ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Utica Covered Bridge CAPITAL REGION 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. 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 HERITAGE AREA Visit some of the most compelling Civil War battlefields and sites by staying overnight in Maryland’s 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 Heart of the Civil War. Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/ cunningham.aspx Known for its scenic beauty, history and 78-foot cascading waterfall. Hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rental, hiking and camping. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. d $ c Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort 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 HISTORY & HERITAGE 12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012 www.oleminkfarm.com Luxury Log Rental Cabins, some pet friendly, seasonal campsites, and a Rental Hall for business meetings or family gatherings. d $ Patuxent River Park Columbia Air Center Upper Marlboro ATTRACTIONS Calvert Brewing Company/ Taproom and Production Brewery 15850 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, 240-245-4609 www.calvertbrewingcompany.com One of 10 breweries in the world to utilize the American-made IDD mash filtration system which allows us to brew more quickly and efficiently. Wed-Sat. 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com First African-American owned and operated airport in Maryland. An outdoor exhibit area interprets the aviation history. 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com Natural habitats with abundant wildlife, guided tours, canoe and kayak rentals, fishing areas, boat ramps, hiking and horseback trails. Primitive camping available. Sun-Sat, 8am-sunset. Darnall’s Chance House Museum Watkins Regional Park Six Flags America 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-8010 http://history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/ Darnall_s_Chance_House_Museum.htm 1742 historic house; home of James and Lettice Lee Wardrop; 18th-century underground burial vault on-site. Tues-Thur, by appointment; Fri & Sun, 12N-4pm. d $ See ad on page 71. 301 Watkins Park Dr, Rt 193 & 214, Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6700 www.pgparks.com Features the Chesapeake Carousel, an authentic, hand-carved and restored turn-of-the-century Dentzel carousel, miniature train ride, putt-putt golf and playground. Fee for rides and putt-putt golf. May-Sept: Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm; closed Mondays except May 28-Sept 3; weekends only in Sept. d OUTDOOR RECREATION Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxent River Park Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com 4-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River. Pick up the tour brochure at the Patuxent River Park Visitors Center. Sun, 10am-3pm. SPORTS Prince George’s Equestrian Center/ Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-7900 www.showplacearena.com Suburban Washington, D.C.’s most versatile sports, equestrian, entertainment, trade show and meeting facility with more than 49,000 sq. ft. of flexible exhibit space and banquet facilities. Call for schedule. d 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-249-1500 www.sixflags.com/america Thrilling theme and water park featuring more than 100 rides, shows and attractions. Ten coasters, four kids’ areas and water park, plus seasonal events. Memorial Day-Labor Day: daily; late March-Memorial Day & Labor Day-Halloween: weekends only. Holiday in the Park mid-Nov-Jan 1. d $ See ad on page 71. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary/Visitor Center Walkersville ATTRACTIONS Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899, 1-877-363-WSRR www.wsrr.org One-hour-and-fifteen-minute ride through scenic countryside. Special event every Saturday. Mystery dinner trains. Weekends. d $ 11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-888-1377, 1-800-784-5380 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/ merkle.aspx Home to the Western Shore’s largest concentration of wintering Canada geese (5,000+), also offers habitats for a wide variety of birds and mammals. Sanctuary grounds: 7am-dusk; Visitors Center: 10am-5pm. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 73
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