabilia and a 1923 stable master’s apartment. Bowie Railroad Museum 8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 240-544-5677 www.cityofbowie.org/293/bowierailroad-museum Museum showcasing a small, early 20th-century railroad village and a 1923 caboose with views of trains from the interlocking tower; nestled by the MARC/AMTRAK. 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. Local history exhibits with visitor information. National Capital Radio & Television Museum 2608 Mitchelville Rd, Bowie, 301-390-1020 http://ncrtv.org Museum displaying an extensive collection of vintage radios and televisions. Working displays and hands-on activities; group tours available by appointment. Prince George’s County Genealogical Society Library 12219 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-262-2063 http://pgcgs.org/ More than 5,500 volumes, periodicals and records to assist in genealogical research with a nationwide scope of collections. SHOPPING Fireside Antiques 13010 Ninth St, Bowie, 301-262-3743 Oak, pine, walnut country and formal furniture and accessories. One of many antiques shops in area of historic Old Town Bowie; shop where the dealers shop. 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. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Boyds Negro School 19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds www.boydshistory.org A restored one-room schoolhouse (1896-1936) exploring the history of African-American education in Montgomery County. See website for information. Brandywine ATTRACTIONS Gemeny Winery and Vineyard 8606 Cedarville Rd, Brandywine, 301-442-4670 https://marylandwine.com/wineries/gemeny-winery-and-vineyards Vineyard comprised of two acres and surrounded by fields of grain and lush woods embodying the true heart of the Maryland farm. ATTRACTIONS Romano Vineyard and Winery 15715 Bald Eagle School Rd, Brandywine, 301-752-1103 www.romanowinery.com Family-owned winery dedicated to showcasing the rich soil of the rural tier of Prince George’s County through beautiful vines and award-winning wines. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd, Brandywine, 301-888-1410, 1-888-432-2267 http://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. Brookeville OUTDOOR RECREATION Patuxent River State Park 23222 MD Rt 97, Brookeville, 301-924-2127 http://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. Brunswick ATTRACTIONS Smoketown Brewing Station 223 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-4828 www.smoketownbrewing.com Crafting great beer from Brunswick’s historic 1948 volunteer fire station. 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. 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. Cheverly ARTS & CULTURE Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly, 301-277-1710 http://arts.pgparks.com/2280/the-prince-georges-publick-playhouse Performing arts theater offering a wide variety of performances and productions. 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. 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 and with ties to President Lincoln’s assassination. 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. College Park ARTS & CULTURE The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center University of Maryland, College Park, 301-405-ARTS https://theclarice.umd.edu Performances, dialogues, workshops and more with extraordinary opportunities to enjoy, learn, explore and grow; free and ticketed events. 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. University of Maryland Conferences & Visitor Services 4321 Hartwick Rd Ste 500, College Park, 301-405-7884 www.cvs.umd.edu Conferences & Visitor Services (C&VS) is a one-stop shop that coordinates campus meeting facilities and the services of all university departments for conferences and events during both the summer and the academic year. In addition, C&VS offers meeting planning and registration services to programs hosted by the University of Maryland. 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 (c. 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. Derwood OUTDOOR RECREATION Go Ape Treetop Adventure 6129 Needwood Lake Dr, Derwood, 1-800-971-8271 www.goape.com A highly interactive two- to three-hour outdoor activity center featuring zip lines, Tarzan swings and treetop obstacles for families, friends and groups. 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. 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 going between Maryland and Virginia in a 12-minute round trip; picnic grounds and canoe rentals available. OUTDOOR RECREATION Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area 6565 Dickerson Rd, Dickerson, 301-924-2127 http://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. 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. National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6606 www.setonshrine.org Historic site honoring the first American-born saint with a free museum, short film, historic homes, a cemetery and the saint’s tomb in the Basilica. 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. SHOPPING Emmitsburg Antique Mall One Chesapeake Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6471 www.emmitsburgantiquemall.com More than 36,000 sq. ft. of antique furniture, linens/quilts, primitives, toys, tools and collectibles on display in the heart of historic Emmitsburg. 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. Paths around the ruins offer views of the best preserved Civil War fort in the region. 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. Frederick ARTS & CULTURE Community Bridge Mural S Carroll St between E Patrick & E All Saints sts, Frederick, 301-600-2888 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, ivy-covered stone bridge. Delaplaine Arts Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, 301-698-0656 www.delaplaine.org Center displaying exhibitions in galleries, offering classes and programs for kids and adults and a gift shop featuring works by regional artists. 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. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-2828 www.weinbergcenter.org A showcase for the performing arts, housed in a historic 1926 movie palace. Presenting music, dance, theater, classic films and family entertaiment. See ad on page 36. Baker Park W 2nd & N Bentz sts, Frederick, 301-600-1492 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/baker-park/12 A 44-acre park featuring a carillon, band shell, tennis courts, swimming pool, playgrounds and Culler Lake; summer concerts and events year-round. 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. Best Farm L’Hermitage 4801 Urbana Pike, Frederick, 301-662-3515 www.nps.gov/mono/learn/historyculture/hermitage.htm Once part of a 748-acre plantation known as L’Hermitage, 50 to 90 enslaved African- Americans worked this plantation in the 18th and 19th centuries. 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. Flying Dog Brewery 4607 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, 301-694-7899 www.flyingdogbrewery.com As one of the fastest-growing regional craft breweries in the mid-Atlantic, has been brewing world-class beer that pushes the confines of traditional styles for almost 25 years. Its tasting room in Frederick offers more than 20 beers on tap including limited releases that can only be found at the brewery. A Great American Main Street- Downtown Frederick 19 E Church St, Frederick, 301-698-8118 www.downtownfrederick.org A thriving 50-block historic district for shopping, dining, art and architecture. 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. McClintock Distilling Co. 35 S Carroll St, Frederick, 202-557-9914 www.mcclintockdistilling.com Craft distillery offering tours and tastings of organic spirits and located in the heart of downtown Frederick. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, 29th Maryland Governor Enoch Louis Lowe and Founder of Boston College Fr. John McElroy, dating back to 1845. Summers Farm 5620 Butterfly Ln, Frederick, 301-620-9316 www.summersfarm.com Fall harvest festival includes pick-your-own pumpkins; farm animals; slides; jumping pillow; corn maze, wagon rides, homemade apple cider donuts and much more. Tenth Ward Distilling Co. 508 E Church St, Frederick, 301-662-4090 www.tenthwarddistilling.com Off-beat spirits with unconventional ingredients and aging techniques. Also offers tours and tastings that recollect Frederick’s booze history. 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. Bjorlee Museum 101 Clarke Pl, Frederick, 240-575-2959 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 as to the Frederick community. Jug Bridge Monument 1500 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-4047 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/jug-bridge-monument-park/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. 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. 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. National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-695-1864 www.civilwarmed.org Immersive exhibits illustrating the American Civil War stories of patients, caregivers and medical innovations. Education programs, tours and museum store. See ad on page 75. 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. 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. 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 http://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. 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. 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. Gaithersburg HISTORY & HERITAGE Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6160 https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/gaithersburgcommunity-museum History, trains and hands-on fun at a museum in Olde Towne Gaithersburg’s rail complex with indoor/outdoor interpretive local history exhibits. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Seneca Creek State Park 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, 301-924-2127 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca.aspx Opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking. 27-hole disc golf course, boat rentals, live animals, tire playground and historic sites. Free entry Mon through Fri. SHOPPING Lakeforest Shopping Center 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-670-0599 www.shoplakeforest.com Find one of the most complete selections of stores, restaurants and services with more than 140 shopping choices. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Button Farm Living History Center 16820 Black Rock Rd, Germantown, 240-579-5112 www.buttonfarm.org Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life and the heroic story of the Underground Railroad retold. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE Clara Barton National Historic Site 5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, 301-320-1400 www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm Clara Barton’s former house with an atmosphere of dedication to caring for others that served as the early headquarters of the American Red Cross. Glenn Dale HISTORY & HERITAGE Dorsey Chapel 10704 Brookland Rd, Glenn Dale, 240-264-3415 http://www.pgelegantsettings.com/3154/dorsey-chapel Built in 1900, this rural African-American church served as the religious and social center of the Brookland community for more than 70 years. 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. 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. 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. Ijamsville ATTRACTIONS Whiskey Creek Golf Club 4804 Whiskey Ct, Ijamsville, 301-694-2900, 1-888-883-1174 www.whiskeycreekgolf.com Bordered by a high ridge of hardwoods and a winding, free-flowing creek, the property contains many different environments and natural features including springs, streams, stone walls, wetlands, rock outcroppings, broad meadows, pine forest and dramatic view of the Catoctin Mountains. SPORTS Holly Hills Country Club 5502 Mussetter Rd, Ijamsville, 301-694-8322 www.hollyhillsgolf.com Nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains, Holly Hills offers members and guests a wonderful opportunity to enjoy scenic views and a challenging 18-hole golf course. Jefferson ATTRACTIONS Distillery Lane Ciderworks 5533 Gapland Rd, Jefferson, 301-834-8920 www.distillerylaneciderworks.com Maryland’s first producer of hard cider. Located on a historic farm near Burkittsville with more than 3,000 apple trees harvested for eating, baking and cider. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gathland State Park 900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, 301-791-4767 http://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. Kensington ATTRACTIONS Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center 9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, 301-587-0144 www.lds.org/locations/washington-dctemple-visitors-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. 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 http://www.pgparks.com/3009/northampton-plantation-slave-quarters The site of two rebuilt foundations of former slave quarters and self-guided tours about the lives of enslaved and free African Americans (1790-1930). 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, D.C. 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. 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. Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site 9650 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, 301-377-7817 http://history.pgparks.com/3044/montpelier-mansion-historic-site Georgian-style estate offering teas, exhibits, craft nights, festivals, gardens with a boxwood maze and 70 scenic acres with an original summerhouse. 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. 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. EVENT FACILITIES Tusculum Farm 4601 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville 1-833-RED-BARN www.tusculumfarm.com A historic luxury B&B and events venue on a working farm, perfectly located between DC and Baltimore. Fully customizable for gatherings of any size. See ad on page 36. 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, was voted the best public course in MD and VA by readers of The Washington Post. 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 of how cows are milked. OUTDOOR RECREATION South Mountain Battlefield State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-791-4767 http://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. Washington Monument State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-432-8065 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx Site of the first monument to “Father of Our Country,” George Washington with birdwatching in Cumberland Valley and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. 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 Diary Farm. 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. Dragonfly Farms Vineyard and Winery POBox 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. Elk Run Vineyards 15113 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 410-775-2513 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. 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. Loew Vineyards 14001 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5464 www.loewvineyards.net Family-owned vineyard and winery with premium estate-bottled wine, tastings, tours and a picnic area available. MISCellaneous Distillery 114 S Main St B103, Mount Airy, 240-394-MISC www.miscdistillery.com Our motto is “Live and drink by your own rules.” Come by the tasting room to hear our story and get a taste of what we are all about. Visit our website for hours and more information. Red Shedman Farm Brewery 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889 www.redshedman.com 12 craft brews and ciders are featured with light fare in the taproom and deck, plus live music on Sat nights in a beautiful farm setting. National Harbor ATTRACTIONS Capital Wheel at National Harbor 141 American Way, National Harbor, 301-842-8650 https://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. MGM National Harbor 101 MGM National Ave, National Harbor, 844-346-4664 www.mgmnationalharbor.com A luxury gaming resort destination offering live entertainment, fine dine and fast-casual restaurants, nightlife, 308 hotel rooms, a spa & salon plus 50,000 sq. ft of meeting space. See ad on the Inside Back Cover. National Harbor 165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 301-203-4170, 1-877-NATL-HBR www.nationalharbor.com Exciting community with hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, shops, residences and offices along tree-lined promenades and relaxing spaces. Urban Pirates-National Harbor 151 National Plaza S Pier Slip 90, National Harbor, 301-300-0895 www.urbanpirates.com Climb aboard the Relentless for an interactive adventure sailing the waters of the Potomac River. School groups, camps, corporate events and charters available. 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. 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. 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 year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students. 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. 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. 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. 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. HISTORY & HERITAGE John Poole House 19923 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, 301-407-0777 www.historicmedley.org/visit/john-poole-house Poolesville’s earliest building (c. 1793) with an early 19th-century general store, Civil War memorabilia and arboretum. Seneca Schoolhouse Museum 16800 River Rd, Poolesville, 301-407-0777 www.historicmedley.org/visit/seneca-schoolhouse Fully furnished, one-room school museum with classes, a gift shop and picnic area. Potomac ARTS & CULTURE Glenstone Museum 12100 Glen Rd, Potomac, 301-983-5001 www.glenstone.org Contemporary art museum in Potomac (15 miles from downtown Washington, D.C.) with 1,300 works from post-WWII artists. Distinctive setting. 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. Riverdale Park HISTORY & HERITAGE Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, 301-864-0420 http://history.pgparks.com/3023/riversdale-house-museum Federal-period manor home and interpretive garden offering tours, programs and special events. Rockville ARTS & CULTURE F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre 603 Edmonston Dr, 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. 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. True Respite Brewing Co. 7301 Calhoun Pl Ste 600, Rockville, 301-284-8447 www.truerespite.com Where great beer and a relaxed environment turn strangers into friends. 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. Beall-Dawson House 103 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 301-762-1492 https://montgomeryhistory.org/beall-dawson-house Overview of Montgomery County history in exhibitions and interactive displays at a 19th-century historic house museum and gardens; free to members. 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 Sun afternoon concerts. Jane C. Sween Research Library 42 W Middle Ln, Rockville, 301-340-2974 https://montgomeryhistory.org/jane-c-sween-library Research library housing published manuscript and archival collections indispensable to Montgomery County history; free to members. Josiah Henson Park 11420 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville, 301-650-4373 www.montgomeryparks.org/parksand-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. Stonestreet Museum of 19th-Century Medicine 103 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 301-340-2825 https://montgomeryhistory.org/museums Medical practices of the 1800s displayed in a one-room doctor’s office (c. 1852); check online for special days when Dr. Stonestreet is ‘in.’ Sandy Spring ATTRACTIONS The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School 16701 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 240-623-2435 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 five and up. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School 16701 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 240-623-2435 https://sandyspringadventurepark.org Aerial forest adventure with 13 courses of varying difficulty levels, consisting of ziplines and more than 150 challenges. Offers family fun for ages five and up. 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. Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery, Inc. 18524 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-4066 www.sandyspringslavemuseum.org Museum campus boasting four displays: the cross-section of a slaving Clipper ship, a slavery-era log cabin, an arts pavilion and a great hall. Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 16501 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-929-5989 www.woodlawnmanor.org Features Underground Railroad experience Trail, Woodlawn Museum and Woodlawn Manor Museum highlights area’s agricultural and Quaker history. Manor open by guided tour. 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). ATTRACTIONS Denizens Brewing Co. 1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, 301-557-9818 www.denizensbrewingco.com Craft brewery with two-level taproom, a 200- seat dog-friendly beer garden, 10 rotating taps and seasonal made-for-beer fare. 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. Seventh-day Adventist World Headquarters 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, 301-680-6000 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 multi-media visitors center. Wheaton Ice Arena 11717 Orebaugh Ave, Silver Spring, 301-905-3000 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-andtrails/wheaton-regional-park-ice-arena All year round public ice skating, group lessons for all levels, summer camp, ice shows, figure skating and ice hockey. HISTORY & HERITAGE Arrest Site of William Chaplin Jesup Blair Park, Georgia Avenue & Blair Road, Silver Spring, 301-650-4373 www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=109230 Chaplin, involved in a failed escape of 77 people from Washington, D.C., was captured during a shoot-out. Outdoor exhibit describes these events. 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. Suitland HISTORY & HERITAGE Airman Memorial Museum 5211 Auth Rd, Suitland, 301-899-3500 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. 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. Thurmont ATTRACTIONS Blue Blazes Whiskey Still 6602 Foxville Rd, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, 301-663-9388 https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/historyculture/still.htm Ruins of a genuine whiskey still from Prohibition days with the National Park Service operating interpretive programs. 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. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-4922 https://catoctinwildlifepreserve.com Wonderful adventures and exciting new animal friends await you. More than 500 animals on 50 beautiful acres; up-close educational shows and visits. Loy’s Station Covered Bridge Old Frederick Rd, off Rt 77, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 https://www.visitfrederick.org/listing/loys-station-covered-bridge/268/ 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 https://www.visitfrederick.org/listing/roddy-road-covered-bridge/272/ 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 featuring wines, craft beer and award-winning bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin and brandy and with the ability to host 300 seated guests. Utica Covered Bridge Utica Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/utica-covered-bridge/284/ Historic covered bridge (c. 1850) nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. HISTORY & HERITAGE Catoctin Furnace Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Furnace Rd Rt 806, Thurmont, 443-463-6437 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/cunningham.aspx State park full of scenic beauty, history and a 78-ft. cascading waterfall with hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rentals, hiking and camping. Ole Mink Farm 12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012 www.oleminkfarm.com Luxury Log Cabin rentals, some pet-friendly, seasonal campsites and a Rental Hall for business meetings or family gatherings. 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 American-made IDD mash filtration system which allows them to brew more quickly and efficiently. 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. See ad on page 6. HISTORY & HERITAGE Columbia Air Center 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 http://www.pgparks.com/3053/columbia-air-center First African-American owned/operated airport in Maryland with an outdoor exhibit area that interprets aviation history. Elizabeth Keckly Burial Site National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-772-0900 www.nationalharmony.com Mrs. Keckly, Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress, raised funds and collected donations for newly emancipated enslaved people that sought refuge in the capital. 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/3179/chesapeake-bay-critical-area-tour Four-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River; tour brochures can be found at the Patuxent River Park Visitors Center. Lake Presidential Golf Club 3151 Presidential Golf Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-8577 www.lakepresidentialgolf.com Award-winning 18-hole public golf course in Prince George’s County. Full-service pro-shop and on-site dining. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor Center 11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 443-510-9920 , 1-888-432-2267 http://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. Patuxent River Park 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com/3436/patuxent-river-park Natural habitats with abundant wildlife, guided tours, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing areas, boat ramps, hiking, horseback trails and camping. Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6700 www.mncppc.org/facilities/facility/details/watkins-regional-park-60 Site of Chesapeake Carousel, an authentic, hand-carved and restored turn-of-the-century Dentzel carousel with mini train rides and putt-putt golf. 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. Urbana SPORTS Worthington Manor Golf Club 8329 Fingerboard Rd, Urbana, 301-874-5400 www.worthingtonmanor.com Ault-Clark Signature Course, 10-time U.S. Open Qualifying site, 98th Maryland Open Championship 2019, “mid-Atlantic’s 50 Best Courses”-GolfStyles, Best Courses You Can Play”-Golfweek. Walkersville ATTRACTIONS Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899 www.wsrr.org Take an hour-and-15-minute ride through the scenic countryside; special events take place every Sat and mystery dinner trains are available. 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. Woodsboro ATTRACTIONS Legore Bridge Legore Bridge Rd, Woodsboro, 301-694-1646, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/legore-stone-arch-bridge/267 Magnificent stone bridge that dates as far back as 1898 and opened to the public in 1900. VISITOR SERVICES Bowie RESERVATION SERVICES Comfort Inn Conference Center 4500 Crain Hwy, Bowie, 301-464-0089 https://bowiemdhotel.com Full-service hotel with restaurant and bar, free full deluxe hot breakfast buffet and outdoor seasonal pool. Meeting/banquet space for up to 600 guests. See ad on page 83. District Heights GROUND/MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION Angelic Luxury Coach, Inc. 8739 D’Arcy Rd, District Heights, 301-336-8500 www.angelicluxurycoach.com One of the most-recognized privately-owned motor coach companies on the East Coast. 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. 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. In just one day, visit Maryland’s largest craft brewery, see a Civil War battlefield and hike the Appalachian Trail. See ad on page 36. Hyattsville WELCOME CENTERS Maryland Milestones Heritage Center 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, 301-887-0777 www.marylandmilestones.org Start your exploration of the history, culture, and nature of Maryland Milestones/ Anacostia Trails Heritage Area here. See ad on page 75. Largo COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Experience Prince George’s 9200 Basil Ct Ste 101, Largo, 301-925-8300 www.experienceprincegeorges.com Six Flags America, Clarice Center, National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort, Capital Wheel, FedExField, Topgolf, and the MGM National Resort Casino. See ad on page 71. 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 Architectural Digest. Serves traffic heading toward Baltmore and Eastern Shore. 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. Rockville COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Montgomery, MD 1801 Rockville Pike Ste 320, Rockville 240-641-6750, 1-877-789-6904 www.visitmontgomery.com Montgomery County, Maryland puts endless art, entertainment, attractions and historical sites right at your fingertips — next door to Washington, DC. See ad on page 75.
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