ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION CAPITAL REGION Accokeek HISTORY & HERITAGE 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, 301-283-2113 www.accokeekfoundation.org/agriculture Experience life in the 1770s. History buffs enjoy the 18th-century tobacco barn, farmhouse and replica out-kitchen. Families love learning about the heirloom crops and heritage breed animals. Fishing pier, boat dock and nature trails offer a respite for outdoor enthusiasts. Park: Year-round; Exhibit area: mid-March-mid-December: Mon-Sun 10am-4pm; Visitors Center: Tues-Sun. d Bladensburg HISTORY & HERITAGE Battle of Bladensburg Visitor Center and Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, 301-927-8819 www.pgparks.com/1414/ Battle-of-Bladensburg-Visitor-Center Visitor center focuses on the role of Prince George’s County in the War of 1812. Waterfront Park, public fishing pier, boat ramp and picnic area. Visitors Center: Thur-Sun; Park, sunrise-sunset. d Boyds ATTRACTIONS King Barn Dairy MOOSeum South Germantown Recreational Park, 18028 Central Park Cir, Boyds, 301-528-6530 www.mooseum.org Milkable cow model. “MOO to you” antique milk wagon and model railroad. Children’s play room, crafts and cow models. May-Oct: (located at SoccerPlex.) Sat, 10am-3pm; 4th Sun, 1-4pm. National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park Adamstown SHOPPING 6800 Lily Pons Rd, Adamstown, 301-874-5133, 1-800-999-5459, www.lilypons.com Waterlilies by the acre in production ponds and demonstration ponds attract visitors from around the globe. Blooming season is mid-May-mid-Sept. Hours vary seasonally. Bowie HISTORY & HERITAGE Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Eighteenth-century home of two Maryland governors and noted Thoroughbred owner. Interpret the lives of all its residents, with art and antiques covering a 250-year period. Tues-Sun, 12N-4pm. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Boyds Negro School 19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds www.boydshistory.org A restored one-room schoolhouse (1896-1936) complete with furnishings and literature about African-American education in Montgomery County. Last Sun of the month, 2-4pm; or by appointment. Lilypons Water Gardens Brandywine ATTRACTIONS Romano Vineyard and Winery 15715 Bald Eagle School Rd, Brandywine, 301-752-1103 www.romanowinery.com Family-owned and operated, dedicated to showcasing the rich soil of the rural tier of Prince George’s county through beautiful vines and award-winning wines. Sat, 12N-5pm. Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org The Washington region’s premiere theater arts organization dedicated to children presents professional performances, after-school programs and summer camps for ages 1-18. 9am-6pm. d $ Belair Stable Museum Imagination Stage 2835 Belair Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Famous in Maryland Thoroughbred racing history, home to two Triple Crown winners; contains racing memorabilia and a 1923 stable master’s apartment. Tues-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. d Bowie Railroad Museum ATTRACTIONS 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, 240-330-4500 www.bethesdabluesjazz.com Small concert hall serving excellent food and drink. See your favorite artists in an intimate, elegant and acoustically superb setting. Mon-Sat, 12N-1am; Sun, 12N-12M. 6910 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, 301-962-1400 www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ mccrillis_gardens.shtm Five-acre shade garden offering a spectacular collection of azaleas, rhododendrons, flowering and majestic shade trees and perennials. Seasonal walking tours available. Sunrise-sunset. Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club 8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Nestled by the MARC/AMTRAK line, showcases a small railroad village in the early 20th century; 1923 caboose. Watch the trains from the interlocking tower. Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm. Closed major holidays. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd, Brandywine, 301-888-1410, 1-800-784-5380 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/ cedarville.aspx The 3,510-acre forest marks the headwaters of Zekiah Swamp. Camping, pavilions and 19 miles of hiking trails. Year-round, sunrise-sunset. d $ Children’s Heritage & Welcome Center McCrillis Gardens 8608 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Hands-on activities interpret life in a turn-of-the-century railroad town. Exhibits on local history and visitor information. Tue-Sun, 10am-4pm. d Brookeville OUTDOOR RECREATION Johns Guide Service 2509 Brown Farm Ct, Brookeville, 301-774-4503 www.fishwithjgs.com The Potomac River is rated as one of the best tidal fisheries in the United States. Spend a day and enjoy the outdoors that the Washington Metro Area has to offer. Call for information. National Capital Radio & Television Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, 301-496-6308, 1-888-346-3656 www.nlm.nih.gov Largest medical library in the world; historic, rare book department, exhibits, tours and interactive displays. Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. d 2608 Mitchelville Rd, Bowie, 301-390-1020 www.ncrtv.org Museum displays an extensive collection of vintage radios and televisions including working displays and hands-on activities. Group tours available by appointment. Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm. Closed major holidays. National Library of Medicine Prince George’s County Genealogical Society Library Patuxent River State Park 12219 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-262-2063 www.rootsweb.com/~mdpgcgs 4,000 volumes, periodicals and records to assist in genealogical research. Scope of collection is nationwide. Wed, 10am-7pm; last Sat each month, 1-5pm. Call for appointments. d 23222 MD Rt 97, Brookeville, 301-924-2127 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ patuxentriver.aspx Located along the upper 12 miles of the Patuxent River, 6,700-acre park is comprised of natural areas and farmlands and includes a catch-and-release trout stream, unmarked horse and hiking trails. Park closes at sunset. OUTDOOR RECREATION 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ carderockpicnicpavilion.htm A 100-acre park that is part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and is well known for rock climbing, hiking and biking. Carderock Recreation Area SPORTS Prince George’s Stadium 4101 NE Crain Hwy, Bowie, 301-805-6000 www.baysox.com Home of the Bowie Baysox, Class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Complete family entertainment venue. Fireworks, promotions, mascots, kids’ play area and carousel. Apr-Sept: Mon-Sat, 7:05pm; Sun, 1:05pm & 6:05pm. d Brunswick HISTORY & HERITAGE Brunswick Heritage Museum 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-7100 www.brunswickmuseum.org Three floors of train exhibits for all ages. Third floor depicts a HO scale model train from Brunswick to Union Station. Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. $ C&O Canal National Historical Park-Brunswick Visitor Center 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-7100 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ brunswickvisitorcenter.htm Visitor Center highlights the rivalry between the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. Thur-Fri, 10am-2pm; Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Closed Jan. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 63
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