Maryland Official Visitors Guide - 2018 Maryland Official Visitors Guide
Capital Region
2017-11-29 07:08:44
Distinctly Maryland
Close to D.C., far from ordinary.
The Capital Region is a haven for experiences with historically important sites, family-friendly attractions, scenic parks and mountain vistas. Situated close to Washington, D.C., the region’s communities offer vibrant, globally focused festivals, diverse local food and spirits, and dynamic performing arts.
Eat & Drink
- Savor Frederick’s Fine Dining
Walkable, water-side Frederick is home to world-class breweries like Flying Dog and Monocacy, along with dozens of restaurants ranging from cutting edge to classic. Don’t miss celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio’s VOLT restaurant, showcasing the region’s best, locally sourced ingredients.
- Sample the World’s Cuisines in Wheaton
Travel from Asia to Africa, Europe to the Middle East and Central America, and all the way back to the United States with authentic pupusas, dim sum, falafel, ramen, gyros, cannolis, pad thai, sushi and world-class burgers, all within a few blocks in Wheaton.
See & Do
- Marvel at the Sights and Sounds at National Harbor
This 350-acre waterfront destination, with more than 160 shops and dozens of restaurants, offers an array of activities and events plus a chance to see spectacular sunsets. Take your views to new heights on the 180-foot-tall Capital Wheel, an unexpected way to soar above the metro area.
- Experience Wonder at Six Flags America
With more than 100 exciting rides, games, shows and attractions including Hurricane Harbor water park, this theme park is a must do. New this year: the Galactic Attack Virtual Reality coaster immerses riders in a fighter spaceship cockpit, and the WONDER WOMAN™ Lasso of Truth is an extreme swing ride providing breathtaking aerial views of the area landscape.
- Enjoy Live Entertainment at Strathmore
The 2,000-seat concert hall in Bethesda brings world-class performances by major national artists including folk, blues, pop, jazz, show tunes and classical music. Intimate shows are also performed in the mansion and the nearby AMP by Strathmore.
- Discover Historic Covered Bridges
Northern Frederick County is home to three covered bridges: Utica Mills, Loy’s Station and Roddy Road. Take a hike, ride a bike, relax with a picnic or go fishing while you explore the natural beauty of these historic landmarks.
- Explore Civil War Heritage
The battlegrounds of Monocacy and South Mountain, and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine—which includes a former army hospital and a variety of exhibits and educational programs—bring the region’s wartime history to life. Travel a Civil War Trail to experience the landscape through the eyes of citizens and soldiers.
- See History at the Surratt House Museum
The 1852 farm home of the Surratt family was the first stop on John Wilkes Booth’s escape from Washington following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Tour the historic property and learn about the fascinating history of the 19th-century political conspiracy.
- Find Top Gaming and Entertainment at MGM National Harbor
This lavish resort casino features 3,600 slots, 140 table games and poker; a world-class spa and salon; and thoughtfully crafted dining and entertainment options. Attend a live concert in the state-of-the-art theater and pamper yourself with an overnight stay in one of the elegant hotel suites.
- Head Back to School
College Park is a quintessential college town. A variety of restaurants, coffee houses, local and regional theaters, galleries and entertainment venues span three miles along Baltimore and Rhode Island avenues in neighboring Hyattsville in the Gateway Arts District.
- Tour a Distillery
McClintock Distilling offers tours and tastings of hand-distilled craft spirits in a beautifully renovated tasting room in Downtown Frederick.
- Explore Maryland’s Underground Railroad Stories
Visit the stone barn exhibits at Woodlawn Cultural Park 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.
- Relax in Floral Splendor at Brookside Gardens
Wheaton’s 50-acre public garden provides the perfect setting for petal peeping. The Cocktail Garden highlighting plants frequently used in adult libations joins perennial favorites including the Aquatic, Rose, Fragrance and Butterfly gardens.
- Tour Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum
See 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.
- 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.
- See a Piece of the Moon 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.
Stay
- Unwind on a Country Estate
Built in 1774, the 130-acre Inn at Springfield Manor features eight private suites in a gorgeous Catoctin Mountain setting with a distillery and winery in a restored barn. Your stay includes breakfast, an afternoon tea, a wine or spirit tasting and access to the farm’s lavender vineyard and acres of pastures, trails, streams and woodlands.
- Relax Along the Waterfront
The Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor features 2,000 guestrooms, five restaurants, a nightclub, retail shopping, a full-service spa and fitness center and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. The 19-story atrium comes to life each night with a water fountain show that dances 60 feet high to music.
- Camp in the Great Outdoors
Montgomery County’s campground, Little Bennett, includes 91 wooded campsites and three yurts. Enjoy 25 miles of hiking, biking and trails throughout 3,700 acres of forests and meadows. Close to D.C., Cherry Hill Park campground offers a free shuttle to the Metro.
- 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 its 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.
Shop
- Find Your Style at Clarksburg Outlets
The newly opened village-style shopping center features 90 high-quality upscale retailers and an outdoor green amphitheater for concerts and performances.
- Shop for Antiques and Arts & Crafts
Emmitsburg Antique Mall in northern Frederick County has 120 booths selling unique decorative items including antique furniture, linens and quilts, primitives, glassware, collectibles and much more. The city of Frederick offers a large collection of antiques outlets in its charming historic district, along with a theater, galleries and shopping.
- Save on Your Favorite Brands at Tanger Outlets
Located at National Harbor, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Tanger Outlets has top name-brand stores such as Pandora, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Under Armour, Michael Kors and Gap Factory Store.
Events
- Meet Award-winning Authors
National and local authors participate in a celebration of literary excellence at the Gaithersburg Book Festival. The annual event includes workshops, children’s story time and book sales.
- Taste Local Brews
The Maryland Craft Beer Festival in Downtown Frederick presents small-batch and craft beers by local brewing companies in a family-friendly environment with live bluegrass, Americana and folk music.
- Celebrate the Holidays at Gaylord National’s ICE!
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland with holiday scenes hand-sculpted from 5,000 blocks of ice. Visit a decorated Christmas town square, complete with holiday merchandise, a hot chocolate stand, Santa’s sleigh and more.
Cities & Towns
- Find Your Fun in Bethesda
One of the closest neighborhoods to Washington, D.C., Bethesda is a thriving urban center home to numerous restaurants, retailers, arts venues and events.
- Enjoy Outdoor Activities in Frederick
The city of Frederick is surrounded by mountain views, wineries, orchards and vibrant communities. Visitors can stroll along the promenade at Carroll Creek, attend an outdoor concert at Baker Park, hike the Appalachian Trail, visit Maryland’s largest brewery, Flying Dog Brewery, and tour a battlefield all in one weekend. In Thurmont, Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park reward hikers with a waterfall, mountain views and a peaceful lake.
- Step Back in Time in Upper Marlboro
Once a port town, Upper Marlboro is among the oldest Maryland towns with a history dating back to colonial times. Today, the downtown area along Main Street is home to a variety of local restaurants and shops.
- Explore Your Creative Side in Silver Spring
This Arts and Entertainment District is home to the American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre, with its annual AFI Docs film festival, The Fillmore music venue and more than 50 arts and humanities organizations, arts venues and entertainment businesses.
YELP’S TOP DINING DESTINATIONS IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Kadhai Boutique Indian Cuisine, Bethesda
Highly rated Indian restaurant with a popular buffet worthy of Indian food snobs.
Analia’s Café, Frederick
Traditional Greek fare with a serious following.
Succotash, National Harbor
Southern American dishes like Chicken and Waffles and Fried Green Tomatoes with a family-style feel.
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SPOTLIGHT
Hike, Bike and Kayak along the Historic C&O Canal
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 with a system of locks as a route for transporting coal, lumber and agricultural products along the Potomac River. Today, the 184.5-mile C&O Canal towpath along the historic canal offers some of the best places for outdoor recreation in the Washington, D.C. area. Starting in Georgetown and ending in Cumberland, Maryland, the trail has great scenery and easy terrain for strolling, hiking and biking. Some sections are perfect for flatwater kayaking or standup paddleboarding.
In Potomac, just north of D.C., the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center offers historical exhibits daily and interpretive programs on weekends from early April through the end of October. Visitors can step back in time and experience a living history ranger guided program aboard a one-hour trip on a reproduction of a 19th-century canal boat. Trips depart at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The Canal Quarters program offers overnight accommodations at historic lockhouses to experience what life was like in centuries past.
Accokeek
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park
3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, 301-283-2113
www.accokeekfoundation.org/agriculture
Experience life in the 1770s. History buffs enjoy the 18th-century tobacco barn, farmhouse and replica out-kitchen. Families love learning about the heirloom crops and heritage breed animals. Fishing pier, boat dock and nature trails offer a respite for outdoor enthusiasts. Park: Year-round; Exhibit area: mid-March-mid-December: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm; Visitors 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-Sept. Hours vary seasonally.
Bethesda
ARTS & CULTURE
Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, 301-280-1660
The Washington region’s premiere theater arts organization dedicated to children presents professional performances, 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
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. Sunrise-sunset.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, 301-496-6308, 1-888-346-3656
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/1414/Battle-of-Bladensburg-Visitor-Center
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. Visitors Center: Thur-Sun; Park, sunrise-sunset.
Bowie
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Belair Mansion
12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089
Eighteenth-century home of two Maryland governors and noted Thoroughbred owner. Interpret the lives of all its residents, with art and antiques covering a 250-year period. Tues-Sun, 12N-4pm.
Belair Stable Museum
2835 Belair Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089
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
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
Hands-on activities interpret life in a turn-of-the-century railroad town. Exhibits on local history and visitor information. Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm.
National Capital Radio & Television Museum
2608 Mitchelville Rd, Bowie, 301-390-1020
Museum displays an extensive collection of vintage radios and televisions including working displays and hands-on activities. Group tours available by appointment. Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Prince George’s County
Genealogical Society Library
12219 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-262-2063
4,000 volumes, periodicals and records to assist in genealogical research. Scope of collection is nationwide. Wed, 10am-7pm; last Sat each month, 1-5pm. Call for appointments.
SPORTS
Prince George’s Stadium
4101 NE Crain Hwy, Bowie, 301-805-6000
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
South Germantown Recreational Park, 18028 Central Park Cir, Boyds, 301-528-6530
Milkable cow model. “MOO to you” antique milk wagon and model railroad. Children’s play room, crafts and cow models. May-Oct: (located at SoccerPlex.) Sat, 10am-3pm; 4th Sun, 1-4pm.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Boyds Negro School
19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds
A restored one-room schoolhouse (1896-1936) complete with furnishings and literature about African- American education in Montgomery County. Last Sun of the month, 2-4pm; or by appointment.
Brandywine
ATTRACTIONS
Romano Vineyard and Winery
15715 Bald Eagle School Rd, Brandywine, 301-752-1103
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://dnr.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. Year-round, sunrise-sunset.
Brookeville
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Johns Guide Service
2509 Brown Farm Ct, Brookeville, 301-774-4503
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 Rt 97, Brookeville, 301-924-2127
http://dnr.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
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
Performing arts theater offering 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
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: sunrise-sunset.
Clinton
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton, 301-868-1121
A 1852 middle-class farm home, tavern and post office with ties to President Lincoln’s assassination. Mid-Janmid- Dec: Wed-Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm.
Colesville
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National Capital Trolley Museum
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, 301-384-6088
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
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
State-of-the-art archival facility with one-hour tours available of research center, office areas, laboratories, and records’ storage area. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; reservations required.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
College Park Airport
1909 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, 301-864-5844
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
A highly interactive 2-3 hour outdoor activity featuring zip lines, Tarzan swings and awesome treetop obstacles. Great for family, friends and groups. Mar- Dec: call for schedule.
Dickerson
ATTRACTIONS
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard
18125 Comus Rd, Dickerson, 301-605-0130
Known for its award-winning Bordeaux-style wines and red barn, silo and windmill is located about a mile from the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. 12N-6pm. Open 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 each in a 12-minute round trip. Picnic grounds and canoe rental. 5am-11pm. Store and snack bar closed Mid-October through April.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Monocacy Natural Resource Management Area
6565 Dickerson Rd, Dickerson, 301-924-2127
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/parkmaps/monocacy_map.aspx
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 Our Lady Lourdes
c/o Mount St. Mary’s University, 16330 Grotto Rd, Emmitsburg, 301-447-5318
Oldest replica of Grotto of Lourdes in the western hemisphere. 8:30am-5pm.
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
339 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6606
Historic site of the first American-born saint. Free museum and 12-minute film. Free tours of two historic homes, historic cemetery, and Basilica with saint’s tomb. 10am-4:30pm.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
16825 S Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-1365
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; large groups call in advance.
SHOPPING
Emmitsburg Antique Mall
1 Chesapeake Ave, Emmitsburg, 301-447-6471
Located in the heart of historic Emmitsburg. More than 36,000 sq. ft. displaying antique furniture, linens, quilts, primitives, glassware, toys, tools and collectibles. 10am-5pm.
Fort Washington
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Fort Washington Park
13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, 301-763-4600
Pre-Civil War masonry coastal fort. Abundant fishing, biking and hiking as well as group picnicking, visitors center, environmental education and living history programs.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Fort Foote Park
8901 Fort Foote Rd, Fort Washington, 301-763-4600
www.nps.gov/places/fort-foote.htm
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
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. Sunrise-sunset.
Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
40 S Carroll St, Frederick, 301-698-0656
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.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W Patrick Ave, Frederick, 301-694-4744
Dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theater art through the combined voices of a diverse ensemble of professional resident artists, influential leaders in the community and visionaries in the art of theatre. The main stage ranges from family friendly to adult themes.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-2828
A showcase for performing arts, housed in a historic 1926 movie palace. Presenting music, dance, theater, classic films, and family entertainment. Box office hours: Tues-Weds 10am-4pm; Thurs-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-2pm.
See ad on page 75.
ATTRACTIONS
Baker Park
W 2nd St & N Bentz St, Frederick, 301-600-1492
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. Sunrise-10pm.
Dragon Distillery
1341 Hughes Ford Rd, Ste 108, Frederick, 301-378-2514
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
One of the fastest-growing regional craft breweries in the mid-Atlantic, has brewed world-class beer that pushes the confines of traditional styles for almost 25 years. Its tasting room offers more than 20 beers on tap and limited releases only found at the brewery. Wed-Fri, 3-8pm; Sat, 12N-8pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. Tours: Wed-Fri, 3:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm; Sat, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm & 4:30pm; Sun, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm & 3:30pm.
A Great American Main Street- Downtown Frederick
19 E Church St, Frederick, 301-698-8118
Thriving 50-block historic district for shopping, dining, art and architecture.
McClintock Distilling Co.
35 S Carroll St, Frederick, 202-557-9914
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
Crafting quality beer. Proudly brewed in historic Frederick. Thur-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 12N-8pm; Tours: 12N-4pm; Sun, 12N-6pm.
Olde Mother Brewing
911 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-624-1700
Frederick’s smallest craft brewery with a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. All small batch craft ales brewed on premise and served in our tasting room. Thur-Fri 4-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm; Sun, 12N-8pm.
Roads & Rails Museum
200 N East St, Frederick, 301-624-5524
One of the world’s largest miniature train displays. Also houses a gigantic LEGO train display. Great for families and loved by all ages. Mon & Fri-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Shadowland Laser Adventures
5500 Buckeystown Pike, c/o FSK Mall, Frederick, 301-696-5555
www.shadowlandadventures.com/fun282
Strap on a lightweight, 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
Fall harvest festival includes pick-your-own pumpkins; farm animals; slides; jumping pillow; corn maze, wagon rides, homemade apple cider donuts and much more. Check website for hours.
Tenth Ward Distilling Co.
508 E Church St, Frederick, 301-662-4090
Forges off-beat 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
Reconstructed home of Barbara Fritchie, heroine of John Greenleaf Whittier’s poem from the Civil War of her words to Stonewall Jackson.
Beatty-Cramer House
9010 Liberty Rd, Frederick, 301-668-6088
www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org/fclf_bcgen.html
Circa 1732. Rare Dutch architecture and construction with timber-frame and brick in original house. Nineteenth-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 as well as to the Frederick community. Tues & Thur, 12N-5pm.
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
151 S East St, Frederick, 301-600-4031
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is ideally positioned to serve as your “base camp” for Civil War Trails and the battlefields.
See ad on page 73.
Jug Bridge Monument
1500 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-600-4047
www.allenbrowne.blogspot.com/2012/04/jug-and-bridge.html
Because of this odd-shaped monument, 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
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 and New Year’s.
Mount Olivet Cemetery/Francis Scott Key Monument
515 S Market St, Frederick, 301-662-1164
www.mountolivetcemeteryinc.com
Opened in 1854, this privately owned “garden cemetery” boasts nearly 40,000 inhabitants including Francis Scott Key, Barbara Fritchie, Thomas Johnson, Jr and war veterans ranging from the Revolutionary War to more recent conflicts. We proudly welcome tourist, history enthusiasts, genealogist and reverent recreationalists. 8am-sunset.
Museum of Frederick County History
24 E Church St, Frederick, 301-663-1188
Enjoy 300 years of county history with exhibits, tours and hands-on activities for all ages in our galleries, bookstore and heritage garden. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm; Research Center: Thur-Sat, 10am-4pm.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-695-1864
Immersion exhibits illustrating story of the patients, caregivers and medical innovations of American Civil War. Education programs, guided tours and museum store. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. Closed major holidays.
See ad on page 75.
Rose Hill Manor Park & Children’s Museum
1611 N Market St, Frederick, 301-600-1650
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 structure (1758) is an outstanding and rare example of colonial German architecture. Apr-mid-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Clustered Spires Golf Course
8415 Gas House Pike, Frederick, 301-600-1295
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 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
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.
SHOPPING
Emporium Antiques
112 E Patrick St, Frederick, 301-662-7099
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.
The Little Pottery Shop
117 N East St, Frederick, 301-620-7501
The finest handcrafted pottery and gifts are displayed on two floors; more than 100 artists are featured in the shop. Sun, 11am-6pm; Mon & Wed, 10am-6pm; Thur, 10am-7pm; Fri -Sat, 10am-6pm.
Gaithersburg
ATTRACTIONS
Shadowland Laser Adventures
c/o Quince Orchard Shopping Ctr, 624 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, 301-330-5546
www.shadowlandadventures.com/fun282
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
History, trains and hands-on fun. Museum in Olde Towne Gaithersburg’s rail complex. Indoor/outdoor interpretive spaces explore local history and encourage playful learning. Tues-Sat, 10am-3pm; by appointment.
Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Museum
13 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-646-1222
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.
Historic International Latitude Observatory Park
100 DeSellum Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6160
www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/parks-and-fields/observatory-park
The observatory, one of six around the world, gathered information from 1899 to 1982 and scientists still use the data for FPS and more. Sunrise-sunset.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, 301-924-2127
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/seneca.aspx
Set along 16 miles of Seneca Creek, includes the 90-acre Clopper Lake, restored 19th-century cabin, Black Rock Mill, interpretive exhibits. More than 30 miles of hiking and 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 and Christmas Day.
SHOPPING
Lakeforest Shopping Center
701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-670-0599
You’ll find one of the most complete selection of stores, eateries and services with more than 140 shopping choices. 10am-9pm.
Germantown
ARTS & CULTURE
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, 301-528-2260
High level of quality performances, free gallery exhibitions and arts education classes in a welcoming and intimate setting. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm.
ATTRACTIONS
Butler’s Orchard
22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, 301-972-3299
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
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. Open June-November.
Glen Echo
ATTRACTIONS
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 301-634-2222
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
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. Daily tours on the hour, 10am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Glenn Dale
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Dorsey Chapel
10704 Brookland Rd, Glenn Dale, 240-264-3415
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
Home of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall. Interprets three generations of 19th-century residents. By appointment only.
SPORTS
Glenn Dale Golf Club
11501 Old Prospect Hill Rd, Glenn Dale, 301-262-1166
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
Explore National Historic Landmark community’s walking paths and art deco architecture through selfguided walking tours. Community built in 1937 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. Historic House: Sun, 1-5pm and by appt; Exhibit room: 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas and 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://dnr.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-dc-temple-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
Rebuilt foundations of two former slave quarters at Northampton plantation. Interpretive signage for selfguided tours detailing lives of enslaved and free African Americans (1790-1930). 6am-sunset.
Landover
SPORTS
FedExField
1600 FedEx Way, Landover, 301-276-6000
Located northeast of Washington, D.C. One of the largest stadiums in National Football League. Home to the Washington Redskins.
Laurel
ARTS & CULTURE
ManneqART Museum
9010 Maier Rd, Laurel, 301-778-0616
Museum is one-of-a-kind in the United States. At least 50 different life size artworks that are made to go on real humans are on display. Photographs and stories of creating the artwork fill the museum. Sculptures are made from all types of materials. Mon-Sat, 12N-4pm.
ATTRACTIONS
ClimbZone
13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd, Ste 130, Laurel, 301-317-1970
Family-focused climbing center concept was brought from New Zealand. The first U.S. climbing center is based right here in Laurel, MD. 10am-8pm (weekdays); 9am-9pm (weekends).
Dinosaur Park
13201 Mid Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, 301-627-7755
http://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 and 3rd Sat, 12N-4pm.
Jailbreak Brewing Co.
9445 Washington Blvd N, Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699
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 major holidays.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Laurel Museum
817 Main St, Laurel, 301-725-7975
www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org
1840s mill worker’s house, 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
http://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 and Racetrack Rd, Laurel, 301-725-0400
Come visit Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Maryland’s premier destination for live horse racing and simulcasting. Odds are you’ll have a great time. Live racing: Jan-Mar and Sept-Dec. Year-round simulcasting; call for schedule.
Laytonsville
ATTRACTIONS
Waredaca Brewing Company
4017 Damascus Rd, Laytonsville, 301-774-2337
Farm brewery focusing on high-quality approachable ales using farm-grown ingredients in a picturesque countryside destination, located between Baltimore, Frederick and Washington, D.C. Thur-Fri, 4-8pm; Sat, 1-8pm; Sun, 1-6pm.
SPORTS
Blue Mash Golf Course
5821 Olney-Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville, 301-670-1966
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. sunrise-sunset.
Middletown
ATTRACTIONS
Mazzaroth Vineyard
8333 Myersville Rd, Middletown, 301-639-0303
A family-run boutique winery that is passionate about crafting premium Maryland wines. By appointment only.
South Mountain Creamery
8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, 301-371-8565
Maryland’s first on-site dairy processing plant that home delivers farm-fresh products straight to the 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://dnr.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. Sunrise-sunset.
Washington Monument State Park
6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-432-8065
http://dnr.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.
SPORTS
Maryland National Golf Club
8836 Hollow Rd, Middletown, 301-371-0000
Arthur Hills-designed course uses the dramatic terrain changes and wetlands to provide a unique and inspiring challenge for any golfer.
Mitchellville
SPORTS
Enterprise Golf Course
2802 Enterprise Rd, Mitchellville, 301-249-2040
Measures 6,586 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 128 and a 71.7 USGA rating. The course features three sets of tees for different skill levels.
Monrovia
ATTRACTIONS
Adventure Park, USA
11113 W Baldwin Rd, Monrovia, 301-865-6800
State’s largest family entertainment center features laser tag, go-karts, mini-golf, roller coasters, kiddy rides, arcade and more. A great day trip from Baltimore and Washington. Daily hours vary. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Mount Airy
ATTRACTIONS
Black Ankle Vineyards
14463 Black Ankle Rd, Mount Airy, 301-829-3338
Delicious European-style wines sustainably grown on 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
One of Maryland’s finest boutique wineries producing wine sangria. Look for us at Maryland Wine and Love, Happiness Sangria events. By appointment only.
Elk Run Vineyards
15113 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 410-775-2513, 1-800-414-2513
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
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of an 80-acre vineyard on 230 acres of rolling hills. Sample classical estate bottled, award-winning grape and semi-sweet pure fruit wines. Year-round: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Loew Vineyards
14001 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5464
Family-owned vineyards and winery; premium estate bottled wines. Tastings, tours, picnic area available. Year-round: Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm; May-Dec: Fri, 1-5pm.
MISCellaneous Distillery
114 S Main St, B103, Mount Airy, 240-394-MISC
Our motto is “Live and drink by your own rule.” Come by the tasting room to hear our story and get a taste of what we are all about. Visit our website for hours information.
Red Shedman Farm Brewery
13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889
Twelve craft brews and cider are featured. Light 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
Enjoy the lights, sights and sounds of the Nation’s Capital from 180 ft. over the Potomac River. See website for details.
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National Ave, National Harbor, 844-346-4664
A $1.4 billion casino resort hotel featuring entertainment, a 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
An exciting community with hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, shops, residences and office. Tree-lined promenades and relaxing spaces.
Urban Pirates-National Harbor
151 National Plaza, South Pier Slip 90, National Harbor, 301-300-0895
Climb aboard the Relentless for an interactive adventure sailing the waters of the Potomac River. School groups, camps, corporate events and charters available. Apr-Oct: (see website).
North Bethesda
ARTS & CULTURE
Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100
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
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
ATTRACTIONS
Olney Winery
18127 Town Center Dr, Olney, 301-570-1907
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
Built in the late 19th century, this is an excellent example of an African-American tenant family home in Montgomery County. Free tours April-October: 12N-4pm, 2nd & 4th Sat of the month.
Oxon Hill
ATTRACTIONS
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
6411 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, 301-839-1176
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 Years, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Poolesville
ATTRACTIONS
Rocklands Farm Winery & Market
14525 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, 301-825-8075
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
Poolesville’s earliest building (c. 1793). Early 19th-century general store, Civil War memorabilia, arboretum. By appointment only.
Seneca Schoolhouse Museum
16800 River Rd, Poolesville, 301-972-8588
Fully furnished one-room school museum with classes. Gift shop and picnic area. By appointment only.
Potomac
HISTORY & HERITAGE
C&O Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, 301-767-3714
The Great Falls Tavern area of the C&O Canal features a visitors 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 and interpretive garden offering tours, programs and special events. Year-round: Fri & Sun, 12:15-3:15pm, tours every quarter hour.
Rockville
ARTS & CULTURE
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
603 Edmonston Drive, c/o Rockville Civic Center, Rockville, 240-314-8690
www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?nid=382
A 446-seat facility for the performing arts used primarily by conference groups, community theatre groups and professional touring companies. Box office: Tues-Sat, 2-7pm.
ATTRACTIONS
Twin Valley Distillers
711 E Gude Dr, Bay D, Rockville, 240-421-1115
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
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, monthly Sunday afternoon concerts or the beautiful formal gardens. Mon, Wed & Fri, 9am-5pm; Tues & Thur, 9am-9pm; Sun: see website.
Jane C. Sween Research Library
42 W Middle Ln, Rockville, 301-340-2974
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
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
Investigate medical practices of the 1800s in this one-room, freestanding doctor’s office (c.1852). Dr. Stonestreet is ‘in’ second Sunday of the month. Wed-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays.
Sandy Spring
ATTRACTIONS
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School
16701 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 240-389-4386
Aerial forest adventure with 13 courses of varying difficulty levels, consisting of ziplines and more than 150 challenges. Offers family fun for ages 5 and up. Mid-Mar-Nov, 9am-sunset.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Sandy Spring Museum
17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-774-0022
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 Museum
16501 Norwood Rd, Sandy Spring, 301-929-5989
www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/ woodlawn-manor-cultural-park/woodlawn-museum
Museum features multimedia exhibits throughout the 19th-century stone barn highlighting Montgomery County’s agricultural landscape, the Underground Railroad and the Quaker experience. Apr-Nov: Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun 12N-4pm; Trail and grounds: sunrise-sunset.
Silver Spring
ARTS & CULTURE
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, 301-495-6700
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 schedule.
ATTRACTIONS
Denizens Brewing Co.
1115 East-West Hwy, Silver Spring, 301-557-9818
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
Hand-crafted, award-winning, unique hard ciders, wines and sparkling wines from a wide variety of fruit grown by local farm partners. Memorial Day-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.marylandsbest.net/producer/penn-oaks-winery
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
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. Mon-Thur, 8am-5:30pm; Tours: Mon-Thur, 9am.
Wheaton Ice Arena
11717 Orebaugh Ave, Silver Spring, 301-905-3000
www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/ wheaton-regional-park-ice-arena
The facility offers a wide range of ice skating and hockey classes and camps for all ages and skill levels including public skating and lessons. Check website.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National Museum of Health and Medicine
2500 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, 301-319-3300
Established as the Army Medical Museum during the Civil War. The museum is about the past, present and future of American military medicine. 10am-5:30pm.
Suitland
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Airman Memorial Museum
5211 Auth Rd, Suitland, 301-899-3500 ext 228
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. See website for schedule.
Thurmont
ATTRACTIONS
Blue Blazes Whiskey Still
6602 Foxville Rd, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, 301-663-9388
Genuine whiskey still from Prohibition days. National Park Service operates interpretive program. Exhibit open year-round; call for schedule and programs.
Catoctin Breeze Vineyard
15010 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 240-578-3831
A range of varietal and blended wines are produced, as well as a selection of meads, featuring wine tastings and private tours. Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3pm; Sat, 12N-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo
13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-3180
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 U.S. 77, three miles from Thurmont, Thurmont, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613
90-ft. covered bridge (c. 1848) over Owen’s Creek. An adjoining park provides picnic and play area.
Roddy Rd Covered Bridge
1470 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613
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/springfield-manorwinery---distillery.html
Large historic estate, an ideal setting to enjoy fine wines, craft beer and award-winning bourbon, whiskey, rum,gin and brandy. Create the event of a lifetime; weddings, corporate events and private functions for 300 seated guests. The County Inn offers luxurious accommodations. Fri-Sun, 12N-6pm; Wed-Thur, 12N-9pm.
Utica Covered Bridge
Utica Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613
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
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://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/cunningham.aspx
Known for its scenic beauty, history and 78-foot cascading waterfall. Hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rental, hiking and camping. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset.
Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort
12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012
Luxury Log Rental Cabins, 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
One of 10 breweries in the world to utilize the Americanmade IDD mash filtration system which allows us to brew more quickly and efficiently. Wed-Sat.
Six Flags America
13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-249-1500
Thrilling theme and water park featuring more than 100 rides, shows and attractions. Ten coasters, four kids’ areas and water park, plus seasonal events. Memorial Day-Labor Day: daily; late March-Memorial Day & Labor Day-Halloween: weekends only. Holiday in the Park mid-Nov-Jan 1.
See ad on page 71.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Columbia Air Center
16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074
First African-American owned and 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
http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Darnall_s_Chance_House_Museum.htm
1742 historic house; home of James and Lettice Lee Wardrop; 18th-century underground burial vault on-site. Tues-Thur, by appointment; Fri & Sun, 12N-4pm.
See ad on page 71.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour
16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxent River Park
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074
4-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River.
Pick up the tour brochure at the Patuxent River Park Visitors Center. Sun, 10am-3pm.
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary/Visitor Center
11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-888-1377, 1-800-784-5380
http://dnr.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.
Patuxent River Park
16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074
Natural habitats with abundant wildlife, guided tours, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing areas, boat ramps, hiking and horseback trails. Primitive camping available. Sun-Sat, 8am-sunset.
Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Dr, Rt 193 & 214, Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6700
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-Sept: Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm; closed Mondays except May 28-Sept 3; weekends only in Sept.
SPORTS
Prince George’s Equestrian Center/Show Place Arena
14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-7900
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.
Walkersville
ATTRACTIONS
Walkersville Southern Railroad
34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899, 1-877-363-WSRR
One-hour-and-fifteen-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
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, off Rt 194, north of Woodsboro, Woodsboro, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613
Construction on this magnificent stone bridge began in 1898. Bridge opened to the public in 1900.
VISITOR SERVICES
Bowie
TOUR SERVICES
Vino 301 Wine Concierge
PO Box, Bowie, 301-807-2683
Be picked up for a tour of Maryland’s wine regions and culture by a personal escort. Tours are five hours and can accommodate groups of all sizes. Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm.
District Heights
GROUND/MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION
Angelic Luxury Coach, Inc.
8739 D’Arcy Rd, District Heights, 301-336-8500
One of the most recognized privately owned motor coach companies on the East Coast.
Emmitsburg
WELCOME CENTER
Mason Dixon Welcome Center
17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Emmitsburg, 301-447-3719
Serves traffic heading north on U.S. Hwy 15 and south from Gettysburg. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Frederick
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Visit Frederick
151 S East St, Frederick, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613
Less than 1 hour from Washington D.C., Baltimore and Gettysburg, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views, wineries, breweries distilleries and orchards. Visitors can hike the Appalachian Trail, visit Maryland’s largest brewery and tour a battlefield all in one day. 9am-5:30pm.
See ad on page 75.
Hyattsville
GROUND/MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION
A P Xpress Bus Company Inc.
8513 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, Hyattsville, 301-927-0646
Provides services for long and short distance trips, field trips, band competitions, college visits, shopping excursions, casino runs, sightseeing tours, proms, weddings, concerts, sporting events, church retreats, theaters, and corporate events. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
Largo
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Prince George’s County CVB
9200 Basil Court, Ste 101, Largo, 301-925-8300
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 69.
Myersville
WELCOME CENTER
South Mountain I-70 East Welcome Center
Hwy I-70 Eastbound, between extis 35 & 42, Myersville, 301-293-4172
Serves traffic heading toward Baltimore and Eastern Shore as well as points South. Daily, 9am-5pm.
South Mountain I-70 West Welcome Center
Hwy I-70 Westbound, between extis 42 & 35, Myersville, 301-293-8435
Serves traffic heading west toward Garrett County. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Rockville
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Visit Montgomery
1801 Rockville Pike, Ste 350, Rockville, 240-641-6750, 1-877-789-6904
The official tourism office for the county that touches Washington, D.C., but offers its own major cultural, heritage and rural assets as well as close proximity to D.C. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
See ad on page 65.
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