Maryland Official Visitors Guide - 2019 Maryland Official Visitors Guide
Central Maryland Attractions
2018-12-12 04:00:50
Things to See and Do
Urban adventures, hometown heart and Chesapeake charm welcome you to your own home away from home in Maryland’s monumental Central Region.
Aberdeen
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc.
18 Howard St, Aberdeen, 410-273-6325
Tells the story of Aberdeen and its surrounding area through artifacts, exhibits, displays, a library and exterior story windows. Tues-Thur & Sat, 10am-1pm.
SPORTS
Ripken Stadium
873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 410-297-9292
www.ripkenbaseball.com/aberdeen-tournaments
Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds, the short season Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.
Annapolis
ARTS & CULTURE
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Inc.
143 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-268-9212
Community theater seating 200 and presenting Broadway musicals “under the stars” across from the City Dock. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Thur-Sun evenings, 8:30pm.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-0907
Presents the finest in traditional and innovative repertoire in its classic series, Holiday Pops and kid-friendly family concerts. Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5:30pm. Closed major holidays.$
James E. Lewis Museum of Art
1030 Chesapeake Harbour Dr, Annapolis, 443-885-3030
Founded in 1951, the museum’s permanent collection includes a variety of works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Mon-Fri, 11am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm.
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-5544, 1-866-438-3808
Multi-disciplinary arts center providing opportunities for lifelong community participation in arts education, the visual arts and performing arts. Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Box Office: Mon-Fri, 12N-5pm and 2 hrs prior to performances.
ATTRACTIONS
Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque
Sidewalk at head of City Dock, Annapolis
Bronze statue of Alex Haley (author of Roots) by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Dwight in honor of his ancestor, Kunta Kinte.
Chesapeake Brewing Company
114 West St, Annapolis, 410-268-0000
Brewery offering great craft beers, local seafood and creative cocktails in the heart of Annapolis. Mon-Thur, 4-10pm; Fri-Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 11am-6pm.
Chesapeake Children’s Museum
25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, 410-990-1993
Hands-on museum for children and families located in a woodland park at the head of a creek. Call for special events and group visits. Daily, 10am-4pm; Summer: 10am-5pm.
Great Frogs Winery
3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6193
Crafting wines with rustic expression and an artisan approach as well as live music, pairing and wine tasting exploration experiences on the farm.
Infinity Theatre Company
1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-424-5067, 1-877-501-8499
www.infinitytheatrecompany.com
Professional Annapolis theater that inspires, transforms and enriches artists and audiences through the infinite possibilities found only in theater. June-Aug: Wed-Sun.
Maryland Horse Industry Board
Maryland Department of Agriculture
50 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-841-5798
www.mda.maryland.gov/horseboard
The Maryland Horse Industry Board is a commodities board promoting all aspects of the state’s $1.15B equine industry.
See ad on page 17.
Maryland State Archives
Hall of Records, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, 410-260-6400, 1-800-235-4045
Maryland’s permanent records depository with a public search room for family history, church records, newspapers, maps, photographs and more. Wed-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Sat, 8:30am-12N and 1-4:30pm; closed 1st Sat monthly & holiday weekends.
U.S. Naval Academy
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687
U.S. Navy college offering guided walking tours with Beaux Arts architecture at Bancroft Hall (student dorm) and the crypt of John Paul Jones. Jan-Feb: 9am-4pm; Mar-Dec: 9am-5pm.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second St, Annapolis, 410-295-0104
Museum with maritime heritage, events and concerts plus tours to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse and waterfront meeting rooms for private events. Thur-Sun, 11am-3pm; or by appointment.
Banneker-Douglass Museum
84 Franklin St, Annapolis, 410-216-6180
Museum dedicated to the preservation of Maryland’s African-American heritage and culture through the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm
Chase-Lloyd House
22 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-2723
Georgian townhouse built by Samuel Chase, lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, dating back to 1769; now a National Historic Landmark. Mar-Dec: Mon-Sat, 2-4pm.
Government House
State Circle & School Sts, Annapolis, 410-974-3531
www.msa.md.gov/msa/homepage/html/govhouse.html
Colonial Georgian-style mansion and the official residence of Maryland’s Governor. Tours by appointment only.
Hammond-Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-4683
A masterpiece of 18th-century American architecture and National Historic Landmark, open for guided tours of historic Maryland-made art and furniture. Apr-Oct: Tue-Sun, 12N-5pm; Nov-Mar, by appointment only.
Historic Annapolis Museum
99 Main St, Annapolis, 410-267-6656
Discover new exhibition Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake and learn the story of resistance to servitude and slavery in the Chesapeake region. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-5pm.
Hogshead
43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, 410-267-7619
Learn about the Maryland Colonial frontier in this fully interactive hands-on experience. Apr-Nov: Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm.
Maryland State House
100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5000
The oldest American state house in continuous legislative use and U.S. Capitol from 1783 to 1784 with an exhibit on General George Washington.
Matthew Henson Plaque
State House, Annapolis, 410-974-3400
Plaque inside the State House rotunda honoring Matthew Henson, the African-American explorer who discovered the North Pole (1909) with Admiral Peary. 9am-5pm.
The Stanton Community Center
92 W Washington St, Annapolis, 410-295-5519
Built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this center once served as the first African-American school in Annapolis. Mon-Sat, 8:30am-5pm.
Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Mouth of the South River, Annapolis
One of the last manned lighthouses (1875) and surviving screwpile offshore lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay; a national landmark best seen by boat.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
Lawyer’s Mall, Maryland State House, Annapolis, 410-974-3400
Memorial for the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, who served for 24 years with a famous case ending racial segregation in public schools.
Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, Inc
1101 Smithville St, Annapolis, 410-263-1860
This 1932 high school on the National Register of Historic Places served black students from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for over three decades. Wed-Fri, 10am-3pm.
William Paca House and Garden
186 Prince George St, Annapolis, 410-990-4543
Tour inside a Colonial mansion of signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Paca, walking through his luxurious two-acre colonial garden. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm; Jan-Feb: call for schedule.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind
80 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-263-7837
Sail away on the Chesapeake Bay on a 74-ft. wooden schooner. Raise the sails, steer the boat or sit back and relax. Public cruise and private events.
Coastal Properties Management, Inc.
1819 Bay Ridge Ave, Ste 400, Annapolis, 410-269-0933
Varied marina facilities throughout Maryland and specialists in the sale and management of marinas and boatyard services with slips to lease or own. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm.
Down Time Sportsfishing Charters
1000 Fairwinds Dr, Annapolis, 443-949-8030, 443-995-8666
Chesapeake Bay sportfishing charters for private groups and USCG licensed charter boats for up to six guests; all licenses and bait are included. Call for schedule.
Liberte, The Schooner, Inc.
222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-8234
Sail aboard a magnificent three-masted, 74-ft. schooner, USCG certified for 49 guests and offering private charters, full bar, stereo and catering. Apr-June; Sept-Oct.
Sandy Point State Park
1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-974-2149
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx
Swimming, fishing and boating on the shores at a 786-acre park featuring a large beach, boat ramps, a marina and views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Call for schedule.
Annapolis Junction
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National Cryptologic Museum
8290 Colony 7 Rd, Annapolis Junction, 301-688-5849
Collection contains thousands of artifacts depicting the history of cryptology (codes and cyphers) and its importance to U.S. security. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; 1st & 3rd Sat, 10am-2pm.
Baltimore
ARTS & CULTURE
Amaranthine Museum
2010 Clipper Park Rd, Baltimore, 410-523-2574
www.baltimoreculture.org/users/amaranthinemuseum#.WzKIs1VKjRY
Labyrinthine of more than 200 pieces of art by Les Harris. Exhibit walks through time from the contemporary mind to the origin of consciousness. Sun, 12N-3pm; or by appointment.
American Visionary Art Museum
Baltimore Inner Harbor, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, 410-244-1900
America’s official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry transforming ideas into powerful art works. Tues-Sun, 10am-6pm.
Arena Players
801 McCulloh St, Baltimore, 410-728-6500
The oldest, continually performing, historically black community theater since 1953 bringing quality theater to Baltimore. Sept-June: call for schedule.
Baltimore Center Stage
700 North Calvert St, Baltimore, 410-332-0033
Known as the State Theater of Maryland, a professional, nonprofit company serving as a leader for provocative and entertaining theater for 50 years. Sept-June: Tues-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm & 7:30pm.
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, 443-573-1700
World-renowned collection of Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne and 19th-century to contemporary works, plus special exhibits and scenic sculpture garden. Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, 410-783-8000, 1-800-442-1198
An internationally recognized orchestra performing more than 150 concerts annually including classical, pops, family concerts and special events. Ticket office: Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm.
Maryland Art Place
218 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, 410-962-8565
Center for contemporary arts that inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through galleries, studios, free events and workshops. Gallery: Tues-Sat, 12N-4pm.
Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing
Arts Center at the Lyric
140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, 410-900-1150
Theater in Baltimore hosting many traveling Broadway musicals and productions.
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
1 E Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore, 667-208-6500
Stages more than 800 music and dance performances in historic Mt. Vernon as Maryland’s major source of professionally trained musicians and dancers. Call for schedule.
Station North
1 W North Ave, Baltimore, 410-962-7075
The first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2002.
The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Culture Center
847 N Howard St, Baltimore, 410-225-3130
The life and music of Baltimore musician Eubie Blake, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway and others. Tues-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat, 11am-5pm.
ATTRACTIONS
Baltimore Civil War Museum
President Street Station
601 S President St, Baltimore, 443-220-0290
www.baltimorecivilwarmuseum.com
Site of a pivotal moment before America’s Civil War, where Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838; on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Fri-Mon, 10am-4pm.
Baltimore Spirits Company
1700 W 41st St, Ste 430, Baltimore, 443-687-9099
Baltimore Spirits Co. is a premier distillery experience in Baltimore, with medal-winning Whiskey, Gin and Brandies. Tastings from Wednesday to Sunday. Full tours on Saturdays at the distillery in the Union Collective. Private tours upon request.
Baltimore-Washington Beer Works
401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467 7837
Raven Beer brewed in the honor of Baltimore’s literary genius, Edgar Allan Poe. “The Taste is Poetic.” Wed & Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 11am-5pm.
Charm City Meadworks
407 E Preston St, Ste B, Baltimore, 610-724-1981
Baltimore City’s first commercial meadery specializing in still and carbonated dry meads. Sat, 1-5pm; Sun 12N-4pm.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
7 S Calvert St, Baltimore, 410-244-8570
Theater company showcasing Shakespeare and other classics with year-round performances in Baltimore (indoor) and Ellicott City (outdoor in summer). Box Office: Tues-Fri, 11am-3pm.
Cruise Maryland
2001 E McComas St, Baltimore, 1-800-638-7519
Cruise Maryland offers year-round cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada and New England.
See ad on page 7.
Cylburn Arboretum
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, 410-367-2217
More than 200 acres of gardens and trails painting a tranquil place for an afternoon stroll, photography outings or a nature hike. Tues-Sun, 8am-5pm.
Diamondback Beer
1215 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, 443-827-8385
Local craft brewery with a mission to bring great beer to great people and sacrifice nothing along the way. Wed-Thur, 4-9pm; Fri, 4-11pm; Sat, 12N-11pm; Sun, 12N-6pm.
Fells Point Corner Theatre
251 S Ann St, Baltimore
Acclaimed community theater with world-class acts that has been operating as a fully nonprofit organization for 27 years through volunteers/donors. Call for schedule.
Full Tilt Brewing Company
401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467-7837
Making uniquely crafted beers from traditional and modern ingredients at this brewery built on a grassroots following in the Baltimore City region. Groups: call for schedule; Summer: no individual tours or tastings.
G. Krug & Son Ironworks & Museum
415 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, 410-752-3166
Museum committed to preserving and interpreting the history of America’s oldest functioning ironworks. Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm; Tours: by appointment only.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore
1525 Russell St, Baltimore, 1-844-777-SHOE
www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore
Casino with more than 2,200 slots and 150 table games inside a 122,000-sq. ft. gambling space featuring multiple celebrity chef restaurants.
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens
3100 Swann Dr, Historic Duid Hill Park, Baltimore, 410-396-0008
Renovated Victorian conservatory displaying plants from all over the world and second oldest Victorian palm house in the United States. Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm.
Inner Harbor
Pratt & Light Sts, Baltimore, 410-332-4191
www.baltimore.org/article/baltimore-inner-harbor
A promenade around the water’s edge leading past the city’s major attractions.
Lexington Market, Inc.
400 W Lexington St, Baltimore, 410-685-6169
Market remaining a unique food and shopping experience with more than 100 vendors and so many delicious foods to eat, since 1782. Mon-Sat, 7:30am-6pm.
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St, Baltimore, 410-685-5225
Three levels of hands-on exhibits, live science, a digital planetarium and IMAX films all under one roof. Call or see website for schedule.
Maryland Sports
333 W Camden St, Ste 500, Baltimore, 410-223-4158
We are the Sports Commission for the State of Maryland, enhancing Maryland’s economy, image and quality of life through sport tourism.
See ad on page 16.
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Dr, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, 410-396-7102
Walk through this children’s zoo featuring an African Watering Hole, the Maryland Wilderness and the award-winning Penguin Coast. Daily, 10am-4pm; Winter: call or see website for schedule; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt St, Pier 3, Baltimore, 410-576-3800
Explore the ocean’s depths, the rainforest canopy and beyond with over 20,000 animals at the National Aquarium, located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Call or see website for schedule.
See ad on Back Cover.
Peabody Heights Brewery
401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467-7837
One of the first breweries to open within city limits for more than 30 years with a tasting room located in the Abell neighborhood of Baltimore. Taproom: Wed & Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 11am-4pm; Summer: no individual tours or tastings; Groups, call for special arrangements.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum
35 Market Pl, Baltimore, 410-727-8120
Where purposeful play and learning connect across three floors of interactive exhibits for ages 0-10; rated among top children’s museum in the U.S. Call for schedule. Oct-May: closed Mon.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Light Street Pavilion, 301 S Light St, Baltimore, 443-615-7878
Where truth is stranger than fiction at the Odditorium full of unusual artifacts and world art, a 4D moving theater and the marvelous mirror maze. Memorial-Labor Day: Mon-Thur, 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 10am-9pm; Labor-Memorial Day: Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm.
Sagamore Spirit
301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, 410-624-7488
World-class waterfront distillery in Port Covington with tours about their triple-distilled, six-time awardwinning rye whiskey and secret ingredient. Sun-Tues, 11am-5pm; Wed-Sat, 11am-6:30pm.
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse
Pier 5, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797
The oldest surviving screwpile lighthouse built on the Chesapeake Bay; moved to this present location in 1989 from the mouth of the Patapsco River. 10am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
Spirit Cruises-Baltimore
561 Light St, Baltimore, 1-866-312-2469
www.spiritcruises.com/baltimore
Cruise the beautiful Patapsco River while experiencing Baltimore’s most unique combination of dining, dancing, entertainment and Inner Harbor views.
Top of the World Observation Level
World Trade Center, 27th Fl, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-VIEW
Located atop the world’s tallest pentagonal building; offers spectacular, unobstructed panoramic views of Baltimore from floor to ceiling windows. Call for schedule.
The Union Collective
1700 W 41st St, Baltimore, 410-539-7344
The Union Collective is a destination spot featuring the most exciting businesses in Baltimore, including Union Craft Brewing and Earth Treks climbing.
See ad on page 87.
Union Craft Brewing Co.
1700 D Union Ave, Baltimore, 410-467-0290
Making great beer and great company along the Jones Falls River in the historic Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore; free tours every Saturday. Thur-Fri, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm.
Urban Pirates-Baltimore
911 S Ann St, Baltimore, 410-327-8378
The pirate ship Fearless offering a swashbuckling adventure in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and sail out of Fell’s Point; private/group event charters. Apr-Oct: call or see website for schedule.
USS Constellation
301 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-539-1797
The last all-sail war ship built by the U.S. Navy and the only Civil War-era vessel still afloat; hands-on activities and live cannon firings daily. 10am-4:30pm.
Winecream
208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, 410-630-9066
Premium, naturally sourced gourmet ice cream and craft-made fruit wines for the result of a delicious, boozy ice cream; book a tour and tasting today. Tours & Tastings: Apr-Sept; Sat, by appointment only.
EVENT FACILITES
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-649-7000
Prime location for conventions, tradeshows and expositions in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Call for schedule.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum
216 Emory St, Baltimore, 410-727-1539
Learn of the life and times of George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Baltimore’s native son who became an American and international sports celebrity and icon. Game days: 10am-7pm, call for schedule.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-752-2490
Museum at the birthplace of American railroading with the most important railroad collection in the world; seasonal train rides and free parking. Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 11am-4pm.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, 410-727-4808
Museum celebrating the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who propelled this port city into the industrial age and beyond. Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm.
Baltimore National Heritage Area
Walking Tours & Trails
401 Light St, Baltimore, 410-878-6411
Charm City heritage and landmarks from the War of 1812 and Civil War retelling stories of this port city and its people’s struggles and triumphs. Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri, 10:30am; Sat-Sun, 1:30pm.
Baltimore Streetcar Museum
1901 Falls Rd, Baltimore, 410-547-0264
www.baltimorestreetcarmuseum.org
Outstanding collection chronicling Baltimore street railway history from 1859 to 1963 with rides, displays, tours, a video and museum store on site. Mar-Dec: Sun, 12N-5pm; Jun-Oct: Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
409 N Cathedral St, Baltimore, 410-727-3565
The first metropolitan cathedral constructed in America following the adoption of the Constitution and completed in 1821. Sun, 7:30am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; Sat, 9am-6:30pm.
Carroll Mansion
800 E Lombard St, Baltimore, 410-605-2964
Winter home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence, and its continued evolution after him. Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm.
Edgar Allan Poe House
National Historic Landmark
203 N Amity St, Baltimore, 410-462-1763
Baltimore’s Poe House is a National Historic Landmark for events and conversations celebrating Poe’s life and legacy. Memorial Day-Dec 30: Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm (door closes 3:45pm).
Fell’s Point Heritage Trail Tour
1724 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-878-6411
Route exploring Fells Point maritime community’s special place in history with trails through its colonial past and role in the War of 1812. Apr-Oct: Fri-Sun, 11am.
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, 410-962-4290
Site of the Battle of Baltimore (1814) that inspired the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” with film, programs, living history and special events. Daily, 9am-5pm; Summer: 9am-6pm. Closed major holidays.
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
1417 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-685-0295
Experience Frederick Douglass’ life as a Baltimore caulker and witness the re-creation of the first African-American shipyard in North America. Mon-Fri, 10am-4:30pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm.
Historic Ships in Baltimore
301 E Pratt St, Pier 1, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797
Home to USS CONSTELLATION, USS TORSK, USCGC TANEY, Lightship Chesapeake and 7-ft. Knoll Lighthouse. Buy tickets online, at Piers 1 & 3 or on TANEY. 10am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
See ad on page 87.
Homewood Museum/The Johns Hopkins University
3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-516-5589
One of the best examples of Federal-period architecture and a National Historic Landmark; an intimate look at life in early-19th-century Baltimore. Tues-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm; last tour, 3:30pm.
Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum
918-920 Lemmon St, Baltimore, 410-347-4747
Built in 1848 and displaying the life of an Irishimmigrant family in the 1860s with exhibits relating to Irish-American history and local life. Fri, 11am-3pm; Sat, 11am-4pm.
Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd St, Baltimore, 410-732-6400, 1-877-376-7190
From poignant to whimsical, comfortably familiar to downright bizarre, they tell the stories of Maryland’s Jewish communities. Sun-Thur, 10am-5pm; closed Jewish holidays.
Maryland 911 Memorial
World Trade Center, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-767-7911
Memorial at Balitmore’s Inner Harbor commemorating Marylanders who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks; free audio tour available.
Mother Seton House and Historic Seminary Chapel
600 N Paca St, Baltimore, 410-728-6464
Historic site and home to the first Roman Catholic Seminary in the U.S. (1791) and Elizabeth Ann Seton (1808), the first U.S. born canonized saint. Mon-Fri, 12N-3:30pm; Sat-Sun, 1-3pm; or by appointment.
Mount Clare Museum House
1500 Washington Blvd, Carroll Park, Baltimore, 410-837-3262
The 1760 Georgian mansion of Charles Carroll interpreting 18th-century life with a collection of Carroll family furniture and decorative arts. Weekends: 11am-4pm; last tour, 3pm.
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum
1601-03 E North Ave, Baltimore, 410-563-3404
More than 150 life-size wax figures and a slave ship replica detailing the African-American experience from ancient Africa and slavery to the present. Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm; open Martin Luther King Day.
National Museum of Dentistry
31 S Greene St, Baltimore, 410-706-0600
Marvel at amazing teeth feats, George Washington’s dentures, toothpaste commercials for singing along and exhibits about the power of a healthy smile. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm.
Phoenix Shot Tower (1828)
801 E Fayette St, Baltimore, 410-605-2964
Built in 1828, the tower was the tallest building in the U.S. until 1846 and manufactured 2.5 million pounds of “drop” shot annually. Tours: Sat-Sun, 4pm or by appointment; May-Nov: Sun, 10am-12N.
President Street Station
601 S President St, Baltimore, 443-220-0290
www.baltimorecivilwarmuseum.com
Stories of the Civil War, Underground Railroad and the Baltimore Riots are told through exhibits; on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour.
Pride of Baltimore II
Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1151
A reconstruction of an early-19th-century Baltimore Clipper with deck tours or day sails and sailing as a guest crew between ports of call. Call or see website for schedule.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 443-263-1800
Smithsonian affiliate offering exhibits on African-American history and culture, performances, workshops, genealogy resources and a soul food cafe. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
844 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-1793
The birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen what is now the U.S. National Anthem; built in 1793. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.
Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
699 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-962-5070
First monument to Washington in the U.S (1815) at 178 ft. tall with marble column at the center of four park squares of Mount Vernon Place; NHLD. Monument: Thur, 5-9pm; Fri, 12N-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm; Park Squares: year-round, sunrise-sunset.
Westminster Burying Ground & Catacombs
515-519 W Fayette St, Baltimore, 410-706-2072, 1-800-332-8622 ext 62072
Guided tours of a burying ground and catacombs at the final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe and prominent Maryland political and military figures. Group tours by reservation; call for schedule.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Lake Roland
1000 Lakeside Dr, Baltimore, 410-887-4156
More than 500-acres with numerous trails, a dog park, nature center, playground, pavilions and waterfront activities, such as canoeing and kayaking. Park: sunrise-sunset. Nature Center: Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm.
SPORTS
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell St, Baltimore, 410-547-8100, 410-261-RAVE
Home field for the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens. Call for schedule. Office: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden St, Baltimore, 1-888-848-BIRD
Home to American League baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, hosting eighty-one home games and public and private tours for the whole family. Games: Apr-Sept; Tours: Apr-Nov.
Pimlico Race Course
Hayward & Winner Aves, Baltimore, 410-542-9400
World-class Thoroughbred racing featuring the Preakness Stakes, middle jewel of the Triple Crown and Mid-Atlantic’s largest single-day sporting event. Call for schedule. Live racing: May; year-round simulcast.
Bel Air
ATTRACTIONS
AleCraft Brewery
319 S Main St, Bel Air, 410-420-5102
Brewery offering a taproom, growlers and a growing selection of quality supplies and ingredients for beer, mead and wine making. Tues-Sun, 11am-10pm.
Independent Brewing Co.
418 N Main St, Bel Air, 410-836-8313
Brewery in Bel Air making small batch artisanal ales and ciders with locally grown ingredients from Harford County; 26 taps and gluten-free beers.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Tudor Hall
17 Tudor Ln, Bel Air, 443-619-0008
www.spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com
Connect with a fascinating piece of American history here at the childhood home of John Wilkes Booth.
Catonsville
ATTRACTIONS
Benjamin Banneker Planetarium
Catonsville Campus Building, Rm MASH-030A, 800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, 443-840-4560
www.ccbcmd.edu/catonsvilleplanetarium
Free celestial shows (Friday/Saturday) exploring the frontiers of space with no reservations or tickets required; private shows require reservations. Mon-Thur, 10am by reservation; Fri, 8pm (select Fridays); Sat, 10am (select Saturdays).
Cockeysville
ATTRACTIONS
Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park
1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, 410-229-0530
An agricultural resource center on a 149-acre property on the corner of Shawan and Cuba roads.
Wonderfly Games
9711 Monroe St, Cockeysville, 1-844-344-2867
Game center offering Bubble Balls, Arrow Tag and Giant Hamster Balls; perfect for parties, team building and special events.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Historical Society of Baltimore County
9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, 410-666-1878
More than 10,000 cultural artifacts and photographs, 3,300 library stacks and 7,700 genealogy surname files related to Baltimore County’s history. Fri, 12N-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park
13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, 410-887-1815
www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org
Nature center and 1,100-acre park with forest, hiking trails, wildlife and pond, archaeology site, marble quarries, iron ore pits and exhibits. Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm.
Columbia
ATTRACTIONS
Black Flag Brewing Co.
9315 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, 443-864-5139
First production brewery and taproom in Columbia with 10 taplines and 5 signatures beers always on tap. Wed-Thur, 4pm-12M; Fri, 4-11pm; Sat, 11am-12M; Sun, 11am-7pm.
ATTRACTIONS
Breakout Games 8661 Robert Fulton Dr, Ste 110, Columbia, 443-832-6980
www.breakoutgames.com/baltimore
Art heist spy mission and kidnapping-themed escape room; can you Breakout in 60 minutes using the clues, hints and puzzles in the room? Mon-Thur, 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-12M; Sun, 11am-10pm.
Hysteria Brewing Co.
9570 Berger Rd, Ste J, Columbia, 410-630-8319
Brewery and taproom, friendly staff, a library, table games and excellent beer from the darkest stouts to the palest pilsner and sours to IPAs. Wed-Thur, 4-10pm; Fri, 4-11pm; Sat, 11am-11pm; Sun, 12N-7pm.
Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia
5900 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia, 410-730-8311
Professional dinner theater near Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. Featuring Broadway musicals, live orchestra and 7-main-entrée buffet. Year-round, call for schedule.
See ad on page 85.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Howard County Center of African-American Culture, Inc.
5434 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, 410-715-1921
Preserving African-American culture and history in Howard County with over 4,000 books, a children’s and reading library; group tours by appointment. Call for schedule.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Robinson Nature Center
6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, 410-313-0400
www.howardcountymd.gov/robinsonnaturecenter
Nature center with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, children’s discovery room, aquatic touch tank, live animal wall and outdoor play area and trails. Wed-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Cooksville
ATTRACTIONS
Penn Oaks Winery
14607 Riggs Meadow Dr, Cooksville, 301-562-8592
www.marylandsbest.net/producer/penn-oaks-winery
Taste nine varieties during scheduled tasting events; winery is conveniently located next to Washington, D.C., and only 45 minutes from Baltimore.
Deale
OUTDOOR RECREATION
LoosenUp Charter Fishing
533 Deale Rd, Deale, 202-369-8203
Serious fishing charters or leisure bay cruises that make life on the water a pleasure; max charter size is 38 people. Call for schedule.
Dundalk
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Battle Acre Monument
3219 Old North Point Rd, Dundalk, 410-887-8040
Commemorates the 5th Regiment’s defensive position against an attack by the British in 1814.
Edgewater
ATTRACTIONS
Historic London Town and Gardens
839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, 410-222-1919
Colonial seaport with interactive exhibits, reconstructed buildings, tavern (c. 1760) and 10 acres of beautiful woodland and ornamental gardens. Apr-Nov: Wed-Sun, 10am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, 443-482-2200
Center offering lectures, activities for environmental sciences, walking trails, canoeing and kayaking; guided canoe tours from June-Sept (Saturdays). Mon-Sat, 8am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Casa Rio Marina
4079 Cradle Creek Rd, Edgewater, 410-798-4731
Marina for do-it-yourself spaces and slips, fall haul and storage, engine repair, crane services, washing and blocking, painting and winterization. Jan-Mar: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Sat, 8am-3pm; Apr-Dec: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; Sat, 8am-3pm; Sun, 10am-3pm.
Elkridge
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Thomas Viaduct
6086 Old Lawyers Hill, Levering Ave W of Rt. 1, Elkridge, 410-461-5005
www.asce.org/project/thomas-viaductrailroad-bridge
Once the largest railroad bridge (c. 1836) in the U.S. that transported troops and supplies between Baltimore and D.C. during the Civil War. Sunrise-sunset.
Ellicott City
ATTRACTIONS
Clark’s Elioak Farm
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, 410-730-4049
Petting farm with a wide variety of farm animals, pony rides, hayrides, play areas and picnic tables; new home of many Enchanted Forest attractions. Apr-Nov: Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm.
Ellicott Mills Brewing Company
8308 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-8141
Brew company importing the finest ingredients from the four corners of the globe to produce the finest beers in the region. 11:30am-2am.
The Columbia Orchestra
8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, 410-465-8777
Community orchestra that performs four classical concerts a season, pops, holiday concerts and two Young People’s Concerts at the Jim Rouse Theatre. Mon-Wed & Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
B&O Ellicott City Station Museum
3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 410-313-1945
www.howardcountymd.gov/Baltimore-Ohio-Station-at-Ellicott-City
America’s oldest surviving railroad station (1830) offering a variety of different programs, educational tours and community events. Wed-Thur, 10am-2pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Firehouse Museum
3829 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420
Museum detailing firefighting history with memorabilia, uniforms, photographs and exhibits on techniques used through the years. By appointment; May-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm.
Howard County Historical Society Museum
8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City, 410-480-3250
Former church (1894) with historic exhibits of Howard county life and history programs for adults and children; available for wedding and events. Fri-Sun, 1-5pm.
Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park
3655 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420
www.howardcountymd.gov/patapscofemaleinstitute
Former girls’ school (1837) on land donated by the Ellicott brothers; stabilized ruins with garden, park events and programs on 19th-century history. May-Nov: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm.
Thomas Isaac Log Cabin
8398 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420
www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/attractions/thomas_isaac
Cabins and costumed docents revealing various aspects of Ellicott’s Mills, an 18th-century Quaker mill town, and the birth of the National Road. May-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. The Cabin is not open to the public at time of publication.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-5005
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/patapsco.aspx
Natural and historical features within a beautiful state park along 32 miles of the Patapsco River encompassing 16,000 acres and recreation areas. 9am-sunset.
SHOPPING
Gramp’s Attic Books
8304 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-750-9235
www.visitoldellicottcity.com/explore/shopping/gramps-attic-books
General used book shop with books in many categories; used, old and rare books and specialties in maritime and medicine. 11am-5pm.
Main Street Oriental Rugs
8290 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-9090
www.mainstreetorientalrugs.com
Come feast your eyes on a vast assortment of the finest, handmade Persian and oriental carpets for your viewing pleasure. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.
Primitive Beginnings
8247 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-777-9240
Unique finds for the everyday girl/woman who wants to simplify her life with effortless and stylish clothing, accessories and home decor. Sun-Wed, 11am-6pm; Thur-Sat, 11am-9pm.
Southwest Connection
8173 Main St, Ellicott City, 443-545-4612
An authentic Native-American store specializing in Navajo, Zuni and Hopi jewelry and artifacts; expert jewelry repair and homemade fudge. 11am-6pm.
Essex
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Ballestone Manor House
c/o Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, 410-887-0218, 410-686-5821
Historic house museum with American decorative arts from 1780 to 1880, living history re-enactments and daily tours. Call for schedule.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hart-Miller Island State Park
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/hartmiller.aspx
An uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat with a western shore offering safe mooring, beach access, campsites and fishing. May-Sept: 8amsunset (registered campers only after sunset).
Lucky Lady II
917 Sue Grove Rd, Essex, 410-574-7721
Fishing charter offering day trips out on the Chesapeake Bay on weekdays or weekends by appointment; max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule.
Forest Hill
ATTRACTIONS
Harford Vineyard & Winery
1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, 443-495-1699
Winery established in 2003 and located on a 20-acre farm in the Piedmont Region of Harford County. Thur-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun-Mon, 11am-5pm.
Fulton
ARTS & CULTURE
African Art Museum of Maryland
11711 E Market Pl, Maple Lawn, Fulton, 301-490-6070
Serving the community with African art exhibits, youth and family activities, tours to Africa, jazz and educational programs for 38 years. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm; or by appointment.
Glenwood
SPORTS
Cattail Creek Country Club
3600 Cattail Creek Dr, Glenwood, 410-489-4653
Member-owned club with an 18-hole golf course, extensive event calendar, 7 tennis courts, a pool facility, cafe, fitness center and dining rooms.
Halethorpe
ATTRACTIONS
Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe 1-800-909-2645
www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com
The Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House is the first Guinness brewery on U.S. soil since 1954, and features Draught, Blonde and new beers from Guinness.
See ad on page 87.
Heavy Seas Beer
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, 410-247-7822
The spirit of exploration blended with mischievous fun in seasonable, bold and adventurous flavors of Uncharted Waters and especially the cask ales. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-5pm.
Hampstead
ATTRACTIONS
Galloping Goose Vineyards
4326 Maple Grove Rd, Hampstead, 410-374-6596
www.gallopinggoosevineyards.com
Grown here, made here, fine traditional estate wines; stop, relax, refresh your spirits with a glass of fine wine and picnic in a country setting. Thur-Sun, 12N-4pm or by appointment; closed Dec 18-mid-Feb.
Ruhlman Brewery
Creeping Creek Farm, 2300 Harvey Gummel Rd, Hampstead, 410-259-4166
Home-raised hops at this 36-acre farm with brewery tours, events and a retail store on site. Thur-Sun, 10am-5pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Prettyboy Reservoir
19228 Spooks Hill Rd, Hampstead, 410-887-5683
www.prettyboywatershed.org/and-then-enjoy-prettyboy
Hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult with reservoir fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish, perch and carp.
Hanover
ATTRACTIONS
Live! Casino & Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 443-842-7000, 1-855-5-MD-LIVE
More than 200 table games and 4,000 slots, nationally acclaimed restaurants, nightly entertainment and Live! Hotel located in Hanover. Year-round: 24 hrs.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Arundel Mills, Hanover, 443-755-0011, 1-888-WE-JOUST
The most popular dinner attraction in North America with feasting, tournament games and exciting sword fights inside an 11th-century-style castle. Call for schedule.
Harwood
ATTRACTIONS
Thanksgiving Farm
195 Harwood Rd, Harwood, 410-630-1511
Hand-crafted wines made exclusively from sunripened grapes grown on the farm using traditional fermentation methods and French oak barrel aging. Sun, 1-5pm; or by appointment.
Havre de Grace
ARTS & CULTURE
Cultural Center at the Opera House
121 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 443-502-2005
Center bringing the highest quality entertainment to the community and region by featuring local and professional plays, live music and performances. Call for schedule.
ATTRACTIONS
Steppingstone Farm Museum
461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-2299
Preserving the rural heritage of Harford County with exhibits on folk arts, trades and the skills of the last rural generation from 1880 to 1920. Apr-Oct: Sat-Sun, 1-5pm; call or see website for schedule.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum
Lafayette & Concord Sts, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3213
www.concordpointlighthouse.org
Museum with tours inside the tower, walks through history in the museum and open grounds with special events held throughout the year. Weekends: Apr-Oct, 1-5pm.
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum
215 Giles St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3739
Housing one of the finest collections of Chesapeake Bay waterfowl decoys ever assembled; exhibits, tours, demonstrations, lectures and special events. Sun, 12N-4pm; Mon-Sat, 10:30am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays.
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum
100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-4800
Museum sharing rich regional maritime heritage with exhibits, educational programs, special events and environmental center focused on Bay ecology. Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm.
Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House
817 Conesteo St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-5780
Historic home of the locktender for the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal with events throughout the year; featuring a museum, pivot bridge and lock. April-Oct: Fri-Sun, 1-5pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Susquehanna State Park
4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-734-9035
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/susquehanna.aspx
Home to mountain biking trails, fishing (pike, perch, bass) and historical sites, including Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House.
SHOPPING
Bahoukas Antique Mall
408 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 410-942-1290
Nearly 9,000 sq. ft. of retail space and antiques within a historic building (c. 1880) in Havre de Grace’s Main Street District. Sun-Thur, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-8pm.
Highland Beach
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center “Twin Oaks”
3200 Wayman Ave, Highland Beach, 410-267-6960
Frederick Douglass’ summer cottage built in 1895 and dedicated to preserving the history of his family and Highland Beach. By appointment only.
Hydes
ATTRACTIONS
Boordy Vineyards
12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, 410-592-5015
Beautiful historic property featuring award-winning wines and a gift shop inside a 19th-century barn, just 25 minutes from Inner Harbor. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm; Tours: Mon-Fri, 3pm; Sat-Sun, 2pm & 3:30pm; wine tastings until 4pm daily. Closed major holidays.
ATTRACTIONS
DeJon Vineyards
5300 Hydes Rd, Hydes, 443-253-9802
Vineyard on the Piedmont Wine Trail offering wine lovers the opportunity to relax and taste wines in the intimacy of a reconverted barn. Mon-Sun, 12N-5pm.
Jarrettsville
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Rocks State Park
3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/rocks.aspx
Home to the King and Queen Seat, a 190-ft. rock outcrop over Deer Creek, and Kilgore Falls, the second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland. 9am-sunset. Closed major holidays.
Kingsville
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Central Area
10092 Belair Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowdercentral.aspx
Features many miles of nature trails, fishing, river recreation and horseback riding opportunities at Graham Equestrian Center.
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Jerusalem Mill Headquarters
2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowder.aspx
One of Maryland’s largest state parks with more than 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore counties and a museum preserving an old mill village. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.
Laurel
ATTRACTIONS
Jailbreak Brewing Co.
9445 Washington Blvd N, Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699
Howard County’s first production brewery, serving over a dozen artfully crafted beers in the taproom along with artisanal, house-made pub favorites. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm; Sun, 12N-7pm.
Linthicum
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Benson-Hammond House
7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, 410-768-9518
A 19th-century farmhouse, restored to reflect early farm culture that includes four period rooms, a museum and shop. Each 2nd Sat monthly, 12N-3pm.
National Electronics Museum
1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 410-765-0230
www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
Historical electronics displays from communications, radar and space to countermeasures and commercial tech; hands-on exhibits and tours upon request. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm.
Lutherville
HISTORY & HERITAGE
The Fire Museum of Maryland
1301 York Rd, Lutherville, 410-321-7500
More than 40 pieces of antique fire apparatuses and exhibits about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904; kids love the discovery room. Year-round: Sat, 10am-4pm; Jun-Aug: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm.
Lutherville Historical Colored School #24 Museum
1426 School Ln, Lutherville, 410-825-6114
www.luthervillecoloredschool.webs.com
A historic schoolhouse built in the early 1900s that has been restored into a museum of African-American history in Maryland. By appointment only.
Marriottsville
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Historic Waverly Mansion
2300 Waverly Mansion Dr, Marriottsville, 410-313-5400
www.historicwaverlymansion.com
Early 19th-century manor and sole surviving property of Governors John Eager Howard and George Howard, Maryland’s only father and son governors. By appointment only.
SPORTS
Waverly Woods Golf Club
2100 Warwick Way, Marriottsville, 410-313-9182
An award-winning Arthur Hills designed golf course located on Hwy I-70 less than 20 minutes from Baltimore and only 45 minutes from D.C. Sunrise-sunset.
Middle River
ATTRACTIONS
Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum
Martin State Airport, Hangar 5, 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, 410-682-6122
Discovering state aviation history with a look inside jet fighter pilot seats and a 1950s passenger plane on open cockpit days; monthly speakers. Wed-Sat, 11am-3pm. Closed major holidays.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Chesapeake Yachting Center
114 Carroll Island Rd, Middle River, 410-335-4900
Marina services including a private pool, spa, locker rooms, gated children’s playground, grilling stations and pavilions. 8am-5pm.
Gunpowder Falls State Park
7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx
More than 120 miles of trails, protected State Wildlands, historic sites, fishing, kayaking and canoeing streams, a swimming beach and marina.
Gunpowder Falls State Park:Dundee Creek Marina
7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowderdundee.aspx
Public marina providing access to Dundee Creek, the Gunpowder River and Chesapeake Bay.
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area
7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowderhammerman.aspx
Featuring a swimming beach, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe/kayak and sailboat rentals, fishing, short hiking trails and two short water trails. 8am-sunset.
Safari Girl Charters
701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-207-8362
Fishing charter situated in Middle River; max charter size is 6 people. Apr-Dec.
Monkton
ATTRACTIONS
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570
Award-winning 22-acre garden with 100 topiary farms, 15 garden “rooms,” English antiques, equestrianthemed art, house tours and nature walks. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station
1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx
Historic rail station within one of Maryland’s largest state parks comprised of more than 18,000 acres; walk and bike the old rail trails.
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/tcb.aspx
A 19.7-mile trail that passes through many historic communities and offers recreation for biking, hiking, jogging and horseback riding.
New Windsor
HISTORY & HERITAGE
New Windsor Heritage Museum 207 Main St, New Windsor, 410-635-2602
An exploration of Civil War history and more through a museum and walking tour of downtown New Windsor. Sat, 10am-1pm.
Strawbridge Shrine
2650 Strawbridge Ln, New Windsor, 410-635-2600
Site where Robert Strawbridge founded the first Methodist Society in America (original 1760), plus a replica of the First Chapel in America (1764). Call for schedule.
Oella
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum
300 Oella Ave, Oella, 410-887-1081
www.friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com
Nation’s largest original African-American historical site and center of cultural and natural history offering diverse programs in arts and nature. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.
Owings Mills
ARTS & CULTURE
The Gordon Center for Performing Arts
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, 410-356-SHOW
A professional, state-of-the-art entertainment venue showcasing amazing and eclectic performances.
Pumpkin Theatre
2905 Walnut Ave, Owings Mills, 410-902-1814
Baltimore’s longest running children’s theater offering productions and classes for the young and young at heart. Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, 443-738-9200
An environmental education organization with 210 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands as well as an exhibit hall with live animals. 9am-5pm.
Soldier’s Delight Natural Environmental Area
5100 Deer Park Rd, Owings Mills, 410-922-3044
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/soldiersdelight.aspx
Largest serpentine barren in the state at 1,900 acres and home to hiking and more than 39 threatened or endangered grassland plant species.
Parkton
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area
17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowderhereford.aspx
Scenic wilderness across 3,620 acres and preserved under State Wildlands status for nature appreciation and outdoor adventures.
Pasadena
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Hancock’s Resolution
2795 Bayside Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-255-4048
www.historichancocksresolution.org
Award-winning late-18th and early-19th-century authentic farmstead displaying how Americans lived in the early days; NRHP. Apr-Oct: Sun, 1-4pm.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Fairview Marina
1575 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-437-3400
Full service marina with pristine facilities, open and covered slips up to 80 ft. in size, plus a brand-new waterfront wedding and banquet venue.
Pylesville
ATTRACTIONS
Eden Mill Nature Center
1617 Eden Mill Rd, Pylesville, 410-836-3050
Nature center nestled along Deer Creek with trails, historic grist mill museum and gift shop. Park: yearround, sunrise-sunset; Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm.
Fiore Winery & Distillery
3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville, 410-879-4007
Savor unique flavors of Harford County wines with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine at one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most picturesque panoramas. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Reisterstown
SPORTS
Mitchell’s Golf Complex
301 Mitchell Dr, Reisterstown, 410-833-7721
Public 9-Hole executive golf course with mini golf courses, a driving range with covered/outdoor grass and mats, putting greens and a practice bunker.Call for schedule.
Savage
SPORTS
Terrapin Adventures
8600 Foundry St, Savage, 301-725-1313
Outdoor adventure center featuring climbing tower, zipline, giant swing, high-ropes course, guided kayaking, biking and river tubing tours. Apr-Oct: 10am-6pm; Nov-Mar: call for schedule.
Severna Park
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail
51 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, 410-222-6244
Paved 13.3-mile trail running from Annapolis through forests, farmlands and suburban neighborhoods to Glen Burnie, where it joins the BWI Trail. Sun-Sat, sunrisesunset.
Sparks
ATTRACTIONS
Basignani Winery
15722 Falls Rd, Sparks, 410-472-0703
Tours, events, tastings and wine sales in northern Baltimore County featuring classic estate-bottled wines (Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling). Wed-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm.
Sparrows Point
OUTDOOR RECREATION
North Point State Park
8400 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, 410-477-0757
www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/northpoint.aspx
Park rich in natural resources and history featuring a visitors center with War of 1812 and Bay Shore Park exhibits, tidal fishing and birdwatching. 8am-sunset.
Sykesville
ATTRACTIONS
Piney Run Park and Nature Center
30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, 410-795-5165
www.ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/pineyrun
Recreational opportunities from hiking, fishing and boating to group and public nature education programs year-round; nature center is free of charge. Call for schedule.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Sykesville Gate House Museum
7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville, 410-549-5150
www.sykesville.net/2157/Gate-House-Museum-of-History
Interprets the story of the rise of a small agricultural town to bustling 20th-century main street located on the B&O Railroad in historic Sykesville. Thur-Fri, 1-5pm; Sun, 1-4pm.
SPORTS
Stratosphere Trampoline Park
1332 Londontown Blvd, Sykesville, 443-537-2626
www.eldersburgtrampolinepark.com
A place dedicated to trampoline activities with wall-towall trampolines across thousands of square feet as well as Cosmic Nights and Sensory Jumps. Wed-Thur, 4-8pm; Fri, 4-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 11am-5pm.
Towson
ARTS & CULTURE
Asian Arts & Culture Center
Towson University, Center for the Arts, Towson, 410-704-2807
Engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of Asian artistic and cultural experiences. Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm (during exhibitions).
ATTRACTIONS
Maryland Horse Breeders Association
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, 410-252-2100
Serves as an informational resource and is an advocate for the horse industry in Maryland. Visit our website to see our monthly magazine. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
See ad on pages 16.
Maryland Million Ltd.
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, 410-252-2100
Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park celebrates Thoroughbred horse breeding and racing in Maryland. It is known as “Maryland’s Day at the Races.”
See ad on pages 17.
Tracys Landing
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Herrington Harbour North Historic Village
389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, 410-867-4343
Historic village and buildings from the mid-19th century with a one-room school house, residence, smokehouse and African-American meeting house. 9am-5pm.
Union Bridge
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum
41 N Main St, Union Bridge, 410-775-0150
Society for the preservation of Western Maryland Railway history and railroading in general; free admission and donations appreciated. Sun, 1-4pm; Wed, 9-11:30am & 12:30-3pm.
West Friendship
ATTRACTIONS
Howard County Fair
2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, 410-442-1022
Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting zoo, rides, home arts, horse and tractor pulls, rodeos, talent show, antique car show and much more. 8am-11pm, call for schedule.
West River
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Capt. Mike’s Fishing Charters
5107 Teds Ln, West River, 410-279-3358
Fish the mid-bay at Kent Island, Eastern Bay and Chesapeake Beach for striped bass, rockfish and blues; max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule.
Westminster
ARTS & CULTURE
Carroll Arts Center
91 W Main St, Westminster, 410-848-7272
www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org
A wealth of cultural opportunities for youth and adults, including concerts, film, live theatre, art exhibits, classes, camps and a gift shop. Mon, Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm; Tues & Thur, 10am-7pm.
ATTRACTIONS
Bear Branch Nature Center & Hashawha Environmental Center
300 John Owings Rd, Westminster, 410-386-3580
Featuring a residential retreat facility, nature center and miles of hiking trails. Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm.
Johansson’s Dining House & Restaurant
4 W Main St, Westminster, 410-876-0101
www.johanssonsdininghouse.com/brewery.asp
English-style tavern in downtown Westminster with beer brewed on premises and rotating seasonal brews; reservations recommended. Sun, 10am-10pm; Mon-Sat, 11am-11pm.
Old Westminster Winery
1550 Old Westminster Rd, Westminster, 443-536-6436
Winery for enjoying wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, building relationships and genuinely connecting with the land. Wine Tasting: Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm.
Serpent Ridge Vineyard
2962 Nicodemus Rd, Westminster, 410-848-6511
Westminster’s first winery specializing in small lots of handmade wine from grapes grown in their vineyard and other carefully chosen sites. Wed-Fri, 12N-5pm; Sat-Sun, 10:30am-6pm.
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S Center St, Westminster, 410-386-3880, 1-800-654-4645
www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org
A 140-acre property featuring The Maryland Wine Festival, a museum with numerous exhibits, a historic farmhouse, living history and nature trails. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm; Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm.
Historical Society of Carroll County
210 E Main St, Westminster, 410-848-6494
Early-19th-century historic houses tell the stories of everyday life in Carroll County with exhibits and items from HSCC collections and guided tours. Library: Wed-Fri, 9:30am-4pm; 2nd & 4th Sat, 9am-12N; Office/Gallery: Tue-Fri, 8:30am-5pm; Shop: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.
Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill
3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, 410-848-2288
Home of the Shriver family for six generations and the Maryland Civil War Trails; mill produces stone-ground corn meal, wheat/buckwheat flour and rye. May & Sept: Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm; Bus Tours: by appointment; Jun-Aug: Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm; closed Mon.
Woodbine
ATTRACTIONS
Larriland Farm
2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, 410-442-2605, 301-854-6110
Family-owned and operated pick-your-own farm providing the highest-quality fruits, vegetables and berries at their peak of ripeness. Late-May-early-Nov: Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm; Tues-Fri, 9am-6pm.
Woodstock
ATTRACTIONS
Howard County Conservancy
10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, 410-465-8877
An environmental nonprofit working to connect people to nature and offering 4 miles of trails, nature center and resident animals. Nature Center: Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm; Grounds: year-round, sunrise-sunset.
Visitor Services
Aberdeen
WELCOME CENTERS
Maryland House Travel Center
Hwy I-95 Service Plaza, Mile Marker 82, Aberdeen, 443-674-1845
Rest stop and travel center at 42,000 sq. ft. featuring food and a convenience store along with a fueling station; LEED Silver certified. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Annapolis
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
26 West St, Annapolis, 410-280-0445
www.visitannapolis.org, www.thehotelsatbwi.com
Our county features three regions of distinct personalities. Annapolis City, the Annapolis Countryside and the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport region.
See ad on pages 6, 77, 79 and 81.
TOUR SERVICES
U.S. Naval Academy-Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687
Center featuring films, exhibits on missions and revolutionary John Paul Jones along with guided tours on Naval Academy history and midshipman life. Jan-Feb: 9am-4pm; Mar-Dec: 9am-5pm. Closed major holidays.
Baltimore
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Visit Baltimore
100 Light St, 12th Fl, Baltimore, 410-659-7300
Plan your trip to Baltimore with info on accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping and events. Office: 8am-5pm; Visitor Center: call for schedule.
See ad on page 86.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA)
2310 Broening Hwy, Baltimore, 410-537-1000
www.baybridge.com, www.mdta.maryland.org
The MDTA is the State agency responsible for financing, operating and improving Maryland’s toll facilities, including the Bay Bridge.
See ad on page 23.
RESERVATION SERVICES
Accent on Baltimore
PO Box 20235, Baltimore, 1-877-405-8687
Releasing the charm of Baltimore, Annapolis and D.C. through destination management services with tours, programs, packages and incentive travel. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Bel Air
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Visit Harford
115 N Main St, Ste C, Bel Air, 410-838-7777
Featuring picturesque beauty, bustling cities, historic harbor town, cultural venues and sports amenities. Create your memories in Harford County.
See ad on page 79.
Catonsville
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc.
6523 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, 410-744-3300
Fleet of 150 school buses, 11 deluxe 47 and 55-seat motor coaches and 23, 24 and 33-seat deluxe mini coaches available for your transportation needs.
Edgewater
TOUR SERVICES
Island Chill Yacht Charters
832 Shore Dr, Edgewater, 410-212-4476
www.islandchillyachtcharters.com
Sail and powerboat rentals (crewed or bareboat) on the Chesapeake Bay offering hospitality, relaxation and excitement with Jamaican island vibes. 7am-11pm; Apr-Nov (overnight).
Ellicott City
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Visit Howard County
8267 Main St, Side Entrance, Ellicott City, 410-313-1900, 1-800-288-8747
Howard County is the perfect combination of historic and hip. Home to Merriweather Post Pavilion and Maryland’s best craft beer trail.
See ad on page 85.
Galesville
TOUR SERVICES
Non Sea-Quitter
West River Yacht Harbour, 4801 Riverside Dr, Galesville, 443-852-2163
A classic 38-ft. sailboat with local homegrown captain safely guiding groups of up to six guests; spend a few hours/day/overnight 30 miles from D.C. April 15-Nov 10.
Glen Burnie
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
ZBest Limousine Service, Inc.
6809 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, 1-800-406-0301
Fleet of L-Series sedans, SUVs, limousines, shuttle buses and motor coaches providing many options and delivering professional transport services.
Hanover
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Gunther Charter & Tours
7474 Shipley Ave, Lot C, Hanover, 1-800-888-1228
Charter service transporting to various destinations, with service to NYC, and fully escorted packaged tours on 56-passenger deluxe motor coaches. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
Savage
WELCOME CENTERS
I-95 North Welcome Center
Hwy I-95 North, Between exits 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-1333
Serves traffic heading towards Baltimore and points north. Daily, 9am-5pm.
I-95 South Welcome Center
Hwy I-95 South, Between exits 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-2444
Serves traffic heading towards Washington, D.C., and points south. Daily, 9am-5pm.
Timonium
TOUR SERVICES
Greenspring Tours
POBox 358, Timonium, 410-561-1119, 1-800-447-5081
Tour company managing destination needs for more than 25 years with tours, transportation, guide services, hotels, meals and special events. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
Towson
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Baltimore County Tourism and Promotion
400 Washington Ave, Towson, 410-887-4289
Home to historic neighborhoods, 21,000 equine-related acres, over 200 miles of beautiful waterfront, six familyowned wineries & six craft breweries. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm.
See ad on page 77.
Westminster
COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES
Carroll County Tourism
1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, 1-800-272-1933
Rolling hills, farmland vistas and small towns & communities offer attractions, history, recreation and more. Drive our Barn Quilt & Civil War Trails.
See ad on Inside Front Cover.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Rill’s Bus Service
218 Dutrow Rd, Westminster, 410-876-7530 ext 101, www.rillsbusservice.com
Deluxe motor coaches/school buses for charter groups with day and overnight pre-arranged tours for individuals; wheelchair accessible upon request. Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm.
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