CENTRAL MARYLAND Serpent Ridge Vineyard ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & VISITOR SERVICES Cruises on the Bay by Watermark-Annapolis 2962 Nicodemus Rd, Westminster, 410-848-6511 www.serpentridge.com Westminster’s first vineyard winery specializing in small lots of handmade wine from grapes grown in our vineyard, select Maryland vineyards and other carefully chosen sites. Wed-Fri, 12N-5pm; Sat-Sun, 10:30am-6pm. d 1 Dock St, Annapolis, 410-268-7600 www.cruisesonthebay.com Enjoy a 40-minute cruise or a full day on the Bay aboard one of 13 yachts from 25-99 ft. in length. Also available for groups or event charters. Year-round. 2404 Nichols Rd, Annapolis, 410-626-6000 www.discoverannapolis.com Discover Annapolis with fabulous guides, charming streets and sights. Start your visit with us. Fun and fascinating 350 years of history in an hour. Apr-Nov: Winter schedule varies. Call for schedule. 52 King George St, Annapolis, 410-293-8687 www.usnabsd.com/for-visitors Guided walking tours highlight Naval Academy history and midshipman life. Center features film, exhibits on USNA mission, John Paul Jones, goat mascot. Gift shop. Jan-Feb: 9am-4pm; Mar-Dec: 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Ellicott City COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 8267 Main St, Side Entrance, Ellicott City, 410-313-1900, 1-800-288-TRIP www.visithowardcounty.com Howard County is the perfect combination of historic and hip. Home to Merriweather Post Pavilion and Maryland’s best craft beer trail. d c See ad on page 95. Visit Howard County Discover Annapolis Trolley Tours HISTORY & HERITAGE 500 S Center St, Westminster, 410-386-3880, 1-800-654-4645 www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org Home to fun-filled events including The Maryland Wine Festival and the perfect place to make some memories. 140-acres with numerous exhibits including our historic farmhouse, living history center, playground, nature trail, picnic areas. We host weddings, parties and other event. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm; Sat, 9am-4pm; Sun, 12N-4pm. d $ 210 E Main St, Westminster, 410-848-6494 www.hsccmd.org Three early 19th-century historic houses (1800-1820) tell the stories of everyday life in Carroll County, utilizing objects/documents from HSCC collections and placing them within the larger context of the American experience. Permanent and changing exhibits; guided tours. Library: Wed-Fri, 9:30am-4pm; 2nd & 4th Sat, 9am-12N. Office & Galley: Tue-Fri, 8:30am-5pm; Shop: Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. d $ 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, 410-848-2288 www.unionmills.org Home of Shriver family for six generations, also Maryland Civil War Trails site. Mill produces stone-ground corn meal, wheat and buckwheat flour and rye. May and Sept: weekends, 12N-4pm; bus tours by appointment. June, July, Aug: Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm. Closed Mon. d $ Carroll County Farm Museum Savage WELCOME CENTER Hwy I-95 North, Between exts 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-1333 Serves traffic heading towards Baltimore and points north. Daily 9am-5pm. Hwy I-95 South, Between exts 38 & 35, Mile Marker 37, Savage, 301-490-2444 Serves traffic heading towards Washington D.C. and points south. Daily 9am-5pm. U.S. Naval Academy-Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center I-95 North Welcome Center Historical Society of Carroll County Baltimore COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 100 Light St, 12th Fl, Baltimore, 410-659-7300 www.baltimore.org Plan your trip to Baltimore with info on accommodations, attractions, dining, shopping, and events. Office: 8am-5pm; Visitor Center: hours vary by season. See ad on page 84. I-95 South Welcome Center Visit Baltimore Towson COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 400 Washington Ave, Towson, 410-887-4289 www.enjoybaltimorecounty.com Home to historic neighborhoods, 21,000 equine-related acres, over 200-miles of beautiful waterfront along the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. See ad on page 91. Baltimore County Tourism and Promotion Union Mills Homestead & Grist Mill GROUND/MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION 4401 E Fairmount Ave, Baltimore, 410-522-0400, 1-800-787-1690 www.amerlimo.com Premier provider of ground transportation for corporate, wedding and leisure activities in the Baltimore metro area and beyond. 2310 Broening Hwy, Baltimore, 410-537-1000 www.baybridge.com, www.mdta.maryland.gov The MDTA is the State agency responsible for financing, operating and improving Maryland’s toll facilities, including the Bay Bridge. See ad on page 5. American Limousines, Inc. Westminster COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 1838 Emerald Hill Ln, Westminster, 1-800-272-1933 www.carrollcountytourism.org The rolling hills of Carroll County’s countryside open up to long vistas of farmland. Our towns and small communities offer their own special combination of attractions, rich history, outdoor recreations, arts and culture, fun festivals, delicious dining, antiques, specialty shops and more. Come drive our Barn Quilt Trail, Civil War Trail or bike our backroads. d See ad on Inside Front Cover. Woodbine ATTRACTIONS 2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, 410-442-2605, 301-854-6110 www.pickyourown.com Family-owned and operated pick-your-own farm providing the highest quality fruits, veggies and berries at their peak of ripeness. Late May-early Nov: Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm; Tues-Fri, 9am-6pm. d Carroll County Tourism Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Larriland Farm TOUR SERVICES 901 S Broadway Baltimore, 410-563-3900 www.baltimorewatertaxi.com Water transportation on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Group Rates, VIP Transport and Private Charters available. Visit baltimorewatertaxi.com to buy tickets. $ See ad on page 85. 555 Light St, Baltimore, 410-268-7600 www.cruisesonthebay.com Enjoy cruising the Inner Harbor, see Ft. McHenry, the Key Bridge and experience special 1812 narrated cruises. Also available for groups or event charters. Year-round. VISITOR SERVICES Baltimore Water Taxi GROUND/MOTORCOACH TRANSPORTATION Rill’s Bus Service 218 Dutrow Rd, Westminster, 410-876-7530 ext 101, 1-800-801-7530 www.rillsbusservice.com Deluxe motorcoach and school bus transportation for charter groups; day and overnight pre-arranged tours for individuals. Wheelchair accommodation available upon request. Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm. Annapolis COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 26 West St, Annapolis, 410-280-0445 www.visitannapolis.org, www.thehotelsatbwi.com Our county features three regions of distinct personalities. Annapolis City, the Annapolis Countryside and the BWI Thurgood Marshal Airport region. See ads on pages 6, 89, 91 and 93. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County CVB Cruises on the Bay by Watermark-Baltimore TOUR SERVICES 1 Dock St, Annapolis, 410-268-7600 www.annapolistours.com Annapolis Colonial, Civil War, War of 1812 and Ghost tours with experienced period-dressed guides. From the State House to the U.S. Naval Academy, history comes alive. Year-round. Annapolis Tours by Watermark Bel Air COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICE 115 N Main St, Bel Air, 410-838-7777 www.visitharford.com Featuring picturesque beauty, bustling cities, historic harbor town, cultural venues and sports amenities. Create your memories in Harford County. See ad on page 89. Visit Harford Annapolis 96 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner PHOTO: VISIT ANNAPOLIS