ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Roddy Road Covered Bridge CAPITAL REGION 1470 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org This 40-ft, single-span covered bridge, built in 1856, stretches over Owen's Creek, one of the area's finest trout streams. Darnall’s Chance House Museum Celebrating 18 th Century History ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-0099 www.springfieldmanor.com Situated on the historic estate, guests will enjoy the unparalleled views of mountain, woodlands and bucolic pastures. The outdoor meticulously renovated historic bank horse barn is the ideal setting to enjoy fine wines. Wed, Fri-Sun, 12N-6pm; Thur, 12N-8pm. & Hospitality Utica Covered Bridge Utica Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Historic covered bridge (c. 1850) nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. 1742 House Tour Special Events Exhibits Teas Rentals Gift Shop OPEN: Fridays & Sundays 12 -4 pm Tuesdays -Thursdays by appointment HISTORY & HERITAGE Catoctin Furnace c/o Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Furnace Rd, Rt 806, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 www.catoctinfurnace.org In operation from 1776 to 1905, founders, miners, clerks, charcoal makers, storekeepers, teamsters and others came together under the iron master's supervision. Trails to furnace. 8am-sunset. c OUTDOOR RECREATION Catoctin Mountain Park 6602 Foxville Rd, Thurmont, 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato/index.htm Wealth of scenery, wildlife, wildflowers, historic buildings, hiking trails, scenic drives, camping and fly-fishing and overnights in a historic cabin in Camp Misty Mount are offered. Year-round. d 301-952-8010 history.pgparks.com 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/cunningham.aspx Known for its scenic beauty, history and 78-ft. cascading waterfall. Hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rental, hiking and camping. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. d $ c HERITAGE AREA Upper Marlboro ATTRACTIONS Six Flags America Visit some of the most compelling Civil War battlefields and sites by staying overnight in Maryland’s Heart of the Civil War. 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-249-1500 www.sixflags.com/america Thrilling theme/water park featuring more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions. Highlights include four sensational children’s areas and eight world-class roller coasters. Memorial Day-Labor Day: daily; mid-April-Memorial Day & Labor Day-Halloween: weekends only. Holiday in the Park mid – Nov – Jan 31st. $ See ad on page 73. Washington County Carroll County Frederick County B ALTI BALTIMORE AL TI MORE W AS HING WAS WASHINGTON, NGT TON ON, DC HISTORY & HERITAGE Columbia Air Center 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com First African-American owned/operated airport in Maryland. An outdoor exhibit area interprets the aviation history. The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area is ideally positioned to serve as your “base camp” for driving the popular Civil War Trails and visiting the battlefields and sites of Antietam, Gettysburg, Monocacy, South Mountain, Harpers Ferry, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. www.heartofthecivilwar.org DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 75
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