ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION CENTRAL MARYLAND Middle River ATTRACTIONS Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum 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 $ New Windsor HISTORY & HERITAGE New Windsor Heritage Museum 207 Main St, New Windsor, 410-635-2602 www.newwindsorheritage.org 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 with guide service provided. Fly casting lessons available with charters. Call for information. Explore Civil War history and more through a museum and walking tour of downtown New Windsor. Sat, 10am-1pm. Irvine Nature Center Strawbridge Shrine 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 6 people. Call for schedule. 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. Daily tours; call for schedule. d 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. Soldier’s Delight Natural Environmental Area Oella HISTORY & HERITAGE Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum 300 Oella Ave, Oella, 410-887-1081 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 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. 5100 Deer Park Rd, Owings Mills, 410-922-3044 http://dnr.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 Parkton ATTRACTIONS Royal Rabbit Vineyards 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. Gunpowder Falls State Park 7300 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.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. Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE Pumpkin Theatre 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 Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area 17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.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. 7300 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.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. Year-round, 8am-sunset. Mark’s Charters 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-207-8362 www.safarigirlcharters.com Max charter size is 6 people. Apr-Dec. Marshy Point Nature Center 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-sunset; Building: 9am-5pm. d historian ANNAPOLIS REDISCOVER Maryland Marina 3501 Red Rose Farm Rd, Middle River, 410-335-8722 www.marylandmarina.net Marina, boat storage and repairs. 9am-5pm. c Monkton ATTRACTIONS Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570 www.ladewgardens.com 22-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. $ moment YOUR NOON FORMATION U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY IN DOWNTOWN ANNAPOLIS Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ gunpowder.aspx One of Marylandís largest state parks which is comprised of more than 18,000-acres. Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ tcb.aspx Extends from Ashland, Maryland north to the Maryland-Pennsylvania line, and passes through many historic communities, offering recreation to cyclists, hikers, joggers, and horseback riders. VisitAnnapolis.org DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 93
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