CENTRAL MARYLAND SPORTS ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ gunpowder.aspx One of Maryland’s largest state parks which is comprised of more than 18,000 acres. Parkton ATTRACTIONS 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. 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. d $ 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. d Waverly Woods Golf Club Royal Rabbit Vineyards Middle River ATTRACTIONS 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. d $ Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://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. Woodhall Wine Cellars 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. 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. d OUTDOOR RECREATION 17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 http://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. 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. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area Strawbridge Shrine 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. Pasadena HISTORY & HERITAGE 2795 Bayside Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-255-4048 www.historichancocksresolution.org Award-winning late-18th-century and early-19th-century 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. d Hancock’s Resolution Gunpowder Falls State Park 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. 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 http://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. OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. d Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area Pleasure Cove Marina & Boat Rentals 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 http://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. 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. d Oella HISTORY & HERITAGE 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. d Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum 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. Marshy Point Nature Center Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE 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. d Maryland Marina 3501 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, 410-335-8722 www.marylandmarina.net Marina, boat storage and repairs. 9am-5pm. c Pumpkin Theatre Reisterstown SPORTS 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. Monkton ATTRACTIONS Mitchells Golf Complex 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 equestrian-themed art. House tours, nature walk, gift shop and historical display. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. $ 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. Savage SHOPPING 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. Irvine Nature Center 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. KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission 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. 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. d Historic Savage Mill Soldier’s Delight Natural Environmental Area d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 96 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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