CENTRAL MARYLAND ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Pasadena HISTORY & HERITAGE Hancock’s Resolution 2795 Bayside Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-255-4048 www.historichancocksresolution.org Award-winning late-18th and early 19th-century authentic farmstead. See how most Americans lived in the 18th-century. On the National Register of Historic Places and Star-spangled Banner National Historic Trail. Apr-Oct: Sun, 1-4pm. d Sparks ATTRACTIONS Basignani Winery 15722 Falls Rd, Sparks, 410-472-0703 www.basignani.com Tours, events, tastings and wine sales. In the rolling hills of northern Baltimore County. Features classic estate bottled wines such as Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling. Wed-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. d Tracys Landing HISTORY & HERITAGE Herrington Harbour North Historic Village 389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, 410-867-4343 www.herringtonharbour.com Historic village with buildings from the mid 19th-century; includes a one-room school house, a residence, smokehouse, dairy and African-American meeting house. 9am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Pleasure Cove Marina & Boat Rentals 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, 410-437-6600 www.pleasurecovemarina.com Experts on servicing power or sail boats with more than 30 years experience in marine industry. Mon-Thur, 9am-6pm; Fri-Sun, 9am-8pm. d Sparrows Point OUTDOOR RECREATION North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, 410-477-0757 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ northpoint.aspx Rich in historical and natural resources, the popular park features a visitor center with War of 1812 and Bay Shore Park exhibits, tidal fishing and birding. 8am-sunset. d $ Tracy’s Landing OUTDOOR RECREATION Backdraft Charter Fishing, Inc. 421 Deale Rd, Tracy’s Landing, 301-752-3535 www.backdraftcharters.com Offering half and all-day charters and dinner cruises with accommodations for up to 35 people. Apr-Dec; call for schedule. Pylesville ATTRACTIONS Fiore Winery 3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville, 410-879-4007 www.fiorewinery.com Savor unique flavors of Harford County wines. Bring picnic basket and enjoy a bottle of wine at one of the mid-Atlantic’s most picturesque agricultural panoramas. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Union Bridge HISTORY & HERITAGE Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum 41 N Main St, Union Bridge, 410-775-0150 www.westernmarylandrhs.com The society is for the preservation of the history of the Western Maryland Railway in particular and railroading in general. Free admission. Donations appreciated. Sun, 1-4pm; Wed, 9-11:30am & 12:30-3pm. Sykesville HISTORY & HERITAGE Sykesville Gate House Museum 7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville, 410-549-5150 www.sykesville.net/2157/Gate-House-Museum-of-History Located in historic Sykesville, the story of the rise of a small agricultural town to bustling 20th-century main street located on the B&O Railroad. Thur-Fri, 1-5pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Reisterstown SPORTS Mitchells Golf Complex 301 Mitchell Dr, Reisterstown, 410-833-7721 www.mitchellsgolf.com Public 9 Hole Executive Golf Course; three miniature golf courses, lighted; lighted driving range, covered and outdoor, grass and mats, two putting greens, practice bunker. Year-round; call for schedule. Towson ARTS & CULTURE Asian Arts & Culture Center Towson University, Center for the Arts, Towson, 410-704-2807 www.towson.edu/asianarts Engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of Asian artistic and cultural experiences. Mon-Sat, 11am-4pm (during exhibitions). d West Friendship ATTRACTIONS Howard County Fair 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, 410-442-1022 www.howardcountyfair.org Livestock shows, petting zoo, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, commercial exhibits, horse and tractor pulls, rodeos, talent show, antique car show and much more. 8am-11pm. Call for schedule. $ Savage SHOPPING Historic Savage Mill 8600 Foundry St, Savage, 410-792-2820 www.savagemill.com Maryland’s most unique historic destination with dozens of specialty shops, outdoor adventures, resident artists and great dining. Mon-Thur, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-6pm. West River OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Mike’s Fishing Charters 5107 Teds Ln, West River, 410-279-3358 www.gorockfishing.com Fish the mid-bay from Kent Island, Eastern Bay, Chesapeake Beach for Striped Bass, Rockfish and Blues. Max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule. ATTRACTIONS Maryland Horse Breeders Association 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, 410-252-2100 www.marylandthoroughbred.com Serves as an informational resource and is an advocate for the horse industry in Maryland. Visit our website to see our monthly magazine. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. d See ad on page 8. SPORTS Terrapin Adventures 8600 Foundry St, Savage, 301-725-1313 www.terrapinadventures.com Outdoor adventure center featuring climbing tower, zipline, giant swing, high-ropes course. Guided kayak, mountain biking, geo-caching caving and river tubing tours in central Maryland. April-Oct: 10am-6pm; Nov-March: call for schedule. d $ c Westminster ARTS & CULTURE Carroll Arts Center 91 W Main St, Westminster, 410-848-7272 www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org A wealth of cultural opportunities for youth and adults, including concerts, film, live theatre, art exhibits, classes and camps, and gift shop. Mon, Wed, Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm; Tues & Thur, 10am-7pm; extended hours during shows. d Maryland Million Ltd Severn OUTDOOR RECREATION Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm 8109 Telegraph Rd, Severn, 410-551-2237 www.willowoakherbs.com Make your yard into an oasis for your family, your pets and wildlife. Garden tours and talks are available by request. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, 410-252-2100 www.marylandmillion.com Jim McKay Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park celebrates Thoroughbred horse breeding and racing in Maryland. It is known as “Maryland’s Day at the Races.” d See ad on page 9. Watson-King Planetarium-Towson University Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, 8000 York Rd, Towson, 410 704-3003 www.towson.edu/fcsm/outreach/planetarium.html Established in 1965, the Watson-King Planetarium allows us to view the stars at any time of the day or night, in any weather. Monthly, 3rd Fri, 8pm. d ATTRACTIONS Bear Branch Nature Center & Hashawha Environmental Center 300 John Owings Rd, Westminster, 410-386-3580 www.hashawha.org Featuring a residential retreat facility, nature center and miles of hiking trails. Wed-Sat, 11am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Ln, Towson, 410-823-1309 www.nps.gov/hamp 1790s mansion, gardens, farm, slave quarters and grounds tell the story of the family who lived and worked the estate for more than 150 years. Grounds: 8:30am-5pm; Mansion: Thur-Sun, 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Severna Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail 51 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, 410-222-6244 www.aacounty.org This 13.3-mile paved trail runs from Annapolis through forests, farmlands and suburban neighborhoods to Glen Burnie, where it joins the 12.5-mile BWI Trail. Sun-Sat, sunrise-sunset. d Old Westminster Winery 1550 Old Westminster Rd, Westminster, 443-536-6436 www.oldwestminster.com A place to enjoy wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, build relationships and genuinely connect with the land. Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm (wine tasting). d 94 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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