Katie Cole 2016-12-14 01:21:51
At the Center of it All Chesapeake waters, rolling green hills, vibrant cities and warm smiles are waiting to share a world of new adventures in the heart of Maryland. BUSTLING CITY Inner Harbor, Baltimore Maryland State House, Annapolis Trace Chesapeake Shores Tree-lined shores give way to glass and steel urban spires along the waterways of Central Maryland. Explore waterfront beaches and parks. Meander the cozy streets of historic riverside Havre de Grace. Walk the unbroken waterfront promenade along Baltimore from the hopping pubs and restaurants of Canton, through the world-famous harbor, hip and happening Federal Hill, and on to the luxurious marina views of the Ritz-Carlton residences. About a half hour’s drive south is the state capital of Annapolis with its own harbor at the eastern end of Main Street, lined with shops, restaurants and landmarks, including the U.S. Naval Academy. Get Away to Our Green Side The geographic diversity of Central Maryland quickly becomes apparent when driving out of Baltimore, as urban skyline gives way to tree-lined, single-lane roads within minutes. Just north in Baltimore County is horse country, with rolling hills neatly sectioned off by white fencing. To the west, Carroll County, located in the Piedmont Plateau area, offers rows of crops, farmers’ markets and a warm, laidback country style. Along the I-95 corridor in Harford County, hikers can explore rocky overlooks carved out by the Gunpowder River, a prime fly-fishing destination. Eat & Drink Local Picks It goes without saying you’ll find world-class dining in the cities of Central Maryland; indeed, a restaurant scene boom has been underway with local chefs rising to national prominence, but hidden gems also abound in surrounding areas. 1 Eat Like a Local on the Middle River and Essex Waterfront These quiet, bayfront communities are just 10 miles east of Baltimore, but feel like another world. Feast on a pile of crabs outside at the New Sue Island Grill and Crabhouse, or sit on the deck at Island View Waterfront Café, enjoying the bay breeze, view of Hawk’s Cove and excellent coddies, crab cakes and steamed mussels, while ospreys fly across the horizon. 2 Sample World- Class Asian Cuisine in Ellicott City With the largest Korean population in Maryland, Howard County’s Ellicott City has delighted food fans with the availability of authentic Korean dishes. Shin Chon’s barbecue and extravagant side dishes have garnered national recognition, and fans of the singular combination of sweet, spicy and crispy that defines Korean fried chicken regularly flock to Bonchon. Preakness Stakes, Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore Crab feast on the waterfront See & Do 3 Find Big Fun at a Festival There’s always something going on in Central Maryland, from rollicking street parties like Baltimore’s Artscape, the largest free public art festival in the country, to sophisticated events like the Maryland Wine Festival at the Carroll County Farm Museum. And there’s nothing quite like Pirate Fest in Havre de Grace. Go once and we are sure you’ll be hooked. 4 Party with the Ponies at Preakness For 142 years, the Preakness Stakes, second jewel of the legendary Triple Crown, has been one of Maryland’s premiere parties. Whether it’s the grandstands you crave, the corporate infield, or the unforgettable energy of the infield concerts, Preakness is a can’t-miss good time. 5 See a Big League Game Head to Baltimore for an Orioles game at Camden Yards and see why it’s the best stadium in the big leagues. Head out to Harford County for an Aberdeen Ironbirds game for steamed crabs in the outfield of Ripken Stadium. Enjoy craft beers and future big-leaguers at a Baysox game in Bowie. And get your gridiron fix with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. 6 Catch a Concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion Hidden in 40-acre Symphony Woods in the heart of downtown Columbia, Merriweather Post Pavilion is one of the best concert venues in the nation. Celebrating 50 years, the stage at Merriweather has been rocked by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Led Zeppelin to Old Crow Medicine Show. The Terrace at the Ivy Hotel, Baltimore Stay 7 Experience Old-School Charm For something a little different from the usual hotel, consider a stay at bed and breakfasts like the 1840s Carrollton Inn located just outside downtown Baltimore, or the three elegant Historic Inns of Annapolis, not far from the U.S. Naval Academy. 8 Lounge in Luxury Experience quintessential urban sophistication at the boutique Ivy Hotel in Baltimore. Escape to Magnolia Manor in New Windsor, a secluded Victorian retreat perfect for pampering. Or lose yourself to the old-world elegance of Gramercy Mansion, a stately manor in Baltimore County’s posh horse country. 1840s Carrollton Inn, Baltimore Light City Art and light come together in this brilliantly unique festival in Baltimore. Described as the world’s first large-scale light festival, Light City lights up Baltimore with a citywide network of illuminated sculptures, image projections and interactive installations, plus the Labs@Light City. Live music also takes the stage With dozens of artists performing throughout the city. Don’t miss Neighborhood Lights, which pairs artists with participating neighborhoods to saturate the city in light and art. The inaugural event attracted 400,000 visitors during its week-long span, and promises to be even bigger and better in 2017. All festivities are free to the public. ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Aberdeen HISTORY & HERITAGE Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 Howard St, Aberdeen, 410-273-6325 www.aberdeenroom.org Tells the “Story of Aberdeen” through its library, displays, exhibits and interactive games for children and exterior story windows. Tues-Thur, 10am-1pm. SPORTS Ripken Stadium 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 410-297-9292 www.ironbirdsbaseball.com/stadium Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds and the Cal Ripken World Series. Annapolis ARTS & CULTURE Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Inc. 143 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-268-9212 www.summergarden.com Two-hundred-seat community theater presents Broadway musicals "under the stars" across from the City Dock. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Thur-Sun, 8:30pm. Annapolis Symphony Orchestra 801 Chase St, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts,Annapolis, 410-263-0907 www.annapolissymphony.org Presents the finest in classical repertoire in its classic series, Holiday Pops concert 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 www.jelmamuseum.org Founded in 1951, the museum’s permanent collection includes a variety of 19th- and-20th-century works. 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 www.marylandhall.org As a multi-disciplinary arts center, the mission is to provide exceptional 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. Open two hours before events. 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 the epic Roots, is next to the plaque honoring his ancestor, Kunta Kinte; designed by nationally 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. Sat-Tues, Thurs, Fri, 10am-4pm; summer: 10am-5pm. Closed Wed. $ Infinity Theatre Company 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-424-5067, 1-877-501-8499 www.infinitytheatrecompany.com Enriches Annapolis with professional New York City theatre that inspires and transforms artists and audiences through imagination, creation and the infinite possibilities found only in theatre. June-Aug: Wed-Sun. U.S. Naval Academy Armel-Leftwich Visitor Ctr, 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy. Beaux Arts architecture including Bancroft Hall (student dormitory), chapel and crypt of John Paul Jones. Guided walking tours. Reservations required for student, adult, corporate and military reunion groups of 16 or more people. Jan-Feb: 9am-4pm; Mar-Dec: 9am-5pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second St, Annapolis, 410-295-0104 www.amaritime.org Experience the area’s rich maritime heritage through exhibitions, events and concerts, plus tours to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Waterfront meeting room for private events is available. Thur-Sun, 11am-3pm; or by appointment. Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, 410-216-6180 www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov Named for native Marylanders, Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglass, the museum is dedicated to preserving Maryland's African-American heritage and culture. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Chase-Lloyd House 22 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-2723 Georgian townhouse begun in 1769 by Samuel Chase, lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence. NHL, NHD. Mar-Dec: Mon-Sat, 2-4pm. Government House State Cir & School St, 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 A masterpiece of 18th-century American architecture and a National Historic Landmark, open for guided tours showcasing a collection of historic Marylandmade art and furniture. Apr-Oct: Tue-Sun, 12N-5pm; Nov-Mar: by reservation. $ Historic Annapolis Museum 99 Main St, Annapolis, 410-267-6656 www.annapolis.org Discover the 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 www.annapolis.org 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 www.statehouse.md.gov Oldest American state house in continuous legislative use. U. S. Capitol from November 26, 1783 to August 13, 1784. Daily photo ID required. Matthew Henson Plaque State House, Annapolis, 410-974-3400 www.msa.md.gov Plaque in rotunda of State House honoring Matthew Henson, African-American explorer who discovered the North Pole with Admiral Peary in 1909. 9am-5pm. The Stanton Community Center 92 W Washington St, Annapolis, 410-295-5519 www.annapolis.gov Built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the first African-American school in Annapolis. Mon-Sat, 8:30am-5pm. 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 and is one of the few surviving screwpile offshore lighthouses. It is a national landmark best seen by boat. Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lawyer’s Mall, Maryland State House, Annapolis 410-974-3400 www.mdarchives.state.md.us This outdoor memorial honors the first African- American Supreme Court Justice, who served for 24 years. His most famous case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka 1954, ended racial segregation in American public schools. William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, 410-990-4543 www.annapolis.org Tour the colonial mansion of Declaration of Independence signer, William Paca, and walk through his luxurious two-acre colonial garden. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm; Jan-Feb: call for times. OUTDOOR RECREATION 222 Severn/W&P Nautical, LLC 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-268-7700 www.222severn.com Waterfront office and marina complex on Spa Creek in Eastport across from City Dock. Home to the Chart House, offices, ships and storage rental available. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. 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. Memorial Day-Sept: 8am-8pm; Oct-May: 9am-4pm. 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 cruise and private events. $ Becky D Sportfishing Charters 2215 Mulberry Hill Rd, Annapolis, 410-974-0263 www.beckydfishingcharters.com Standard bait, tackle and rods are provided at no extra charge. Max charter size is six people. Call for information. Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard 7310 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, 410-268-9667 www.bjyy.com Offers full-service yacht yard amenities. High and dry boatel for power and sailboats up to 30 feet. Also sheltered from strong winds and currents; more than 200 slips. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Carolyn II Charter Fishing 447 Forest Beach Rd, Annapolis, 410-446-4624 www.carolyniifishing.com Offering sport fishing in the greater Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Bridge waters, including Severn, South and West River areas. Max charter size is six people. Call for information. Chesapeake Harbour Marina 2030 Chesapeake Harbour Dr E, Annapolis 410-268-1969 chesapeakeharbour.com Extraordinary services and access to charters, boating and more. Located where the Severn River intersects with the Chesapeake Bay. 8:30am-5pm. Coastal Properties Management, Inc. 1819 Bay Ridge Ave, Ste 400, Annapolis, 410-269-0933 www.coastal-properties.com Varied marina facilities throughout Maryland. Marina management, specialists in the sale of marinas and boatyards. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm. East of Maui 2303 Forest Dr, Ste E, Annapolis, 410-573-9463 www.eastofmauiboardshop.com Founded in 1979 and has been the premier board shop in the Annapolis, Washington and Baltimore area for more than 30 years. Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Eastport Yacht Club 317 First St, Annapolis, 410-267-9549 www.eastportyc.org Family bonded by common interest and a love of the water. Member yacht club. Mon-Wed, 4-12am; Thur-Sat, 12N-12am; Sun, 10am-10pm. Liberté, The Schooner, Inc. 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-8234 www.TheLiberte.com Sail aboard a magnificent three-masted 74-foot schooner, U.S.C.G. certified for 49 guests. Private, personalized charters. Full bar, stereo, catering available. Apr-Jun; Sept-Oct. $ Mears Marina Annapolis 519 Chester Ave, Annapolis, 410-268-8282 www.mearsannapolis.com Marina accommodates boats up to 100 feet and is easy walking access to various attractions and restaurants in downtown Annapolis. In season: Mon- Sun, 8;30am-5pm; Nov-Mar: Mon-Sun, 8:30am-4pm Sandy Point State Park 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-974-2149 www.dnr2.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. Seasonal hours. $ Annapolis Junction HISTORY & HERITAGE National Cryptologic Museum 8290 Colony 7 Rd, Annapolis Junction, 301-688-5849 www.nsa.gov Collection contains thousands of artifacts depicting the history of cryptology (codes & ciphers) and its importance to the security of the United States. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; First and Third Sat, 10am-2pm. Baltimore ARTS & CULTURE Amaranthine Museum 2010 Clipper Park Rd, Baltimore, 410-523-2574 www.amaranthinemuseum.org Labyrinthine installation of more than 200 pieces of art by Les Harris. Exhibit walks through time from contemporary mind back to the origin of consciousness. Sun, 12N-3pm; or by appointment. $ American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore 410-244-1900 www.avam.org America’s official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry. The visionary transforms dreams, loss, hopes and ideas into powerful works of art. Tues-Sun, 10am-6pm. $ 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. Sept-Jun. Call for schedule. Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, 443-573-1700 www.artbma.org Home to a world-renowned collection of works by Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne. Showcases art of the 19th-century through today, plus special exhibits and a scenic sculpture garden. Wed-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-6pm. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 1212 Cathedral St, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall,Baltimore, 410-783-8000, 1-800-442-1198 www.bsomusic.org The Grammy-winning orchestra is among the world's most important and performs more than 150 concerts annually at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, including classical, pops, family concerts and special events. Ticket office: Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Call for schedule. Center Stage 700 N Calvert St, Baltimore, 410-332-0033 www.centerstage.org Known as the State Theater of Maryland, it has been a professional, nonprofit company serving as local and national leader for provocative, entertaining theater for 50 years. Sept-Jun: Tues-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm, 7:30pm. $ Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, 410-685-5086 www.lyricoperahouse.com Hosts many traveling Broadway musicals and productions. Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University 1 E Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore, 410-234-4500 www.peabody.jhu.edu In historic Mt. Vernon, the institute stages more than 800 music and dance performances. Maryland's major source of professionally trained musicians receiving college-level degrees in music. Call for schedule. $ Station North 1 W North Ave, Baltimore, 410-962-7075 www.stationnorth.org 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 www.eubieblake.org The life and music of Baltimore musicians Eubie Blake, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway and others. Tues-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat, 11am-5pm. ATTRACTIONS Charm City Meadworks 3511 8th Ave, Ste A, Baltimore, 610-724-1981 www.charmcitymeadworks.com Baltimore City's first commercial meadery specializing in still and carbonated dry meads. Sat, 1-7pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. $ Cruise Maryland 2001 E McComas St, Baltimore, 410-385-4444 www.cruisemaryland.com Year-round Carnival Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean cruises. Go from Baltimore to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, New England/ Canada. Secure onsite parking. See ad on page 5. Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, 410-367-2217 www.cylburnassociation.org More than 200 acres of gardens and trails, this is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll, photography outings, or nature hike. Hours vary. Closed Monday. Fells Point Corner Theatre 251 S Ann St, Baltimore www.fpct.org A fully nonprofit organization which has existed for the past 27 years through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, and the generous support of our many donors. Sat-Sun, evenings. Full Tilt Brewing Company 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467-7837 www.fulltiltbrewing.com By combining traditional and modern ingredients to develop uniquely crafted beers, Full Tilt Brewing has built a grass roots following in the Baltimore City region. Groups: call for special arrangements; individuals: summer, no tours or tastings. G. Krug & Son Ironworks & Museum 415 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, 410-752-3166 www.gkrugandson.com Is committed to preserve and interpret the history of America's oldest functioning ironworks. Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm. $ Geppi's Entertainment Museum 301 W Camden St, Baltimore, 410-625-7060 www.geppismuseum.com Journey through the history of American pop culture in media, toys and comic characters as it shaped children in both entertainment and education. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm. Closed Mon. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore 1525 Russell St, Baltimore, 1-844-777-7463 www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore More than 2,200 slots and 150 table games within 122,000 square feet of gambling space and multiple celebrity chef restaurants. Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens 3100 Swann Dr, Historic Druid Hill Park, Baltimore 410-396-0008 www.rawlingsconservatory.org Renovated Victorian conservatory with distinct environments that allow the display of plants from all over the world. Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Inner Harbor Pratt & Light sts, Baltimore, 410-332-4191 A promenade around the water's edge leads past the city’s major attractions. K. Price Bryan Planetarium c/o College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 4701 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-532-5702 www.ndm.edu/academics/departmentsand-programs/physics/faciliti Open to the public, but call to make appointment. School groups welcome. 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 with more than 130 vendors and so many delicious foods to eat. Mon-Sat, 7:30am-6pm. Maryland Science Center 601 Light St, Baltimore, 410-685-5225 www.marylandsciencecenter.org Three levels of hands-on exhibits, live science, digital planetarium and IMAX films all under one roof. Hours vary: view web site. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 1876 Mansion House Dr, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore 410-396-7102 www.marylandzoo.org African watering hole includes rhinos, zebras, leopards, cheetah and chimpanzees. Walk through the No.1-rated Children’s Zoo, the Maryland Wilderness and visit the new Penguin Coast. 10am-4pm; winter, check website for hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas. $ National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E Pratt St, Pier 3, Baltimore, 410-576-3800 www.aqua.org Journey from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest and beyond. Located in the heart of Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor, the National Aquarium features more than 20,000 animals in award-winning habitats. Hours vary: view web site. $ See ad on Back Cover. Peabody Heights Brewery 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467-7837 www.peabodyheightsbrewery.com Located in the heart of Baltimore; one of the first breweries to be opened within the city limits in more than 30 years. Groups: call for special arrangements; individuals: summer, no tours or tastings. 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 kids up to 10. Top 15 children's museum in the U.S. Hours vary by season, call for schedule. Oct-May: closed Mon. $ See ad on page 89. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Light St Pavilion, 301 S Light St, Baltimore 443-615-7878 www.ripleys.com/baltimore Ripley's, where truth is stranger than fiction. Visit the Odditorium to see our collection of unusual artifacts and art work from around the world, our 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. $ Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse Pier 5 Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.historicships.org The oldest surviving screwpile lighthouse built to aid navigation on the Chesapeake Bay was moved to its present location in 1989 from the mouth of the Patapsco River. 10am-4:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Top of the World Observation Level World Trade Center 27th Fl, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore 410-837-VIEW www.viewbaltimore.org Located atop the world's tallest pentagonal building, it offers a spectacular, unobstructed panoramic view from floor to ceiling windows. Great place to plan the day’s activities. Hours vary seasonally. Urban Pirates 911 S Ann St, Baltimore, 410-327-8378 www.urbanpirates.com Climb aboard the pirate ship for an hour and a half adventure in Baltimore or National Harbor. Family or Adult adventures. Reservations required. Apr-Oct: check web site. $ 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. 10am-4:30pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. Hours vary seasonally; game days, 10am-7pm. $ Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-752-2490 www.borail.org Visit the birthplace of American railroading and see 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 www.thebmi.org The museum celebrates 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 www.explorebaltimore.org Discover America's Charmed City and landmarks from the War of 1812 and Civil War. Learn about life in a port city and its people's struggles and triumphs. Apr-Oct: 10am, 1pm. $ Baltimore Streetcar Museum 1901 Falls Rd, PO Box 4881, Baltimore, 410-547-0264 www.baltimorestreetcar.org Outstanding collection chronicles Baltimore street railway history, 1859-1963. Rides, displays, tours, video, museum store. Nov-May: 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 www.baltimorebasilica.org The first metropolitan cathedral constructed in America after the adoption of the Constitution, 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 www.carrollmuseums.org Visit the winter home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and its evolution after his death into a saloon, tenement, vocational school and recreation center. Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. $ Edgar Allan Poe House National Historic Landmark 203 N Amity St, Baltimore, 410-462-1763 www.poeinbaltimore.org Baltimore’s Poe House (a National Historic Landmark) is open seasonally. Visit here for events and conversations celebrating Poe's legacy. Memorial Day-Dec 30; Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm. Door closes at 3:45pm. $ Evergreen Museum & Library c/o The Johns Hopkins University, 4545 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-516-0341 www.museums.jhu.edu Italianate mansion with post-Impressionist paintings, rare books, Tiffany glass, Japanese netsuke and Baltimore's only private theater. A museum and regional center for contemporary art and scholarship. Tues-Fri, 11am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Last tour at 3pm. Fell’s Point Heritage Trail Tour 1724 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-878-6411 www.explorebaltimore.org History runs deep through the streets of Fell’s Point. The trail explores the neighborhood’s colonial past and its role in the War of 1812. Discover why this maritime community holds a special place in national and local history. April-Oct: Fri-Sun, 11am. Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, 410-962-4290 www.nps.gov/fomc The fort’s successful defense during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 inspired the writing of "The Star- Spangled Banner." Film, interpretive programs, living history, special events. 9am-5pm; summer, 9am-6pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.$ Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park 1417 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-685-0295 www.douglassmyers.org 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. 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. Purchase tickets online, at Pier 1, Pier 3 or onboard the USCGC Taney. 10am-4:30pm. Closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.$ See ad on page 89. Homewood Museum/The Johns Hopkins University 3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-516-5589 www.museums.jhu.edu One of the nation’s best examples of Federal-period architecture and a National Historic Landmark. Provides 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 920 Lemmon St, Baltimore, 410-669-8154 www.irishshrine.org Built in 1848, the museum displays the life of an Irish-immigrant family in the 1860s plus changing exhibits relating to Irish-American history and local neighborhood life. Sat, 11am-2pm. Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St, Baltimore, 410-732-6400, 1-877-376-7190 www.jewishmuseummd.org We are storytellers. Our tales will make you question, make you laugh, make you think and feel deeply no matter who you are because it is stories that make us human. From poignant to whimsical, comfortably familiar to downright bizarre, we 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 www.msac.org/node/35491 Located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the memorial commemorates the Marylanders who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks. Free audio tour available at phone number listed. Maryland Historical Society Museum 201 W Monument St, 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. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Maryland Women’s Heritage Center and Museum 39 W Lexington St, Baltimore, 443-708-2442 www.mdwomensheritagecenter.org Center features changing exhibits about Maryland women’s historical and community contributions—past and present—in a wide range of areas. It also houses Maryland’s Women’s Hall of Fame.Thur-Sat, 10am-4pm. 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. 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 www.mountclare.org The 1760 Georgian mansion of Charles Carroll, barrister interprets 18th-century life, with an outstanding collection of Carroll family furniture and decorative arts. Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm. Last tour at 3pm. $ National Museum of Dentistry 31 S Greene St, Baltimore, 410-706-7461 www.dentalmuseum.org 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. By appointment. $ Phoenix Shot Tower (1828) 801 E Fayette St, Baltimore, 410-605-2964 www.carrollmuseums.org Built in 1828, the tower was the tallest building in the U. S. until 1846 and annually manufactured 2.5 million pounds of “drop” shot. Tours: Sat-Sun, 4pm or by appointment; May-Nov: Sun, 10am-12N. $ President Street Station 601 S President St, Baltimore, 443-220-0290 www.angelfire.com/biz/presidentststation The first bloodshed of the Civil War occurred here in April 1861. Stories of the Civil War, Underground Railroad and the Baltimore Riots are told through exhibits. 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 a guest crew between ports of call. Call for schedule. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 443-263-1800 www.lewismuseum.org This Smithsonian affiliate offers exhibits, musical performances, films, kids’ workshops, genealogy resources, lectures, and soul food café. Emphasis on Maryland African-American history and culture. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. $ 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. The museum details the African-American experience from ancient Africa and slavery to the present. Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm; open Martin Luther King Jr Day. $ The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 844 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-1793 www.flaghouse.org This is the birthplace of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen what is now our National Anthem. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. $ 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. Begun in 1815, the 178-foot 8-inches tall marble column forms the centerpiece of the four park squares of Mount Vernon Place, a National Historic Landmark District. Monument: Thur, 5-9pm; Fri, 12N-4pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm; park squares, dawn-dusk. Westminster Burying Ground & Catacombs 515-519 W Fayette St, Baltimore, 410-706-2072,1-800-332-8622 ext 62072 www.westminsterhall.org Guided tours of burying ground and catacombs. Final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe and prominent Maryland political and military figures. Group tours by reservation. Call for schedule. OUTDOOR RECREATION Mark’s Charters 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Baltimore, 410-207-8362 www.safarigirlcharters.com Max charter size is six people. Apr-Dec. Tidewater Yacht Service 321 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, 410-625-4992 www.tysc.com Full-service boatyard with dockage; ABYC certified technicians, 35- and 75-ton travel lifts, annual and transient slips, dry and wet storage and ship store. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Weaver's Marine Service 730 Riverside Dr, Baltimore, 410-686-4944 www.weaversmarine.net Complete repair services, climate controlled private bathroom and showers, fuel dock, satellite TV and high speed WiFi internet. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; Sat, 8am-1pm. SHOPPING Pandora Store c/o The Gallery at Harborplace, 200 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-528-5496 pandoragalleryharborplace.com The complete collection of Pandora charms: Bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings and accessories. Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. SPORTS M&T Bank Stadium 1101 Russell St, Baltimore, 410-547-8100, 410-261-RAVE www.baltimoreravens.com Home field for the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens. For tours, call 410-261-RAVE. Seasonal operation: office, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm. 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. Games: April-Sept; tours, April-Nov. $ Pimlico Race Course Hayward & Winner aves, 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. Live racing: Apr-mid-June; simulcast, year-round. $ EVENTS 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. Catonsville ATTRACTIONS Benjamin Banneker Planetarium Catonsville Campus Bldg, Room MASH-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. Select dates: Fri, 8pm; Sat, 10am. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Oblate Convent 701 Gun Rd, Catonsville, 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. Tours by appointment. Churchville ATTRACTIONS Legends Vineyard 521 Asbury Rd, Churchville, 410-914-5122 www.legendsvineyardmd.com Produces 15 of the finest wines in Maryland such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal, Pinot Gris, Peach, Strawberry Chardonnay, Merlot and Riesling. Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Deer Creek Archery, LLC 3021 Churchville Rd, Churchville, 410-734-9554 www.deercreekarchery.com Full-service, archery-only pro shop with professional ranges and services for anything archery. Tues-Thur, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-2pm. Cockeysville ATTRACTIONS Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, 410-229-0530 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, more than 3,300 library stacks and more than 7,700 genealogy surname vertical files, maps and periodicals 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, 410-887-1816 tel:oregonridgenaturecenter.org Nature center and 1,100-acre park with forest hiking trails, wildflowers, birds, animals, wildlife management pond, archaeology site, marble quarries, iron ore pits and exhibits. Tues-Sun, 9am-5pm. Columbia ATTRACTIONS Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, 410-730-4801 www.historic-oakland.com A secluded Federalist-style property built in 1811. Surrounded by pathways and streams, Oakland is a stop along the Civil War trails. Available for private rentals. Call for schedule. Shadowland Laser Adventures 9179 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, 410-740-9100 www.shadowlandadventures.com Strap on a light-weight, high-tech pack, enter the huge multi-level arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Families, individuals, groups and office outings. Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia 5900 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia 410-730-8311, 1-800-888-6297 www.tobysdinnertheatre.com Professional dinner theatre in-the-round. Broadway musicals, live orchestra, lavish seven main-entree buffet, salad bar and sundae bar. Complimentary escorts and drivers. Tour and travel rates. Free napkins. See ad on page 99. HISTORY & HERITAGE Howard County Center of African-American Culture, Inc. 5434 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, 410-715-1921 www.hccaac.org 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. 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 two-stories of hands-on exhibits, digital planetarium, children's discovery room, aquatic touch tank, live animal wall and outdoor nature place play area. The center is LEED platinum certified and its mile of nature trails provide river views and access to historic mill ruins. Wed-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Free admission Wed. $ SHOPPING Pandora Store c/o The Mall in Columbia, 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, 410-740-0006 www.pandoracolumbia.com The complete collection of Pandora charms: Bracelets, rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings and accessories. Mon-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. SPORTS Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness 7125 Columbia Gateway Dr, Columbia, 410-872-0060, 1-800-CLIMB-UP www.earthtreksclimbing.com The premier indoor climbing gym in Maryland. Located in Columbia, Timonium and Rockville. Climbing for all ages and abilities. $ Deale OUTDOOR RECREATION Herring Bay Charters 6124 Drum Point Rd, Deale, 443-994-6858 www.herringbaycharters.com Charter fishing on the Vickie Ann is a great idea for bachelor/bachelorette parties, family outings, company outings. Max charter size is six people. Call for information. LoosenUp Charter Fishing 533 Deale Rd, Deale, 202-369-8203 www.loosenupcharters.com Whether serious fishing or out on a bay cruise, we make life on the water a pleasure. Max charter size is 38 people. Call for information. Miss Lena Charters 621 Deale Rd, Deale, 410-302-9392 www.misslenafishingcharters.com Full-time professional fishing guide and charterboat Captain for 50 years. Private charters and fully licensed for up to six passengers. Call for information. Shipwright Harbor Inc. 6047 Herring Bay Rd, Deale, 410-867-7686 www.shipwrightharbormarina.com Full-service marina; friendly staff, serene settings. Many amenities including picnic area and pool. Walk to restaurants and attractions. Sail to bay in minutes. 9am-5pm. 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION Teaser Sportfishing 8500 Cove Rd, Dundalk, 443-986-3048 www.teasersportfishing.com Maryland striped bass fishing on a 35-foot Evans Built charter. Max charter size is six people and minutes from downtown Baltimore. Apr-Nov. 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 beautiful woodland and ornamental gardens. Rentals available. Apr-Dec: Wed-Sat, 10am-4:30pm; Sun, 12N-4:30pm. Closed most major holidays. $ Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, 443-482-2200 www.serc.si.edu Active research and educational center offering evening lectures, family-oriented activities for environmental sciences, self-guided walking trails year-round, canoeing and kayaking. Guided canoe tours some Sats, June-Sept. Mon-Sat, 8am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. Elkridge HISTORY & HERITAGE Thomas Viaduct 6086 Old Lawyers Hill, Levering Ave W of Rt 1,Elkridge, 410-461-5005 C. 1836 bridge, was part of the main railroad between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., transported troops and supplies during the Civil War. Sunrise-sunset. Ellicott City ATTRACTIONS Clark’s Elioak Farm 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, 410-730-4049 www.clarklandfarm.com Lovely petting farm with 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. $ Manor Hill Brewing 4411 Manor Ln, Ellicott City, 410-997-7771 www.manorhillbrewing.com Farm brewery open for tours and tasting. Reservation can be made by going to website. Fri, 4-8:30pm; Sat, 11am-8:30pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station 2711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 410-461-1945 www.ecborail.org Completed in 1830, the station is America's oldest surviving railroad station and offers seasonal exhibits, education programs and living history programs. Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. $ Ellicott City Colored School, Restored 8683 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.howardcountymd.gov Restored one-room school house serves as living history museum/African-American genealogical resource center. First publicly funded school in county for African-American children. By appointment: May-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. Firehouse Museum 3829 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.howardcountymd.gov Old firehouse contains firefighter memorabilia, displays, uniforms, photographs. By appointment: May-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. Howard County First Courthouse 8334 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.visithowardcounty.com/sight-seeing/history-heritage Exhibit commemorates courthouse's role in the Underground Railroad in Howard County. 11am-4pm. Howard County Historical Society Museum 8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City, 410-480-3250 www.hchsmd.org Former church, built 1894, houses historic exhibits of Howard County life. Fri-Sat, 1-4pm. 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 emphasizing 19th-century history. May-Nov: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. 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 and 18th-century Quaker mill town, and the birth of the National Road. May-Dec: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Patapsco Heritage Greenway PO Box 96, Ellicott City, 410-408-0824 www.patapsco.org Experience the Patapsco, Maryland’s most dramatic river valley. Enjoy outdoor adventures and engage in our unique history and rich cultural heritage. See ad on page 31. Patapsco Valley State Park 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 410-461-5005 tel:dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/patapsco.aspx Extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,000 acres and five developed recreational areas (see website for locations). Wonderful natural and historical features await visitors to this beautiful state park. 9am-dusk. $ SHOPPING Gramp's Attic Books 8304 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-750-9235 Used, old and rare book. Maritime, medicine, architecture books in many categories. General used book shop. 11am-5pm. Main Street Oriental Rugs 8290 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-9090 www.mainstreetorientalrugs.com Avast assortment of the finest, handmade Persian and oriental carpets for your viewing pleasure. Come and feast your eyes. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm Old Ellicott City 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-733-5233 www.visitellicottcity.com Independently crafted since 1772. Explore unique boutiques, great dining, art galleries and studios, museums and more in our charming old mill town. Essex HISTORY & HERITAGE Ballestone Manor House 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Rocky Point Golf Course, Essex, 410-887-0218, 410-686-5821 Historic house museum, American decorative arts from 1780-1880, living history re-enactments and holly tours. Call for schedule. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Scott Sewell 1707 Anne Ave, Essex, 443-909-9786 www.marylandbassfishing.net Expert on Upper Bay tributaries and all tidal waters. Fishes largemouth bass and all other tidal species. Max charter size is two people. Call for information. Essex Marina and Boat Sales 1755 Hilltop Ave, Essex, 410-686-3435 www.essexboatsales.com One of the largest boat brokerages in the northern Chesapeake Bay with more than 25 years in the same location and a full service marina. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Forest Hill ATTRACTIONS Harford Vineyard & Winery 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, 443-495-1699 www.harfordvineyard.com Established in 2003, it is located on a 20-acre farm in the Piedmont Region of Harford County. Fri, 12N-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Fort G Meade HISTORY & HERITAGE Fort George G. Meade Museum 4674 Griffin Ave, Fort G Meade, 301-677-6966 www.ftmeade.army.mil/museum Exhibits on the history of Ft. George G. Meade and the U.S. Army from World War I to present. Photo ID required. Wed-Sat, 11am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Fulton ARTS & CULTURE African Art Museum of Maryland 11711 E Market Pl Maple Lawn, Fulton, 301-490-6070 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. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm; groups by appointment. Galesville HISTORY & HERITAGE Galesville Heritage Museum 988 Main St, Galesville, 410-867-0373 www.galesvilleheritagesociety.org The museum houses artifacts, oral histories and memorabilia on the rich heritage, history and culture of Galesville and the surrounding area. Apr-Nov: Sun, 1-4pm. Glenwood SPORTS Cattail Creek Country Club 3600 Cattail Creek Dr, Glenwood, 410-489-4653 www.cattailcreekcc.com Member-owned club that boasts an 18-hole golf course, seven Har-Tru tennis courts, pool facility, café, fitness center, dining rooms and extensive social calendar. 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 and especially in our cask ales. The spirit of exploration blended with a mischevious sense of fun, that’s our mission. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 12N-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. Cheers. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm; or by appointment. Closed Dec 18-mid-Feb. Ruhlman Brewery Creeping Creek Farm, 2300 Harvey Gummel Rd,Hampstead, 410-259-4166 www.ourales.com Thirty-six-acre farm that raises their own hops. Brewery tours, events and a retail store on-site. Thur, 9am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Prettyboy Reservoir 19228 Spooks Hill Rd, Hampstead, 410-887-5683 www.prettyboywatershed.org/and-then-enjoy-prettyboy Hiking trails that range from easy to difficult. The reservoir offers largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish, perch and carp. Hanover ATTRACTIONS Dave & Buster’s – Arundel Mills 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 443-755-0113 www.DaveAndBusters.com Destination for all ages where you can eat, drink and play with more than 250 arcade games, bowling, billiards and private party room. Sun-Thurs, 11am–12N; Fri–Sat, 11:30–2am. Maryland Live! Casino 7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 443-842-7000,1-855-5-MD-LIVE www.marylandlivecasino.com More than 200 live action table games, including Poker; 4,000 slot machines, nationally-acclaimed restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory, Bobby's Burger Palace and The Prime Rib; live entertainment nightly at Rams Head Center Stage. Plenty of free self-parking. Open 24 hours. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Arundel Mills, Hanover, 443-755-0011, 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com Set inside an 11th-century-style castle, guests will experience feasting, tournament games and exciting sword fights that have made Medieval Times the most popular dinner attraction in North America. Call for showtimes. See ad on page 12. SHOPPING Arundel Mills© 7000 Arundel Mills, Hanover 410-540-5100 www.arundelmills.com Arundel Mills© is Maryland’s largest outlet and value retail shopping destination with more than 200 stores. See ad on page 7. Harwood ATTRACTIONS Thanksgiving Farm 195 Harwood Rd, Harwood, 410-630-1511 www.thanksgivingfarm.com Hand-crafted wines are made exclusively from sun-ripened grapes grown on our farm using traditional fermentation methods and French oak barrel aging. Sun, 1-5pm; or by appointment. $ Havre de Grace ATTRACTIONS Mount Felix Vineyards & Winery 2000 Level Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-0913 www.mountfelix.com Overlooking the Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay and our vineyard; the views are relaxing and spectacular. Plan your next private event or day trip here. Wed-Sat, 10:45am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Steppingstone Farm Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-2299 www.steppingstonemuseum.org Stone farmhouse, working blacksmith shop, cannery and barn setting for preserving and demonstrating rural arts and crafts from 1880-1920. May-Sept: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. Check web site for special events. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum Lafayette & Concord Sts, Havre de Grace 410-939-3213 Climb the tower, discover its history in the museum and explore the grounds. Special events throughout the year. Weekends: Apr-Oct, 1–5pm. 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. 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 www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org Tells story of region's rich maritime heritage. Changing exhibits, educational programs, special events. Environmental center coming soon focusing on programs and lectures on Bay ecology. Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. $ Skipjack Martha Lewis 100 Congress Ave, Havre de Grace, 410-939-4078 www.chesapeake-heritage.org Special cruises, children's programs, relaxing sail on historical dredge. Boat berthed at Hutchins Park. Public cruises, private charters: April-Oct, call for schedule; or by appointment. Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House 817 Conesto St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-5780 www.thelockhousemuseum.org Historic home of the locktender for the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. Grounds include the museum, pivot bridge and the lock. Many events throughout the year. April-Oct: Fri-Sun, 1-5pm. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Susquehanna State Park 4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-734-9035 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/susquehanna.aspx Heavy forest cover and massive rock outcrops, the park is home to exceptional mountain biking trails and pike, perch and bass fishing. Historical sites include Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House. SPORTS Bulle Rock 320 Blenheim Ln, Havre de Grace, 410-939-8887,1-888-BULLE-RK www.bullerock.com This nationally recognized Pete Dye design is the No.1 rated public course in Maryland. Eighteen great holes makes this course a special experience. “The Best of the Best.” Year-round. Highland Beach HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center “Twin Oaks” 3200 Wayman Ave, Highland Beach, 410-267-6960 www.highlandbeachmd.org Frederick Douglass' summer cottage, built in 1895, is dedicated to preserving the history of his family and Highland Beach. By appointment. 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. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm; tours, 2pm, 3:30pm; wine tastings, 1-4pm. Closed major holidays 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 tastes wines. Mon-Sun, 12N-5pm. Jarrettsville OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocks State Park 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/rocks.aspx Dense site of King and Queen Seat, a breathtaking 190-ft. Rock outcrop that flanks Deer Creek and Kilgore Falls, second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland. 9am-sunset. Closed major holidays. 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. Visitors center, museum, blacksmith shop: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm; general store, gun shop, wood shop: Sun, 1-4pm; or by appointment. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Central Area 10092 Belair Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowdercentral.aspx Features many miles of trails and opportunities for fishing. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Jerusalem Mill Headquarters 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowder.aspx Is now one of Maryland’s largest state parks. Comprised of over 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore counties. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Hart-Miller Island State Park 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2817 tel:dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/hartmiller.aspx This uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay, near the mouth of Middle River, is accessible only by boat. Its western shore offers safe mooring, access to 3,000-foot beach, campsites and fishing. Linthicum HISTORY & HERITAGE Benson-Hammond House 7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, 410-768-9518 www.aachs.org A 19th-century farmhouse, restored to reflect early farm culture and includes four period rooms, museum and shop. Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 12N-3pm; or by appointment. $ National Electronics Museum 1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 410-765-0230 www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org Displays of historical electronic equipment, including communications, radar, space, countermeasures and commercial electronics. Educational gallery with hands-on exhibits. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Tours upon request. $ Lutherville HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. By appointment only. The Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Rd, Lutherville, 410-321-7500 www.firemuseummd.org The third-largest collection of fire engines in the world, 1806-1955 and 1871 fire house, three telegraph alarm systems. Climb on a 1938 pumper. Sat, 10am-4pm; June-Aug: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. $ Marriottsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Historic Waverly 2300 Waverly Mansion Dr, Marriottsville, 410-313-5400 Elegant, period appointed early 19th-century Manor home. Sole surviving property of the Governors Howard—Maryland's only father/son governors: John Eager Howard and George Howard. By appointment. SPORTS Waverly Woods Golf Club 2100 Warwick Way, Marriottsville, 410-313-9182 www.waverlywoods.com This award-winning Arthur Hills-designed golf course is located on I-70 less than 20 minutes from Baltimore and only 45 minutes from D.C. Dawn-dusk. 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 Discover Maryland's aviation history. On open cockpit days, sit in jet fighter pilot seat and board a 1950's passenger plane. School and monthly speaker programs. Wed-Sat, 11am-3pm. Closed major holidays. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Carlyle “Butch” Brown 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-404-8928 Capt. Butch Brown runs the 46-ft. Markley and is accepting charter bookings by phone. Max charter size is six people. Chesapeake Yachting Center 114 Carroll Island Rd, Middle River, 410-335-4900 www.ChesapeakeYachting.com 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 tel:dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowder.aspx More than 120 miles of trails, protected State Wildlands, historic sites, fishing and canoeing/kayaking streams, a swimming beach and a marina. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 tel:dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowderhammerman.aspx Features a swimming beach, food concessions, four picnic pavilions, picnicking, playgrounds, canoe/kayak and sailboat rentals, fishing, short hiking trails and two short water trails. 8am-sunset. 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. Park: 9am-dusk; building, 9am-5pm. Maryland Marina 3501 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, 410-335-8722 www.marylandmarina.net Marina, boat storage and repairs. 9am-5pm. Monkton ATTRACTIONS Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570 www.ladewgardens.com Twenty-two acres of award-winning gardens include 100 larger-than-life topiary farms and 15 garden "rooms." Collection of English antiques and equestrianthemed art. House tours, nature walk, gift shop and historical display. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. $ Millstone Cellars 2029 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 443-470-9818 www.millstonecellars.com American farmhouse cidery crafting barrel-aged dry ciders and meads from intriguing local ingredients. Sat, 12N-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 tel:dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowder.aspx One of Maryland’s largest state parks which is comprised of more than 18,000 acres. Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 tel:dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/tcb.aspx Extends from Ashland north to the Maryland- Pennsylvania line, and passes through many historic communities, offering recreation to cyclists, hikers, joggers and horseback riders. 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. Sat, 10am-1pm. Strawbridge Shrine 2650 Strawbridge Ln, New Windsor, 410-635-2600 www.strawbridgeshrine.org Original 1760 house where Robert Strawbridge founded the first Methodist Society in America, plus replica of 1764 First Chapel in America and visitors center. Call for schedule. SHOPPING SERRV International Gift Shop/Outlet Store 500 Main St, New Windsor, 410-635-8711, 1-800-422-5915 www.serrv.org/category/find-stores This non-profit supports artisans and farmers worldwide by selling handmade crafts through fair trade. Jan-Labor Day: Thur-Sat, 10am-5pm; Labor Day-Dec: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm. Oella HISTORY & HERITAGE Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum 300 Oella Ave, Oella, 410-887-1087 www.friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com Nation’s largest original African-American historical site. A center of cultural and natural history offering diverse programs in visual/performing arts and nature. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE 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. Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Feikin Flyfishing and Light Tackle 3912 Esgarth Way, Owings Mills, 443-794-3836 Fishing the Chesapeake Bay since 1998 with experience in light tackle and fly fishing in the Chesapeake and tributaries. Call for information. Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, 443-738-9200 www.explorenature.org An environmental education organization. There are 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.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/soldiersdelight.aspx The serpentine barren of 1,900 acres is the largest in the state. Home to more than 39 threatened or endangered grassland plant species. Hiking trails. Pet friendly. 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 and family owned for 45 years. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. Woodhall Wine Cellars 17912 York Rd, Parkton, 410-200-9840 www.woodhallwinecellars.com A boutique family winery producing a full range of table wines primarily crafted from Maryland grown grapes; offering the complete wine and food experience. Wine tastings are available during business hours. Tues-Sun, 12N-5pm. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area 17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/gunpowderhereford.aspx 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 and early-19thcentury authentic farmstead. See how most Americans lived in the 18th-century. On the National Register of Historic Places and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail. Apr-Oct: Sun, 1-4pm OUTDOOR RECREATION Pleasure Cove Marina & Boat Rentals 171 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, 410-437-6600 www.pleasurecovemarina.com Experts on servicing power or sail boats with more than 30 years’ experience in marine industry. Mon-Thur, 9am-6pm; Fri-Sun, 9am-8pm. Pylesville ATTRACTIONS Fiore Winery 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 mid-Atlantic’s most picturesque agricultural panoramas. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Reisterstown SPORTS Mitchells Golf Complex 301 Mitchell Dr, Reisterstown, 410-833-7721 www.mitchellsgolf.com Public 9-hole Executive Golf Course; three miniature golf courses, lighted; lighted driving range, covered and outdoor, grass and mats, two putting greens, practice bunker. Call for hours. Savage SHOPPING Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry St, Savage, 410-792-2820 www.savagemill.com Maryland's most unique historic destination with dozens of specialty shops, outdoor adventures, resident artists and great dining. Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. SPORTS Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry St, Savage, 301-725-1313 www.terrapinadventures.com Outdoor adventure center featuring climbing tower, zipline, giant swing, high-ropes course. Guided kayak, mountain biking, geo-caching caving and river tubing tours in central Maryland. April-Oct: 10am-6pm; Nov-Mar: call for information. $ Severna Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail 51 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, 410-222-6244 www.aacounty.org 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. Sun-Sat, dawn-dusk. 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 estate bottled wines such as 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 tel:dnr2.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. 8am-sunset. $ Sykesville HISTORY & HERITAGE Sykesville Gate House Museum 7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville, 410-549-5150 www.sykesville.net/gatehouse 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. Thur-Fri, 1-5pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Timonium ATTRACTIONS Maryland Horse Breeders Association 30 E Padonia Rd #103, Timonium 410-252-2100 www.marylandthoroughbred.org 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 page 10. Maryland Horse Industry Board MD Dept of Agriculture, 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy,Annapolis, 410-841-5798 www.mda.maryland.gov/horseboard The Maryland Horse Industry Board licenses nearly 800 commercial riding school and boarding stables and promotes and markets Maryland horses, both here and abroad. The general public is encouraged to visit our 35 certified Horse Discovery Centers; take a trail ride at one of our 35 licensed trail riding stables; or just watch horses in action at hundreds of Maryland horse events such as the world famous Preakness, Fair Hill International and Maryland Hunt Cup. See ad on page 11. 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. During exhibitions: Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm. ATTRACTIONS Watson-King Planetarium-Towson University Dept of Physics & Astronomy, 8000 York Rd, Towson 410 704-3003 www.towson.edu/fcsm/community_engagement/Planetarium_Shows/index.asp Established in 1965, the Watson-King Planetarium allows us to view the stars at any time of the day or night, in any weather. Third Fri, 8pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Ln, Towson, 410-823-1309 www.nps.gov/hamp 1790s mansion, gardens, farm, slave quarters and grounds tell the story of the family who lived and worked the estate for more than 150 years. Grounds: 8:30am-5pm; mansion, Thur-Sun, 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. 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. 9am-5pm. ATTRACTIONS Bear Branch Nature Center & Hashawha Environmental Center 300 John Owings Rd, Westminster, 410-386-3580 www.hashawha.org Featuring a residential retreat facility, nature center and miles of hiking trails. Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Old Westminster Winery 1550 Old Westminster Rd, Westminster, 443-536-6436 www.oldwestminster.com A place to enjoy wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, build relationships and genuinely connect with the land. Tastings: Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. 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 grown in our vineyard, select Maryland vineyards 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 Experience the life and times of the 19th century through exhibits, demonstrations and educational programs on rural farm life. Events include Civil War Encampment, Blacksmith Days, Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention, Fourth of July Fireworks, Music Festivals, Fall Harvest Days and Holiday House Tour. Home to The Maryland Wine Festival®. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm; Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. $ 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, utilizing objects/documents from HSCC collections and placing them within the larger context of the American experience. Permanent and changing exhibits; guided tours; library with emphasis on family history research; and museum shop and bookstore. 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 www.unionmills.org Home of Shriver family for six generations, also Maryland Civil War Trails site. Mill produces stone-ground corn meal, wheat and buckwheat flour and rye. May, Sept: Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm; June, July, Aug: Tues-Fri, 10am- 4pm. Closed Mon. Bus tours by appointment. $ Whiteford ATTRACTIONS Applewood Farm 4435 Prospect Rd, Whiteford, 410-836-1140 443-417-6329 www.applewoodfarm.org Petting zoo, pick-your-own pumpkins, and Christmas trees, hayrides, pony and train rides, seasonally decorated barn, train gardens, children's maze and school tours. Events venue. Seasonal, by appointment. $ Woodbine ATTRACTIONS Larriland Farm 2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, 410-484-7034 www.pickyourown.com Family-owned and operated pick-your-own farm providing the highest quality fruits, veggies and berries at their peak of ripeness. Late May-early-Nov: Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm; Tues, 9am-8pm; Wed-Fri, 9am-6pm. VISITOR SERVICES Aberdeen WELCOME CENTERS Maryland House Travel Center Hwy I-95 Service Plaza, Mile Marker 82, Aberdeen, 443-674-1845 42,000 square-foot Maryland House features food and convenience store along with fueling station. Annapolis 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 Baltimore Water Taxi Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-563-3900, 1-800-658-8947 www.baltimorewatertaxi.com Water transportation on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Group rates & private charters available. See web site for more info. $ See ad on page 89. Discover Annapolis Trolley Tours 2404 Nichols Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6000 www.discoverannapolis.com Discover Annapolis with fabulous guides, charming streets and sights. Start your visit with us. Fun and fascinating—350 years of history in an hour. U.S. Naval Academy-Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Guided walking tours highlight Naval Academy history and midshipman life. Center features film, exhibits on midshipman life, John Paul Jones and Graduates in Space. COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County 26 West St, Annapolis, 410-280-0445 www.VisitAnnapolis.org, www.TheHotelAtBWI.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, 93, 95, & 97. Baltimore GROUND TRANSPORTATION Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) 2310 Broening Hwy, Baltimore, 410-537-1000 www.baybridge.com, www.mdta.maryland.gov The MDTA is the State agency responsible for financing, operating and improving Maryland’s toll facilities, including the Bay Bridge. See ad on page 9. COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Visit Baltimore 100 Light St, 12th Fl, Baltimore, 410-659-7300 www.baltimore.org Plan your trip to Baltimore with info on accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping and events. See ad on page 88. RESERVATION SERVICES Accent on Baltimore PO Box 20235, Baltimore, 443-279-5055, 1-877-405-8687 www.accentonbaltimore.com Destination management services for Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. Spouse programs, corporate relocation tours, military reunion packages, incentive travel; group pre- and post-cruise packages. Bel Air COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Visit Harford 115 N Main St Suite C, Bel Air, 410-838-7777 www.visitharford.com Picturesque landscapes with sprawling horse farms, rambling hills and charming towns characterize Harford County. See ad on page 93. Catonsville GROUND TRANSPORTATION Woodlawn Motor Coach, Inc. 6523 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville 410-744-3300 www.woodlawnmc.com 150 school buses. 11 deluxe 47 & 55 seat motor coaches and 23-24-33-seat deluxe mini coaches available for all your transportation needs. Ellicott City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Howard County Tourism & Promotion 8267 Main St, Ellicott City 410-313-1900, 1-800-288-TRIP www.visithowardcounty.com Located between D.C. & Baltimore, Howard County is home to the HowardOnTap Craft Beer Trail, Merriweather Post Pavillion, Old Ellicottt City and much more. Glen Burnie GROUND TRANSPORTATION ZBest Limousine Service, Inc. 6809 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, 410-768-1148, 1-800-406-0301 www.zbestworldwide.com Our fleet of L-Series sedans, SUVs, vans, limousines, shuttle buses and motorcoaches will provide you with many options, giving you professional services during your visit. Hanover GROUND TRANSPORTATION Gunther Charter & Tours 7474 Shipley Ave, Lot C, Hanover, 410-761-3757,1-800-888-1228 www.gunthercharters.com Offering service to New York City; charter service to your own destination and fully escorted packaged tours- all on our 56 passenger deluxe motor coaches. Savage WELCOME CENTERS I-95 North Welcome Center Hwy I-95 N, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-1333 Serves traffic heading towards Baltimore and points orth. I-95 South Welcome Center Hwy I-95 S, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-2444 Serves traffic heading towards Washington D.C. and points south. Timonium TOUR SERVICES Greenspring Tours PO Box 358, Timonium, 410-561-1119, 1-800-447-5081 www.greenspringtours.com For all your destination management needs: tours, transportation, guide service, hotels, meals, special events. More than 25 years’ experience. Towson COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Baltimore County Tourism and Promotion 400 Washington Ave, Towson, 410-887-4289 www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com Home to historic neighborhoods, 21,000 equine-relatedacres, over 200 miles of beautiful waterfront along the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. See ad on page 95. Westminster GROUND TRANSPORTATION Rill’s Bus Service 218 Dutrow Rd, Westminster, 410-876-7530 ext 101,1-800-801-7530 www.rillsbusservice.com Deluxe motorcoach and school bus transportation for charter groups; day and overnight pre-arranged tours for individuals. Wheelchair accommodation available upon request. COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE Carroll County Tourism 1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, 1-800-272-1933 www.carrollcountytourism.org The rolling hills of Carroll County’s countryside open up to long vistas of farmland. Our towns and small communities offer their own special combination of attractions, including rich history, outdoor recreations, arts and culture, fun festivals, delicious dining, antiques, specialty shops and much more. Come drive our Barn Quilt Trail, Civil War Trail, Wine Trail or bike our backroads. See ad on pages 151, 153 & Inside Front Cover ACCOMMODATIONS HOTELS AND MOTELS Admiral Fell Inn 888 S Broadway, Baltimore, 21231 410-522-7377, 1-866-583-4162 www.admiralfell.com Aloft at Arundel Mills 7522 Teague Rd, Hanover, 21076 443-577-0077, 1-877-462-5638 www.aloftarundelmills.com Aloft BWI Airport 1741 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 21090 443-270-6730, 1-877-462-5638 www.aloftbwi.com Annapolis Waterfront Hotel 80 Compromise St, Annapolis, 21401 410-268-7555, 1-888-773-0786 www.annapoliswaterfront.com Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards 110 S Eutaw St, Baltimore, 21201 410-962-0202, 1-800-228-9290 www.baltimoremarriottinnerharbor.com Baltimore Marriott Waterfront 700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, 21202 410-385-3000, 1-800-228-9290 www.baltimoremarriottwaterfront.com Baltimore Plaza Inner Harbor 110 St. Paul St, Baltimore, 410-637-3600 www.baltimoreplazahotel.com Best Western Catering and Conference Center-Westminster 451 WMC Dr, Westminster, 21158 410-857-1900, 1-800-780-7234 www.bestwesternwestminster.com Best Western Hotel & Conference Center-Baltimore 5625 O’Donnell St, Baltimore, 21224 410-633-9500, 1-800-633-9511 www.bestwestern.com Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites-Baltimore North 1100 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Towson, 21286 410-823-4410 www.bestwesternbaltimore.com Best Western Plus-BWI Airport North Inn & Suites 6055 Belle Grove Rd, Baltimore, 21225 410-789-7223, 866-599-6674 Best Western Plus-BWI Airport/Arundel Mills 6755 Dorsey Rd, Linthicum Heights, 21075 410-796-3300, 1-800-WESTERN www.bestwestern.com/bwiairport Best Western-Annapolis 2520 Riva Rd, Annapolis, 21401 410-224-2800, 1-800-638-5179 www.bestwestern.com/prop-21044 Biltmore Suites Hotel 205 W Madison St, Baltimore, 21201 410-728-6550, 1-800-868-5064 www.biltmoresuites.com The Boston Inn, Inc. 533 Baltimore Blvd, Westminster, 21157 410-848-9095, 1-800-634-0846 www.thebostoninn.com Brookshire Suites 120 E Lombard St, Baltimore, 21202 410-625-1300, 1-855-345-5033 www.brookshiresuites.com Budget Inn-Aberdeen 1112 S Philadelphia Blvd, Aberdeen, 21001 410-272-2401 www.budgetinnaberdeen.com BWI Airport Marriott 1743 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-859-8300, 1-800-228-9290 www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/bwiap-bwi-ai-port-marriott Candlewood Suites-BWI 1247 Winterson Rd, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-850-9214 www.ihg.com Comfort Inn & Suites-BWI 6921 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Brooklyn, 21225 410-789-9100 www.choicehotels.com/maryland/baltimore/comfort-inn-hotels/md410 Comfort Inn & Suites-Edgewood 2112A Emmorton Park Rd, Edgewood, 21040 410-670-6006 www.choicehotels.com Comfort Inn-Annapolis 76 Old Mill Bottom Rd N, Annapolis, 21409 410-757-8500, 1-800-228-5150 www.comfortinn.com Comfort Inn-Towson 8801 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, 21286 410-882-0900, 1-800-4-CHOICE www.comfortinn.com Comfort Suites-Columbia Gateway 7146 Old Waterloo Rd, Elkridge, 21075 410-799-9525, 1-800-4-CHOICE www.choicehotels.com/hotel/md167 Comfort Inn & Suites-Aberdeen 980 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen, 21001 410-273-6300, 1-800-346-3612 www.choicehotels.com Conference Center at the Maritime Institute 224 692 Maritime Blvd, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-859-5700, 866-900-3517 www.ccmit.org Country Inns & Suites-Annapolis 2600 Housley Rd, Annapolis, 21401 410-571-6700, 1-866-520-0454 www.countryinns.com/annapolismd_west Country Inn & Suites-Baltimore North 8825 Yellow Brick Rd, Baltimore, 21237 443-772-5000, 1-800-456-4000 www.countryinns.com/hotels/mdbalnor Country Inn & Suites-Bel Air East at I-95 Riverside/Aberdeen 1435 Handlir Dr, Bel Air, 21015 410-297-9444, 1-800-830-5222 www.countryinns.com/riversidemd Country Inn & Suites-BWI 1717 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 21090 443-577-1036, 1-888-201-1746 www.countryinns.com/bwiairport Courtyard-Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium 114 830 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 21001 410-272-0440 www.marriott.com Courtyard by Marriott-Annapolis 2559 Riva Rd, Annapolis, 21401 410-266-1555, 1-800-321-2211 www.marriott.com Courtyard by Marriott-Baltimore Hunt Valley 221 International Cir, Hunt Valley, 21030 410-584-7070 ext 601, 1-800-321-2211 www.marriott.com/bwihu Courtyard by Marriott-BWI 1671 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-859-8855, 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyard.com/bwica Courtyard by Marriott-Columbia 8910 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, 21045 410-290-0002, 1-800-321-2211 www.courtyardcolumbiamd.com Courtyard by Marriott-Downtown/Inner Harbor 1000 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, 21202 443-923-4000, 1-888-511-5090 www.marriott.com/bwidt Courtyard by Marriott-Ft. Meade BWI Business District 2700 Hercules Rd, Annapolis Junction, 20701 301-498-8400 www.marriott.com/bwifm Crown Plaza-Annapolis 173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, 21401 410-266-3131 www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/annapolis/anpam/hoteldetail Days Inn of Westminster 25 S Cranberry Rd, Westminster, 21157 410-857-0500, 1-800-DAYS-INN www.daysinn.com/westiminster Days Inn-Aberdeen 783 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, 21001 410-272-8500 www.daysinn.com Days Inn-Inner Harbor Hotel 100 Hopkins Pl, Baltimore, 21201 410-576-1000 www.daysinnerharbor.com See ad on page 89. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore-BWI Airport 890 Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum, 21090 410-859-8400 www.baltimorebwiairport.doubletree.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Annapolis 210 Holiday Ct, Annapolis, 21401 410-224-3150, 1-800-222-TREE www.annapolis.doubletree.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Baltimore North/Pikesville 1726 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, 21208 410-653-1100, 1-800-695-0927 www.baltimorenorthpikesville.doubletree.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Columbia 5485 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia, 21045 410-997-1060, 1-800-235-0653 www.columbia.doubletree.com Economy Inn-Aberdeen 21 692 S Philadelphia Ave, Aberdeen, 21001 410-272-1100 www.economyinnaberdeen.com Element Arundel Mills 7522 Teague Rd, Hanover, 21076 443-557-0050, 1-877-782-0151 www.elementarundelmills.com Embassy Suites Baltimore-North 223 213 International Cir, Hunt Valley, 21030 410-584-1400, 1-800-EMBASSY www.mbassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/embassy-suites-by-hilton-baltimore-hunt-valley-BALHVES/index.html Embassy Suites-Baltimore Inner Harbor 222 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, 21202 410-727-2222, 1-800-873-6668 www.embassysuitesbaltimore.com Embassy Suites-BWI 1300 Concourse Dr, Linthicum, 21090 410-850-0747 www.baltimorebwiairport.embassysuites.com Envy Hotel-Baltimore Inner Harbor 49 22 E Fayette St, Baltimore, 21202 443-438-1410 www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/365627/envy-hotel Extended Stay America-Baltimore/Timonium 9704 Beaver Dam Rd, Timonium, 21093 410-628-1088, 1-800-804-3724 www.extendedstayhotels.com Fairfield Inn & Suites-Arundel Mills BWI Airport 7539 Teague Rd, Hanover, 21076 410-694-9500, 1-800-627-7468 www.marriott.com/bwias Fairfield Inn & Suites-Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor 154 101 President St, Baltimore, 21202 410-837-9900 www.marriott.com Fairfield Inn & Suites-Baltimore/BWI Airport 1020 Andover Rd, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-691-1001 www.marriott.com/bwiaf Fairfield Inn & Suites-White Marsh 8477 Cordon Way, White Marsh, 21236 410-933-9797, 1-800-331-3131 www.marriott.com/BWIMS Four Seasons Hotel-Baltimore 200 International Dr, Baltimore, 21202 410-576-5800 www.fourseasons.com/baltimore Hampton Inn & Suites-Annapolis 124 Womack Dr, Annapolis, 21401 410-571-0200, 1-800-HAMPTON www.annapolissuites.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites-Arundel Mills/Baltimore 7027 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 21076 410-540-9225, 1-800-HAMPTON www.arundelmillsbaltimore.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites-Baltimore Inner Harbor 131 E Redwood St, Baltimore, 21202 410-539-7888 www.baltimoreinnerharborsuites.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn & Suites-Baltimore North/Timonium 11 Texas Station Court, Timonium, 21093 410-628-2800 www.hamptoninntimonium.com Hampton Inn & Suites-Baltimore/Woodlawn 1810 Belmont Ave, Windsor Mill, 21244 410-281-1111 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hampton-inn-and-suites-baltimore-woodlawn-BALWLHX/index.html Hampton Inn & Suites-Columbia South 7045 Minstrel Way, Columbia, 21046 410-381-3001 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www.baltimorewhitemarshhampton.com HI-Baltimore Hostel 5 17 W Mulberry St, Baltimore, 21201 410-576-8880 www.hiusa.org/hostels/maryland/baltimore/baltimore Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel 1739 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 21090 410-694-0808, 1-800-HILTONS www.hiltonbwihotel.com Hilton Garden Inn-Annapolis 126 305 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, 21401 410-266-9006 www.annapolis.stayhgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-Baltimore Inner Harbor 183 625 S President St, Baltimore, 21202 410-234-0065 www.hilton.com Hilton Garden Inn-Baltimore/Arundel Mills 7491-A New Ridge Rd, Hanover, 21076 410-878-7200 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hilton-garden-inn-baltimore-arundel-mills-BWIARGI/maps-directions/index.html Hilton Garden Inn-BWI 1516 Aero Dr, Linthicum, 21090 410-691-0500, 1-877-STAY-HGI tel:hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hilton-garden-inn-bwi-airport-BWIAHGI/index.html Hilton Garden Inn-Owings Mills 4770 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, 21117 410-654-0030, 1-800-445-8667 www.owingsmills.hgi.com Hilton Garden Inn-White Marsh 5015 Campbell Blvd, White Marsh, 21236 410-427-0600, 1-877-STAY-HGI www.whitemarsh.hgi.com Hilton-Baltimore Convention Center Hotel 401 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 21202 443-573-8700, 1-800-HILTONS www.hilton.com Historic Inns of Annapolis 58 State Cir, Annapolis, 21401 410-263-2641, 1-800-847-8882 www.historicinnsofannapolis.com Holiday Inn Columbia East-Jessup 7900 Washington Blvd, Columbia, 20794 410-799-7500, 1-877-881-5817 www.hicolumbia.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Annapolis 2451 Riva Rd, Annapolis, 21401 410-224-4317, 1-800-HOLIDAY www.annapolismdhotel.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Columbia East 6064 Marshalee Dr, Elkridge, 21075 410-579-8888, 1-888-401-6638 www.columbiamdhotel.com Holiday Inn Express Baltimore at the Stadiums 1701 Russell St, Baltimore, 21230 410-727-1818, 1-866-280-6428 www.hiebaltimorehotel.com Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-BWI Airport West 7481 Ridge Rd, Hanover, 21076 410-684-3388, 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Hilton-Baltimore 8 E Pleasant St, Baltimore, 21202 410-576-1200 www.baltimoredowntown.home2suites.com Home2 Suites by Hilton-Arundel Mills/BWI Airport 7545 Teague Rd, Hanover, 21076 443-960-4020 Homestead Studio Suites-Baltimore/BWI Airport 137 939 International Dr, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-691-2500, 1-800-782-9473 www.homesteadhotels.com Homewood Suites by Hilton Baltimore 625 S President St, Baltimore, 21202 410-234-0999, 1-888-429-7481 www.baltimore.homewoodsuites.com Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia/Laurel 7531 Montpelier Rd, Laurel, 20723 240-360-2725 tel:homewoodsuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/homewood-suites-by-hilton-columbia-laurel-BALCMHW/index.html Homewood Suites by Hilton-Baltimore/BWI 1181 Winterson Rd, Linthicum, 21090 410-684-6100, 1-800-225-5466 www.baltimorebwi.homewoodsuites.com Homewood Suites by Hilton-Bel Air 4170 Philadelphia Rd, Bel Air, 21015 410-297-8585, 1-800-CALL-HOME www.belair.homewoodsuites.com Homewood Suites by Hilton-Columbia 8320 Benson 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21202 410-558-1840, 1-888-591-1234 www.baltimoreinnerharbor.place.hyatt.com Hyatt Place-Baltimore/Owings Mills 4730 Painters Mill Rd, Owings Mills, 21117 410-998-3630, 1-800-833-1516 www.baltimoreowingsmills.place.hyatt.com Hyatt Place-BWI Airport/Baltimore 940 International Dr, Linthicum, 21090 410-859-3366, 1-888-HYATT-HP www.baltimorebwi.place.hyatt.com Hyatt Regency-Baltimore Inner Harbor 300 Light St, Baltimore, 21202 410-528-1234, 1-800-233-1234 www.baltimore.hyatt.com Inn at the Colonnade, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 4 W University Pkwy, Baltimore, 21218 410-554-7570, 1-800-222-TREE www.colonnadebaltimore.com The Ivy Baltimore 18 205 E Biddle St, Baltimore, 21202 410-514-6500, 1-800-964-1283 www.theivybaltimore.com LaQuinta Inn & Suites Baltimore-North-White Marsh 4 Philadelphia Ct, Rosedale, 21237 410-574-8100, 1-800-SLEEP-LQ www.laqintabaltimorenorth.com LaQuinta Inn & Suites-Baltimore South-Glen Burnie 6323 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, 21061 410-636-4300, 1-800-SLEEP-LQ 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Washington Conference Center 5801 Smith Ave, Suite 1100, Baltimore, 21209 410-735-7964 www.mtwashconfctr.com O’Callaghan Annapolis Hotel 174 West St, Annapolis, 21401 410-263-7700, 1-866-782-9624 www.ocallaghanhotels-us.com Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd, Reisterstown, 21136 410-336-8500 www.pearlstonecenter.org Pier 5 Hotel 711 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, 21202 410-539-2000, 1-866-583-4162 www.thepier5.com Quality Inn-Jessup 8828 Washington Blvd, Jessup, 20794 410-880-3133 www.choicehotels.com Quality Inn-Windsor Mill 1806 Belmont Ave, Windsor Mill, 21244 410-265-1400 www.choicehotels.com/MD300 Quality Suites-Hunt Valley 10710 Beaver Dam Rd, Hunt Valley, 21030 410-584-7370, 1-888-433-6141 www.choicehotels.com Radisson Hotel Baltimore-Downtown Inner Harbor 101 W Fayette St, Baltimore, 21201 410-752-1100, 800-333-3333 www.radissonbaltimoreharbor.com Radisson Hotel-Cross Keys/Baltimore 100 Village Square, Baltimore, 21210 410-532-6900, 1-800-333-3333 www.radisson.com/baltimoremd Radisson North Baltimore Plaza Hotel 2004 Greenspring Dr, Timonium, 21093 410-252-7373 www.radisson.com Ramada Conference Center-Edgewood 1700 Van Bibber Rd, Edgewood, 21040 410-679-0770 www.ramada.com/hotels/maryland/edgewood/ramada-conference-center-edgewood/hotel-overview Ramada Inn-BWI/Arundel Mills 7253 Parkway Dr, Linthicum Heights, 21076 410-712-4300 www.ramada.com/hotels/maryland/hanover/ramada-bwi-airport-arundel-mills/hotel-overview# Ramada-Baltimore West 1721 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, 21208 410-486-5600 www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/pikesville-maryland/ramada-baltimore-west/overview Red Roof Inn-Aberdeen 988 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen, 21001 410-273-7800, 1-866-986-5040 www.redroof.com Newly renovated and conveniently located near I-95 just minutes from restaurants, shopping and entertainment. 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Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore 550 Light St, Baltimore, 21202 410-234-0550 www.sonesta.com/baltimore Sagamore Pendry Baltimore 128 1715 Thames St, Baltimore, 21231 www.PendryHotels.com/Baltimore Sheraton-Baltimore North-Towson 903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, 21204 410-321-7400 www.sheratonbaltimorenorth.com Sheraton BWI 203 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, 21090 443-577-2100, 1-866-716-8134 www.SheratonBWIAirport.com Sheraton-Columbia Town Center Hotel 10207 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, 21044 410-730-3900 ext 1400, 1-800-638-2817 www.sheratoncolumbia.com Sheraton-Inner Harbor/Baltimore 300 S Charles St, Baltimore, 21201 410-962-8300, 1-800-325-3535 www.sheraton.com/innerharbor Sleep Inn & Suites-Downtown Inner Harbor 301 Fallsway, Baltimore, 21202 410-779-6166 www.sleepinnbaltimore.com Sleep Inn & Suites-Edgewood 1807 Edgewood Rd, Edgewood, 21040 410-679-4700 www.choicehotels.com/md621 Sonesta ES Suites Columbia 8844 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Columbia, 21045 410-964-9494 www.sonesta.com/Columbia SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Annapolis 189 Admiral Cochrane Dr, Annapolis, 21401 443-321-2500, 1-888-287-9400 www.springhillsuitesannapolis.com All-suite hotel with stylish and inspiring design that enriches our guests’ travel. Complimentary hot breakfast, pool and fitness center help our guests remain refreshed. SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Baltimore Inner Harbor 120 E Redwood St, Baltimore, 21202 410-685-1095, 1-888-245-1965 www.marriott.com/bwisi SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Baltimore/Arundel Mills 128 7544 Teague Rd, Hanover, 21076 410-799-7100 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwiba-springhill-suites-arundel-mills-bwi-airport SpringHill Suites by Marriott-BWI 899 Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum, 21090 410-694-0555, 1-888-287-9400 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwiss-springhill-suites-baltimore-bwi-airport SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Columbia 7055 Minstrel Way, Columbia, 21046 410-290-7896 www.springhillsuitescolumbia.com SpringHill Suites by Marriott-Edgewood/Aberdeen 1420 Handlir Dr, Bel Air, 21015 410-297-4970 www.marriott.com/bwiab Staybridge Suites Baltimore BWI Airport 1301 Winterson Rd, Linthicum, 21090 410-850-5666, 1-877-926-2515 www.hotelbaltimoreairport.com Super 8 Motel-Baltimore/Essex 98 Stemmers Run Rd, Essex, 21221 410-780-0030 www.super8.com Super 8 Motel-Havre de Grace 929 Pulaski Hwy, Havre de Grace, 21078 410-939-1880, 1-800-800-8000 www.super8hdg.com Super 8 Motel-Joppa 1015 Pulaski Hwy, Joppa, 21085 410-676-2700, 1-800-800-8000 www.super8.com Super 8-Laurel 76 9920 Washington Blvd, Laurel, 20723 301-498-7750, 1-800-992-2694 www.super8.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott-Arundel Mills/BWI 7021 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 21076 410-379-9000 www.towneplacesuitesarundelmills.com Towneplace Suites by Marriott-Baltimore BWI 1171 Winterson Rd, Linthicum, 21090 410-694-0060, 1-800-257-3000 www.marriott.com/bwits Towson University Marriott Conference Hotel 10 W Burke Ave, Towson, 21204 410-324-8100, 1-800-228-9290 www.towsonuniversitymarriott.com Travelodge-Aberdeen 820 W Bel Air Ave, Aberdeen, 21001 410-272-5500, 1-800-578-7878 www.travelodge.com Turf Valley Resort 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City 410-465-1500, 1-888-TEE-TURF www.turfvalley.com Family-owned-and-operated resort located in the Baltimore/Washington Corridor. Features 40,000 square feet of event space, on-site Alexandra’s Restaurant, spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, three tennis courts, and 36 holes of championship golf. Westin-Annapolis 100 Westgate Cir, Annapolis, 21401 410-972-4300, 1-800-937-8461 www.westinannapolis.com Westin-BWI Airport 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum, 21090 443-577-2300 www.westin.com/bwi Wingate by Wyndham-Belcamp 1326 Policy Dr, Belcamp, 21017 410-272-2929 www.aberdeenwingate.com Wingate by Wyndham-BWI Airport 1510 Aero Dr, Linthicum Heights, 21090 410-859-0003 www.hotelbwiairport.com Zigler Hospitality Center 500 Main St, New Windsor, 21776 410-635-8700, 1-800-766-1553 www.ziglerhospitalitycenter.org Contemporary, comfortable rooms in a scenic setting with conference and lodging facilities catering to family functions, banquets, retreats, meetings and special events. BED & BREAKFASTS AND INNS 1747 Georgian House Bed & Breakfast 170 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, 21401 410-263-5618, 1-800-557-2068 www.georgianhouse.com 1840s Carrollton Inn 50 Albemarle St, Baltimore, 21202 410-385-1840 www.1840scarrolltoninn.com Conveniently located just footsteps from Little Italy, Harbor East and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor; historic rooms and suites offer charm, elegance and modern amenities. Anchored Inn at Hidden Harbour Marina 604 Cabana Blvd, Deale, 20751 410-867-9668 www.anchoredinndeale.com Beautiful new inn with balconies located on the water with upscale amenities. Seasonal pool, onsite bar, picnic and BBQ areas. Annapolis Inn 3 144 Prince George St, Annapolis, 21401 410-295-5200, www.annapolisinn.com Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel 40 30 Trevanion Rd, Taneytown, 21787 410-756-6812, 1-800-858-1844 www.antrim1844.com Atlee House Bed and Breakfast 3 120 Water St, New Windsor, 21776 410-871-9119 www.atleehousebb.com Biddle Street Inn 15 58 W Biddle St, Baltimore, 21201 410-340-8911 www.biddlestreetinn.net Historic inn close to Penn Station and light rail in Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Safe, clean, affordable and in/out parking available next door. Blue Door on Baltimore 2023 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, 21231 410-732-0191 www.bluedoorbaltimore.com Butterfly Fields Bed and Breakfast 320 Frank Moreland Place, Lothian, 20711 410-271-1433, www.butterfly-fields.com Chez Amis Bed & Breakfast 85 East St, Annapolis, 21401 410-263-6631, 1-888-224-6455 www.chezamis.com Flag House Inn B&B 26 Randall St, Annapolis, 21401 410-280-2721, 1-800-437-4825 www.flaghouseinn.com Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. Gatehouse Bed & Breakfast 5 249 Hanover St, Annapolis, 21401 410-280-0024, 1-888-254-7576 www.gatehousebb.com Gibson’s Lodgings Bed & Breakfast Inn 20 110 Prince George St, Annapolis, 21401 410-268-5555, 1-877-330-0057 www.gibsonslodgings.com Gramercy Mansion B&B 1400 Greenspring Valley Rd, Stevenson, 21153 410-486-2405 www.gramercymansion.com Located in scenic Greenspring Valley just a few miles from Baltimore, the historic Tudor mansion is peacefully secluded on 45 acres of gardens and woodlands. Office: Mon-Sun, 10am-6pm. Inn at 2920 2920 Elliott St, Baltimore, 21224 410-342-4450, 1-877-774-2920 www.theinnat2920.com Inn at Henderson’s Wharf 38 1000 Fell St, Baltimore, 21231 410-522-7777, 1-866-583-4162 www.hendersonswharf.com The Inn at Herrington Harbour 7161 Lake Shore Dr, Rose Haven, 20714 410-741-5100, 1-800-213-9438 www.herringtonharbour.com Inn at Horn Point 100 Chesapeake Ave, Annapolis, 21403 410-268-1126 www.innathornpoint.com Inn at Norwood 7514 Norwood Ave, Sykesville, 21784 410-549-7868 www.innatnorwood.com La Cle D’Or Guesthouse 3 226 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 21078 410-939-6562, 1-888-HUG-GUEST www.lacledorguesthouse.com Hopkins House (c.1868); ambiance of quaint European hotel with exquisite suites. Private baths, expanded cable TV, DVDs, air-conditioned, sumptuous breakfast, gardens, antiques, off-street parking. Paradise Bed and Breakfast 4 6100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, 21228 443-465-0059 www.paradisebandb.com Rachael’s Dowry Bed & Breakfast 637 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, 21230 410-752-0805 www.Rachaelsdowrybedandbreakfast.com Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast 6 801 S Charles St, Baltimore, 21230 410-837-0010, 1-877-954-2747 www.scarboroughfairbandb.com Schooner Woodwind Boat & Breakfast 3 80 Compromise St, Annapolis, 21401 410-263-7837 www.schoonerwoodwind.com Scotlaur Inn B&B 165 Main St, Annapolis, 21401 410-268-5665 www.scotlaurinn.com Solace, The Bed and Breakfast 5 1705 Bachmans Valley Rd, Westminster, 21158 443-952-1290, www.solacebandb.com Spencer Silver Mansion B&B 200 S Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 21078 410-939-1485, 1-800-780-1485 www.spencersilvermansion.com The State House Inn 25 State Cir, Annapolis, 21401 410-990-0024 www.statehouseinn.com Two-O-One B&B 4 201 Prince George St, Annapolis, 21401 410-268-8053 www.201bb.com Vandiver Inn 17 301 S Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 21078 410-939-5200, 1-800-245-1655 www.vandiverinn.com The Wilderness Bed and Breakfast 3 2 Thistle Rd, Catonsville, 21228 410-744-0590 www.thewilderness.biz Yellow Turtle Inn 8 111 S Springdale Ave, New Windsor, 21776 410-635-3000 www.yellowturtleinn.net CAMPGROUNDS Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina LLC 4228 Birch Ave, Abingdon, 21009 410-679-0880, 1-800-351-CAMP www.barharborrvpark.com Four-point hook-ups, waterfront sites, garden pool, ramp, slips. Laundry, heated/ac bath house, store, gift shop. Pets OK with restrictions. Capitol KOA Campground 768 Cecil Ave N, Millersville, 21108 410-923-2771, 1-800-KOA-0248 www.koakampgrounds.com/where/md/20139.htm Merry Meadows Recreation Farm 1523 Freeland Rd, Freeland, 21053 410-357-4088, 1-800-643-7056 www.merrymeadows.com Ramblin’ Pines Campground 801 Hoods Mill Rd, Woodbine, 21797 410-795-5161, 1-800-550-8733 www.ramblinpinescampground.com VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES Annapolis Accommodations 41 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 21401 410-263-3262, 1-800-715-1000, www.stayannapolis.com Lancaster House 5 1611 Lancaster St, Baltimore, 21231 443-996-4179, www.baltimore-rental.com Don’t settle for a boring hotel room. Choose a fully restored townhouse in the heart of Baltimore’s vibrant Fells Point historic district.
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