ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Historic International Latitude Observatory Park CAPITAL REGION 100 DeSellum Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-258-6160 www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/parks-and-fields/ observatory-park The observatory, one of six around the world, gathered information from 1899 to 1982 and scientists still use the data for FPS and more. Sunrise-sunset. Glenn Dale HISTORY & HERITAGE 10704 Brookland Rd, Glenn Dale, 240-264-3415 www.pgparks.com Built in 1900, this rural African-American church served as the religious and social center of the Brookland community for more than 70 years. Fri, 11am-4pm; or by appointment. 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glenn Dale, 301-464-5291 www.pgparks.com Home of Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Duvall. Interprets three generations of 19th-century residents. By appointment only. d Lake Arbor HISTORY & HERITAGE Northampton Plantation and Slave Quarters Lake Overlook Dr between Water Port Ct & Lake Overlook Pl, Northlake Residential Development, Lake Arbor, 301-627-1286 www.pgparks.com Rebuilt foundations of two former slave quarters at Northampton plantation. Interpretive signage for self-guided tours detailing lives of enslaved and free African Americans (1790-1930). 6am-sunset. Dorsey Chapel OUTDOOR RECREATION 11950 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, 301-924-2127 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ seneca.aspx Set along 16 miles of Seneca Creek, includes the 90-acre Clopper Lake, restored 19th-century cabin, Black Rock Mill, interpretive exhibits. More than 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. Seasonal facility use; fees charged at the Clopper Day use area. Mar-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Feb: 10am-sunset. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. d $ c Seneca Creek State Park Marietta House Museum Landover SPORTS FedExField 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, 301-276-6000 www.redskins.com Located northeast of Washington, D.C. One of the largest stadiums in National Football League. Home to the Washington Redskins. d SPORTS 11501 Old Prospect Hill Rd, Glenn Dale, 301-262-1166 www.glenndalegolfclub.com Championship course with relaxed atmosphere. Pro shop, snack bar, lounge, range, and rental clubs. Advance tee times by phone or internet. Near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis. Mon-Fri, 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun & holidays, 5:30am-12pm. Glenn Dale Golf Club SHOPPING 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, 301-670-0599 www.shoplakeforest.com You’ll find one of the most complete selection of stores, eateries and services with more than 140 shopping choices. 10am-9pm. Lakeforest Shopping Center Laurel ARTS & CULTURE 9010 Maier Rd, Laurel, 301-778-0616 www.manneqart.org Museum is one-of-a-kind in the United States. At least 50 different life size artworks that are made to go on real humans are on display. Photographs and stories of creating the artwork fill the museum. Sculptures are made from all types of materials. Mon-Sat, 12N-4pm. d $ Germantown ARTS & CULTURE 12901 Town Commons Dr, Germantown, 301-528-2260 www.blackrockcenter.org High level of quality performances, free gallery exhibitions and arts education classes in a welcoming and intimate setting. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. d Greenbelt ATTRACTIONS 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, 301-286-8981 www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home/index.html Offers unparalleled experiences, a key to knowledge, and a window to the future. 9am-4pm. ManneqART Museum BlackRock Center for the Arts NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center/Museum ATTRACTIONS ClimbZone 13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd, Ste 130, Laurel, 301-317-1970 www.climbzone.us Family-focused climbing center concept was brought from New Zealand. The first U.S. climbing center is based right here in Laurel, MD. 10am-8pm (weekdays); 9am-9pm (weekends). d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt, 301-507-6582 www.greenbeltmuseum.org Explore National Historic Landmark community’s walking paths and art deco architecture through self-guided walking tours. Community built in 1937 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. Historic House: Sun, 1-5pm and by appt; Exhibit room: 9am-9pm. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. ATTRACTIONS 22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, 301-972-3299 www.butlersorchard.com County’s premier pick-your-own farm. Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Farm Market. Pumpkin Festival in October. Bunnyland in Spring. Group outings, hayrides, birthday parties and more. Mid-May-Dec 24. $ Greenbelt Museum Butler’s Orchard Dinosaur Park HISTORY & HERITAGE 16820 Black Rock Rd, Germantown, 301-916-7090 www.buttonfarm.org Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life and the heroic story of the Underground Railroad through unique living history experiences. Open June-November. Jefferson ATTRACTIONS 5533 Gapland Rd, Jefferson, 301-834-8920 www.distillerylaneciderworks.com Maryland’s first producer of hard cider is located on a historic farm just outside of Burkittsville. More than 3,000 apple trees provide unique fruit for eating, baking and cider. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. d Button Farm Living History Center 13201 Mid Atlantic Blvd, Laurel, 301-627-7755 http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/ Dinosaur_Park.htm Unearth the prehistoric past at Dinosaur Park, home of Astrodon Johnstoni, Maryland’s state dinosaur. 1st and 3rd Sat, 12N-4pm. Distillery Lane Ciderworks Jailbreak Brewing Co. 9445 Washington Blvd N, Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699 www.jailbreakbrewing.com Our artfully crafted beer is meant to be an escape from whatever drama is present in your life. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm. d Glen Echo ATTRACTIONS Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, 301-634-2222 www.glenechopark.org Founded as Chautauqua retreat in 1891 and once an amusement park, there’s a 1921 Dentzel Carousel, ballroom dancing, arts studios, two children’s theaters and playground. Call for schedule. d OUTDOOR RECREATION 900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, 301-791-4767 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/ gathland.aspx Home of Civil War journalist George Alfred Townsend, monument to fallen war correspondents. Site of Crampton’s Gap, fought over during Battle of South Mountain. 8am-sunset. National Wildlife Visitor Center Patuxent Research Refuge Gathland State Park 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, 301-497-5763 www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent Wildlife in its native habitat. View interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, hike trails or take a seasonal tram tour through forest, wetland and meadow habitats. 9am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Laurel Museum 817 Main St, Laurel, 301-725-7975 www.laurelhistoricalsociety.org 1840s mill worker’s house, changing exhibits of Laurel’s history from an industrial mill town to the present. Research library and museum shop. Group tours by appointment. Feb-Dec: Sun, 1-4pm; Wed & Fri, 10am-2pm; or by appointment. HISTORY & HERITAGE 5801 Oxford Rd, Glen Echo, 301-320-1410 www.nps.gov/clba/index.htm Barton lived here while the house was the headquarters and warehouse for the American Red Cross. The house conveys sense of dedication to serving others. Daily tours on the hour, 10am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. d Kensington ATTRACTIONS 9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, 301-587-0144 www.lds.org/locations/washington-dc-temple-visitors-center?lang=eng Free admission, guided tours, Christus statue, permanent exhibits on life of Christ, informative temporary exhibits, films and videos, explanations of church beliefs and teachings. 10am-9pm. d Clara Barton National Historic Site Washington D.C. Temple Visitors Center DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 67
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