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Aberdeen HISTORY & HERITAGE Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc.strong text 18 N Howard St, Aberdeen, 410-273-6325 www.aberdeenroom.org Tells the story of Aberdeen and its surrounding area through artifacts, exhibits, displays, library, and exterior story windows. SPORTS Ripken Stadium 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 410-297-9292 www.ironbirdsbaseball.com/stadium Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds and 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 https://summergarden.com 200-seat community theater presents Broadway musicals “under the stars” across from the City Dock. Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-0907 www.annapolissymphony.org Presents the finest in classical repertoire in its Masterworks series, Holiday Pops concert, and kid-friendly family concerts. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-5544, 410-280-5640 www.marylandhall.org Multi-disciplinary arts center providing exceptional opportunities for lifelong community participation in arts education, the visual arts, and performing arts. ATTRACTIONS Alex Haley Memorial/Kunta Kinte Plaque Sidewalk at head of City Dock, Annapolis www.visitannapolis.org Life-size bronze statue of Alex Haley, author of Roots. Next to plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte. Designed by acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight. Chesapeake Children’s Museum 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, 410-990-1993 www.theccm.org 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. The Colonial Players, Inc. 108 East St, Annapolis, 410-268-7373 www.thecolonialplayers.org 71-year-old theater-in-the-round offers a variety of dramatic and musical productions located in historic Downtown Annapolis. Call box office for tickets. Cruises on the Bay by Watermark 1 Dock St, Annapolis, 21401 410-268-7601 http://cruisesonthebay.com Offering sightseeing cruises to visitors and residents of Annapolis for over 45 years. Cruises run daily through early spring until early fall with Special Event cruises all year long. Great Frogs Winery 3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6193 www.greatfrogs.com Crafting wines with rustic expression and artisan approach. Infinity Theatre Company 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-261-5130, 1-877-501-8499 www.infinitytheatrecompany.com Professional theater that inspires and transforms artists and audiences through the infinite possibilities found only in theater. Maryland Horse Industry Board 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 $2.1B equine industry. See ad on page 7. Maryland State Archives Hall of Records, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, **410-260-6400, 1-800-235-4045 www.mdsa.net Permanent records depository. Free search room for family history, legal research (vital records, newspapers, etc). A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. U.S. Naval Academy Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Offers highly-regarded historical tours (walking or riding) led by professional, passionate, certified guides. Tours bring many important stories to life. HISTORY & HERITAGE Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second St, Annapolis, 410-295-0104 www.amaritime.org Features a state-of-the-art 2,500-sq.-ft. permanent exhibition space. Features art gallery, public docks, small bayside beach park, and wooden boat exhibits. Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, 410-216-6180 www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov Museum is dedicated to preserving Maryland’s African-American heritage and culture. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Headquarters 410 Severn Ave, Ste 314, Annapolis, 410-260-2470 https://home.nps.gov/cajo Trail is managed from this location. Pick up a map and guide for the Network and the Trail and stamp Passport to Your National Parks® for both the Network and the Trail. Chase-Lloyd House 22 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-2723 www.chaselloydhouse.org Georgian townhouse begun in 1769 by Samuel Chase, lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence. NHL, NHD. Frederick Douglass Statue at the Maryland State House **100 State Cir, Anhttps://msa.maryland.gov/msa/chamber.html On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Government House 110 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-974-3531 www.msa.md.gov/msa/homepage/html/ govhouse.html Georgian-style Colonial mansion is the official residence of Maryland’s Governor. Open for tours by appointment. Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-4683 www.hammondharwoodhouse.org Masterpiece of 18th-century American architecture and a NHL. Open for guided tours showcasing a collection of historic Maryland-made art and furniture. Harriet Tubman Statue at the Maryland State House 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/html/old-house-ofdelegates-chamber.html On Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Hogshead 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, 410-267-7619 www.annapolis.org/contact/hogshead Learn about the Maryland Colonial frontier in this fully interactive hands-on experience. Maryland State House 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/homepage/html/statehse.html Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Matthew Henson Plaque State House, 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 www.visitannapolis.org/discover/articles/african-american-history-in-annearundel-county Plaque in rotunda of State House honoring Matthew Henson, African-American explorer who discovered the North Pole with Admiral Peary in 1909. The Stanton Community Center 92 W Washington St, Annapolis, 410-295-5519 www.annapolis.gov Built in 1898 and listed on the NRHP. It served as the first African-American school in Annapolis. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Mouth of the South River, Annapolis Erected in 1875, this was one of the last manned lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay. One of the few surviving screwpile offshore lighthouses. Best seen by boat. Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lawyer’s Mall, Maryland State House, Annapolis, 410-946-5423 https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/html/thurgood_memorial.html Outdoor memorial honors first African- American Supreme Court Justice, who served for 24 years. His most famous case ended racial segregation in American public schools. OUTDOOR RECREATION Annapolis Bay Charters 7080 Bembe Beach Rd #211A, Annapolis, 410-268-2140, 1-866-469-0912 www.annapolisbaycharters.net A local Annapolis fleet of 14 boats—both monohulls and catamarans. Also offering worldwide charters at 65 locations. Annapolis City Marina 410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-268-0660 www.annapoliscitymarina.com Slips are fully equipped with fuel, dockage, parking. Ice, beer, and wine available. Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner Woodwind 80 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com Sail away on the Chesapeake Bay on a 74-ft. wooden schooner. Raise the sails, steer the boat, or sit back and relax. Public cruises and private events available. Capital SUP 7314 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, 410-919-9402 https://capitalsup.com Premier paddle destination located on Back Creek in Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park. Standup paddle board and kayak rentals, lessons, tours, camps, fitness. East of Maui Surf Shop 2444 Solomons Island Rd, Unit G, Annapolis, 410-573-9463 www.eastofmauiboardshop.com Founded in 1979 and has been the premier board shop in the Annapolis, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore area for more than 40 years. Last Hurrah Charter Fishing 7364 Edgewood Rd, Slip B, Annapolis, 443-223-5919 www.lasthurrahcharters.com Max charter size is six people. Liberte, The Schooner, Inc. 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-8234 www.theliberte.com Magnificent three-masted 74-ft. schooner, USCG-certified for 49 guests. Private charters. Full bar, bluetooth speaker, catering available. Seasonal. Non Sea-Quitter LLC 921 Boucher Ave, 721 Chester Ave, Annapolis, 443-852-2163 www.nonseaquitter.com Sailing tours (scheduled and customized) with native Merchant Mariner safely guiding groups of up to six guests from historic Annapolis. Just 30 miles east of D.C. Sandy Point State Park 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-974-2149 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx Swimming, fishing, and boating on the shores of the Chesapeake. This 786-acre park features a large beach, boat ramps, marina, and a great view of the Bay Bridge. Annapolis Junction HISTORY & HERITAGE National Cryptologic Museum 8290 Colony 7 Rd, Annapolis Junction, 301-688-5849 https://national-cryptologic-museum.business.site Collection contains thousands of artifacts depicting the history of cryptology (codes & ciphers) and its importance to the security of the United States. Arbutus HISTORY & HERITAGE Thomas Viaduct 5120 South St, Arbutus, 410-461-5005 www.asce.org/project/thomas-viaductrailroad-bridge C. 1836 bridge, was part of the main railroad between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Transported troops and supplies during the Civil War. Baltimore ARTS & CULTURE Arena Players 801 McCulloh St, Baltimore, 410-728-6500 www.arenaplayersinc.com The oldest, continually performing, historically Black community theater since 1953. Bringing quality theater to Baltimore. Baltimore Center Stage 700 N Calvert St, Baltimore, 410-332-0033 www.centerstage.org Known as the State Theater of Maryland. Professional, nonprofit company serving as a local and national leader for provocative, entertaining theater for 50 years. Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, 443-573-1700 www.artbma.org Sculpture Gardens feature 33 works of modern and contemporary sculpture in beautiful 2.7-acre garden. Audio tour of outdoor artworks available at artbma.org/ gomobile. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, 410-783-8000 www.bsomusic.org Performs more than 150 concerts annually including classical, pops, family concerts, and special events. Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, 410-225-3130 www.eubieblake.org Celebrates the life and music of Baltimore musician Eubie Blake, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, and others. James E. Lewis Museum of Art 2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore, 443-885-3030 www.jelmamuseum.org Founded in 1951, the museum’s permanent collection includes a variety of 19th- and 20th-century works. Maryland Art Place 218 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, 410-962-8565 www.mdartplace.org Inspiring, supporting, and encouraging artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities. Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, 410-900-1150 www.modell-lyric.com Hosts many traveling Broadway musicals and productions. Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University 1 E Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore, 667-208-6500 www.peabody.jhu.edu In historic Mt. Vernon. Stages 800+ music and dance performances. Maryland’s major source of professionally trained musicians receiving college-level degrees in music. The Puptrait Studio 3000 Chestnut Ave, Ste 342, Baltimore, 443-604-0711 https://puptrait.com Professional dog portrait photography studio and dog art gallery. Station North 25 E 20th St, Baltimore, 410-962-7075 www.stationnorth.org The first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2002. Vagabond Players 806 S Broadway, Baltimore, 410-563-9135 https://vagabondplayers.org America’s oldest continuous little theatre which is located at the foot of historic Fells Point in downtown Baltimore. ATTRACTIONS An Die Musik Live 409 N Charles St, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, 410-385-2638 https://andiemusiklive.com Live music in the heart of Baltimore. Baltimore American Indian Center Heritage Museum 113 S Broadway, Baltimore, 410-675-3535 http://baltimoreamericanindiancenter.org Museum shares stories of cultures and histories of the original inhabitants of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as other tribal communities. Baltimore Civil War Museum President Street Station 601 S President St, Baltimore, 443-220-0290 www.baltimorecivilwarmuseum.com Museum was site of pivotal moment during prelude to Civil War and where Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838. National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Baltimore Spirits Company 1700 W 41st St, Ste 430, Baltimore, 443-687-9099 https://baltimorespiritsco.com Inspired to bring a culture of rye whiskey and spirits manufacturing back to Maryland. Billie Holiday Statue 1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore https://explore.baltimoreheritage.org/items/show/643 Commemorates the life and legacy of the famed “Lady Day” who was born Eleanora Fagan in Baltimore on April 7, 1915. Charm City Meadworks 400 E Biddle St, Baltimore, 443-961-1072 www.charmcitymeadworks.com Baltimore City’s first commercial meadery specializing in still and carbonated dry meads. Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org This art center brings audiences to a wide range of performers, workshops, films, and artist residencies. Cross Street Market 1065 S Charles St, Baltimore www.crossstmarket.com Lively indoor and outdoor communal seating areas and thoughtfully curated mix of vendors. Historic market is a local and regional destination for food and beverage. Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, 410-367-2217 http://cylburn.org With more than 200 acres of gardens and trails, this is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll, photography outing, or a nature hike. Dave & Buster’s - White Marsh 8200 Perry Hall Blvd, Baltimore, 410-657-9900 www.daveandbusters.com/maryland Destination for all ages to eat, drink, and play. More than 240 arcade games, huge sports lounge, large sports bar, dining room, and several private event rooms. Diamondback Beer 1215 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, 443-388-9419 www.diamondbackbeer.com Our mission is to bring great beer to great people and sacrifice nothing along the way. Fells Point Corner Theatre 251 S Ann St, Baltimore, 410-276-7837 www.fpct.org Presents theater through a combination of acclaimed contemporary plays, Baltimore premieres, time-tested favorites, and works of local playwrights. Full Tilt Brewing 5604 York Rd, Baltimore, 443-835-2248 www.fulltiltbrewing.com By combining traditional and modern ingredients to make uniquely crafted beers, Full Tilt Brewing built a grass roots following in the Baltimore City region. The Hippodrome Theatre at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center 12 N Eutaw St, Baltimore, 410-752-7400 www.france-merrickpac.com Originally built in 1914, this historic theater seats 2,250 and plays host to rich/ diverse entertainment. Ticket information: 410-547-SEAT. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore 1525 Russell St, Baltimore, 844-777-7463, 1-844-777-SHOE www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore More than 2,200 slots and 150 table games within a 122,000-sq.-ft. gambling space with multiple celebrity chef restaurants. Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens Historic Duid Hill Park, 3100 Swann Dr, Baltimore, 410-396-0008 www.rawlingsconservatory.org Renovated Victorian conservatory with distinct environments that display plants from all over the world. Second oldest Victorian palm house in the United States. Inner Harbor Pratt & Light sts, Baltimore, 877-225-8466 A promenade around the water’s edge leads past the city’s major attractions. Lexington Market, Inc. 400 W Lexington St, Baltimore, 410-685-6169 www.lexingtonmarket.com Since 1782, the market is unchallenged as a unique food and shopping experience. More than 100 vendors. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail. Louthan Distilling 3005 Montebello Terrace, Baltimore, 443-564-5514 www.facebook.com/LouthanDistilling A passion for local ingredients and resources runs in the family, and every kernel of corn in our corn whiskey is sourced from Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Maryland Museum of Military History 219 Twenty-Ninth Division St, Baltimore, 410-576-1496 www.marylandmuseumofmilitaryhistory.org Preserves, interprets, and presents significant artifacts and artwork relating to the history of Maryland’s soldiers and airmen. Maryland Science Center 601 Light St, Baltimore, 410-685-5225 www.mdsci.org Three levels of hands-on exhibits, live science, digital planetarium, and IMAX films all under one roof. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 1 Safari Pl, Baltimore, 410-396-7102 www.marylandzoo.org African Watering Hole includes rhino, zebra, and more. Walk through #1-rated Children’s Zoo, the Maryland Wilderness, and visit the award-winning Penguin Coast. Monument City Brewing Company 1 N Haven St, Baltimore, 443-259-8131 www.monumentcitybrewing.com German-designed brew house serving beer made in the traditional American way. National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E Pratt St, Pier 3, Baltimore, 410-576-3800 www.aqua.org Located in the heart of Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium features thousands of animals in awardwinning habitats. Buy tickets online at aqua.org. See ad on Back Cover. Old Line Spirits 200 S Janney St, Baltimore, 443-961-3199 www.oldlinespirits.com An award-winning, small batch distillery and a pioneer in the new and exciting American single malt whiskey category. Oliver Brewing Co. 4216 Shannon Dr, Baltimore, 410-483-3302 www.oliverbrewingco.com Creating distinctive American ales since 1993. Peabody Heights Brewery 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467-7837 www.peabodyheightsbrewery.com Brewing beer since 2012 on the site of the baseball diamond where the minor-league Orioles played from 1916-1944. Tasting room. Welcomes groups and events. Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Pl, Baltimore, 410-727-8120 www.portdiscovery.org Where purposeful play and learning connect. Three floors of educational, interactive exhibits for ages 0-10. Top 12 children’s museum in the U.S. Power Plant Live 34 Market Pl, Baltimore, 410-727-5483 www.powerplantlive.com This entertainment destination is home to many restaurants, nightclubs, and great music venues, including Rams Head Live and Angels Rock Bar. Reddy Gray Burial Site Loudon Park National Cemetery, 3445 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, 410-644-9696 www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/loudonpark.asp Former slave and Civil War veteran buried in Baltimore’s Loudon Park National Cemetery–the first VA burial site. In the National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Robert Long House and Colonial Garden 812 S Ann St, Baltimore, 410-675-6750 www.preservationsociety.com Baltimore’s oldest urban residence historically restored to its 1765 Fells Point appearance and pre-Revolutionary antique furnishings. Sagamore Spirit 301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, 410-624-7488 www.sagamorespirit.com Tour our world-class, waterfront distillery in Port Covington and learn how we triple distill our six-time award-winning rye whiskey. Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse Pier 5, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.historicships.org Built in 1856. Oldest surviving screwpile lighthouse. Contains extensive exhibit of artifacts and information on lighthouses around the Chesapeake region. Sherwood Gardens Between E Highfield, Underwood, Stratford rds & Greenway, Baltimore, 410-889-1717 www.sherwoodgardens.org A six-acre park with well-groomed, standard ground cover. Famous for its hearty 80,000 tulips that peak in late April. St. Jude Shrine 308 N Paca St, Baltimore, 410-685-6026 www.stjudeshrine.org Nationwide Center of Devotion to St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Causes. Daily mass, Novena services, Catholic gift shop, Millennium room, bus trips. See ad on page 93. Todd’s Inheritance Historic Site 9000 North Point Rd, Baltimore, 443-803-0517 The Maryland militia used the house as a lookout post during the War of 1812, Battle of North Point. Now a museum and interpretive site. Top of the World Observation Level World Trade Center, 27th Floor, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-VIEW www.viewbaltimore.org Located atop the world’s tallest regular pentagonal building, it offers a spectacular, unobstructed panoramic view from floor to ceiling windows. Union Craft Brewing Co. 1700 W 41st St, #420, Baltimore, 410-467-0290 www.unioncraftbrewing.com Situated along the Jones Falls, in the historic Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore. Makes great beer and great company. Urban Axes 1 N Haven St, Baltimore, 240-389-2937 https://urbanaxes.com/baltimore Hosts indoor competitive axe throwing leagues, group events, and walk-in sessions. Reservations are required for group events. USS Constellation 301 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.historicships.org 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. The Walters Art Museum 600 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-547-9000 https://thewalters.org Acclaimed by critics as one of America’s greatest art museums with a collection spanning 5,000 years in three buildings in Baltimore’s cultural district. Waverly Brewing Company 1625-C Union Ave, Baltimore, 443-438-5765 http://waverlybrewingcompany.com Hosting a quaint beer garden, this is the perfect spots for a seasoned craft beer veteran or a curious casual beer drinker. EVENT FACILITIES Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-649-7000 www.bccenter.org The premier location for conventions, tradeshows, and expositions in the Mid- Atlantic Region. HISTORY & HERITAGE B&O Railroad Museum 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-752-2490 www.borail.org Visit the birthplace of American railroading and see the most important American railroad collection in the world. Seasonal train rides and free parking. Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum 216 Emory St, Baltimore, 410-727-1539 www.baberuthmuseum.org 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. Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, 410-727-4808 www.thebmi.org The museum celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs, and workers who propelled this port city into the industrial age and beyond. Baltimore Streetcar Museum 1901 Falls Rd, Baltimore, 410-547-0264 www.baltimorestreetcarmuseum.org Outstanding collection chronicles Baltimore street railway history, 1859-1963. Rides, displays, tours, video, and museum store. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 409 Cathedral St, Baltimore, 410-727-3565 www.baltimorebasilica.org The first metropolitan cathedral constructed in America after the adoption of the Constitution, completed in 1821. Carroll Mansion 800 E Lombard St, Baltimore, 410-605-2964 www.carrollmuseums.org Winter home of Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Later a saloon, tenement, vocational school, recreation center. Edgar Allan Poe House National Historic Landmark 203 N Amity St, Baltimore, 410-462-1763 www.poeinbaltimore.org Baltimore’s Poe House (a NHL) is open year-round. Visit here for events and conversations celebrating Poe’s legacy. Evergreen Museum & Library c/o The Johns Hopkins University, 4545 N Charles St, Baltimore, 443-840-9585 www.museums.jhu.edu Italianate mansion with post-Impressionist paintings, rare books, Tiffany glass, Japanese netsuke, and Baltimore’s only private theater. Fell’s Point Heritage Trail Tour 1524 Hollins St, Baltimore, 410-878-6411 www.explorebaltimore.org/tours/historic-fells-point-trail Route exploring this maritime community’s special place in national and local history. Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, 410-962-4290 www.nps.gov/fomc Fort’s successful defense during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 inspired the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Film, interpretive programs, living history, events. Frederick Douglass Freedom and Heritage Trail and Tour POBox 3014, Baltimore, 443-983-7974 www.bdx443.com/bbh-tours.html Walk through historic Fells Point to see locations associated with Baltimore abolitionists. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park 1417 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-685-0295 http://livingclassrooms.org/programs/frederick-douglass-isaac-myers-maritime-park Experience Frederick Douglass’s life as a Baltimore caulker and witness the re-creation of the first African-American shipyard in North America. Historic Ships in Baltimore 301 E Pratt St, Pier 1, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.historicships.org Homeport to USS Constellation, the submarine USS Torsk, USGC Cutter Taney, Lightship 116 Chesapeake, and the Seven- Foot Knoll Lighthouse. Homewood Museum/The Johns Hopkins University 3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-516-5589 https://museums.jhu.edu/homewood.php One of the nation’s best examples of Federal-period architecture and a NHL. Provides an intimate look at life in early 19th-century Baltimore. Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum 918-920 Lemmon St, Baltimore, 410-347-4747 www.irishshrine.org Built in 1848, museum displays the life of an Irish-immigrant family in the 1860s, plus changing exhibits relating to Irish-American history. Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St, Baltimore, 410-732-6400 www.jewishmuseummd.org Exhibits on Jewish history and culture. Museum has two galleries that host changing exhibits, and exhibit about the Lloyd Street Synagogue. Maryland 911 Memorial World Trade Center, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-8439 www.msac.org/node/35491 In Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, memorial commemorates Marylanders who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks. Free audio tour available. Maryland Center for History and Culture 610 Park Ave, Baltimore, 410-685-3750 www.mdhs.org Discover Maryland’s history with Civil War and War of 1812 exhibitions, our nation’s anthem, antique silver, art, furniture, folk art, and a Maryland library. Mother Seton House and Historic Seminary Chapel 600 N Paca St, Baltimore, 410-728-6464 www.stmaryspacast.org The historic site was home to the first Roman Catholic Seminary in the U.S. (1791) and Elizabeth Ann Seton (1808), the first U.S.-born canonized saint. Mount Clare Museum House 1500 Washington Blvd, Carroll Park, Baltimore, 410-837-3262 www.mountclare.org The 1760 Georgian mansion of Charles Carroll, barrister, interprets 18th-century life with an outstanding collection. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum 1601-03 E North Ave, Baltimore, 410-563-3404 www.greatblacksinwax.org More than 150 life-size wax figures and a slave ship replica. Museum details the African-American experience from ancient Africa and slavery to the present. National Museum of Dentistry 31 S Greene St, Baltimore, 410-706-0600 www.dental.umaryland.edu/museum/ See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington’s dentures, sing along to toothpaste commercials, and explore exhibits about the power of a healthy smile. Pride of Baltimore II Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1151 www.pride2.org Pride of Baltimore II is a reconstruction of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper. Come aboard for a deck tour or day sail, or sail as guest crew between ports. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 443-263-1800 www.lewismuseum.org Smithsonian affiliate. Exhibits, musical performances, soul food café, and more. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 844 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-1793 www.flaghouse.org Birthplace of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen what is now our National Anthem. Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place 699 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-962-5070 www.mvpconservancy.org The first monument to Washington in the United States. Marble column forms centerpiece of the four park squares of Mount Vernon Place, a NHLD. Westminster Burying Ground & Catacombs 515-519 W Fayette St, Baltimore, 410-706-2072 www.westminsterhall.org Guided tours of burying ground and catacombs. Final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe and prominent Maryland political and military figures. SHOPPING Harbor East At the intersection of President & Aliceanna sts, Baltimore, 410-779-4700 www.harboreast.com Baltimore’s premier waterfront destination featuring twelve square blocks of restaurants, boutiques, hotels, and endless possibilities. McFadden Art Glass 6802 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, 410-631-6039 www.mcfaddenartglass.com A custom blowing studio/gallery open to the public offering beginner workshops and interactive demonstrations. Exquisite art glass on display for viewing or purchase. SPORTS M&T Bank Stadium 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, 410-261-RAVE (7283) www.baltimoreravens.com Home field for the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens. For tours, call 410-261-RAVE Oriole Park at Camden Yards 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, 1-888-848-BIRD www.orioles.com Home to the American League baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles. Eighty-one home games and public and private tours. Family fun for everyone. Pimlico Race Course 5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, 410-542-9400 www.pimlico.com World-class Thoroughbred racing featuring the Preakness Stakes, middle jewel of the Triple Crown and the mid-Atlantic’s largest single-day sporting event. Bel Air ATTRACTIONS AleCraft Brewing Supply 319 S Main St, Bel Air, 410-420-5102 www.alecraftbrewing.com Offering a growing selection of quality supplies and ingredients for beer, mead, and wine making. Independent Brewing Co. 418 N Main St, Bel Air, 410-937-0108 www.independentbrew.com Large taproom and patio located in the heart of historic downtown Bel Air is conveniently located at the top of the popular Ma and Pa Trail. HISTORY & HERITAGE Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave, Bel Air, 410-838-7691 www.harfordhistory.org/collections The 1788 home of Thomas Hays, “Father of Bel Air,” retains much of its original features; depicts Maryland rural village gentry life. Tudor Hall 17 Tudor Ln, Bel Air, [443-619-0008] (tel:+14436190008) 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, Mathematics and Science Hall, Room 030A, 800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, 443-840-4560 www.ccbcmd.edu/catonsvilleplanetarium All shows are free of charge and no reservations or tickets are required. HISTORY & HERITAGE Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum 300 Oella Ave, Catonsville, 410-887-1081 www.friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com This 142-acre homestead of Banneker honors the land and legacy of a free African-American man who lived during the 1700s. Cockeysville ATTRACTIONS Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, 410-887-8973 www.marylandagriculture.org An agricultural resource center on 149-acre property on the corner of Shawan and Cuba roads. HISTORY & HERITAGE Historical Society of Baltimore County 9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, 410-666-1878 www.hsobc.org Houses more than 10,000 cultural artifacts and photographs, 3,300 books and 7,700 genealogy files, maps, and periodicals. Public programs and exhibits. OUTDOOR RECREATION Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, 410-887-1815, 410-887-5319 (TDD) www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org Nature center and 1,100-acre park. Hiking trails, wildflowers, birds, animals, wildlife management pond, archaeology site, marble quarries, iron ore pits, and exhibits. Columbia ARTS & CULTURE African Art Museum of Maryland 8775 Cloudleap Ct, Ste 12, Columbia, 410-740-7411 www.africanartmuseum.org Serving the community with exhibits of African art, youth and family activities, tours to Africa, Jazz, in-museum and outreach educational programs. ManneqART 8775 Cloudleap Ct #1, Columbia, 301-778-0616 www.manneqart.org At least 50 different life size artworks made to go on real humans are on display. Photographs and stories of creating the artwork fill the museum. ATTRACTIONS Black Flag Brewing Co. 9315 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, 443-864-5139 www.blackflagbrewingco.com First production brewery and taproom in Columbia with 10 taplines and 5 signatures beers always on tap. Hysteria Brewing Co. 9570 Berger Rd, Ste J, Columbia, 443-542-0209 www.hysteriabrewing.com Top-notch beers, friendly staff, library, table games, and cold-brewed coffee. Our beers range from the darkest stouts to the palest pilsner, plus sours and IPAs. Lost Ark Distilling Co 9570 Berger Rd, Ste L, Columbia, 443-279-6178 www.lostarkdistilling.com Proudly producing handcrafted small batch spirits. Reckless Ale Works 6655 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, 667-200-5258 www.recklessales.com The first axe throwing facility and brewery in one. Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia 5900 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia, 410-730-8311, 1-800-888-6297 www.tobysdinnertheatre.com Professional dinner theater-in-the-round. Broadway musicals, live orchestra, lavish seven main-entrée buffet, salad bar, and sundae bar. Free parking. HISTORY & HERITAGE Howard County Center of African-American Culture, Inc. 5434 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, 410-715-1921 www.hccaac.orgstrong text Preserving the history of African-American culture in Howard County. More than 4,000 books, a children’s library, and a research and reading library. OUTDOOR RECREATION Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, 410-313-0400 www.howardcountymd.gov/Robinson Nature center with hands-on exhibits, digital planetarium, children’s discovery room, aquatic touch tank, live animal wall, and outdoor nature place play area. Crofton ATTRACTIONS Chesepiooc Brewing 2408 Crofton Blvd, Crofton, 410-630-1579 www.brewcrab.com Small batch craft brewery and taproom with 8 cask ales and 16 taps of locally made handcrafted beer. Crownsville ATTRACTIONS Rising Sun Inn 1090 Generals Hwy, Crownsville, 410-923-0316 www.risingsuninn.org Historic building from 18th-century. Has been a farmhouse, an Inn and Tavern, a Stagecoach stop, and an important meeting place at the crossroads of American History. OUTDOOR RECREATION Stand Up Paddle Annapolis Smith’s Marina, 529 Ridgley Rd, Crownsville, 443-620-0060 www.supannapolis.com SUP, which originated in Hawaii, is the world’s fastest growing water sport and a great way to cross-train and stay in great shape. Davidsonville ATTRACTIONS The Vineyards at Dodon 391 Dodon Rd, Davidsonville, 410-798-1126 www.dodonvineyards.com Using only grapes grown on the farm, the vineyard and wine making techniques emphasize respect for the environment and Dodon’s tradition of excellence. Deale OUTDOOR RECREATION Shipwright Harbor Marina 6047 Herring Bay Rd, Deale, 410-867-7686 www.shipwrightharbor.com Full-service marina; friendly staff, serene settings. Picnic area, pool. Walk to restaurants and attractions. Sail to bay in minutes. Dundalk ATTRACTIONS Key Brewing Company 2500 Grays Rd, Dundalk, 410-477-2337 www.keybrewing.com Producing high-quality American lagers and ales that people will enjoy drinking. HISTORY & HERITAGE Battle Acre Park and Monument 3115 N Point Rd, Dundalk, 410-887-3871 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/programdivision/community/graycharles/battleacre.html Commemorates the 5th Regiment’s defensive position against an attack by the British in 1814. OUTDOOR RECREATION Teaser Charter Fishing 8500 Cove Rd, Dundalk, 443-986-3048 www.teasersportfishing.com Maryland striped bass fishing on a 35-ft. Evans Built charter. Max charter size is six people. Minutes from downtown Baltimore. Edgemere OUTDOOR RECREATION North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Edgemere, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/northpoint.aspx Rich in historical and natural resources, the popular park features a visitor center with War of 1812 and Bay Shore Park exhibits, tidal fishing, and birding. Edgewater ATTRACTIONS Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, 410-222-1919 www.historiclondontown.org Site of Colonial seaport. Interactive exhibit, reconstructed buildings, and c. 1760 tavern with public programs. More than 10 acres of woodland and gardens. OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Adventures Sportfishing 1107 Turkey Pt Rd, Edgewater, 301-758-3475 www.goreeltime.com Enjoy Chesapeake Bay fishing at its best. For comfort, a private restroom is on board. Max charter size is six people. Penny Sue Charters c/o Anchor Yacht Basin Marina, 1048 Turkey Point Rd, Edgewater, 443-280-4410 www.pennysuecharters.com Max charter size is six people. Ellicott City ATTRACTIONS The Columbia Orchestra 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, 410-465-8777 www.columbiaorchestra.org Community orchestra. Performs at the Jim Rouse Theatre. Four classical concerts a season, as well as Pops, a family holiday concert, and two young people’s concerts. Manor Hill Brewing 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, 410-997-7771 www.manorhillbrewing.com Maryland’s largest farm brewery offering a tasting room, farm stand, and a scenic 54 acres. 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 Completed in 1830, it’s America’s oldest surviving railroad station. Has a miniaturization of the original railroad route between Baltimore and Ellicott City. Ellicott City Colored School, Restored 8683 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.howardcountymd.gov/HistoricSites Restored one-room school house serves as living history museum/African-American genealogical resource center. Ellicott City Firehouse Museum 3829 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.visithowardcounty.com/listings/ellicott-city-firehouse-museum/2909 Old firehouse contains firefighter memorabilia, displays, uniforms and photographs. Howard County Historical Society Museum of Howard County History 8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City, 410-480-3250 www.hchsmd.org Former church, built 1894, houses historic exhibits and hosts weddings and events. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Howard County Jail 3709 Park Ave, Ellicott City The first jail in Howard County was in a private house leased from Israel McKenzie from 1840 to 1852. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park 3655 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.visithowardcounty.com/sight-seeing/history-heritage Former girls’ school built 1837 on land donated by the Ellicott brothers; now stabilized ruins with garden, park events, and programs about 19th-century history. Thomas Isaac Log Cabin 8398 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.visithowardcounty.com/sight-seeing/history-heritage Period-appointed cabin and costumed docents reveal various aspects of Ellicott’s Mills, an 18th-century Quaker mill town and the birth of the National Road. OUTDOOR RECREATION Patapsco Valley State Park 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-5005 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/patapsco.aspx Extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Natural and historical features await. SHOPPING Main Street Oriental Rugs 8290 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-988-4959 www.mainstreetorientalrugs.com A vast assortment of the finest, handmade Persian and oriental carpets for your viewing pleasure. Come and feast your eyes. SPORTS Turf Valley Golf Course 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, 410-465-1500, 1-888-TEE-TURF www.turfvalley.com/play/golf Embrace your playful side with a day of golf on our two championship courses carved out of the rolling farmlands of Central Maryland. Essex HISTORY & HERITAGE Ballestone Manor House 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, 410-887-3871 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/programdivision/community/middleriver/ballestone.html An excellent example of the Federal architectural style featuring American decorative arts from 1780-1880. Living history re-enactments and holly tours. OUTDOOR RECREATION Hart-Miller Island State Park Hart-Miller Island, Essex, 21221 410-477-0757 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/hartmiller.aspx Uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay, near mouth of Middle River. Accessible only by boat. Western shore offers safe mooring, access to beach and camping. Fort Meade HISTORY & HERITAGE Fort George G. Meade Museum 4674 Griffin Ave, Fort Meade, 301-677-6966 https://history.army.mil/museums/IMCOM/fortMeade/index.html Exhibits on the history of Ft. George G. Meade and the U.S. Army from WWI to present. Photo ID required. Fort Howard ATTRACTIONS Fort Howard Park 9500 North Point Rd, Fort Howard, 410-887-7529 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/programdivision/community/edgemeresparrowspoint/forthoward.html A historical significance is its connection with the largest invasion of the United States in history on the morning of September 12, 1814. Galesville HISTORY & HERITAGE Galesville Heritage Museum 988 Main St, Galesville, 410-867-9499 www.facebook.com/Galesville-Heritage-Society-Inc-1659801424297543 The museum houses artifacts, oral histories, and memorabilia on the rich heritage, history, and culture of Galesville and the surrounding area. Gambrills ATTRACTIONS Crofton Go-Kart Raceway 1050 State Rt 3 S, Gambrills, 410-721-2900 www.croftongokartraceway.com Operating for more than 30 years. Half-mile track with 20 turns. Fun for the whole family. Halethorpe ATTRACTIONS Heavy Seas Beer 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, 410-247-7822 www.hsbeer.com From the sessionable to the bold, to the adventuresome styles of Uncharted Waters. The spirit of exploration blended with a mischievous sense of fun. HISTORY & HERITAGE Oblate Sisters of Providence 701 Gun Rd, Halethorpe, 410-242-8500 www.oblatesisters.com This is the Motherhouse for the Oblate Sisters of Providence, founded in 1829 in Baltimore, as the oldest religious congregation for women of African descent. Hampstead ATTRACTIONS Galloping Goose Vineyards 4326 Maple Grove Rd, Hampstead, 410-374-6596 www.gallopinggoosevineyards.com Fine traditional estate wines grown and made here. Stop, relax, and enjoy a glass of fine wine and picnic in a country setting. Ruhlman Brewery Creeping Creek Farm, 2300 Harvey Gummel Rd, Hampstead, 410-259-4166 www.ourales.com 36-acre farm that raises their own hops. We do brewery tours, events, and wedding receptions. Retail store and 24-hole disc golf course on site. OUTDOOR RECREATION Prettyboy Reservoir 19228 Spooks Hill Rd, Hampstead, 410-356-9272 https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/publiclands/central/prettyboy.aspx Hiking trails that range from easy to difficult. The reservoir offers largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish, perch, and carp. Hanover ATTRACTIONS Live! Casino & Hotel 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, 443-842-7000, 1-855-5MD-LIVE (5483) www.livecasinohotel.com The AAA-Four Diamond casino and hotel features 300 luxury guest rooms, approx. 200 table games and 4,000 slots. Live entertainment nightly. Havre de Grace ATTRACTIONS Hopkins Farm Brewery 3833 Rider Ln, Havre De Grace, 21078 410-914-5727 https://hopkinsfarmbrewery.com Grown, harvested, brewed, and served locally in Harford County, Maryland. Mount Felix Vineyard & Winery 2000 Level Rd, Havre de Grace https://mountfelix.com Overlooking the Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay, and our vineyard. The views are relaxing and spectacular. HISTORY & HERITAGE Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum Lafayette & Concord sts, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3213 www.concordpointlighthouse.org Climb the tower, discover its history in the museum, and explore the grounds. Special events throughout the year. Havre de Grace Decoy Museum 215 Giles St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3739 www.decoymuseum.com Housing one of the finest collections of Chesapeake Bay waterfowl decoys ever assembled. Exhibits, tours, demonstrations, lectures, and special events. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-4800 www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org Tells story of region’s rich maritime heritage. Changing exhibits, educational programs, special events. Environmental center with programs on bay ecology. Lock House Museum 817 Conesteo St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-5780 www.thelockhousemuseum.org Canal exhibits and working lock model in the 19th-century home and office of the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal. OUTDOOR RECREATION Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail 4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-557-7994 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/susquehanna.aspx This rail trail in Susquehanna State Park follows the west bank of the Susquehanna River, connecting the Deer Creek picnic area to the Conowingo Dam. SHOPPING Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum 408 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 410-942-1290, 1-866-942-1290 http://bahoukas.com Situated in a c. 1880 historic building in Havre de Grace’s Main Street District. Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum with antiques and collectibles. Hydes ATTRACTIONS Boordy Vineyards 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, 410-592-5015 www.boordy.com Beautiful historic property 25 minutes from Inner Harbor. Features award-winning wines and gift shop inside a 19th-century barn. DeJon Vineyards 5300 Hydes Rd, Hydes, 443-253-9802 www.dejonvineyard.com On the Piedmont Wine Trail. Offering the wine lover the intimacy of a reconverted barn to taste wines. Jarrettsville OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocks State Park 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/rocks.aspx Site of King and Queen Seat, a 190-ft. rock outcrop that flanks Deer Creek and Kilgore Falls. Second-highest vertical drop waterfall in state. Kingsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-877-3560 www.jerusalemmill.org Experience living history at an 18th-and 19th-century historic gristmill village. Hike scenic trails. Admission free except during special events and concerts. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Central Area 10092 Belair Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/GunpowderFalls/TCB-Rail-Trail-Stops.aspx Features many miles of trails and opportunities for fishing. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Jerusalem Mill Headquarters 2813 Jerusalem Rd,, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 https://jerusalemmill.org One of Maryland’s largest state parks with more than 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore counties. Vista Lady Fishing Charters 6843 Mt Vista Rd, Kingsville, 410-790-2015 www.vistaladyfish.com Max charter size is six people. Laurel ATTRACTIONS Jailbreak Brewing Co. 9445 Washington Blvd N, Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699 www.jailbreakbrewing.com Howard County’s first production brewery, serving more than a dozen artfully crafted beers in taproom along with artisanal, house-made pub favorites. Linthicum HISTORY & HERITAGE Benson-Hammond House 7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, 410-768-9518 www.aachs.org/benson-hammond-house A 19th-century farmhouse, restored to reflect early farm culture and includes four period rooms, museum, and shop. National Electronics Museum 1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 410-765-0230 www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org Displays historical electronic equipment, including communications, radar, space, countermeasures, and commercial electronics. Educational gallery. Hands-on exhibits. Lutherville HISTORY & HERITAGE The Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Rd, Lutherville, 410-321-7500 www.firemuseummd.org Jaw-dropping collection of more than 40 pieces of antique fire apparatus. Learn about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904. Kids love the Discovery Room. Lutherville Historical Colored School 24 Museum 1426 School Ln, Lutherville, 410-825-6114 www.luthervillecoloredschool.webs.com Visit a historic schoolhouse built in the early 1900s that has been restored into a museum of African-American history in Maryland. Marriottsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Historic Waverly 2300 Waverly Mansion Dr, Marriottsville, 301-572-7744 www.historicwaverlymansion.com Early 19th-century manor home. Sole surviving property of the Governors Howard—Maryland’s only father/son governors: John Eager Howard and George Howard. Middle River ATTRACTIONS Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Martin State Airport, Hangar 5, 701 Wilson Point Rd, Middle River, 410-682-6122 www.mdairmuseum.org Explore exhibits on Maryland National Air Guard, 1940’s Martin Company, Rosie the Riveter, Maryland astronauts, aircraft nose art, and more See ad on page 93. Ultimate Watersports Miami Beach Park, 4001 Bay Dr, Middle River, 410-335-5352 www.ultimatewatersports.com Water sports facility featuring lessons, rentals, tours, summer camps, corporate team building, and beach parties directly on the Chesapeake Bay. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Dundee Creek Marina 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/DundeeCreekMarina/Marina.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 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/GunpowderFalls/Hammerman-Area.aspx Swimming beach, food concessions, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe/kayak and sailboat rentals, fishing, short hiking trails, and two short water trails. Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Rd, Middle River, 410-887-2817 www.marshypoint.org Bring your family to encounter wild bald eagles, tour the bay by boat, enjoy a hike, and experience Maryland naturally. Safari Girl Charters 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-207-8362 www.safarigirlcharters.com Capt. Butch Brown runs the 46-ft. Markley and is accepting charter bookings by phone. Max charter size is six people. Monkton ATTRACTIONS Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570 www.ladewgardens.com 22 acres of award-winning gardens include 100 larger-than-life topiary farms and 15 garden “rooms.” House tours, nature walk, gift shop, historical display. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx One of Maryland’s largest state parks, which is comprised of more than 18,000 acres. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 ***https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/tcb.aspx*** A 19.7-mile trail that continues to Pennsylvania and passes through many historic communities. Offers recreation to cyclists, hikers, joggers, horseback riders. Mount Airy ATTRACTIONS MISCellaneous Distillery 114 S Main St, B103, Mount Airy, 240-394-MISC (6472) www.miscdistillery.com Our motto is “Live and drink by your own rules.” Come by the tasting room to hear our story and get a taste of what we are all about. Frey’s Brewing Company 8601 Mapleville Rd, Mount Airy, 240-394-6336 www.freybrewing.com Veteran-owned and operated. Farm brewery with a 200-year-old barn. Provides a rustic, open and relaxing atmosphere. Open area for seating outside. New Windsor HISTORY & HERITAGE New Windsor Heritage Museum 207 Main St, New Windsor, 410-635-2602 www.newwindsorheritage.org Explore Civil War history and more through a museum and walking tour of downtown New Windsor. Odenton ATTRACTIONS Crooked Crab Brewing 8251 Telegraph Rd, Ste D, Odenton, 443-569-9187 www.crookedcrabbrewing.com Hometown brewery and one of the first in the county inspired by the idea of building a brewery that would make Marylander’s proud. Overlea ATTRACTIONS The Natural History Society of Maryland 6908 Belair Rd, Overlea, 410-882-5376 www.marylandnature.org A museum of Maryland’s natural heritage. Natural history collections, educating citizens and inspiring youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences. Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE The Gordon Center for Performing Arts 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, 410-356-SHOW www.jcc.org/gordon-center A professional, state-of-the-art entertainment venue that showcases amazing and eclectic performances. Pumpkin Theatre 2905 Walnut Ave, Owings Mills, 410-902-1814 www.pumpkintheatre.org Baltimore’s longest-running children’s theater offers productions and classes for the young and young at heart. OUTDOOR RECREATION Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, 443-738-9200 www.explorenature.org Irvine Nature Center is home to 60 live animals and offers over seven miles of hiking trails. A great destination for families. Parkton ATTRACTIONS Royal Rabbit Vineyards 1090 Jordan Sawmill Rd, Parkton, 443-721-6692 www.royalrabbitvineyards.com Farm winery focused on growing and producing wine from grapes best suited to our site. Family-owned for 45 years. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area 17910 York Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/GunpowderFalls/HerefordArea.asx 3,620 acres feature a scenic wilderness setting 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-century/early- 19th-century authentic farmstead. On the NRHP and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. OUTDOOR RECREATION Atlantic Marina Resort 487 New York Ave, Pasadena, 410-360-2500 www.atlanticmarinaresort.com Phoenix ATTRACTIONS Eagle’s Nest Country Club 12801 Stone Hill Rd, Phoenix, 410-252-8484 www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Eagle-s-Nest-Country-Club Golf course offers a rustic, rural splendor that is a serene hideaway only minutes from the Beltway. Pylesville ATTRACTIONS Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Rd, Pylesville, 410-836-3050 www.edenmill.org Nestled along Deer Creek. Features a nature center, trails, historic grist mill museum, and canoe launch. Fiore Winery & Distillery 3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville, 410-879-4007 www.fiorewinery.com Savor unique flavors of Harford County wines. Bring picnic basket and enjoy a bottle of wine at one of the mid-Atlantic’s most picturesque agricultural panoramas. Reisterstown ATTRACTIONS Maryland Horse Breeders Association 321 Main St, Reisterstown, 410-252-2100 https://marylandthoroughbred.com Serves as an informational resource and is an advocate for the horse industry in Maryland. Visit our website to see our monthly magazine. See ad on page 7. Maryland Million Ltd. 321 Main St, Reisterstown, 410-252-2100 www.marylandmillion.com 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 page 7. HISTORY & HERITAGE The Maryland Horse Foundation 321 Main St, Reisterstown, 410-252-2100 https://marylandhorse.com The Maryland Horse Foundation (MHF) promotes, develops educational programs for, and serves charitable needs of the Maryland horse industry. See ad on page 7. Relay ATTRACTIONS Guinness Open Gate Brewery 5001 Washington Blvd, Relay www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com The first Guinness presence on U.S. soil since 1954, and the first ever purpose-built Guinness brewery in American history. See ad on page 93. Severn OUTDOOR RECREATION Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm 8109 Telegraph Rd, Severn, 410-551-2237 www.willowoakherbs.com Make your yard into an oasis with a wide selection of herbs, annuals, perennials, and native plants. Gardens, workshops, gift barn. Severna Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail 51 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, 410-222-6244 www.aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks/trails/banda-trail This 13.3-mile paved trail runs from Annapolis through forests, farmlands, and suburban neighborhoods to Glen Burnie, where it joins the 12.5-mile BWI Trail. Shady Side ATTRACTIONS Captain Avery Museum 1418 E West Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, 410-867-4486 www.captainaverymuseum.org Museum tells stories of Chesapeake Bay history through 19th century watermen, 20th century recreation, and 21st century environmental improvement. Sparks ATTRACTIONS Basignani Winery 15722 Falls Rd, Sparks, 410-472-0703 www.basignani.com Tours, events, tastings, and wine sales. In the rolling hills of northern Baltimore County. Features classic wines such as cabernet, chardonnay, and riesling. National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum 2 Loveton Cir, Sparks, 410-235-6882 www.uslacrosse.org/about-us-lacrosse/museum Discover origins of America’s oldest sport with rare photographs and art, vintage equipment and uniforms, striking sculptures, trophies, memorabilia, and Hall of Fame. Street ATTRACTIONS Falling Branch Brewery 825 Highland Rd, Street, 443-939-4605 http://fallingbranchbeer.com Farm brewery with historic taproom, outdoor beer garden, food trucks, and live music. Produces quality Belgian ales and American IPAs using local ingredients. Palmer State Park 3208 Forge Hill Rd, Street, 410-557-7994 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/palmer.aspx Public recreation area located along Deer Creek. Historic sites can be found along the creek banks and native flora and fauna thrive in the forested habitat. Sykesville ATTRACTIONS Patapsco Distilling Company 7609 Main St, Sykesville, 443-398-8306 www.patapscodistilling.com Brings to Maryland small batch premium spirits, handmade from Maryland grown grains. Piney Run Park and Nature Center 30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, 410-795-5165 www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/recreation-parks/places-to-go/piney-run-park Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, and boating. Offers group and public nature education year-round. HISTORY & HERITAGE Sykesville Gate House Museum 7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville, 410-549-5150 www.sykesville.net/2157/Gate-House-Museum-of-History Located in historic Sykesville, the story of the rise of a small agricultural town to bustling 20th-century main street located on the B&O Railroad. Towson ARTS & CULTURE Asian Arts & Culture Center Towson University, Center for the Arts, Towson, 410-704-2807 www.towson.edu/asianarts Engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of Asian artistic and cultural experiences. HISTORY & HERITAGE Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Ln, Towson, 410-823-1309 ext 208 www.nps.gov/hamp 1790s mansion, gardens, farm, slave quarters, and grounds. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. Tracy’s Landing OUTDOOR RECREATION Backdraft Charter Fishing, Inc. 421 Deale Rd, Tracy’s Landing, 301-752-3535 www.backdraftcharters.com Offering half-day and all-day charters and dinner cruises with accommodations for up to 35 people. Tracys Landing HISTORY & HERITAGE Herrington Harbour North Historic Village 389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, 410-867-4343 www.herringtonharbour.com Historic village with buildings from the mid- 19th century; includes a one-room school house, a residence, smokehouse, dairy, and African-American meeting house. 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 gift shop. EVENT FACILITIES Carroll County Agriculture Center 706 Agricultural Center Dr, Westminster, 410-848-6704 http://carrollcountyagcenter.com The region’s premier location for rodeos, livestock, and equestrian outings, live music and entertainment shows, auto and motorcycle events, trade shows and exhibits. ATTRACTIONS Bear Branch Nature Center & Hashawha Environmental Center 300 John Owings Rd, Westminster, 410-386-3580 www.hashawha.org 320-acre park, which includes 5 miles of multi-use trails, raptor mews, fishing at Lake Hashawha, abundant wildlife, and the restored Martin Cabin Homestead. Old Westminster Winery 1550 Old Westminster Rd, Westminster, 410-881-4656 www.oldwestminster.com A place to enjoy wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, build relationships, and genuinely connect with the land. Pub Dog Brewing Company 1203 New Windsor Rd, Westminster, 410-848-3993 www.pubdog.net Production brewery and tap brewery. Serpent Ridge Vineyard 2962 Nicodemus Rd, Westminster, 410-848-6511 www.serpentridge.com Westminster’s first vineyard winery specializing in small lots of handmade wine from grapes in own vineyard, select local vineyards, and other carefully chosen sites. HISTORY & HERITAGE Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, 410-386-3880, 1-800-654-4645 www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org Enjoy guided/self-guided tours, bring a picnic, play on the fun farm-themed playground, and attend one of our many events including The Maryland Wine Festival. Historical Society of Carroll County 210 E Main St, Westminster, 410-848-6494 www.hsccmd.org Three early 19th-century historic houses (1800-1820) tell the stories of everyday life in Carroll County. Permanent and changing exhibits; guided tours. VISITOR SERVICES Annapolis COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Annapolis & Anne Arundel County 26 West St, Annapolis, 410-280-0445 www.visitannapolis.org www.visitbwi.org Our county features three regions of distinct personalities. Annapolis City, the Annapolis Countryside, and the BWI/Arundel Mills Entertainment District. See ad on pages 5 and 89. GROUND TRANSPORTATION Chesapeake Charter Inc. 424 Broadneck Rd, Annapolis, 410-757-3000, 1-800-304-3001 www.chesapeakecharter.net Motor coach and school bus transportation for Maryland and the surrounding states. TOUR SERVICES U.S. Naval Academy-Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Offers highly-regarded historical tours (walking or riding) led by professional, passionate, certified guides. Tours bring many important stories to life. Baltimore COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Baltimore 400 E Pratt St, 10th Floor, Baltimore, 1-877-BALTIMORE www.baltimore.org Don’t miss Baltimore’s picturesque waterfront, charming neighborhoods, worldclass museums/attractions and diverse culinary scene. Request a Visitor Guide to plan your getaway. See ad on page 92. 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 17. Unlimited Tours & Charters 324 Mt Holly St, Baltimore, 410-415-1384, 1-866-612-3086 www.unlimitedtoursandcharters.com Our fleet is modern, our team is dedicated, and we have a proven record of quality transportation and happy riders. We are also a 24-hr bus service for emergencies. RESERVATION SERVICES Accent on Baltimore POBox 20235, Baltimore, 443-279-5055 www.accentonbaltimore.com Spouse programs, corporate relocation tours, military reunion packages, incentive travel; group pre- and post-cruise packages. TOUR SERVICES American Sailing Tours 400 Key Hwy, Inner Harbor Marina, Baltimore, 844-595-8860 http://americansailingtours.com Our 90-minute tours are always fun for young and old. Come sailing in Baltimore with us and enjoy a day on the water. Bel Air COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Harford 115 N Main St, Ste C, Bel Air, 410-838-7777 www.visitharford.com Featuring picturesque beauty, bustling cities, historic harbor town, cultural venues, and sports amenities. Create your memories in Harford County. See ad on page 91. Ellicott City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Howard County 8267 Main St, Side Entrance, Ellicott City, 410-313-1900, 800-288-8747 www.visithowardcounty.com As a team we enthusiastically promote and celebrate all that is wonderful in Howard County–its historic towns, opportunities for outdoor recreation, local dining, signature festivals, and cultural happenings. See ad on page 61. Patapsco Heritage Greenway (PHG) POBox 96, Ellicott City, 410-696-1328, info@patapsco.org https://patapsco.org Promotes historic interactions, recreational opportunities, environmental encounters, and cultural experiences in the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area See ad on page 91. Savage WELCOME CENTERS I-95 North Welcome Center I-95 N, Between exits 35 & 38, Savage, 301-490-1333 www.visitmaryland.org/listing/visitorcenters/i-95-north-welcome-center Serves traffic heading towards Baltimore and points north. Stop in for free maps and Destination Maryland travel magazines. I-95 South Welcome Center I-95 S, Between exits 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-2444 www.visitmaryland.org/listing/visitorcenters/i-95-south-welcome-center Serves traffic heading towards Washington, D.C. and points south. Stop in for free maps and Destination Maryland travel magazines. Timonium TOUR SERVICES Greenspring Tours POBox 358, Timonium, 410-561-1119 www.greenspringtours.com For all your destination management needs in the Baltimore, Annapolis, and D.C. area. Tours, transportation, guide service, hotels, meals, special events. Towson COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Baltimore County Tourism and Cultural Arts 400 Washington Ave, Towson, 410-887-4289 www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com Home to historic neighborhoods, 21,000 equine-related acres, over 200 miles of beautiful waterfront, five family-owned wineries & nine craft breweries including Guinness Open Gate Brewery. See ad on page 1. Westminster COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Carroll County Tourism 1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, 1-800-272-1933 www.carrollcountytourism.org 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 and page 6.
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