CENTRAL MARYLAND Live! Casino & Hotel ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION OUTDOOR RECREATION Susquehanna State Park 4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-734-9035 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ susquehanna.aspx Heavy forest cover and massive rock outcrops, the park is home to exceptional mountain biking trails and pike, perch and bass fishing. Historical sites include Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House. OUTDOOR RECREATION 10092 Belair Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ gunpowdercentral.aspx Features many miles of trails and opportunities for fishing. 7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 443-842-7000, 1-855-5-MD-LIVE www.marylandlivecasino.com New luxury Live Hotel coming in 2018. Over 200 table games and approximately 4,000 slots; nationally-acclaimed restaurants; live entertainment nightly in Live Center Stage. Conveniently located in Hanover near major highways and the BWI Airport. 24 hrs. d 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Arundel Mills, Hanover, 443-755-0011, 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com A “knight” of feasting, fighting and fun. Cheer for your knight while enjoying a four-course feast fit for a King. Call for showtimes. d $ See ad on page 6. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Central Area Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament SPORTS Bulle Rock 320 Blenheim Ln, Havre de Grace, 410-939-8887, 1-888-BULLE-RK www.bullerock.com This nationally recognized Pete Dye design is the #1 rated public course in Maryland. Eighteen great holes makes this course a special experience. “The Best of the Best.” Year-round, weather permitting. 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ gunpowder.aspx One of Maryland’s largest state parks, with more than 18,000-acres in Harford and Baltimore counties. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ hartmiller.aspx This uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay, near the mouth of Middle River, is accessible only by boat. Its western shore offers safe mooring, access to 3,000-ft. beach, campsites and fishing. May-Sept: 8am-sunset (registered campers only after sunset). Gunpowder Falls State Park: Jerusalem Mill Headquarters Hart-Miller Island State Park Harwood ATTRACTIONS Thanksgiving Farm 195 Harwood Rd, Harwood, 410-630-1511 www.thanksgivingfarm.com Hand-crafted wines are made exclusively from sun-ripened grapes grown on our farm using traditional fermation methods and French oak barrel aging. Sun, 1-5pm or by appointment. $ Highland Beach HISTORY & HERITAGE 3200 Wayman Ave, Highland Beach, 410-267-6960 www.highlandbeachmd.org Frederick Douglass’ summer cottage, built in 1895, is dedicated to preserving the history of his family and Highland Beach. By appointment. d Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center “Twin Oaks” Linthicum HISTORY & HERITAGE 7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, 410-768-9518 www.aachs.org A 19th-century farmhouse, restored to reflect early farm culture and includes four period rooms, museum and shop. Sat, 11am-3pm; Sun, 12N-3pm; or by appointment. $ 1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 410-765-0230 www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org Displays of historical electronic equipment, including communications, radar, space, countermeasures and commercial electronics. Educational gallery with hands-on exhibits. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Tours upon request. d $ Havre de Grace ATTRACTIONS Mount Felix Vineyards & Winery 2000 Level Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-0913 www.mountfelix.com Overlooking the Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay and our vineyard; the views are relaxing and spectacular. Plan your next private event or day trip here. Wed-Sat, 10:45am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Benson-Hammond House Hydes ATTRACTIONS 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, 410-592-5015 www.boordy.com Beautiful historic property, 25 minutes from Inner Harbor, features award-winning wines and gift shop inside a 19th-century barn. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm; Tours: 3pm (weekday); Sat-Sun, 2pm & 3:30pm; Tastings, daily until 4pm. Closed major holidays. d Boordy Vineyards National Electronics Museum Steppingstone Farm Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-2299 www.steppingstonemuseum.org Stone farmhouse, working blacksmith shop, cannery, and barn setting for preserving and demonstrating rural arts and crafts from 1880-1920. May-Sept: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm. Check website for special events. $ DeJon Vineyards HISTORY & HERITAGE Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum Lafayette and Concord St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3213 www.concordpointlighthouse.org Climb the tower, discover its history in the museum and explore the grounds. Special events throughout the year. Weekends: Apr-Oct, 1-5pm. 5300 Hydes Rd, Hydes, 443-253-9802 www.dejonvineyard.com On the Piedmont Wine Trail, offering the wine lover the intimacy of a reconverted barn to tastes wines. Mon-Sun, 12N-5pm. d Lutherville HISTORY & HERITAGE 1301 York Rd, Lutherville, 410-321-7500 www.firemuseummd.org Jaw-dropping collection of more than 40 pieces of antique fire apparatus. Learn about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904. Kids love our discovery room.Year-round: Sat, 10am-4pm; June-Aug: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. d $ The Fire Museum of Maryland Jarrettsville OUTDOOR RECREATION Rocks State Park 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ rocks.aspx Dense site of King and Queen Seat, a breathtaking 190-ft. rock outcrop that flanks Deer Creek and Kilgore Falls, second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland. 9am-sunset. Closed major holidays. Havre de Grace Decoy Museum 215 Giles St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3739 www.decoymuseum.com Housing one of the finest collections of Chesapeake Bay waterfowl decoys ever assembled. Exhibits, tours, demonstrations, lectures and special events. Sun, 12N-4pm; Mon-Sat, 10:30am-4:30pm. Closed major holidays. d $ Kingsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Jerusalem Mill Village 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-877-3560 www.jerusalemmill.org Experience living history at an 18th-and 19th-century historic gristmill village. Hike scenic trails. Admission free except during special events and concerts. Visitors Ctr museum and Blacksmith shop: Sat-Sun, 1-4pm; General store, Gun shop & Wood shop: Sun, 1-4pm and by appointment. d 1426 School Ln, Lutherville, 410-825-6114 www.luthervillecoloredschool.webs.com Visit a historic schoolhouse built in the early 1900s that has been restored into a museum of African-American history in Maryland. By appointment only. Lutherville Historical Colored School #24 Museum Marriottsville HISTORY & HERITAGE Historic Waverly 2300 Waverly Mansion Dr, Marriottsville, 410-313-5400 Elegant, period appointed early 19th-Century Manor home. Sole surviving property of the Governors Howard -Maryland’s only father/son governors: John Eager Howard and George Howard. By appointment. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-4800 www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org Tells story of region’s rich maritime heritage. Changing exhibits, educational programs, special events. Environmental center focusing on programs and lectures on Bay ecology. Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. d $ SPORTS 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 DC. Sunrise-sunset. d Waverly Woods Golf Club 817 Conesteo St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-5780 www.thelockhousemuseum.org Historic home of the locktender for the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. Grounds include the museum, pivot bridge and the lock. Many events throughout the year. April-Oct: Fri-Sun, 1-5pm. d $ Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House 92 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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