CENTRAL MARYLAND HISTORY & HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION 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. 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. Howard County Center of African-American Culture, Inc. 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. d Howard County First Courthouse Edgewater ATTRACTIONS 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. $ 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. d Howard County Historical Society Museum OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. d $ c Robinson Nature Center Historic London Town and Gardens 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. d Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 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. 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. d SHOPPING 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. Thomas Isaac Log Cabin Pandora Store Elkridge HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. SPORTS 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. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. d See ad on page 31. 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City 410-461-5005 http://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. d $ Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness Thomas Viaduct Patapsco Heritage Greenway Deale OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. 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. 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. 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. d Ellicott City ATTRACTIONS 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. d $ 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. d Patapsco Valley State Park Clark’s Elioak Farm Herring Bay Charters Manor Hill Brewing LoosenUp Charter Fishing 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. 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. d 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. d HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. $ 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. d 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. d Miss Lena Charters B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station Main Street Oriental Rugs Shipwright Harbor Inc. Ellicott City Colored School, Restored Old Ellicott City 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. 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. $ Firehouse Museum 92 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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