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Quintessential Maryland With rushing rivers and mountain vistas, city centers and country escapes, the Capital Region truly is a place for all seasons and senses. CAPITAL COUNTRY Frederick Arts Festival in Carroll Creek Park Explore a Waterfront Oasis At National Harbor, stroll the boardwalk and climb aboard a gondola on the soaring Capital Wheel for an unparalleled view. Hit the streets of the walkable, waterfront escape for world-class shopping and fine dining, then head to the new MGM National Harbor Casino for a state-of-the-art gaming experience. You'll find plenty of luxurious accommodations too, like the Gaylord National Resort, featuring an amazing 19-story atrium. National Harbor Hike, Bike or Stroll the Canal The Potomac River also played a role in the construction of the C&O Canal, a 184.5-mile path that connected coal mining areas in the Allegheny Mountains with the river’s city centers. The railroad rendered the canal obsolete shortly after its completion in 1850, but commerce’s loss is recreation’s gain. Strolling or biking on the gentle grade of the towpath or taking a cruise on a replica canal boat are leisurely ways to experience this intersection of history and nature. Imagine what it was like to live and work here back in the day by renting one of the canal houses through the Canal Quarters program. Step Back in Time Frederick is home to three covered bridges listed on the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. Today the Roddy Road, Loy’s Station and Utica Mills bridges are three of only eight remaining covered bridges in the state. See them all by following the Covered Bridges Driving Tour, a 33-mile driving loop. While in the Frederick area, a visit to the Monocacy National Battlefield is a must to learn about the role this quiet community played in saving Washington, D. C. during the Civil War. Eat & Drink 1 Chow on Korean BBQ in Wheaton The bustling and diverse suburb of Wheaton is a destination for all manner of Asian cuisines, but Korean BBQ is represented by just one place—luckily, it’s one of the best. The menu includes sushi and other Japanese dishes, and the Korean BBQ, stews and side dishes are of the highest caliber. 2 Savor Frederick's Fine Dining Scene The state¡¯s second-largest city boasts a dynamic dining scene where mere steps separate Volt, a celebrity chef¡¯s crown jewel; Le Parc Bistro, a piano bar offering authentic French cuisine; and the place that perhaps started it all, innovative New American restaurant The Tasting Room, which was using local ingredients before it was cool. 3 Sample Farm-to- Table Dining in Potomac This Certified Green Restaurant¢ç in Potomac was featured on the Food Network and was also named one of the top restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area by Baltimore¡¯s City Paper. The food prepared in Founding Farmers' kitchens is made inhouse from scratch every day with dedication to serving high-quality, real farm-to-table food. See & Do 4 Scream Your Lungs Out at Six Flags America This amusement park in Upper Marlboro has more than 100 rides, including a roller coaster where virtual reality brings Metropolis to life, and a super soaker interactive water park, Splashwater Falls. 5 Be Starry-Eyed at the NASA Goddard Visitor Center If you ever wanted to see a piece of the moon, now's your chance.this one-of-a-kind museum displays one that was brought back from the Apollo 14 mission. While you're here, see a state-of-the-art telescope being built and visit the ozone garden to learn how ozone affects plant growth and air quality. Bethesda Art Festival 6 Find Fun Festivals in Bethesda The "second city" of Bethesda hosts annual al fresco fine art, literary and film festivals on its bustling city streets, adding to the extensive shopping, dining and arts opportunities available every day. 7 Relax in Floral Splendor at Brookside Gardens Wheaton's 50-acre public garden provides the perfect setting for petal peeping. The new Cocktail Garden highlighting plants frequently used in adult libations joins perennial favorites including the Aquatic, Rose, Fragrance and Butterfly gardens. Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro 8 Enjoy the Cutting Edge of Cinema Home to AFI Docs, the 48 Hour Film Project and the American Film Institute, the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center combines classic movie palace architecture of the 1930s with ultra-modern DLP and 70mm projection. The Silver is truly a movie buff¡¯s dream. 9 Explore History at Rose Hill Manor Park & Children's Museum Tour the final home of Maryland¡¯s first elected governor, plus a log cabin, blacksmith shop, carriage collection and barns. At the Children¡¯s Museum, kids can card wool, grate spices and play with toys of a bygone era. 10 Pay Tribute to Francis Scott Key Visit the final resting place of Francis Scott Key.who penned the poem that became the National Anthem.in Frederick¡¯s Mount Olivet Cemetery. Stay 11 Repose in Gracious Grandeur The Inn at the Springfield Manor in Frederick has eight suites on a 135- acre property adjacent to Cunningham Falls State Park that includes a lavender field, winery and distillery. The Inn at the Springfield Manor, Frederick 12 Feel Cosmopolitan Close to National Harbor attractions, the posh AC Hotel National Harbor features contemporary, European-inspired rooms. 13 Get Away from it All at a Working Farm Take a step back in time and stay in the original 1768 cabin on the beautiful Pleasant Springs Farm in Boyds. With gorgeous gardens, streams teaming with trout and amazing breakfasts, you'll feel a world away, but in fact you'll be conveniently located near Sugarloaf Mountain, the C&O Canal and the MARC rail for short hops to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. MGM National Harbor: The Latest in Luxury BY CHRISTIANNA McCAUSLAND National Harbor has already secured its place as a premier destination for shopping and entertainment on the beautiful banks of the Potomac River, but adds even more excitement with the opening of MGM National Harbor, Maryland’s newest resort and casino. Slots and table games, including poker, are offered in the large casino, but MGM has something for everyone, whether it’s a pampering treatment in the spa, an afternoon of high-end shopping or evening entertainment in the 3,000- seat theater. Hotel guests can retreat to luxurious, contemporary-designed rooms, and all visitors can savor delicious fare at restaurants operated by famous chefs. ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Accokeek HISTORY & HERITAGE National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, 301-283-2113 www.accokeekfoundation.org/agriculture Visitors will experience life in the 1770s. History buffs enjoy visiting the 18th-century tobacco barn, farmhouse, and replica out-kitchen. Families love learning about the heirloom crops and heritage breed animals. The fishing pier, boat dock and nature trails offer a respite for outdoor enthusiasts. Park: year-round; exhibit area, mid-Mar-mid-Dec: Mon-Sun, 10am-4pm; visitor center, Tues-Sun. Adamstown SHOPPING Lilypons Water Gardens 6800 Lily Pons Rd, Adamstown, 301-874-5133, 1-800-999-5459 www.lilypons.com Waterlilies by the acre in production ponds and demonstration ponds attract visitors from around the globe. Blooming season is mid-May-mid-September. Hours vary seasonally. Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE Imagination Stage 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org The Washington region's premiere theater arts organization dedicated to children presents professional performances and after-school programs and summer camps for ages 1-18. 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. See your favorite 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 shade garden offering a spectacular collection of azaleas, rhododendrons, flowering and majestic shade trees and perennials. Seasonal walking tours available. Dawn-dusk. 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; 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 A 100-acre park that is part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and is well known for rock climbing, hiking and biking. Bladensburg HISTORY & HERITAGE Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center and Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, 301-927-8819 www.pgparks.com Visitor center focuses on the role of Prince George’s County in the War of 1812. Waterfront park, public fishing pier, boat ramp and picnic area. Sunrise-sunset. Bowie HISTORY & HERITAGE Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Eighteenth-century home of two Maryland governors and noted Thoroughbred owner. Interprets the lives of all its residents, contains 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/museum 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 Nestled by the MARC/AMTRAK line, showcases a small railroad village in the early 20th-century; 1923 caboose. Watch the trains from the interlocking tower. Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. Children's Heritage & Welcome Center 8608 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Hands-on activities interprete life in a turn-of-thecentury railroad town. Exhibits on local history/ visitor information. Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm. National Capital Radio & Television Museum 2608 Mitchelville Rd, Bowie, 301-390-1020 www.ncrtv.org Collection of early broadcasting equipment and technology. Watch early TV shows on restored vintage sets. Group tours upon request. Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm. Closed major holidays. Prince George's County Genealogical Society Library 12219 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-262-2063 www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs 4,000 volumes, periodicals, records to assist in genealogical research. Scope of collection is nationwide. Wed, 10am-7pm; last Sat each month, 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. Complete family entertainment venue. Fireworks, promotions, mascots, kids’ play area and carousel. Apr-Sept: Mon-Sat, 7:05pm; Sun, 1:05pm & 6:05pm. Boyds ATTRACTIONS King Barn Dairy MOOSeum S Germantown Recreational Park, 18028 Central Park Cir, Boyds, 301-528-6530 Mooseum.org Milkable cow model. “MOO to you” antique milk wagon and model railroad. Children's play room, crafts and cow models. May-Oct: Sat, 10am-3pm; fourth Sun, 1-4pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Boyds Negro School 19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds www.boydshistory.org A restored one-room schoolhouse (1896-1936) complete with furnishings and literature about African-American education in Montgomery County. Last Sun each month, 2-4pm; or by appointment. Brandywine ATTRACTIONS Romano Vineyard and Winery 15715 Bald Eagle School Rd, Brandywine 301-752-1103 www.romanowinery.com Family-owned and operated, dedicated to showcasing the rich soil of the rural tier of Prince George’s county through beautiful vines and award-winning wines. Sat, 12N-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd, Brandywine, 301-888-1410, 1-800-784-5380 http://www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/cedarville/aspx The 3,510-acre forest marks the headwaters of Zekiah Swamp. Camping, pavilions and 19-miles of hiking trails. Sunrise-sunset. Brookeville OUTDOOR RECREATION Johns Guide Service 2509 Brown Farm Ct, Brookeville, 301-774-4503 www.fishwithjgs.com The Potomac River is rated as one of the best tidal fisheries in the United States. Spend a day and enjoy the outdoors that the Washington Metro Area has to offer. Call for information. Patuxent River State Park 23222 MD Route 97, Brookeville, 301-924-2127 http://www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/central/patuxentriver.aspx Located along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, 6,700-acre park is comprised of natural areas and farmlands and includes a catch-and-release trout stream, unmarked horse and hiking trails. Park closes at sunset. 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. Third floor depicts a HO scale model train 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 Visitor center highlights the rivalry between the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. Thur-Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; closed Jan. Cheverly ARTS & CULTURE Prince George’s Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly, 301-277-1710 www.pgparks.com Performing arts theater offers a wide variety of performances and productions. Call for schedule. Chevy Chase OUTDOOR RECREATION Audubon Naturalist Society 8940 Jones Mill Rd, Chevy Chase, 301-652-9188 www.anshome.org Organization's headquarters and shop on 40-acre sanctuary minutes from downtown Washington, D. C. with nature trails, native garden and pond. Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; trails: dawn-dusk. Clinton HISTORY & HERITAGE Surratt House Museum 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, 301-868-1121 www.surrattmuseum.org A 1852 middle-class farm home, tavern and post office with ties to the Lincoln assassination story. Mid-Jan-mid- Dec: Wed-Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Colesville HISTORY & HERITAGE National Capital Trolley Museum 1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, 301-384-6088 www.dctrolley.org Exhibits and displays tell the story of Washington, D. C. street cars. Trolley rides included. Call for schedule. Closed Christmas & New Year's. College Park ARTS & CULTURE The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center University of Maryland, College Park, 301-405-ARTS www.theclarice.umd.edu Performances, dialogues, workshops and more—a season of 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 of research center, office areas, laboratories, and records’ storage area. Reservations required: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE College Park Airport 1909 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park 301-864-5844 www.collegeparkairport.com A historic aviation site and the world's oldest continually operated airport. Founded in 1909 for the Wright Brothers instruction of the first military aviators. College Park Aviation Museum 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park 301-864-6029 www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com Interactive museum dedicated to world's oldest continually operating airfield where Wilbur Wright taught the first military pilots to fly. Aircraft, hands-on exhibits, animatronics and programs. 10am-5pm. Closed major holidays. 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 featuring zip lines, Tarzan swings and awesome treetop obstacles. Great for family, friends and groups. Mar-Dec: hours vary. Dickerson ATTRACTIONS Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard 18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, 301-605-0130 www.smvwinery.com Known for its award-winning Bordeaux-style wines and red barn, silo and windmill about a mile from the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. 12N-6pm. Wine service ends at 5:30pm. White’s Ferry 24801 White's Ferry Rd, US Rt 107, Dickerson 301-349-5200 The last private working ferry on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia carries 24 cars in a 12-minute round trip. Picnic grounds and canoe rental. 5am-11pm. Store and snack bar closed in winter. OUTDOOR RECREATION Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area 6565 Dickerson Rd, Dickerson, 301-924-2127 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/ parkmaps/monocacy_map.aspx Features 1,800 acres of natural areas and scenic farmlands along the Monocacy River. Quiet unmarked hiking and equestrian trails. Hunting and fishing. Park closes at sunset. Emmitsburg ATTRACTIONS National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes Mount St. Mary's College, US Rt 15 S, Emmitsburg 301-447-5318 www.msmary.edu/grotto Oldest replica of Grotto of Lourdes in the western hemisphere. 7am-dusk. National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6606 www.setonshrine.org Historic site dedicated to first American-born saint. Visitor center, museum and 12-minute film. Tours of Basilica with Saintís tomb, two historic homes and peaceful grounds. 10am-4:30pm; basilica: 10am-4:30pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE National Fallen Firefighters Memorial 16825 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-1365 www.firehero.org A memorial honoring firefighters that were killed in the line of duty. A Roll of Honor plaque lists those who lost their lives. Call for hours and large groups. Fort Washington HISTORY & HERITAGE Fort Washington Park 13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington 301-763-4600 www.nps.gov/fowa Pre-Civil War masonry coastal fort. Abundant fishing, biking and hiking as well as group picnicking, visitor center, environmental education and living history programs. OUTDOOR RECREATION Fort Foote Park 8901 Fort Foote Rd, Fort Washington, 301-763-4600 www.nps.gov/fofo Designed in the 1860s to protect the river entrance to the surrounding seaports. The National Park Service has cleared paths around the ruins of what is considered the best preserved Civil War fort in the region. Park: 10am-sunset. Closed major holidays. Frederick ARTS & CULTURE Community Bridge Mural S Carroll St between E Patrick & E All Saints sts, Frederick, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 http://www.williamcochran.com/GalleryMain.asp? GalleryID=5788&AKey=YX679BSX Award-winning trompe l’oeil mural depicting the spirit of the community. This project forever transformed a concrete bridge into an illusion of an old, ivy-covered stone bridge. Dawn-dusk. Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, 301-698-0656 www.delaplaine.org Providing the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, changing exhibits in eight galleries and diverse programs. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-2828 www.weinbergcenter.org The “jewel” of Frederick County arts brings vibrant, world-class music, dance, theater and film to a restored historic theater. Tues-Wed, 10am-4pm; Thur-Fri, 10am-6pm; box office:10am-2pm. See ad on page 77. 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 The 44-acre park features a carillon, band shell, tennis courts; Culler Lake, a public swimming pool and playgrounds. Concerts in summer and events throughout year. Dawn-10pm. 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 Fast-growing regional craft brewery with non-traditional styles. Tasting room offers more than 20 beers on tap including exclusive brews. Thur-Fri, 3-8pm; Sat, 12N-8pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. Brewery tours: Thur-Fri, 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm; Sat, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm. 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 Crafting quality beer. Proudly brewed in historic Frederick. Thur-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 12N-8pm (tours: 12N-4pm); Sun, 12N-6pm. Roads & Rails Museum 200 N East St, Frederick, 301-624-5524 www.roadsnrails.com One of the world’s largest miniature train displays. Also houses a gigantic LEGO train display. It is great for families and loved by all ages. Mon & Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Shadowland Laser Adventures 550 Buckeystown Pike, c/o FSK Mall, Frederick 301-696-5555 www.shadowlandadventures.com/fun271 Strap on a light-weight, high-tech pack, enter the huge multi-level arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Families, individuals, groups and office outings. 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, hay rides, homemade apple cider donuts and much more. Check website. Tenth Ward Distilling Co. 508 E Church St, Frederick, 301-662-4090 www.tenthwarddistilling.com Forges offbeat spirits by experimenting with unconventional ingredients, recipes, and aging techniques. We are dedicated to reviving Frederick’s booze history in addition to providing distinctive tours, tastings and B.A.M.F. spirits. Wed-Sun, 12N-6pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Barbara Fritchie House 154 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-4047 www.visitfrederick.org Reconstructed home of Barbara Fritchie, heroine of John Greenleaf Whittier's poem from the Civil War of her words to Stonewall Jackson. Sun, 12N-3pm. Beatty-Cramer House 9010 Liberty Rd, Frederick, 301-668-6088 enter link description herewww.frederickcountylandmarks.org C. 1732. Rare Dutch architecture and construction with timber-frame and brick in original house. 19th-century additions include smokehouse and springhouse. By appointment only. Bjorlee Musuem 101 Clarke Pl, Frederick, 301-360-2011 Houses a collection that begun in 1872. Artifacts of importance to the Maryland School of the Deaf's history and to the Frederick community as well. Tues & Thur, 12N-5pm. Jug Bridge Monument 1500 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-4047 www.visitfrederick.org/members/view/224 A persistent rumor holds that a real jug of whiskey was buried in the demijohn shaped monument. Monocacy National Battlefield 4632 Araby Church Rd, Frederick, 301-662-3515 www.nps.gov/mono Site of July 9, 1864 Civil War battle dubbed “The Battle that Saved Washington.” Confederate Gen. Jubal A. Early defeated Union forces commanded by Gen. Lew Wallace who later wrote Ben Hur. 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s. Mount Olivet Cemetery/ Francis Scott Key Monument 515 S Market St, Frederick, 301-662-1164 www.mountolivetcemeteryinc.com Established in 1854, features the gravesites of Francis Scott Key, National Anthem author; Barbara Fritchie, heroine of John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem and Thomas Johnson, first governor of Maryland. 8am-dark. Museum of Frederick County History 24 E Church St, Frederick, 301-663-1188 www.frederickhistory.org Experience 300 years of county history with exhibits, tours and hand-on activities for all ages in our galleries, bookstore and heritage garden. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Research Ctr: Thur-Sat, 10am-4pm. National Museum of Civil War Medicine 48 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-695-1864 www.CivilWarMed.org Immersion exhibits illustrating stories of the patients, caregivers and medical innovations of the American Civil War. Education programs, guided tours and museum store. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Closed major holidays. See ad on page 77. Roger Brooke Taney House 121 S Bentz St, Frederick, 301-663-7880 www.hsfcinfo.org The house of the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1836-1864) interprets the life of Taney and middle-class life in early 19th-century Frederick County. By appointment only. Rose Hill Manor Park & Children's Museum 1611 N Market St, Frederick, 301-600-1650 www.rosehillmuseum.com Hands-on history; experiences for children of all ages. County park: 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. The stone house, completed in 1758, is considered an outstanding example of colonial German-American architecture. Apr-mid-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gambrill State Park 8602 Gambrill Park Rd, Frederick, 301-271-7574 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/gambrill.aspx Premier hiking and mountain bike trails. High Knob area nature center features Civic Conservation Corps history and memorial bronze statue and 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 of the Class A baseball team, Frederick Keys, an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Guaranteed fun; intimate, friendly atmosphere, great for family or business entertaining. Apr-Sept: call for schedule. Play N Hooky 125 Crosstimber Way, Frederick, 301-508-0201 www.playnhooky.net Bass fishing on the Potomac. Call for information. SHOPPING Emporium Antiques 112 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-662-7099 www.emporiumantiques.com 1918 warehouse filled with 130 quality antiques dealers offering an exceptional variety of fine antiques. Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Closed major holidays. Gaithersburg ATTRACTIONS Shadowland Laser Adventures 624 Quince Orchard Rd, c/o Quince Orchard Shopping Ctr, Gaithersburg, 301-330-5546 www.shadowlandadventures.com/fun272 Strap on a light-weight high-tech pack, enter the huge multi-level arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Families, individuals, groups and office outings. HISTORY & HERITAGE Gaithersburg Community Museum 9 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6160 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/museums A dynamic transportation and history experience. The museum features educational exhibits and programs designed to spark interest and imagination in our city’s history. Tues-Sat, 10am-3pm; by appointment. Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Museum 13 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-646-1222 www.gwgvfd.org/museum.cfm The museum includes a restored Diamond-T 1941 pumper, as well as helmets, uniforms, badges, department logs, radios and other items dating back to the 1920s. Sat, 10am-2pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Seneca Creek State Park http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ central/seneca.aspx Set along 16 miles of Seneca Creek and includes the 90-acre Clopper Lake, restored 19th-century cabin, Black Rock Mill, interpretive exhibits. More than 30 miles of hiking/biking trails. Seasonal facility use; fees charged at the Clopper Day use area. Mar-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Feb: 10am-sunset. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. EVENT FACILITIES Smoky Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc. 16407 Riffleford Rd, Gaithersburg, 301-948-1518 www.smokeyglenfarm.com We’re proud to offer you the very best in service, facilities, food and fun for your group’s special event. Mar–Dec. Germantown ARTS & CULTURE BlackRock Center for the Arts 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, 301-528-2260 www.blackrockcenter.org High level of quality performances, free gallery exhibitions and arts education classes in a welcoming and intimate setting. ATTRACTIONS Butler’s Orchard 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, 301-972-3299 www.ButlersOrchard.com County's premier pick-your-own farm. Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Farm market. Pumpkin Festival in October. Bunnyland in Spring. Group outings, hayrides, birthday parties and more. Mid-May-Dec 24. 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 19th-century slave plantation life and the heroic story of the Underground Railroad through unique living history experiences. OUTDOOR RECREATION Valley Mill Kayak School 15101 Seneca Rd, Germantown, 301-840-7388 www.valleymillkayak.com/sup Teaching the methods of former Olympian Eric Jackson, and featuring the most recent teaching techniques and technical knowledge available in white-water paddling today. Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Glen Echo ATTRACTIONS Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 301-634-2222 www.glenechopark.org Founded as Chautauqua retreat in 1891 and once an amusement park, there’s a 1921 Dentzel Carousel, ballroom dancing, arts studios, two children’s theaters and playground. Call for schedule. HISTORY & HERITAGE Clara Barton National Historic Site 5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, 301-320-1410 www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm Barton lived here while the house was the headquarters and warehouse for the American Red Cross. The house conveys sense of dedication to serving others. Tours every hour, 10am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. 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 Home of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall. Interprets three generations of 19th-century residents. By appointment. SPORTS Glenn Dale Golf Club 11501 Old Prospect Hill Rd, Glenn Dale, 301-262-1166 www.glenndalegolfclub.com Championship course with relaxed atmosphere. Pro shop, snack bar, lounge, range and rental clubs. Advance tee times by phone or internet. Near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis. Mon-Fri, 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun & holidays, 5:30am-12pm. Greenbelt ATTRACTIONS NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Museum 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, 301-286-8981 www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html Offers unparalleled experiences, a key to knowledge and a window to the future. 9am-4pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Greenbelt Museum 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, 301-507-6582 www.greenbeltmuseum.org Explore National Historic Landmark community’s walking paths and art deco architecture through self-guided walking tours. Community built in 1937 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. Historic house: Sun, 1-5pm & by appointment; exhibit room: 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas & New Year’s Day. Jefferson ATTRACTIONS Distillery Lane Ciderworks 5533 Gapland Rd, Jefferson, 301-834-8920 www.distillerylaneciderworks.com Maryland's first producer of hard cider is located on a historic farm just outside of Burkittsville. More than 3,000 apple trees provide unique fruit for eating, baking and cider. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gathland State Park 900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, 301-791-4767 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/gathland.aspx Home of Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend, monument to fallen war correspondents. Site of Crampton's Gap, fought over during Battle of South Mountain. 8am-sunset. 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 Free admission, guided tours, Christus statue, permanent exhibits on life of Christ, informative temporary exhibits, films and videos, explanations of church beliefs and teachings. 10am-9pm. 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 Rebuilt foundations of two former slave quarters at Northampton plantation. Interpretive signage for self-guided tours detailing lives of enslaved and free African-Americans (1790-1930). 6am-dark. Landover SPORTS FedExField 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, 301-276-6000 www.redskins.com Located northeast of Washington, D.C. One of the largest stadiums in National Football League—home to the Washington Redskins. Laurel ATTRACTIONS Dinosaur Park 13200 Mid-Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, 301-627-7755 enter link description herewww.history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/ Dinosaur_Park.htm Unearth the prehistoric past at Dinosaur Park, home of Astrodon Johnstoni, Maryland's state dinosaur. 1st & 3rd Sat, 12N-4pm. Jailbreak Brewing Co. 9445 Washington Blvd N, Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699 www.jailbreakbrewing.com Our artfully crafted beer is meant to be an escape from whatever drama is present in your life. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm. National Wildlife Visitor Center Patuxent Research Refuge 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, 301-497-5763 www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent Wildlife in its native habitat. View interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, hike trails or take a seasonal tram tour through forest, wetland and meadow habitats. 9am-4:30pm. Closed federal holidays. HISTORY & HERITAGE Laurel Museum 817 Main St, Laurel, 301-725-7975 www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org Mill worker’s house dating back to 1840s with changing exhibits of Laurel's history from an industrial mill town to the present. Research library and museum shop. 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 www.history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/ Montpelier_Mansion.htm Eighteenth-century Georgian architecture that boasts a reproduction kitchen and an original summerhouse. Festivals, teas, exhibits, holiday events, gardens, a boxwood maze and unique hands-on history playground. Thur-Tues, 11am-3pm. SPORTS Laurel Park Rt 198 & Racetrack Rd, Laurel, 301-725-0400 www.laurelpark.com Thoroughbred racing highlighted by the Winter SprintFest (Feb); and the Maryland Million (Oct). Live racing: Jan-Mar and Sept-Dec; simulcasting: year-round (call for schedule). Laytonsville ATTRACTIONS Waredaca Brewing Company 4017 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville, 301-774-2337 www.waredacabrewing.com Farm brewery located between Baltimore, Frederick and Washington, D.C. Focusing on high-quality approachable ales using farm-grown ingredients in a picturesque countryside destination. 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, was voted the best public course in MD and VA by readers of the Washington Post. Dawn-dusk. Middletown ATTRACTIONS Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery 8546 Pete Wiles Rd, Middletown, 301-473-3568 www.orchidcellar.com Maryland's premier meadery. Enjoy our meticulous recreation of some old recipes that uses modern knowledge of chemistry and microbiology only to understand the process, not to interfere with it. South Mountain Creamery 8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, 301-371-8565 www.southmountaincreamery.com Maryland's first on-site dairy processing plant that home delivers our farm-fresh products straight to our customer's front door. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION South Mountain Battlefield State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-791-4767 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/ southmountainbattlefield.aspx Designated as a state battlefield, the park encompasses the three gaps of South Mountain (Crampton’s, Fox’s and Turner’s) that were the scene of the September 14, 1862 battle just days before the Battle of Antietam. Dawn-dusk. Washington Monument State Park 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-432-8065 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/washington.aspx Site of first monument erected to "Father of Our Country," President George Washington. The Cumberland Valley offers superb bird-watching opportunities; the Appalachian Trail passes through. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. 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, rollercoaster, arcade and more. A great day trip from Baltimore and Washington. Hours vary. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. 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. Come taste for yourself in unique strawbale 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 Premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, other sweet dessert wines produced. Look for them at Maryland Wine and Love, Happiness Sangria events. Elk Run Vineyards 15113 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 410-775-2513, 1-800-414-2513 www.elkrun.com Using new world research and technology along with old-world traditions focused on producing high-quality wine from high-quality grapes. 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 Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a 80-acre vineyard on 230-acres of rolling hills. Sample classical estate bottled, award-winning grape and semi-sweet pure fruit wines. 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 vineyards and winery; premium estate bottled wines. Tastings, tours, picnic area available. Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm also May-Dec: Fri, 1-5pm. Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm 8253 Dollyhyde Rd, Mount Airy, 301-829-6950 www.milkhousebrewery.com Maryland’s first farm brewery which carefully hand crafts fine beers with ingredients grown on Stillpoint Farm. Fri, 3-7pm; Sat-Sun, 1-6pm. MISCellaneous Distillery 114 S Main St, B103, Mount Airy, 240-394-MISC www.miscdistillery.com A passion for distilling inspired by the old Maryland craft traditions. Not yet open to the public. Check website. Red Shedman Farm Brewery 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889 www.redshedman.com Twelve craft brews and cider are featured. Lite fare in taproom and deck. Live music on Saturday nights. Beautiful farm setting at Linganore Winecellars. Wed- Thur, 12N-5pm; Fri-Sun, 12N-8pm. National Harbor ATTRACTIONS Capital Wheel at National Harbor 116 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 301-842-8650 www.thecapitalwheel.com Enjoy the lights, sights and sounds of the Nation’s Capital from 180 feet over the Potomac River. See you soon. MGM National Harbor 7100 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill www.mgmnationalharbor.com A $1.4 billion casino resort featuring entertainment, spa and salon, high-end retail, meeting space and more than a dozen restaurants. See ad on Inside Back Cover. National Harbor 165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 301-203-4170, 1-877-NATL-HBR www.nationalharbor.com An exciting community with hotels, restaurants, entertainment including MGM National Harbor and Urban Pirates, shops, residences and offices. Tree-lined promenades and relaxing spaces and great views of Washington, D.C. See ad on page 73. Urban Pirates-National Harbor 115 National Plaza S, Pier Slip 90, National Harbor 301-300-0895 www.urbanpiratesnh.com Climb aboard the Relentless for an interactive adventure sailing the waters of the Potomac River. Apr-Nov: see web site North Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100 www.strathmore.org Maryland's campus for the arts presents concerts, art exhibitions, afternoon teas and family festivals in the mansion and 1,976-seat music center. Mon-Tues & Thur-Fri, 10am-5pm; Wed, 10am-9pm; Sat, 10am- 2pm. Closed major holidays. North Brentwood HISTORY & HERITAGE Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center 4519 Rhode Island Ave, North Brentwood 301-809-0440 www.pgaamcc.org The mission is to celebrate and inspire the community through the cultivation, preservation and presentation of the cultural and artistic contributions of African Americans in Prince George's County. Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. 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. Box office: Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. ATTRACTIONS The Winery at Olney 18127 Town Center Dr, Olney, 301-570-1907 www.thewineryatolney.com More than 30 locally fermented wines made from grape product sourced from all over the world. Visit the 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, it is an excellent example of an African-American tenant family home in Montgomery County. Free guided tours. Apr-Oct: 12N-4pm; 2nd & 4th Sat each month. 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 animals, daily chore demonstrations, hay barn, feed room, equipment shed, workroom; machinery and equipment are demonstrated. 8am-4:30pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Poolesville ATTRACTIONS Rocklands Farm Winery & Market 14525 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, 301-825-8075 www.rocklandsfarmmd.com Working farm and winery on 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). Early 19th-century general store, Civil War memorabilia and arboretum. By appointment. Seneca Schoolhouse Museum 16800 River Rd, Poolesville, 301-972-8588 www.historicmedley.org Fully furnished one-room school museum with classes. Gift shop and picnic area. By appointment. 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 The Great Falls Tavern area of the C&O Canal features a visitor center, replica canal boat rides, an overlook of the Great Falls of the Potomac and Billy Goat Trail. Wed-Sun, 9am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. Riverdale Park HISTORY & HERITAGE Riversdale House Museum 4811 Riverdale Rd, Riverdale Park, 301-864-0420 http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/ Riversdale_House_Museum.htm Federal-period manor home offering tours, programs and special events. Tours every quarter hour: Fri & Sun, 12:15-3:15pm. Rockville ARTS & CULTURE F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre 603 Edmonston Dr, c/o Rockville Civic Ctr, 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 theater groups and professional touring companies. Box office: Tues-Sat, 2-7pm. ATTRACTIONS Twin Valley Distillers 711 E Gude Dr, Bay D, Rockville, 240-421-1115 www.twinvalleydistillers.com Produced the first bourbon to be made from start to finish in Maryland. 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 Discover the history of Montgomery County in the rooms and changing exhibitions of this 1815 historic house museum and 19th-century heirloom garden. Wed-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. Glenview Mansion 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, 240-314-8660 www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=389 An elegant 1926 home with significant architecture and gardens. Come visit an art gallery exhibit, a monthly Sunday afternoon concert or the the beautiful formal gardens. Mon, Wed & Fri, 9am-5pm; Tues & Thur, 9am-9pm. Sun-see website. Jane C. Sween Research Library 42 W Middle Lane, Rockville, 301-340-2974 www.montgomeryhistory.org Research library houses published, manuscript and archival collections about the county. Also open are two museums on 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/PPSD/Cultural_ Resources_Stewardship/heritage/josiahhensonsp.shtm Located on the old Isaac Riley Farm where Reverend Josiah Henson lived and worked as a slave from 1795 to 1830. His 1849 autobiography inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe's landmark novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Peerless Rockville Historic Preservation 29 Courthouse Sq, Red Brick Courthouse, Rockville, 301-762-0096 www.peerlessrockville.org Ongoing special events, tours and programs highlight Rockville’s history, architecture and historic preservation. Visitors center and research library for historic county seat. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm. Stonestreet Museum of 19th-Century Medicine 103 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 301-340-2825 www.montgomeryhistory.org Investigate medical practices of the 1800s in this one-room, freestanding doctor's office (c. 1852). Dr. Stonestreet is ‘in’ second Sun. of the month. Wed-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gilbert Indoor Shooting Range 14690 Rothgeb Dr, Rockville, 301-315-0300 www.gilbertindoorrange.com Indoor shooting range, classes and Maryland handgun qualification course available. Mon-Fri, 12N-9pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. SPORTS Redgate Golf Course 14500 Avery Rd, Rockville, 301-309-3055 www.redgategolf.com Rockville’s hometown golf course since 1974. The natural rolling layout gives golfers a traditional feel within a parkland setting. Dawn-dusk. Sandy Spring ATTRACTIONS The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School 16701 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 240-389-4386 www.sandyspringtrees.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. Mid-Mar-Nov, 9am-dusk. HISTORY & HERITAGE Sandy Spring Museum 17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-0022 www.sandyspringmuseum.org Gathering place where people can develop meaningful connection by exploring community history through the visual, literary and performing arts. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. Closed major holidays. Sandy Spring Slave Museum & African Art Gallery, Inc. 18524 Brooke Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-4066 www.sandyspringslavemuseum.org Museum's campus boasts four displays: a cross-section of a slaving Clipper ship, a slavery-era log cabin, an arts pavilion and great hall. By appointment only. Woodlawn Visitor Center 16501 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, 301-929-5989 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/ woodlawn-visitor-center/ Stone barn exhibits where echoes of the past tell the story of a bustling farm, its community, and those who made a bold bid for freedom on the Underground Railroad. Apr-Nov, Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Trail and grounds are open year-round, sunrise to sunset. 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 offers the best in American and international cinema, featuring first-run movies, festivals, retrospectives and more. Call for performance times. ATTRACTIONS Denizens Brewing Co. 1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, 301-557-9818 www.denizensbrewingco.com Craft brewery with two-level taproom and 200-seat dog-friendly 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, unique hard ciders, wines and sparkling wines from a wide variety of fruit grown by local farm partners. Memorial-Columbus Day: Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm; Columbus Day-Memorial Day: Thur-Sat, 11am-6pm. Penn Oaks Winery 11 Midhurst Rd, Silver Spring, 301-562-8592 www.marylandwine.com/wineries/wineries/ pennoaks/main.html Come and taste the nine varieties during scheduled tasting events. Winery is conveniently located to Washington, D.C., and only 45 minutes from Baltimore. 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 multi-media visitor's center. Mon-Thur, 8am-5:30pm. Tours: Mon-Thur, 9am. ATTRACTIONS Wheaton Ice Arena 11717 Orebaugh Ave, Silver Spring, 301-905-3000 www.montgomeryparks.org/enterprise/ice/wheaton The facility offers a wide range of ice skating and ice hockey classes and camps for all ages and skill levels. Check website. HISTORY & HERITAGE National Museum of Health and Medicine 2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, 301-319-3300 www.medicalmuseum.mil Established during the Civil War as the Army Medical Museum, a center for the collection of specimens for research in military medicine and surgery. 10am-5:30pm. Suitland HISTORY & HERITAGE Airman Memorial Museum 5211 Auth Rd, Suitland, 301-899-3500 ext 228 www.hqafsa.org Museum tells the stories of Air Force enlisted personnel; preserves the enlisted heritage of U.S. Airmen from the dawn of flight to the space era. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Takoma Park ATTRACTIONS Montgomery College Planetarium 7621 Fenton St, Takoma Park, 301-650-1463 www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/planet This is located on a college campus, but it is open to the public. Schedule varies month by month. Please check website. Thurmont ATTRACTIONS Blue Blazes Whiskey Still 6602 Foxville Rd, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato Genuine whiskey still from Prohibition days. National Park Service operates interpretive program. Year-round; call for schedule and programs. Catoctin Breeze Vineyard 15010 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 240-449-0677 www.catoctinbreeze.com A range of varietal and blended wines are produced, as well as a selection of meads. Offers wine tastings and private tours. Mon-Thur, 10am-3pm; Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 12N-7pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-3180 www.cwpzoo.com Wonderful adventures and exciting new animal friends await you. More than 500 animals on 50 beautiful acres; up-close educational shows and visits. Apr-Oct: 10am-5pm. Loy’s Station Covered Bridge Old Frederick Rd, off US Hwy I-77 three miles from Thurmont, Thurmont, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org 90 ft. Covered bridge (c.1848) over Owen’s Creek. An adjoining park provides picnic and play area. 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, one of the area's finest trout streams. Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-0099 www.springfieldmanor.com Situated on the historic estate, guests will enjoy the unparalleled views of mountain, woodlands and bucolic pastures. The outdoor meticulously renovated historic bank horse barn is the ideal setting to enjoy fine wines. Wed, Fri-Sun, 12N-6pm; Thur, 12N-8pm. 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 In operation from 1776 to 1905, founders, miners, clerks, charcoal makers, storekeepers, teamsters and others came together under the iron master's supervision. Trails to furnace. 8am-sunset. OUTDOOR RECREATION Catoctin Mountain Park 6602 Foxville Rd, Thurmont, 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm Wealth of scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking trails, scenic drives, camping and fly-fishing and overnights in a historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount are offered. Year-round. Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/cunningham.aspx Known for its scenic beauty, history and 78-ft. Cascading waterfall. Hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rental, hiking and camping. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. Upper Marlboro ATTRACTIONS Six Flags America 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-249-1500 www.sixflags.com/america Thrilling theme/water park featuring more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions. Highlights include four sensational children’s areas and eight world-class roller coasters. Memorial Day-Labor Day: daily; mid-April- Memorial Day & Labor Day-Halloween: weekends only. Holiday in the Park mid – Nov – Jan 31st. See ad on page 73. 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. An outdoor exhibit area interprets the aviation history. Darnall’s Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro 301-952-8010 www.history.pgparks.com 1742 Historic house; home of James and Lettice Wardrop; burial vault. Tues-Thur, by appointment; Fri & Sun, 12N-4pm. See ad on page 75. 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. Pick up the tour brochure at the Patuxent River Visitors Center. Sun, 10am-3pm. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary/Visitor Center 11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-888-1377 dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/ merkle.aspx Home to the Western Shore's largest concentration of wintering Canada geese (5,000+), also offers habitats for a wide variety of birds and mammals. Sanctuary grounds: 7am-dusk; Visitors Center, 10am-5pm. Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr, Rt 193 & 214, Upper Marlboro 301-218-6700 www.pgparks.com/page342.aspx Features the Chesapeake Carousel, an authentic, hand-carved and restored turn-of-the-century Dentzel carousel, miniature train ride, putt-putt golf and playground. Fee for rides and putt-putt golf. May-Aug: Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm; Sept: Sat & Sun only, 10am-7pm. Closed Mon except May 28-Sept 3. SPORTS Prince George's Equestrian Center/ Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro 301-952-7900 www.showplacearena.com Suburban Washington D.C.'s most versatile sports, equestrian, entertainment, trade show and meeting facility with more than 49,000-sq.-ft. of flexible exhibit space and banquet facilities. Call for schedule. Urbana SPORTS Worthington Manor Golf Club 8329 Fingerboard Rd, Urbana, 301-874-5400 www.worthingtonmanor.com An Ault-Clark signature course, is a frequent U.S. Open qualifying site and is one of the Mid-Atlantic's premier daily-fee golf clubs. 7am-8pm. Bethesda Row Shopping Walkersville ATTRACTIONS Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899, 1-877-363-WS-RR www.wsrr.org One hour and 15-minute ride through scenic countryside. Special event every Saturday. Mystery dinner trains. Weekends. Wheaton ATTRACTIONS Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton 301-962-1400 www.brooksidegardens.org Themed formal gardens, conservatories with seasonal displays, educational programs, tours, annual butterfly exhibit and holiday light show, art exhibits, gift shops and rental facilities. Visitors Center: 9am-5pm; conservatories: 10am-5pm. Woodsboro ATTRACTIONS Legore Bridge Legore Bridge Rd, Rt 194, N of Woodsboro 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Construction on this magnificent stone bridge began in 1898. Bridge opened to the public in 1900. VISITOR SERVICES Emmitsburg WELCOME CENTER Mason Dixon Welcome Center 17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Emmitsburg 301-447-3719 Serves traffic heading north on US 15 and south from Gettysburg. Thur-Mon, 9am-5pm. Frederick COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Visit Frederick 151 S East St, Frederick 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Located in downtown Frederick. Less than one hour from Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Gettysburg. 9am-5:30pm. See ad on page 77. Largo COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Prince George’s County CVB 9200 Basil Court, Ste 101, Largo, 301-925-8300 www.experiencePGC.com Experience. Expand. Explore. Prince George’s County. Six Flags America, National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, The Capital Wheel and new MGM Resort Casino. See ad on page 48. Myersville WELCOME CENTERS South Mountain I-70 East Welcome Center Hwy I-70 E, Between Exits 35 & 42, Myersville 301-293-4172 Serves traffic heading toward Baltimore and Eastern Shore as well as points south. Thur-Mon, 8:30am-4:30pm. South Mountain I-70 West Welcome Center Hwy I-70 W, Between Exits 42 & 35, Myersville 301-293-8435 Serves traffic heading west toward Garrett County. Thur-Mon, 8:30am-4:30pm. Rockville COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Visit Montgomery 1801 Rockville Pike, Suite 350, Rockville 240-777-2060, 1-877-789-6904 www.visitmontgomery.com The official tourism office for the county that touches D. C. but offers its own major cultural, heritage and rural assets as well as close proximity to the nation’s capital. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. See ad on page 69. Tuxedo GROUND TRANSPORTATION Gray Line, DC 5500 Tuxedo Rd, Tuxedo, 202-779-9897, 240-426-5381 www.graylinedc.com Gray Line is Washington, D.C.’s premier sightseeing and charter coach company. We provide a wide array of specialized sightseeing tours. Cunningham Falls, Thurmont ACCOMMODATIONS HOTELS AND MOTELS AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor 156 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 20745 301-749-9000, 301-749-2299 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waswa-ac-hotelwashington-dc-at-national-harbor American Inn of Bethesda 8130 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 20814 301-656-9300, 1-800-323-7081 www.american-inn.com Just four miles from D.C. Offers a welcoming atmosphere, warm hospitality and a lineup of convenient amenities catering to all travelers. AVI Hotel-Largo 9421 Largo Dr W, Largo, 20774 301-499-4600, 1-800-426-7866 www.avihotellargo.com Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites-Rockville 1251 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, 20850 301-424-4940, 1-800-366-1251 www.bestwesternrockville.com Best Western-Capital Beltway 5910 Princess Garden Pkwy, Lanham, 20706 301-459-1000, 1-800-866-4458 www.bestwestern.com/capitalbeltway Best Western-Historic Frederick 420 Prospect Blvd, Frederick, 21701 301-695-6200, 1-888-811-3124 www.bestwesternfrederick.com Bethesda Court Hotel 7740 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 20814 301-656-2100, 1-800-874-0050 www.bethesdacourtwashdc.com/?vm=r Bethesda Marriott 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, 20814 301-897-9400, 1-800-228-9290 www.bethesdamarriott.com Bethesda Marriott Suites 6711 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, 20817 301-897-5600 www.bethesdamarriottsuites.com Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Rd, North Bethesda, 20852 301-822-9200, 1-800-859-8003 www.bethesdanorthmarriott.com Bolger Center 9600 Newbridge Dr, Potomac, 20854 301-983-7000, 1-866-578-6600 www.bolgercenter.com Cambria Hotel & Suites-Rockville 1 Helen Heneghan Way, Rockville, 20850 301-294-2200 www.cambriasuitesrockville.com Clarion Inn & Fundome 8601 Baltimore Ave, College Park, 20740 301-474-2800, 1-800-442-1644 www.collegeparkinn.com College Park Hotel and Suites 9020 Baltimore Ave, College Park, 20740 301-441-8110, 1-800-228-5150 www.collegeparkmdhotel.com College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, 20783 301-985-7300 www.collegeparkmarriott.com Colony South Hotel and Conference Center 7401 Surratts Rd, Clinton, 20735 301-856-4500, 1-800-537-1147 www.colonysouth.com Comfort Inn Conference Center-Bowie 4500 Crain Hwy, US Hwy 50 & 301 at MD 3, Bowie, 20716 301-464-0089, 1-800-228-5150 www.pmchotels.com Minutes from Naval Academy, Showplace Arena, BWI airport and the nation’s capital. Yacht club-style restaurant where you can try our specialty drinks in our bar. Comfort Inn-Capital Beltway 4050 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, 20705 301-572-7100, 1-800-228-9290 www.cicapitalbeltwayhotel.com Comfort Inn-Clinton/Andrews Air Force Base 7979 Malcolm Rd, Clinton, 20735 301-856-5200, 1-866-284-7891 www.choicehotels.com/maryland/clinton/comfort-inn-hotels/md055 Comfort Inn-Frederick 7300 Executive Way, Frederick, 21704 301-668-7272 www.comfortinn.com Comfort Inn-Oxon Hill 6363 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, 20745 301-839-0001, 1-877-424-6423 www.comfortinn.com Comfort Inn-Shady Grove 16216 Frederick Rd, Gaithersburg, 20877 301-330-0023, 1-888-605-9100 www.hotelchoice.com/hotel/md413 Country Inn & Suites-Camp Springs 4950 Mercedes Blvd, Camp Springs, 20746 240-492-1070, 1-800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/campspringsmd Country Inn & Suites-Capitol Heights 8850 Hampton Mall Dr N, Capitol Heights, 20743 301-350-8088, 1-800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/capitolheightsmd Country Inn & Suites-Frederick 5579 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-695-2881, 1-800-626-9849 www.countryinns.com Courtyard by Marriott-Chevy Chase 5520 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, 20815 301-656-1500, 1-888-856-6992 www.marriott.com/wasvy LEED certified. Outdoor venuefor weddings/catering. Walk to upscale shopping and restaurants. Two blocks from red line metro train into D.C. Courtyard By Marriott-Frederick 5225 Westview Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-631-9030 www.marriott.com/wasfd Courtyard by Marriott-Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center 204 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, 20878 301-527-9000 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wascg courtyardgaithersburg-washingtonian-center Courtyard by Marriott-Greenbelt 6301 Golden Triangle Dr, Greenbelt, 20770 301-441-3311, 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyardgreenbelt.com Courtyard by Marriott-Largo/Capital Beltway 1320 Caraway Ct, Largo, 20774 301-925-1400 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waspg-courtyardlargo-capital-beltway Courtyard by Marriott-New Carrollton 8330 Corporate Dr, Landover, 20785 301-577-3373, 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyard.com Courtyard by Marriott-Rockville 2500 Research Blvd, Rockville, 20850 301-670-6700, 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyard.com Courtyard by Marriott-Silver Spring Downtown 8506 Fenton St, Silver Spring, 20910 301-589-4899, 1-800-321-2211 www.marriott.com/WASSV Courtyard by Marriott-Silver Spring North 12521 Prosperity Dr, Silver Spring, 20904 301-680-8500, 1-800-321-2211 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/WASSS-Courtyard-Silver-Spring-North Days Inn-Camp Springs 5151 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, 20746 301-899-7700, 1-800-225-3297 www.daysinn.com Days Inn-Frederick 5646 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, 21704 301-694-6600, 1-800-DAYS-INN www.daysinn.com Days Inn-Lanham 9023 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, 20706 301-459-6600, 1-800-325-2525 www.daysinn.com Days Inn-Silver Spring 8040 13th St, Silver Spring, 20910 301-588-4400, 1-800-329-7466 www.daysinn.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Largo/Washington, 9100 Basil Court, Largo, 20774 301-773-0700 www.doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-largo-washington-dc-BWILWDT/index.html DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Bethesda/Washington DC 8120 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 20814 301-652-2000, 1-800-222-TREE www.doubletreebethesda.com DoubleTree by Hilton-Laurel 15101 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, 20707 301-776-5300, 1-800-HOLIDAY www.doubletreelaurel.com DoubleTree by Hilton-Washington, D.C./Silver Spring 8727 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 20910 301-589-5200 www.silverspring.doubletreebyhilton.com Econo Lodge-Clinton 7851 Malcolm Rd, Clinton, 20735 301-856-2800, 1-800-553-2666 Econo Lodge-College Park 9624 Baltimore Ave, College Park, 20740 301-474-0003, 1-800-55-ECONO www.econolodge.com Econo Lodge-Frederick 6021 Francis Scott Key Dr, Frederick, 21704 301-698-0555, 1-800-553-2666 www.econolodge.com Even Hotel-Rockville 1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 20852 301-881-3836 www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/rockville/wasr/hoteldetail?cmmmc=YextLocal--USA-_-WASRK Executive Inn & Suites 2901 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, 20774 301-627-3969 www.executiveinnandsuitesmd.com Extended Stay America-Gaithersburg North 205 Professional Dr, Gaithersburg, 20877 301-869-9814 www.extendedstayamerica.com Extended Stay America-Gaithersburg South 201 Professional Dr, Gaithersburg, 20877 301-963-3539 www.extendedstaydeluxe.com Extended Stay America-Germantown 12450 Milestone Ctr Dr, Germantown, 20876 301-540-9369 www.extendedstayamerica.com Extended Stay America-Germantown Town Center 20141 Century Blvd, Germantown, 20874 301-515-4500 www.extendedstayhotels.com Extended Stay America-Washington, D.C.-Rockville 2621 Research Blvd, Rockville, 20850 301-987-9100 www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/dc/washington-dc/rockville Fairfield Inn & Suites-Frederick 5220 Westview Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-631-2000, 1-800-228-2800 www.marriott.com/wasfr Fairfield Inn & Suites-Germantown/Gaithersburg 20025 Century Blvd, Germantown, 20874 301-916-0750, 1-800-228-2800 www.marriott.com/WASGE Fairfield Inn & Suites-Laurel 13700 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, 20707 301-498-8900, 1-800-228-2800 www.marriott.com/waslr Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center 9751 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, 20878 301-590-0044, 1-800-393-3450 www.gaithersburgmarriott.com Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 20745 301-965-2000 www.gaylordnational.com Greenbelt Marriott 6400 Ivy Ln, Greenbelt, 20770 301-441-3700, 1-800-676-5975 www.marriottgreenbelt.com Hampton Inn & Suites-Frederick/Ft. Detrick 1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, 21702 301-696-1565, 1-800-426-7866 www.frederickfortdetricksuites.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites-National Harbor 250 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 20745 301-567-3531, 1-800-426-7866 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hampton-inn-and-suites-national-harbor-alexandria-area-WASOXHX/index.html Hampton Inn & Suites-Washington, D.C. North/Gaithersburg 960 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, 20879 301-990-4300, 1-800-HAMPTON www.gaithersburgsuites.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn-Bowie 15202 Major Lansdale Blvd, Bowie, 20716 301-809-1800 www.bowiemd.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn-College Park 9670 Baltimore Ave, College Park, 20740 301-345-2200, 1-800-426-7866 www.hamptoninncollegepark.com Hampton Inn-Frederick 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, 21704 301-698-2500, 1-800-426-7866 www.frederick.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn-Silver Spring 8728-A Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 20910 301-588-5887 www.silverspring.hamptoninn.com Harborside Hotel 6400 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, 20745 301-749-9400, 1-888-209-2770 www.harborsidehotel.net Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg 14975 Shady Gove Rd, Rockville, 20850 240-507-1800 www.rockvillegaithersburg.hgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-Frederick 7226 Corporate Ct, Frederick, 21703 240-566-1500 www.frederick.stayhgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-Silver Spring North 2200 Broadbirch Dr, Silver Spring, 20904 301-622-3333 www.silverspring.hgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-Washington, D.C./Bethesda 7301 Waverly St, Bethesda, 20814 301-654-8111 www.bethesda.hgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-Washington, D.C./Greenbelt 7810 Walker Dr, Greenbelt, 20770 301-474-7400 www.greenbelt.stayhgi.com Hilton-Washington D.C./Rockville Meeting Center Hotel 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, 20852 301-468-1100, 1-800-222-8733 www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hilton-washington-dc-rockville-hotel-and-executive-meeting-ctr-IADMRHF/index.html Hilton-Washington, D.C. North/Gaithersburg 620 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, 20877 301-977-8900, 1-800-599-5111 www.hiltongaithersburg.com Holiday Inn Conference Center-FSK Mall 5400 Holiday Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-694-7500 www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/frdmd Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Germantown 20260 Goldenrod Ln, Germantown, 20876 301-428-1300, 1-800-315-2621 www.hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Laurel Lakes 14402 Laurel Place, Laurel, 20707 301-206-2600, 1-800-HOLIDAY www.hiexpress.com/laurelmd Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-I95/Capitol Beltway 9101 Basil Court, Largo, 20774 301-636-6090, 1-800-HOLIDAY www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/largo/lnhmd/hoteldetail/directions Holiday Inn Express-Washington DC/BW Parkway 89 6205 Annapolis Rd, Hyattsville, 20784 301-322-6000, 1-800-228-5150 www.ihg.com Holiday Inn Express-Washington, D.C. East/Andrews AFB 5001 Mercedes Blvd, Camp Springs, 20746 301-423-2323, 1-800-315-2621 www.hiexpress.com/dcandrewsafb Holiday Inn-College Park 10000 Baltimore Ave, College Park, 20740 301-345-6700, 1-866-240-6315 www.holidayinn.com/was-collegepk Holiday Inn-Gaithersburg 2 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, 20879 301-948-8900, 1-800-465-4329 www.higaithersburg.com Holiday Inn-Greenbelt 7200 Hanover Dr, Greenbelt, 20770 301-982-7000, 1-800-280-4188 www.higreenbelt.com Amenity rich guest rooms: 37-inch flat-screen TV, microwave, refrigerator and more; complimentary high-speed internet; full-service restaurant and lounge; seasonal outdoor pool and patio. Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg 14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, 20850 240-507-1900 www.rockvillegaithersburg.homewoodsuites.com Homewood Suites By Hilton-Frederick 4950 Westview Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-663-9600 www.frederick.homewoodsuites.com Homewood Suites by Hilton-Silver Spring 8724-B Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 20910 301-565-0005 www.silverspring.homewoodsuites.com Homewood Suites Washington DC-North Gaithersburg 805 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, 20879 301-670-0008 www.homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/homewood-suites-by-hilton-gaithersburg washington-dcnorth-GAINGHW/index.html Hyatt House-Gaithersburg 200 Skidmore Blvd, Gaithersburg, 20877 301-527-6000, 1-800-974-9288 www.hyatthouse.com Hyatt Regency-Bethesda 1 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, 20814 301-657-1234, 1-800-233-1234 www.bethesda.regency.hyatt.com Mainstay Suites-Frederick 7310 Executive Way, Frederick, 21704 301-668-4600 www.mainstaysuites.com Motel 6-Frederick 999 W Patrick St, Frederick, 21702 301-662-5141, 1-888-4-CHOICE www.choicehotels.com National 4-H Conference Center 7100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, 20815 301-961-2801, 1-800-FOUR-H-DC www.4hcenter.org Quality Inn & Suites-College Park 7200 Baltimore Ave, College Park, 20740 301-276-1000 www.qismd.com Quality Inn & Suites-Laurel 1 N 2nd St, Laurel, 20707 301-725-8800, 1-866-725-8800 www.laurelmdinn.com Quality Inn-Campsprings/Andrews AFB 4783 Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, 20746 301-420-2800, 1-866-821-5368 www.andrewsafbhotel.com Quality Inn-Takoma Park 7411 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, 20912 301-439-3000, 1-800-4-CHOICE www.qualityinn.com Free high-speed internet, free hot breakfast, fridge, safe, iron/iron board, coffee maker, hair dryer in the room. Radisson Hotel-DC North/Rockville 3 Research Ct, Rockville, 20850 301-840-0200, 1-800-638-8559 www.therockvillehotel.com Rambler Inn 426 N Church St, Thurmont, 21788 301-271-2424 www.myspace.com/ramblerinnthurmont Red Roof Inn Plus-Rockville 16001 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, 20850 301-987-0965, 1-800-RED-ROOF www.redroof.com Red Roof Inn Washington DC-Laurel 12525 Laurel-Bowie Rd, Laurel, 20708 301-498-8811, 1-800-848-7878 www.redroof.com Red Roof Plus+ Washington DC-Oxon Hill 6170 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, 20745 301-567-8030, 1-800-848-7878 www.redroof.com Residence Inn by Marriott-Bethesda Hotel Downtown 7335 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 20814 301-718-0200, 1-800-331-3131 www.marriott.com Residence Inn by Marriott-Frederick 5230 Westview Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-360-0010 www.marriott.com/wasrf Residence Inn by Marriott-Gaithersburg 9721 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, 20878 301-590-3003, 1-800-MARRIOTT www.marriott.com Residence Inn by Marriott-Greenbelt 6320 Golden Triangle Dr, Greenbelt, 20770 301-982-1600 www.marriott.com Residence Inn by Marriott-National Harbor Washington, D.C. 192 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 20745 301-749-4755, 1-800-331-3131 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasnh-residence-innnational-harbor-washington-dc Residence Inn by Marriott-Silver Spring 12000 Plum Orchard Dr, Silver Spring, 20904 301-572-2322 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waslv-residence-inn-silver-spring Rodeway Inn-Andrews Air Force Base 4783 Allentown Rd, Bldg B, Camp Springs, 20746 301-456-1646 www.andrewsafbhotel.com Sheraton-Rockville 920 King Farm Blvd, Rockville, 20850 240-912-8200, 1-800-325-3535 www.sheratonrockville.com Sheraton-Silver Spring 8777 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, 20910 301-589-0800, 1-800-325-3535 www.sheratonsilverspring.com Sheraton-Washington North 4095 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, 20705 301-937-4422, 1-800-325-3535 www.sheraton.com/washingtonnorth Sleep Inn & Suites-Emmitsburg 501 Silo Hill Pkwy, Emmitsburg, 21727 301-447-0044, 1-800-4-CHOICE www.sleepinnemmitsburg.com Sleep Inn & Suites-Laurel 10127 Washington Blvd, Laurel, 20723 240-547-4268 www.choicehotels.com/md189 Sleep Inn & Suites-Upper Marlboro 9310 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, 20772 301-599-9400 www.uppermarlborohotel.com Sleep Inn-Frederick 5361 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-668-2003, 1-800-424-6423 www.sleepinn.com Sleep Inn-Rockville/Shady Grove 2 Research Ct, Rockville, 20850 301-948-8000, 877-424-6423 www.sleepinnrockville.com SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Gaithersburg 9715 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, 20878 301-987-0900, 1-888-287-9400 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasgt-springhill-suites-gaithersburg Super 8 Motel-Camp Springs 5151-B Allentown Rd, Camp Springs, 20746 301-702-0099, 1-800-800-8000 www.super8.com Super 8 Motel-Thurmont 300 Tippin Dr, Thurmont, 21788 301-271-7888, 1-800-800-8000 www.super8motel.com Super 8-Frederick 20 Monocacy Blvd, Frederick, 21704 301-663-0500, 1-800-578-7878 www.super8frederick.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Bowie 3700 Town Center Blvd, Bowie, 20716 301-262-8045 www.marriott.com/bwibm TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Frederick 5050 Westview Dr, Frederick, 21703 301-624-0050 www.marriott.com/wasft TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Gaithersburg 212 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, 20877 571-612-5282, 1-800-257-3000 www.towneplacegaithersburg.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Joint Base Andrews 7800 Ferry Ave, Clinton, 20735 301-856-2266, 1-877-331-2266 www.marriott.com/wasaf The Westin Washington National Harbor 171 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 20745 301-567-3999 www.westinnationalharbor.com Wyndham Garden Washington DC North BW Parkway 5811 Annapolis Rd, Cheverly, 20784 301-779-7700, 1-800-446-4656 www.wyndham.com/hotels/maryland/cheverly/wyndham-garden-washington-dc-north/hotel-overview BED & BREAKFASTS AND INNS Eden Park Guest House 7063 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, 20912 301-270-8210 www.edenparkguesthouse.com Frederick Inn Bed and Breakfast 3521 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, 21717 240-341-2902 www.frederickinn.com Hill House B&B 12 W 3rd St, Frederick, 21701 301-682-4111 www.hillhousefrederick.com Hollerstown Hill B&B 4 Clarke Pl, Frederick, 21701 301-228-3630 www.hollerstownhill.com Pleasant Springs Farm 16112 Barnesville Rd, Boyds, 20841 301-972-3452 www.pleasantspringsfarm.com CAMPGROUNDS Brunswick Family Campground 100 South Maple Ave, Brunswick, 21716 301-834-9950, 1-888-446-7529 www.potomacrivercampground.com Apr-Nov. Cherry Hill Park 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, 20740 301-937-7116, 1-800-801-6449 www.cherryhillpark.com Crow’s Nest Campground 335 W Main St, Rt 77 W, Thurmont, 21788 301-271-7632, 1-800-866-1959 Shaded sites on a stream. Hookups and primitive(tents) spaces. Low cost monthly camper rentals. Call for rates. Close to Gettysburg, D.C., outlets. Nov-Jun 30; tents: May 1-Oct 31. VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES Above All Else at Windsong 13134A Old Annapolis Rd, Mount Airy, 21771 301-831-5083 www.windsongarabians.com Canal Quarters-C&O Canal Trust-Lockhouse 6 6100 Clara Barton Pkwy, Bethesda, 20816 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/programs/canal-quarters/canal-quarters-lockhouses-overview/lockhouse6 Canal Quarters-C&O Canal Trust-Lockhouse 10 8128 Riverside Ave, Cabin John, 20818 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/programs/canal-quarters/canal-quarters-lockhouses-overview/lockhouse-10 Canal Quarters-C&O Canal Trust-Lockhouse 22 Pennyfield Lock Rd, Potomac, 20854 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/programs/canal-quarters/canal-quarters-lockhouses-overview/lockhouse-22 Canal Quarters-C&O Canal Trust-Lockhouse 25 15213 Edward Ferry Rd, Poolesville, 20837 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/programs/canal-quarters/canal-quarters-lockhouses-overview/lockhouse-25 Canal Quarters-C&O Canal Trust-Lockhouse 28 3705 Canal Rd, Point of Rocks, 21777 301-714-2233 www.canaltrust.org/programs/canal-quarters/canal-quarters-lockhouses-overview/lockhouse-28
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