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Things to See and Do Urban adventures, hometown heart and Chesapeake charm welcome you to your own home away from home in Maryland’s monumental Central Region. Aberdeen HISTORY & HERITAGE Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 Howard St, Aberdeen, 410-273-6325 www.aberdeenroom.org Tells the story of Aberdeen and its surrounding area through artifacts, exhibits, displays, a library and exterior story windows. SPORTS Ripken Stadium 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, 410-306-7599 www.ripkenbaseball.com/aberdeentournaments Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds, the short season Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Annapolis ARTS & CULTURE Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Inc. 143 Compromise St, Annapolis, 410-268-9212 www.summergarden.com Community theater seating 200 and presenting Broadway musicals “under the stars” across from the City Dock. Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-0907 www.annapolissymphony.org Presents a traditional and innovative repertoire in its classic series, Holiday Pops and kid-friendly family concerts. 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 works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St, Annapolis, 410-263-5544, 1-866-438-3808 www.marylandhall.org Multi-disciplinary arts center providing opportunities for lifelong community participation in arts education, the visual arts and performing arts. ATTRACTIONS Alex Haley Memorial/ Kunta Kinte Plaque Sidewalk at head of City Dock, Annapolis www.visitannapolis.org Bronze statue of Alex Haley (author of Roots) by nationally acclaimed African-American sculptor Ed Dwight in honor of Haley’s ancestor, Kunta Kinte. Chesapeake Brewing Company 114 West St, Annapolis, 443-783-5705 www.chesbrewco.com Brewery offering great craft beers, local seafood and creative cocktails in the heart of Annapolis. Chesapeake Children’s Museum 25 Silopanna Rd, Annapolis, 410-990-1993 www.theccm.org Hands-on museum for children and families located in a woodland park at the head of a creek. Call for special events and group visits. The Colonial Players, Inc. 108 East St, Annapolis, 410-268-7373 www.thecolonialplayers.org 71-year-old theater-in-the-round offers a variety of dramatic and musical productions. Located in historic Downtown Annapolis. Call box office for tickets. Great Frogs Winery 3218 Harness Creek Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6193 www.greatfrogs.com Crafts wines with rustic expression and an artisan approach. Offers live music and pairing and wine tasting exploration experiences on the farm. Infinity Theatre Company 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, 443-261-5130, 1-877-501-8499 www.infinitytheatrecompany.com Professional Annapolis theater that inspires, transforms and enriches artists and audiences through the infinite possibilities found only in theater. Maryland Horse Industry Board 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-841-5798 www.mda.maryland.gov/horseboard The Maryland Horse Industry Board is a commodities board promoting all aspects of the state’s $1.15B equine industry. See ad on page 15. Maryland State Archives Hall of Records, 350 Rowe Blvd, Annapolis, 410-260-6400, 1-800-235-4045 www.mdsa.net Maryland’s permanent records depository with a public search room for family history, church records, newspapers, maps, photographs and more. U.S. Naval Academy Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors U.S. Navy college offering guided walking tours with Beaux Arts architecture at Bancroft Hall (student dorm) and the crypt of John Paul Jones. HISTORY & HERITAGE Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second St, Annapolis, 410-295-0104 www.amaritime.org Museum with maritime heritage, events and concerts, plus tours to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse and waterfront meeting rooms for private events. Banneker-Douglass Museum 84 Franklin St, Annapolis, 410-216-6180 www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov Museum dedicated to the preservation of Maryland’s African-American heritage and culture through the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Chase-Lloyd House 22 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-2723 www.chaselloydhouse.org Georgian townhouse built by Samuel Chase, lawyer and signer of the Declaration of Independence, dating back to 1769; NHL. Government House State Circle & School sts, Annapolis, 410-974-3531 www.msa.md.gov/msa/homepage/html/govhouse.html Colonial Georgian-style mansion and the official residence of Maryland’s Governor. Hammond-Harwood House 19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-4683 www.hammondharwoodhouse.org A masterpiece of 18th-century American architecture open for guided tours of historic Maryland-made art and furniture; NHL. Historic Annapolis Museum 99 Main St, Annapolis, 410-267-6656 www.annapolis.org Discover new exhibition “Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake” and learn stories of resistance to servitude and slavery in the Chesapeake region. Hogshead 43 Pinkney St, Annapolis, 410-267-7619 www.annapolis.org Learn about the Maryland Colonial frontier in this fully interactive hands-on experience. Maryland State House 100 State Cir, Annapolis, 1-800-235-4045 www.statehouse.md.gov The oldest American state house in continuous legislative use and U.S. Capitol from 1783 to 1784 with an exhibit about General George Washington. Matthew Henson Plaque State House, Annapolis, 410-974-3400 www.visitannapolis.org/discover/articles/african-americanhistory-in-anne-arundel-county Plaque inside the State House rotunda honoring Matthew Henson, the African-American explorer who discovered the North Pole (1909) with Admiral Peary. 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, this center once served as the first African-American school in Annapolis. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Mouth of the South River, Annapolis, 415-362-7255 www.thomaspointlighthouse.org One of the last manned lighthouses (1875) and surviving screwpile offshore lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay; a national landmark best seen by boat. Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lawyer’s Mall, Maryland State House, Annapolis, 410-974-3400 https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/stagser/s1259/121/6259/html/0001.html Memorial for the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, who served for 24 years with a famous case ending racial segregation in public schools. Wiley H. Bates Legacy Center, Inc 1101 Smithville St, Annapolis, 410-263-1860 www.whbateslegacycenter.org This 1932 high school on the National Register of Historic Places served black students from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County for over three decades. William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George St, Annapolis, 410-990-4543 www.annapolis.org Tour inside the Colonial mansion of signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Paca, walking through his luxurious twoacre Colonial garden. OUTDOOR RECREATION Annapolis Fishing Charters LLC 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-570-4632 www.annapolisfishingcharters.com Sport fishing on the Chesapeake Bay aboard Dancer, 37 ft. sport fishing boat. Coast Guard approved and certified for up to 12 passengers. Departs Annapolis Harbor. 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. 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 to 30 ft. Also sheltered from strong winds and currents; more than 200 slips. 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. Down Time Sportsfishing Charters 1000 Fairwinds Dr, Annapolis, 443-949-8030, 443-995-8666 www.downtimecharters.com Chesapeake Bay sport fishing charters for private groups and USCG-licensed charter boats for up to six guests; all licenses and bait are included. Liberte, The Schooner, Inc. 222 Severn Ave, Annapolis, 410-263-8234 www.theliberte.com Sail aboard a magnificent three-masted 74 ft. schooner, USCG certified for 49 guests. Private, personalized charters. Full bar, bluetooth speaker, catering available. Apr through Jun; Sept and Oct. Sandy Point State Park 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, 410-974-2149 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/sandypoint.aspx Swimming, fishing and boating on the shores at a 786-acre park featuring a large beach, boat ramps, a marina and views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. 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 and cyphers) and its importance to U.S. security. Baltimore ARTS & CULTURE Amaranthine Museum 2010 Clipper Park Rd, Baltimore, 410-523-2574 www.baltimoreculture.org/users/amaranthine-museum#.wzkis1vkjry Labyrinthine museum with more than 200 pieces of art by Les Harris. Exhibit walks through time from the contemporary mind to the origin of consciousness. American Visionary Art Museum Baltimore Inner Harbor, 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore, 410-244-1900 www.avam.org America’s official national museum and education center for self-taught, intuitive artistry transforming ideas into powerful art works. Arena Players 801 McCulloh St, Baltimore, 410-728-6500 www.arenaplayersinc.com The oldest continually-performing historically black community theater since 1953 bringing quality theater to Baltimore. Baltimore Center Stage 700 North Calvert St, Baltimore, 410-332-0033 www.centerstage.org Known as the State Theater of Maryland. A professional, nonprofit company serving as a leader for provocative and entertaining theater for 50 years. Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, 443-573-1700 www.artbma.org An internationally-renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art includes the largest public holding of works by Matisse, plus outstanding European and American art, African art and a scenic sculpture garden. Throughout 2020, the BMA will present more than 20 special exhibitions focusing on the achievements of women artists. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, 410-783-8000 www.bsomusic.org An internationally-recognized orchestra performing more than 150 concerts annually including classical, pops, family concerts and special events. 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 musician Eubie Blake, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway and others. Maryland Art Place 218 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, 410-962-8565 www.mdartplace.org Center for contemporary arts that inspires, supports and encourages artistic expression through galleries, studios, free events and workshops. Patricia & Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric 140 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, 410-900-1150 www.modell-lyric.com Theater in Baltimore hosting many traveling Broadway musicals and productions. Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University 1 E Mount Vernon Pl, Baltimore, 667-208-6500 www.peabody.jhu.edu Stages more than 800 music and dance performances in historic Mt. Vernon as Maryland’s major source of professionally trained musicians and dancers. Station North 25 E 20th St Baltimore, 410-962-7075 www.stationnorth.org The first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2002. ATTRACTIONS An Die Musik Live 409 N Charles St 2nd Floor, Baltimore, 410-385-2638 www.andiemusiklive.com/contact.cfm Live music in the heart of Baltimore. Baltimore Civil War Museum President Street Station 601 S President St, Baltimore, 443-220-0290 www.baltimorecivilwarmuseum.com Site of a pivotal moment before America’s Civil War, where Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in 1838; part of Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Baltimore Spirits Company 1700 W 41st St Ste 430, Baltimore, 443-687-9099 www.baltimorespiritsco.com Baltimore Spirits Co. is a premier distillery experience in Baltimore, with medalwinning whiskey, gin and brandies. The Brewer’s Art 1106 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-547-6925 www.thebrewersart.com Awesome spot for house-brewed Belgianstyle beers and upscale New American food in a elegant old Baltimore townhouse. Charm City Meadworks 400 E Biddle St, Baltimore, 610-724-1981 www.charmcitymeadworks.com Baltimore City’s first commercial meadery specializing in still and carbonated dry meads. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company 7 S Calvert St, Baltimore, 410-244-8570 www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com Theater company showcasing Shakespeare and other classics with year-round performances in Baltimore (indoor) and Ellicott City (outdoor in summer). Cruise Maryland 2001 E McComas St, Baltimore, 1-800-638-7519 www.cruisemaryland.com Cruise Maryland offers year-round cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada and New England. See ad page 7. Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, 410-367-2217 www.cylburnassociation.org More than 200 acres of gardens and trails painting a tranquil place for an afternoon stroll, photography outings or a nature hike. Diamondback Beer 1215 E Fort Ave Suite 008, Baltimore, 443-388-9626 www.diamondbackbeer.com Local craft brewery with a mission to bring great beer to great people and sacrifice nothing along the way. Fells Point Corner Theatre 251 S Ann St, Baltimore www.fpct.org Acclaimed community theater with worldclass acts that has been operating as a fully nonprofit organization for 27 years through volunteers/donors. Full Tilt Brewing Company 5604 York Rd, Baltimore, 410-489-2834 www.fulltiltbrewing.com Making uniquely crafted beers from traditional and modern ingredients at this brewery built on a grassroots following in the Baltimore City region. G. Krug & Son Ironworks & Museum 415 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, 410-752-3166 www.gkrugandson.com Museum committed to preserving and interpreting the history of America’s oldest functioning ironworks. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore 1525 Russell St, Baltimore, 1-844-777-SHOE www.caesars.com/horseshoe-baltimore Casino with more than 2,200 slots and 150 table games inside a 122,000-sq. ft. gambling space featuring multiple celebrity chef restaurants. Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens 3100 Swann Dr, Historic Duid Hill Park, Baltimore, 410-396-0008 www.rawlingsconservatory.org Renovated Victorian conservatory displaying plants from all over the world and secondoldest Victorian palm house in the U.S. Inner Harbor Pratt & Light sts, Baltimore, 410-332-4191 www.baltimore.org/article/baltimoreinner-harbor A promenade around the water’s edge leading past the city’s major attractions. Lexington Market, Inc. 400 W Lexington St, Baltimore, 410-685-6169 www.lexingtonmarket.com Market remaining a unique food and shopping experience with more than 100 vendors and many delicious foods to eat, since 1782. Maryland Science Center 601 Light St, Baltimore, 410-685-5225 www.marylandsciencecenter.org Three levels of hands-on exhibits, live science, a digital planetarium and IMAX films all under one roof. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore 1 Safari Pl, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, 410-396-7102 www.marylandzoo.org Walk through this children’s zoo featuring an African Watering Hole, the Maryland Wilderness and the award-winning Penguin Coast. National Aquarium 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-576-3800 www.aqua.org Explore the ocean’s depths and beyond with more than 20,000 animals at the National Aquarium, located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. See ad on the Back Cover. Peabody Heights Brewery 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467-7837 www.peabodyheightsbrewery.com One of the first breweries to open within city limits for more than 30 years with a tasting room located in the Abell neighborhood of Baltimore. Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Pl, Baltimore, 410-727-8120 www.portdiscovery.org Where purposeful play and learning connect across three floors of interactive exhibits for ages 0-10; rated among top children’s museum in the U.S. RavenBeer 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, 410-467 7837 www.ravenbeer.com Raven Beer brewed in the honor of Baltimore’s literary genius, Edgar Allan Poe. “The Taste is Poetic.” Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Light Street Pavilion, 301 S Light St, Baltimore, 443-615-7878 www.ripleys.com/baltimore Where truth is stranger than fiction at the Odditorium full of unusual artifacts and world art, a 4D moving theater and the marvelous mirror maze. Sagamore Spirit 301 E Cromwell St, Baltimore, 410-624-7488 www.sagamorespirit.com World-class waterfront distillery in Port Covington with tours about their tripledistilled, six-time award-winning rye whiskey and secret ingredient. Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse Pier 5, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.historicships.org The oldest surviving screwpile lighthouse built on the Chesapeake Bay; moved to this present location in 1989 from the mouth of the Patapsco River. Sherwood Gardens Between E Highfield, Underwood & Stratford rds & Greenway, Baltimore, 410-889-1717 www.sherwoodgardens.org A six-acre park located in the Guilford neighborhood of Northern Baltimore. Famous for its hearty 80,000 tulips. Spirit Cruises-Baltimore 561 Light St, Baltimore, 1-866-312-2469 www.spiritcruises.com/baltimore Cruise the beautiful Patapsco River while experiencing Baltimore’s most unique combination of dining, dancing, entertainment and Inner Harbor views. SS John W. Brown 2000 S Clinton Street, Baltimore, 410-558-0646 www.liberty-ship.com Visit for a tour on the only fully-operational Liberty ship on the East Coast St. Jude Shrine 308 N Paca St, Baltimore, 410-685-6026 www.stjudeshrine.org Nationwide Center of Devotion to St. Jude, Patron Saint of Hopeless Causes. Daily Mass, Novena services, Catholic gift shop, Millennium Room, bus trips. See ad on page 89. Top of the World Observation Level World Trade Center, 401 E Pratt St 27th Fl, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-837-8439 www.viewbaltimore.org Located atop the world’s tallest pentagonal building; offers spectacular, unobstructed panoramic views of Baltimore from floor to ceiling windows. Union Craft Brewing Co. 1700 W 41st St, Baltimore, 410-467-0290 www.unioncraftbrewing.com Making great beer and great company along the Jones Falls River in the historic Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore; free tours every Saturday. Urban Pirates-Baltimore 911 S Ann St, Baltimore, 410-327-8378 www.urbanpirates.com Board the pirate ship Fearless for an swashbuckling adventure in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Sailing out of Fells Point. School groups, camps, corporate events and charters available. 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. Wet City 223 W Chase St, Baltimore, 443-873-6699 www.wetcitybrewing.com Brewery and craft beer bar in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood. Winecream 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, 410-630-9066 www.crossroadco.com Premium, naturally-sourced gourmet ice cream and craft-made fruit wines combine to create delicious, boozy ice cream; book a tour and tasting today. EVENT FACILITES Baltimore Convention Center 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-649-7000 www.bccenter.org Prime location for conventions, tradeshows and expositions in the mid-Atlantic region. 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. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-752-2490 www.borail.org Museum at the birthplace of American railroading with the most important railroad collection in the world; seasonal train rides and free parking. Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore, 410-727-4808 www.thebmi.org Museum celebrating the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who propelled this port city into the industrial age and beyond. Baltimore National Heritage Area Walking Tours & Trails 401 Light St, Baltimore, 410-878-6411 www.explorebaltimore.org Charm City heritage and landmarks from the War of 1812 and Civil War, retelling stories of this port city and its people’s struggles and triumphs. Baltimore Streetcar Museum 1901 Falls Rd, Baltimore, 410-547-0264 www.baltimorestreetcarmuseum.org Outstanding collection chronicling Baltimore street railway history from 1859 to 1963 with rides, displays, tours, a video and museum store on site. 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 following the adoption of the Constitution. Completed in 1821. Carroll Mansion 800 E Lombard St, Baltimore, 410-605-2964 www.carrollmuseums.org Winter home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. Dugan’s Wharf National Aquarium Pier 4, 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore http://aqua.org/about/maryland/historic-pier-four Location of historic steamer that Harriet Tubman used to help a young woman named “Tilly” flee enslavement. Edgar Allan Poe House National Historic Landmark 203 N Amity St, Baltimore, 410-462-1763 http://www.poeinbaltimore.org/ Baltimore’s Poe House housing a National Historic Landmark for events and conversations celebrating Poe’s life and legacy; open year-round. Evergreen Museum & Library The Johns Hopkins University, 4545 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-516-0341 http://www.museums.jhu.edu/evergreen.php Italianate mansion and museum with post- Impressionist paintings, rare books, Tiffany glass, Japanese netsuke and Baltimore’s only private theater. Fells Point Heritage Trail Tour 1724 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-878-6411 www.explorebaltimore.org Route exploring Fells Point maritime community’s special place in history with trails through its Colonial past and information about role in the War of 1812. Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, 410-962-4290 www.nps.gov/fomc Site of the Battle of Baltimore (1814) that inspired the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” with film, programs, living history and special events. Frederick Douglass Freedom and Heritage Trail and Tour POBox 3014, Baltimore, 443-983-7974 www.bdx443.com/bbh-tours.html See Underground Railroad locations associated with Baltimore abolitionists and sites of resistance. Stop at places where Frederick Douglass lived and worked. Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park 1417 Thames St, Baltimore, 410-685-0295 https://livingclassrooms.org/programs/frederick-douglass-isaac-myersmaritime-park Experience Frederick Douglass’s life as a Baltimore caulker and witness the re-creation of the first African-American shipyard in North America. Historic Ships in Baltimore 301 E Pratt St Pier 1, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.historicships.org Homeport to USS Constellation, the submarine USS Torsk, USGC Cutter Taney, Lightship 116 Chesapeake and the Seven-Foot Knoll Lighthouse. 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 best examples of Federal-period architecture, with an intimate look at life in early-19th-century Baltimore. NHL Irish Shrine and Railroad Workers Museum 920 Lemmon St, Baltimore, 410-347-4747 www.irishshrine.org Built in 1848 and displaying the life of an Irish-immigrant family in the 1860s with exhibits relating to Irish-American history and local life. Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St, Baltimore, 410-732-6400, 1-877-376-7190 www.jewishmuseummd.org From poignant to whimsical, comfortably familiar to downright bizarre, museum tells the stories of Maryland’s Jewish communities. Maryland 911 Memorial World Trade Center, 401 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 410-767-7911 www.msac.org/node/35491 Memorial at Balitmore’s Inner Harbor commemorating Marylanders who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks; free audio tour available. 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. Mother Seton House and Historic Seminary Chapel 600 N Paca St, Baltimore, 410-728-6464 www.stmaryspacast.org Historic site and home to the first Roman Catholic Seminary in the U.S. (1791) and Elizabeth Ann Seton (1808), the first U.S. born canonized saint. Mount Clare Museum House 1500 Washington Blvd, Carroll Park, Baltimore, 410-837-3262 www.mountclare.org The 1760 Georgian mansion of Charles Carroll interpreting 18th-century life with a collection of Carroll family furniture and decorative arts. 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 detailing the African- American experience from ancient Africa and slavery to the present. National Museum of Dentistry 31 S Greene St, Baltimore, 410-706-0600 www.dentalmuseum.org Marvel at amazing teeth feats, George Washington’s dentures and exhibits about the power of a healthy smile, and sing along to toothpaste commercials. 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 manufactured 2.5 million pounds of “drop” shot annually. President Street Station 601 S President St, Baltimore, 443-220-0290 www.baltimorecivilwarmuseum.com Stories of the Civil War, Underground Railroad and the Baltimore Riots are told through exhibits; on Maryland’s Frederick Douglass Driving Tour. Pride of Baltimore II Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-539-1151 www.pride2.org A reconstruction of an early-19th-century Baltimore Clipper with deck tours or day sails and sailing as a guest crew between ports of call. Reddy Gray Burial Site Loudon Park National Cemetery, 3445 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, 410-644-9696 www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/loudonpark.asp Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture 830 E Pratt St, Baltimore, 443-263-1800 www.lewismuseum.org Smithsonian affiliate offering exhibits about African-American history and culture, performances, workshops, genealogy resources and a soul food cafe. 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. Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place 699 N Charles St, Baltimore, 410-962-5070 www.mvpconservancy.org First monument to Washington in the U.S (1815) at 178 ft. tall with marble column at the center of four park squares of Mount Vernon Place; NHLD. 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 a burying ground and catacombs at the final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe and prominent Maryland political and military figures. OUTDOOR RECREATION Lake Roland 1000 Lakeside Dr, Baltimore, 410-887-4156 www.lakeroland.org More than 500-acres with numerous trails, a dog park, nature center, playground, pavilions and waterfront activities, such as canoeing and kayaking. 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. Call for schedule. Maryland Sports 333 W Camden St Ste 500, Baltimore, 410-223-4158 www.marylandsports.us We are the Sports Commission for the State of Maryland, enhancing Maryland’s economy, image and quality of life through sport tourism. See ad on page 14. Oriole Park at Camden Yards 333 W Camden St, Baltimore, 1-888-848-BIRD www.orioles.com Home to American League baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, hosting 81 home games and public and private tours for the whole family. 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 mid-Atlantic’s largest single-day sporting event. Bel Air ATTRACTIONS AleCraft Brewery 319 S Main St, Bel Air, 410-420-5102 www.alecraftbrewing.com Brewery offering a taproom, growlers and a growing selection of quality supplies and ingredients for beer, mead and wine making. Independent Brewing Co. 418 N Main St, Bel Air, 410-836-8313 www.independentbrew.com Brewery in Bel Air making small batch artisanal ales and ciders with locally grown ingredients from Harford County; 26 taps and gluten free beers. HISTORY & HERITAGE Tudor Hall 17 Tudor Ln, Bel Air, 443-619-0008 www.spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com Connect with a fascinating piece of American history here at the childhood home of John Wilkes Booth. Catonsville ATTRACTIONS Benjamin Banneker Planetarium Catonsville Campus Building, Rm MASH-030A, 800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, 443-840-4560 www.ccbcmd.edu/catonsvilleplanetarium Free celestial shows (Fri/Sat) exploring the frontiers of space with no reservations or tickets required; private shows require reservations. Cockeysville ATTRACTIONS Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, 410-887-8973 www.marylandagriculture.org An agricultural resource center on a 149-acre property on the corner of Shawan and Cuba roads. Wonderfly Games 9711 Monroe St, Cockeysville, 410-891-2093, 1-844-344-2867 www.wonderflygames.com Game center offering Bubble Balls, Arrow Tag and Giant Hamster Balls; perfect for parties, team building and special events. HISTORY & HERITAGE Historical Society of Baltimore County 9811 Van Buren Ln, Cockeysville, 410-666-1878 www.hsobc.org More than 10,000 cultural artifacts and photographs, 3,300 books and 7,700 genealogy files related to Baltimore County’s history. OUTDOOR RECREATION Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park 13555 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, 410-887-1815 www.oregonridgenaturecenter.org Nature center and 1,100-acre park with forest, hiking trails, wildlife, pond, archaeology site, marble quarries, iron ore pits and exhibits. Columbia ATTRACTIONS Black Flag Brewing Co. 9315 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, 443-864-5139 www.blackflagbrewingco.com First production brewery and taproom in Columbia with 10 taplines and 5 signatures beers always on tap. Breakout Games 8661 Robert Fulton Dr Ste 110, Columbia, 443-832-6980 www.breakoutgames.com/baltimore Art heist spy mission and kidnappingthemed escape room; can you break out in 60 minutes using the clues, hints and puzzles in the room? Historic Oakland 5430 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, 410-730-4801 www.historic-oakland.com A secluded property built in 1811 in downtown Columbia, along the Civil War trails. Available for private rentals of weddings, social occasions or meetings. Hysteria Brewing Co. 9570 Berger Rd Ste J, Columbia, 410-630-8319 www.hysteriabrewing.com Brewery and taproom, friendly staff, a library, table games and excellent beer from the darkest stouts to the palest pilsner and sours to IPAs. Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia 5900 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia, 410-730-8311 www.tobysdinnertheatre.com Professional dinner theater near Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. Featuring Broadway musicals, live orchestra and seven-main-entrée buffet. See ad on page 83. Howard County Center of African- American Culture, Inc. 5434 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, 410-715-1921 www.hccaac.org Preserving African-American culture and history in Howard County with more than 4,000 books, a children’s and reading library; group tours by appointment. Robinson Nature Center 6692 Cedar Ln, Columbia, 410-313-0400 www.howardcountymd.gov/robinsonnaturecenter Nature center with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, children’s discovery room, aquatic touch tank, live animal wall and outdoor play area and trails. Cooksville ATTRACTIONS Penn Oaks Winery 14607 Riggs Meadow Dr, Cooksville, 301-562-8592 www.marylandsbest.net/producer/penn-oaks-winery Taste nine varieties during scheduled tasting events; winery is conveniently located next to Washington, D.C., and only 45 minutes from Baltimore. Deale OUTDOOR RECREATION LoosenUp Charter Fishing 533 Deale Rd, Deale, 202-369-8203 www.loosenupcharters.com Whether serious fishing or out on a bay cruise, we will makes life on the water a pleasure. Max charter size is 38 people. Dundalk HISTORY & HERITAGE Battle Acre Monument 3219 Old North Point Rd, Dundalk, 410-887-8040 https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/recreation/programdivision/community/graycharles/battleacre.html Commemorates the 5th Regiment’s defensive position against an attack by the British in 1814. Edgewater ATTRACTIONS Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Rd, Edgewater, 410-222-1919 www.historiclondontown.org Colonial seaport with interactive exhibits, reconstructed buildings, tavern (c. 1760) and 10 acres of beautiful woodland and ornamental gardens. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, 443-482-2200 www.serc.si.edu Center offering lectures, activities for environmental sciences, walking trails, canoeing and kayaking; guided canoe tours from Jun-Sept (Sat). OUTDOOR RECREATION Casa Rio Marina 4079 Cradle Creek Rd, Edgewater, 410-798-4731 www.casariomarina.com Marina for do-it-yourself spaces and slips, full haul and storage, engine repair, crane services, washing and blocking, painting and winterization. Elkridge HISTORY & HERITAGE Thomas Viaduct 6086 Old Lawyers Hill, Levering Ave W of Rt 1, Elkridge www.asce.org/project/thomas-viaduct-railroad-bridge Once the largest railroad bridge (c. 1836) in the U.S. that transported troops and supplies between Baltimore and D.C. during the Civil War. 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. The Columbia Orchestra 8510 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, 410-465-8777 www.columbiaorchestra.org Community orchestra that performs four classical concerts a season, pops, holiday concerts and two Young People’s Concerts at the Jim Rouse Theatre. Ellicott Mills Brewing Company 8308 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-8141 www.ellicottmillsbrewing.com Brew company importing the finest ingredients from the four corners of the globe to produce the finest beers in the region. HISTORY & HERITAGE B&O Ellicott City Station Museum 3711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, 410-313-1945 www.howardcountymd.gov/baltimore-ohio-station-at-ellicott-city America’s oldest surviving railroad station (1830) offering a variety of different programs, educational tours and community events. Ellicott City Firehouse Museum 3829 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/attractions/ellicott_city_fire_station Museum detailing firefighting history with memorabilia, uniforms, photographs and exhibits about techniques used through the years. Howard County First Courthouse Site Ellicott Mills Drive at Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-4700 www.howardcountymd.gov/rap/heritage The first Howard County Courthouse. It housed judicial proceedings including those involving enslaved runaways and those inciting insurrection. Howard County Historical Society Museum 8328 Court Ave, Ellicott City, 410-480-3250 www.hchsmd.org Former church (1894) with historic exhibits of Howard county life and history programs for adults and children; available for wedding and events. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park 3655 Church Rd, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.howardcountymd.gov/patapscofemaleinstitute Former girls’ school (1837) on land donated by the Ellicott brothers; stabilized ruins with garden, park events and programs about 19th-century history. Thomas Isaac Log Cabin 8398 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-0420 www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/attractions/thomas_isaac Cabins and costumed docents revealing various aspects of Ellicott’s Mills, an 18thcentury Quaker mill town, and the birth of the National Road. OUTDOOR RECREATION Patapsco Valley State Park 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-5005 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/patapsco.aspx Natural and historical features within a beautiful state park along 32 miles of the Patapsco River encompassing 16,000 acres and recreation areas. SHOPPING Gramp’s Attic Books 8304 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-750-9235 https://visitoldellicottcity.com/item/gramps-attic-books/ General used-book shop with books in many categories; used, old and rare books and specialties in maritime and medicine. Main Street Oriental Rugs 8290 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-988-4959 www.mainstreetorientalrugs.com A vast assortment of the finest, handmade Persian and oriental carpets for your viewing pleasure—come and feast your eyes. Primitive Beginnings 8247 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-777-9240 www.primitivebeginnings.com Unique finds for the everyday girl/woman who wants to simplify her life with effortless and stylish clothing, accessories and home decor. Southwest Connection 8173 Main St, Ellicott City, 443-545-4612 www.ellicottcityshopping.com An authentic Native-American store specializing in Navajo, Zuni and Hopi jewelry and artifacts; expert jewelry repair and homemade fudge. Essex HISTORY & HERITAGE Ballestone Manor House Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, 410-887-0218, 410-686-5821 Historic house museum with American decorative arts from 1780 to 1880, living history re-enactments and daily tours. OUTDOOR RECREATION Essex Marina and Boat Sales 1755 Hilltop Ave, Essex, 410-686-3435 http://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. Lucky Lady II 917 Sue Grove Rd, Essex, 410-574-7721 www.luckyladyfishing.com Fishing charter offering day trips out on the Chesapeake Bay on weekdays or weekends by appointment; max charter size is six people. Forest Hill ATTRACTIONS Harford Vineyard & Winery 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, 443-495-1699 www.harfordvineyard.com Winery established in 2003 and located on a 20-acre farm in the Piedmont Region of Harford County. Fulton ARTS & CULTURE African Art Museum of Maryland 11711 E Market Pl, Maple Lawn, Fulton, 301-490-6070 www.africanartmuseum.org Museum serving the community for 38 years with African art exhibits, youth and family activities, tours to Africa, jazz and educational programs. Galesville HISTORY & HERITAGE Galesville Heritage Museum 988 Main St, Galesville, 410-867-9499 www.galesvilleheritagesociety.org The museum houses artifacts, oral histories and memorabilia on the rich heritage, history and culture of Galesville and the surrounding area. Non Sea-Quitter LLC West River Yacht Harbour, 4801 Riverside Dr, Galesville, 443-852-2163 www.nonseaquitter.com Fun and relaxing sailing tours with native Merchant Mariner safely guiding groups of up to six guests from historic Galesville on the beautiful West River. Glenwood SPORTS Cattail Creek Country Club 3600 Cattail Creek Dr, Glenwood, 410-489-4653 www.cattailcreekcc.com Member-owned club with an 18-hole golf course, extensive event calendar, seven tennis courts, a pool facility, cafe, fitness center and dining rooms. Halethorpe ATTRACTIONS Guinness Open Gate Brewery 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, 1-800-909-2645 www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com The Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore combines 260 years of Guinness brewing experience with American beer creativity. See ad on page 89. Heavy Seas Beer 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, 410-247-7822 www.hsbeer.com The spirit of exploration blended with mischievous fun in seasonable, bold and adventurous flavors. 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 a picnic in a country setting. Ruhlman Brewery Creeping Creek Farm, 2300 Harvey Gummel Rd, Hampstead, 410-259-4166 www.ourales.com Home-raised hops at this 36-acre farm with brewery tours, events and a retail store on site. OUTDOOR RECREATION Prettyboy Reservoir 19228 Spooks Hill Rd, Hampstead, 410-356-9272 https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/publiclands/central/prettyboy.aspx Hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult with reservoir fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish, perch and carp. Hanover ATTRACTIONS Live! Casino & Hotel 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, 443-842-7000, 1-855-5-MD-LIVE www.marylandlivecasino.com More than 200 table games and 4,000 slots, nationally acclaimed restaurants, nightly entertainment and Live! Hotel located in Hanover. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Arundel Mills, Hanover, 443-755-0011, 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com The most popular dinner attraction in North America with feasting, tournament games and exciting sword fights inside an 11thcentury- style castle. See ad on page 6. Harwood Thanksgiving Farm 195 Harwood Rd, Harwood, 410-630-1511 www.thanksgivingfarm.com Hand-crafted wines made exclusively from sun-ripened grapes grown on the farm using traditional fermentation methods and French oak barrel aging. Havre de Grace ARTS & CULTURE Arts By the Bay Gallery 307 St John St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-1818 http://artsbythebaygallery.com Arts by the Bay is a co-operative gallery, so you can meet the artisans who have created the work in the gallery. Four times a year we celebrate with all new art and an artist’s reception. Free to the public. Join us for the celebration. Cultural Center at the Opera House 121 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 443-502-2005 www.hdgoperahouse.org Center bringing the highest quality entertainment to the community and region by featuring local and professional plays, live music and performances. ATTRACTIONS Mount Felix Vineyards & Winery 2000 Level Rd, Havre de Grace http://mountfelix.com Overlooking the Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay and the vineyard; the views are relaxing and spectacular. Plan your next private event or day trip here. Steppingstone Farm Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-2299 www.steppingstonemuseum.org Preserving the rural heritage of Harford County with exhibits about folk arts, trades and the skills of the last rural generation from 1880 to 1920. HISTORY & HERITAGE Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum Lafayette & Concord sts, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3213 www.concordpointlighthouse.org Museum with tours inside the tower, walks through history in the museum and open grounds with special events held throughout the year. Havre de Grace Decoy Museum 215 Giles St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3739 www.decoymuseum.com Houses one of the finest collections of Chesapeake Bay waterfowl decoys ever assembled; exhibits, tours, demonstrations, lectures and special events. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-4800 www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org Museum sharing rich regional maritime heritage with exhibits, educational programs, special events and environmental center focused on Bay ecology. Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House 817 Conesteo St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-5780 www.thelockhousemuseum.org Historic home of the locktender for the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal with events throughout the year; featuring a museum, pivot bridge and lock. OUTDOOR RECREATION Baysail on the Chesapeake 100 Bourbon St Ste D, Tidewater Marina, Havre de Grace, 410-939-2869 https://www.baysail.net Offers professional sailing instruction as well as an excellent selection of recent model yachts for charter. Susquehanna State Park 4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-557-7994 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/susquehanna.aspx Home to mountain biking trails, fishing (pike, perch, bass) and historical sites, including Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House. SHOPPING Bahoukas Antique Mall 408 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 410-942-1290 www.bahoukas.com Nearly 9,000-sq. ft. of retail space and antiques within a historic building (c. 1880) in Havre de Grace’s Main Street District. Highland Beach HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center “Twin Oaks” 3200 Wayman Ave, Highland Beach, 410-268-2956 www.highlandbeachmd.org Frederick Douglass’s summer cottage built in 1895 and dedicated to preserving the history of his family and Highland Beach. Hydes ATTRACTIONS Boordy Vineyards 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, 410-592-5015 www.boordy.com Beautiful historic property featuring award-wining wines and a gift shop inside a 19th-century barn, just 25 minutes from Inner Harbor. DeJon Vineyards 5300 Hydes Rd, Hydes, 443-253-9802 www.dejonvineyard.com Vineyard on the Piedmont Wine Trail offering wine lovers the opportunity to relax and taste wines in the intimacy of a reconverted barn. Jarrettsville OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocks State Park 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/rocks.aspx Home to the King and Queen Seat, a 190-ft. rock outcrop over Deer Creek, and Kilgore Falls, the second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland. Kingsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-877-3560 www.jerusalemmill.org Experience living history at an 18th-and 19th-century historic gristmill village. Hike scenic trails. Admission free except during special events and concerts. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Central Area 10092 Belair Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowdercentral.aspx Features many miles of nature trails, fishing, river recreation and horseback riding opportunities at Graham Equestrian Center. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Jerusalem Mill Headquarters 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx One of Maryland’s largest state parks with more than 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore counties and a museum preserving an old mill village. Hart-Miller Island State Park 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-477-0757 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/hartmiller.aspx An uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat. Western shore offers safe mooring, beach access, campsites and fishing. Laurel ATTRACTIONS Jailbreak Brewing Co. 9445 Washington Blvd N Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699 www.jailbreakbrewing.com Howard County’s first production brewery, serving over a dozen artfully crafted beers in the taproom along with artisanal, house-made pub favorites. Linthicum HISTORY & HERITAGE Benson-Hammond House 7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, 410-768-9518 www.aachs.org/benson-hammond-house A 19th-century farmhouse, restored to reflect early farm culture that includes four period rooms, a museum and shop. National Electronics Museum 1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 410-765-0230 www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org Historical electronics displays from communications, radar and space to countermeasures and commercial tech; hands-on exhibits, tours upon request. Lutherville HISTORY & HERITAGE The Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Rd, Lutherville, 410-321-7500 www.firemuseummd.org Jaw-dropping collection of more than 40 pieces of antique fire apparatus. Learn about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904. Kids love the discovery room. Lutherville Historical Colored School #24 Museum 1426 School Ln, Lutherville, 410-825-6114 www.luthervillecoloredschool.webs.com A historic schoolhouse built in the early 1900s that has been restored into a museum of African-American history in Maryland. Marriottsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Historic Waverly 2300 Waverly Mansion Dr, Marriottsville, 301-572-7744 www.historicwaverlymansion.com Elegant, period-appointed early 19th-Century Manor home. Sole surviving property of John Eager Howard and George Howard, Maryland’s only father/ son governors. 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 DC. 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, see inside a fighter jet and board a 1950’s passenger plane. School and monthly speaker programs. See ad on page 83. OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. Gunpowder Falls State Park 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx More than 120 miles of trails, protected State Wildlands, historic sites, fishing, kayaking and canoeing streams, a swimming beach and marina. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Dundee Creek Marina 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/dundeecreekmarina/marina.aspx Public marina providing access to Dundee Creek, the Gunpowder River and Chesapeake Bay. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowderfalls/hammerman-area.aspx Park features a swimming beach, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe/kayak and sailboat rentals, fishing, short hiking trails and two short water trails. Safari Girl Charters 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-207-8362 www.safarigirlcharters.com Fishing charter situated in Middle River; max charter size is six people. Monkton ATTRACTIONS Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570 www.ladewgardens.com Award-winning 22-acre garden with 100 topiary farms, 15 garden “rooms,” English antiques, equestrian-themed art, house tours and nature walks. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowder.aspx Historic rail station within one of Maryland’s largest state parks comprised of more than 18,000 acres; walking and biking along the old rail trails. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/tcb.aspx A 19.7-mile trail that passes through many historic communities and offers recreation for biking, hiking, jogging and horseback riding. New Windsor HISTORY & HERITAGE New Windsor Heritage Museum 207 Main St, New Windsor, 410-635-2602 www.newwindsorheritage.org An exploration of Civil War history and more through a museum and walking tour of downtown New Windsor. Strawbridge Shrine 2650 Strawbridge Ln, New Windsor, 410-635-2600 www.strawbridgeshrine.org Site where Robert Strawbridge founded the first Methodist Society in America (original 1760), plus a replica of the First Chapel in America (1764). Oella HISTORY & HERITAGE Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum 300 Oella Ave, Oella, 410-887-1081 www.friendsofbenjaminbanneker.com Nation’s largest original African-American historical site and center of cultural and natural history offering diverse programs in arts and nature. Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE The Gordon Center for Performing Arts 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, 410-356-SHOW www.jcc.org/gordon-center A professional, state-of-the-art entertainment venue showcasing amazing and eclectic performances. OUTDOOR RECREATION Feikin Flyfishing and Light Tackle Guide Service 3912 Esgarth Way, Owings Mills, 443-794-3836 Fishing the Chesapeake Bay since 1998 with experience in light tackle and fly fishing with guide service provided. Fly casting lessons available with charters. Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, 443-738-9200 www.explorenature.org Irvine Nature Center is home to 60 live animals and offers over seven miles of hiking trails; a great destination for families. Soldier’s Delight Natural Environmental Area 5100 Deer Park Rd, Owings Mills, 410-461-5005 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/soldiersdelight.aspx Largest serpentine barren in the state at 1,900-acres and home to hiking and more than 39 threatened or endangered grassland plant species. Parkton OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area 17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/gunpowderfalls/herefordarea.aspx Scenic wilderness across 3,620 acres and preserved under State Wildlands status for nature appreciation and outdoor adventures. Pasadena HISTORY & HERITAGE Hancock’s Resolution 2795 Bayside Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-255-4048 www.historichancocksresolution.org Award-winning late-18th and early-19thcentury authentic farmstead displaying how Americans lived in the 18th-century; NRHP. OUTDOOR RECREATION Fairview Marina 1575 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-437-3400 www.fairviewmarina.com Full-service marina with pristine facilities, open and covered slips to 80 ft. plus a brand new waterfront wedding and banquet venue. Pylesville ATTRACTIONS Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Rd, Pylesville, 410-836-3050 www.edenmill.org Nature center nestled along Deer Creek with trails, historic grist mill museum and gift shop. ATTRACTIONS Fiore Winery & Distillery 3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville, 410-879-4007 www.fiorewinery.com Savor unique flavors of Harford County wines with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine at one of the mid-Atlantic’s most picturesque panoramas. Reisterstown SPORTS Mitchell’s 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. 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. 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. Severna Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail 51 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, 410-222-6244 www.aacounty.org Paved 13.3-mile trail running from Annapolis through forests, farmlands and suburban neighborhoods to Glen Burnie, where it joins the BWI Trail. Shady Side ATTRACTIONS Captain Avery Museum 1418 E W Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, 410-867-4486 www.captainaverymuseum.org Museum tells stories of three centuries of Chesapeake Bay history: 19th-century watermen, 20th-century recreation and 21st-century environmental improvement. Sparks ATTRACTIONS Basignani Winery 15722 Falls Rd, Sparks, 410-472-0703 www.basignani.com Tours, events, tastings and wine sales in northern Baltimore County featuring classic estate-bottled wines (Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling). Sparrows Point OUTDOOR RECREATION North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/northpoint.aspx Park rich in natural resources and history featuring a visitors center with War of 1812 and Bay Shore Park exhibits, tidal fishing and birdwatching. Street ATTRACTIONS Falling Branch Brewery 805 Highland Rd, Street, 443-939-4605 http://fallingbranchbeer.com Brewery is focused on staying local, using ingredients grown by the brewers and focusing on the market at home. Sykesville ATTRACTIONS Piney Run Park and Nature Center 30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, 410-795-5165 https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/government/directory/recreation-parks/places-to-go/piney-run-park/ Recreational opportunities from hiking, fishing and boating to group and public nature education programs year-round; nature center is free of charge. HISTORY & HERITAGE Sykesville Gate House Museum 7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville, 410-549-5150 www.sykesville.net/2157/gate-house-museum- of-history Interprets the story of the rise of a small agricultural town to a bustling 20th-century main street located on the B&O Railroad in historic Sykesville. SPORTS Stratosphere Trampoline Park 1332 Londontown Blvd, Sykesville, 443-537-2626 www.eldersburgtrampolinepark.com A place dedicated to trampoline activities with wall-to-wall trampolines across thousands of sq. ft. as well as Cosmic Nights and Sensory Jumps. Towson ARTS & CULTURE Asian Arts & Culture Center Towson University, 8000 York Rd, 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. ATTRACTIONS Maryland Horse Breeders Association 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson 410-252-2100 www.marylandthoroughbred.com Serves as an informational resource and is an advocate for the horse industry in Maryland. Visit our website to see our monthly magazine. See ad on page 14. Maryland Million Ltd. 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson 410-252-2100 www.marylandmillion.com Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park celebrates Thoroughbred horse breeding and racing in Maryland. It is known as “Maryland’s Day at the Races.” See ad on page 15. HISTORY & HERITAGE Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Ln, Towson, 410-823-1309 ext 208 www.nps.gov/hamp 1790s mansion, gardens, farm, slave quarters and grounds tell the story of the family who lived and worked the estate for more than 150 years. Tracys Landing HISTORY & HERITAGE Herrington Harbour North Historic Village 389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, 410-867-4343 www.herringtonharbour.com Historic village and buildings from the mid-19th century with a one-room school house, residence, smokehouse and African-American meeting house. Union Bridge HISTORY & HERITAGE Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum 41 N Main St, Union Bridge, 410-775-0150 www.westernmarylandrhs.com Society for the preservation of Western Maryland Railway history and railroading in general; free admission and donations appreciated. West Friendship ATTRACTIONS Howard County Fair 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, 410-442-1022 https://howardcountyfairmd.com Livestock shows, kids and critters exhibit, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, commercial exhibits, horse and tractor pulls, talent show and much more. West River OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Mike’s Fishing Charters 5107 Teds Ln, West River, 410-279-3358 www.gorockfishing.com Fish the mid-bay at Kent Island, Eastern Bay and Chesapeake Beach for striped bass, rockfish and blues; max charter size is six people. Westminster ARTS & CULTURE Carroll Arts Center 91 W Main St, Westminster, 410-848-7272 www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org A wealth of cultural opportunities for youth and adults, including concerts, film, live theatre, art exhibits, classes, camps and a gift shop. 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. Johansson’s Dining House & Restaurant 4 W Main St, Westminster, 410-876-0101 www.johanssonsdininghouse.com/ brewery.asp English-style tavern in downtown Westminster with beer brewed on premises and rotating seasonal brews; reservations recommended. Old Westminster Winery 1550 Old Westminster Rd, Westminster, 410-881-4656 www.oldwestminster.com Winery for enjoying wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, building relationships and genuinely connecting with the land. Serpent Ridge Vineyard 2962 Nicodemus Rd, Westminster, 410-848-6511 www.serpentridge.com Westminster’s first winery specializing in small lots of handmade wine from grapes grown in own vineyard and other carefully chosen sites. HISTORY & HERITAGE Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, 410-386-3880, 1-800-654-4645 www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org A 140-acre property featuring The Maryland Wine Festival, a museum with numerous exhibits, a historic farmhouse, living history and nature trails. Historical Society of Carroll County 210 E Main St, Westminster, 410-848-6494 www.hsccmd.org Early-19th-century historic houses tell the stories of everyday life in Carroll County with exhibits and items from HSCC collections and guided tours. Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, 410-848-2288 www.unionmills.org Home of the Shriver family for six generations and a Maryland Civil War Trails site; guided tours of the historic house and mill available. WhiteFord ATTRACTIONS Slate Farm Brewery 2128 Whiteford Rd, WhiteFord, 443-528-7443 www.slatefarmbrewery.com A small brewery that makes fresh, bold and local beer. Woodbine ATTRACTIONS Larriland Farm 2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, 410-442-2605, 301-854-6110 www.pickyourown.com Family-owned and operated pick-your-own farm providing the highest quality fruits, vegetables and berries at their peak of ripeness. Woodstock ATTRACTIONS Howard County Conservancy 10520 Old Frederick Rd, Woodstock, 410-465-8877 www.hcconservancy.org An environmental nonprofit working to connect people to nature and offering four miles of trails, nature center and resident animals. VISITOR SERVICES Aberdeen WELCOME CENTERS Maryland House Travel Center Hwy I-95 Service Plaza, Mile Marker 82, Aberdeen, 443-674-1845 Rest stop and travel center at 42,000 sq. ft. featuring food and a convenience store along with a fueling station; LEED Silver certified. Annapolis COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Annapolis & Anne Arundel County 26 West St, Annapolis, 410-280-0445 www.visitannapolis.org, www.experiencebwi.com Our county features three regions of distinct personalities. Annapolis City, the Annapolis Countryside and the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Region. See ad on page 5. TOUR SERVICES U.S. Naval Academy-Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Center featuring films, exhibits on missions and revolutionary John Paul Jones along with guided tours on Naval Academy history and midshipman life. Baltimore COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Baltimore Visitor Center 401 Light St, Baltimore, 1-877-BALTIMORE www.baltimore.org Don’t miss Baltimore’s scenic waterfront, charming neighborhoods, fresh seafood and top museums/attractions. Learn more at the Visitor Center. See ad on page 88. GROUND TRANSPORTATION American Limousines, Inc. 4401 E Fairmount Ave, Baltimore, 410-522-0400, 1-800-787-1690 www.amerlimo.com Premier provider of ground transportation for corporate, wedding and leisure activities in the Baltimore metro area and beyond. More than 30 years of service. Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) 2310 Broening Hwy, Baltimore, 410-537-1000 https://mdta.maryland.gov, www.baybridge.com The MDTA is the State agency responsible for financing, operating and improving Maryland’s toll facilities, including the Bay Bridge. See ad on page 21. RESERVATION SERVICES Accent on Baltimore POBox 20235, Baltimore, 443-279-5055, 1-877-405-8687 www.accentonbaltimore.com Releasing the charm of Baltimore, Annapolis and D.C. through destination management services with tours, programs, packages and incentive travel. Days Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor 100 Hopkins Place, Baltimore, 410-576-1000 www.daysinnerharbor.com 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. Walking distance to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Ravens Stadium, National Aquarium and Inner Harbor waterfront. See ad on page 89. Bel Air COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Harford 115 N Main St Ste C, Bel Air, 410-838-7777 www.visitharford.com Harford County features picturesque beauty, bustling cities, historic harbor town, cultural venues and sports amenities. Create your memories in Harford County. See ad on page 85. 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 24, 33-seat deluxe mini coaches available for all your transportation needs. Edgewater TOUR SERVICES Island Chill Yacht Charters 832 Shore Dr, Edgewater, 410-212-4476 www.islandchillyachtcharters.com Sail and powerboat rentals (crewed or bareboat) on the Chesapeake Bay, with the hospitality and relaxing excitement of a tropical island. Ellicott City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Howard County Tourism Council, Inc. 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-1900, 1-800-288-8747 www.visithowardcounty.com As a team we enthusiastically promote and celebrate all that is wonderful in Howard County–its historic towns, opportunities for outdoor recreation, local dining, signature festivals and cultural happenings. See ad on page 37. Glen Burnie GROUND TRANSPORTATION ZBest Limousine Service, Inc. 6809 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, 410-768-1148, 1-800-406-0301 www.zbestworldwide.com Fleet of L-Series sedans, SUVs, limousines, shuttle buses and motor coaches providing many options and delivering professional transport services. Hanover GROUND TRANSPORTATION Gunther Charter & Tours 7474 Shipley Ave Lot C, Hanover, 410-761-3757 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 North, Between exits 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-1333 Serves traffic heading towards Baltimore and points north. I-95 South Welcome Center Hwy I-95 South, Between exits 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-2444 Serves traffic heading towards Washington, D.C., and points south. Timonium TOUR SERVICES Greenspring Tours POBox 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 OFFICES Baltimore County Tourism and Promotion 400 Washington Ave, Towson, 410-887-4289 www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com Home to historic neighborhoods, 21,000 equine-related acres, over 200 miles of beautiful waterfront, five family-owned wineries & nine craft breweries including Guinness Open Gate Brewery. See ad on page 83. Westminster COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Carroll County Tourism 1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, 1-800-272-1933 www.carrollcountytourism.org Rolling hills, farmland vistas and small towns & communities offer attractions, history, recreation and more. Drive our Barn Quilt & Civil War Trails. See ad on the Inside Front Cover. GROUND TRANSPORTATION Rill’s Bus Service 232 Dutrow Rd, Westminster, 410-876-7530, 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.
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