Capital Region Roddy Road Covered Bridge ATTRACTIONS, RECREATION & VISITOR SERVICES HISTORY & HERITAGE Columbia Air Center 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com First African-American owned/operated airport in Maryland with an outdoor exhibit area that interprets aviation history. 1470 Roddy Rd, Thurmont, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org This 40-ft., single-span covered bridge built in 1856 stretches over Owen’s Creek at the site of one of the area’s finest trout streams. Wheaton ATTRACTIONS Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, 301-962-1400 www.brooksidegardens.org Themed formal gardens, conservatories with seasonal displays, tours, art events, gift shops and an annual butterfly exhibit and holiday light show. Visitor Center: 9am-5pm; Conservatories: 10am-5pm. d c Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-0099 www.springfieldmanor.com/home2.html Large historic estate for wines, craft beer and award-winning bourbon, whiskey, rum, gin and brandy with the ability to host 300 seated guests. Fri-Sun, 12N-6pm; Wed-Thur, 12N-9pm. 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 Four-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River; tour brochures can be found at the Patuxent River Park Visitors Center. Sun, 10am-3pm. Woodsboro ATTRACTIONS Legore Bridge Utica Covered Bridge 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. Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor Center HISTORY & HERITAGE Catoctin Furnace c/o Cunningham Falls State Park, Catoctin Furnace Rd, Rt 806, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 www.catoctinfurnace.org Founders and miners came together under the iron master’s supervision; trails lead to the furnace at this iron forge dating from 1776 to 1905. 8am-sunset. c 11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-888-1377, 1-800-784-5380 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/southern/ merkle.aspx Home to the Western Shore’s largest concentration of wintering Canada geese (5,000+) as well as habitats for a wide variety of birds and mammals. Sanctuary grounds: 7am-sunset; Visitors Center: 10am-5pm. d Legore Bridge Rd, Woodsboro, 301-600-2888, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Magnificent stone bridge that dates as far back as the 1898 and opened to the public in 1900. Visitor Services Emmitsburg WELCOME CENTERS Mason Dixon Welcome Center 17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy, Emmitsburg, 301-447-3719 Welcome center serving traffic headed north on U.S. Hwy 15 and south from Gettysburg. Daily, 9am-5pm. Patuxent River Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/ cunningham.aspx State park full of scenic beauty, history and a 78-ft. cascading waterfall with hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rentals, hiking and camping. Apr-Oct: 8am-sunset; Nov-Mar: 10am-sunset. d $ c 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, horseback trails and camping. Sun-Sat, 8am-sunset. Frederick COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Frederick 151 S East St, Frederick, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Gettysburg. Visit Maryland’s largest brewery, a Civil War battlefield and hike the Appalachian Trail in one day. 9am-5:30pm. d See ad on page 73. Watkins Regional Park Ole Mink Farm 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6700 www.mncppc.org/facilities/facility/details/watkins-regional-park-60 Site of Chesapeake Carousel, an authentic, hand-carved and restored turn-of-the-century Dentzel Carousel with mini train rides and putt-putt golf. May-Sept: Tue-Sun, 10am-7pm; closed Mondays except May 28-Sept 3; Sept: weekends only. d SPORTS Prince George’s Equestrian Center/ Show Place Arena 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 $ 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-7900 www.showplacearena.com Suburban D.C.’s most versatile sports, equestrian, entertainment, trade show and meeting center with more than 49,000 sq. ft. of expo facilities.Call for schedule. d Largo COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Prince George’s County CVB 9200 Basil Ct, Ste 101, Largo, 301-925-8300 www.experienceprincegeorges.com Experience. Expand. Explore. Six Flags America, National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort, The Capital Wheel, FedExField and the MGM Resort Casino. See ad on page 5. 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 them to brew more quickly and efficiently. Wed-Sat. Urbana SPORTS Myersville WELCOME CENTERS South Mountain I-70 East Welcome Center Hwy I-70 Eastbound, between exits 35 & 42, Myersville, 301-293-4172 Named one of “The 15 Most Beautiful Rest Stops” in America by Architechtural Digest . Serves traffic heading toward Baltmore and Eastern Shore. Daily, 9am-5pm. Worthington Manor Golf Club Walkersville ATTRACTIONS 8329 Fingerboard Rd, Urbana, 301-874-5400 www.worthingtonmanor.com An Ault-Clark designed course and site of the 2019 Maryland Open Championship voted among “Mid-Atlantic’s 50 Best Courses” by GolfStyles . 7am-8pm. South Mountain I-70 West Welcome Center Six Flags America Walkersville Southern Railroad 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899, 1-877-363-WSRR www.wsrr.org Take an hour and 15 minute ride through the scenic countryside; special events take place every Saturday, and mystery dinner trains are available. Sat-Sun. d $ Rockville Hwy I-70 Westbound, Between exits 42 & 35, Myersville, 301-293-8435 Welcome center serving traffic headed west toward Garrett County. Daily, 9am-5pm. COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Visit Montgomery 111 Rockville Pike, Ste 800, Rockville, 240-777-2060, 1-877-789-6904 www.visitmontgomery.com Next to DC: Montgomery County puts downtown & upcountry experiences at your fingertips. There’s something for everyone—with classic Maryland flavor. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. See ad on page 35. 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; April-Memorial Day & Labor Day-Halloween; weekends only. Holiday in the Park mid-Nov-Jan 1. d $ See ad on page 69. 126 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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