CAPITAL REGION ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Linganore Winecellars Middletown ATTRACTIONS 8546 Pete Wiles Rd, Middletown, 301-473-3568 www.orchidcellar.com Maryland's premier meadery. Enjoy our meticulous recreation of some old recipes that uses modern knowledge of chemistry and microbiology only to understand the process, not to interfere with it. 8305 Bolivar Rd, Middletown, 301-371-8565 www.southmountaincreamery.com Maryland's first on-site dairy processing plant that home delivers our farm-fresh products straight to our customer's front door. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-6pm. Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889 www.linganorewines.com Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a 80-acre vineyard on 230-acres of rolling hills. Sample classical estate bottled, award-winning grape and semi-sweet pure fruit wines. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. c 14001 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5464 www.loewvineyards.net Family-owned vineyards and winery; premium estate bottled wines. Tastings, tours, picnic area available. Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm also May-Dec: Fri, 1-5pm. 8253 Dollyhyde Rd, Mount Airy, 301-829-6950 www.milkhousebrewery.com Maryland’s first farm brewery which carefully hand crafts fine beers with ingredients grown on Stillpoint Farm. Fri, 3-7pm; Sat-Sun, 1-6pm. d c 114 S Main St, B103, Mount Airy, 240-394-MISC www.miscdistillery.com A passion for distilling inspired by the old Maryland craft traditions. Not yet open to the public. Check website. 13601 Glissans Mill Rd, Mount Airy, 301-831-5889 www.redshedman.com Twelve craft brews and cider are featured. Lite fare in taproom and deck. Live music on Saturday nights. Beautiful farm setting at Linganore Winecellars. Wed-Thur, 12N-5pm; Fri-Sun, 12N-8pm. North Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, 301-581-5100 www.strathmore.org Maryland's campus for the arts presents concerts, art exhibitions, afternoon teas and family festivals in the mansion and 1,976-seat music center. Mon-Tues & Thur-Fri, 10am-5pm; Wed, 10am-9pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Closed major holidays. d Strathmore Loew Vineyards South Mountain Creamery North Brentwood HISTORY & HERITAGE Prince George's African American Museum & Cultural Center 4519 Rhode Island Ave, North Brentwood 301-809-0440 www.pgaamcc.org The mission is to celebrate and inspire the community through the cultivation, preservation and presentation of the cultural and artistic contributions of African Americans in Prince George's County. Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat, 10am-4pm. Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm OUTDOOR RECREATION 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-791-4767 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/ southmountainbattlefield.aspx Designated as a state battlefield, the park encompasses the three gaps of South Mountain (Crampton’s, Fox’s and Turner’s) that were the scene of the September 14, 1862 battle just days before the Battle of Antietam. Dawn-dusk. 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, 301-432-8065 www.dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/washington.aspx Site of first monument erected to "Father of Our Country," President George Washington. The Cumberland Valley offers superb bird-watching opportunities; the Appalachian Trail passes through. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. d South Mountain Battlefield State Park MISCellaneous Distillery Olney ARTS & CULTURE 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, 301-924-3400 www.olneytheatre.org Offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students. Box office: Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. d Washington Monument State Park Red Shedman Farm Brewery Olney Theatre Center National Harbor ATTRACTIONS 116 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 301-842-8650 www.thecapitalwheel.com Enjoy the lights, sights and sounds of the Nation’s Capital from 180 feet over the Potomac River. See you soon. d $ 7100 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill www.mgmnationalharbor.com A $1.4 billion casino resort featuring entertainment, spa and salon, high-end retail, meeting space and more than a dozen restaurants. See ad on Inside Back Cover. Monrovia ATTRACTIONS 11113 W Baldwin Rd, Monrovia, 301-865-6800 www.adventureparkusa.com State’s largest family entertainment center features laser tag, go-karts, mini-golf, rollercoaster, arcade and more. A great day trip from Baltimore and Washington. Hours vary. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. d ATTRACTIONS The Winery at Olney 18127 Town Center Dr, Olney, 301-570-1907 www.thewineryatolney.com More than 30 locally fermented wines made from grape product sourced from all over the world. Visit the tasting room seven days a week. Mon-Wed, 11am-9pm; Thur-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. d Capital Wheel at National Harbor Adventure Park, USA MGM National Harbor HISTORY & HERITAGE Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park 3610 Brookeville Rd, Olney, 301-650-4373 www.oakleycabin.org Built in the late 19th-century, it is an excellent example of an African-American tenant family home in Montgomery County. Free guided tours. Apr-Oct: 12N-4pm; 2nd & 4th Sat each month. Mount Airy ATTRACTIONS Black Ankle Vineyards 14463 Black Ankle Rd, Mount Airy, 301-829-3338 www.blackankle.com Delicious European-style wines sustainably grown on a beautiful 142-acre farm. Come taste for yourself in unique strawbale tasting room. Fri, 12N-8pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. d c PO Box 10, Mount Airy, 240-353-8408 www.dffarms.com Premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay, other sweet dessert wines produced. Look for them at Maryland Wine and Love, Happiness Sangria events. 15113 Liberty Rd, Mount Airy, 410-775-2513, 1-800-414-2513 www.elkrun.com Using new world research and technology along with old-world traditions focused on producing high-quality wine from high-quality grapes. Fri, 10am-9pm; Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. Closed major holidays. National Harbor Dragonfly Farms Vineyard and Winery 165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, 301-203-4170, 1-877-NATL-HBR www.nationalharbor.com An exciting community with hotels, restaurants, entertainment including MGM National Harbor and Urban Pirates, shops, residences and offices. Tree-lined promenades and relaxing spaces and great views of Washington, D.C. See ad on page 73. 115 National Plaza S, Pier Slip 90, National Harbor 301-300-0895 www.urbanpiratesnh.com Climb aboard the Relentless for an interactive adventure sailing the waters of the Potomac River. Apr-Nov: see web site. d $ Oxon Hill HISTORY & HERITAGE Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm 6411 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, 301-839-1176 www.nps.gov/oxhi Old-fashioned farm with animals, daily chore demonstrations, hay barn, feed room, equipment shed, workroom; machinery and equipment are demonstrated. 8am-4:30pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Urban Pirates-National Harbor Elk Run Vineyards Poolesville ATTRACTIONS Rocklands Farm Winery & Market 14525 Montevideo Rd, Poolesville, 301-825-8075 www.rocklandsfarmmd.com Working farm and winery on historical property with wine tastings, pasture raised meats, events and education. Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm. KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 72 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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