Central Maryland OUTDOOR RECREATION Patapsco Valley State Park ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Fulton 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, 410-461-5005 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ patapsco.aspx Natural and historical features within a beautiful state park along 32 miles of the Patapsco River encompassing 16,000 acres and recreation areas. 9am-sunset. d $ ARTS & CULTURE African Art Museum of Maryland 11711 E Market Pl, Maple Lawn, Fulton, 301-490-6070 www.africanartmuseum.org Serving the community with African art exhibits, youth and family activities, tours to Africa, jazz and educational programs for 38 years. Wed-Sat, 10am-3pm; or by appointment. d Harwood ATTRACTIONS Thanksgiving Farm 195 Harwood Rd, Harwood, 410-630-1511 www.thanksgivingfarm.com Hand-crafted wines made exclusively from sun-ripened grapes grown on the farm using traditional fermentation methods and French oak barrel aging. Sun, 1-5pm; or by appointment. $ SHOPPING Gramp’s Attic Books 8304 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-750-9235 www.visitoldellicottcity.com/explore/shopping/ gramps-attic-books General used book shop with books in many categories; used, old and rare books and specialties in maritime and medicine. 11am-5pm. Glenwood SPORTS Cattail Creek Country Club 3600 Cattail Creek Dr, Glenwood, 410-489-4653 www.cattailcreekcc.com Member-owned club with an 18-hole golf course, extensive event calendar, 7 tennis courts, a pool facility, cafe, fitness center and dining rooms. Havre de Grace ARTS & CULTURE Cultural Center at the Opera House 121 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 443-502-2005 www.hdgoperahouse.org Center bringing the highest quality entertainment to the community and region by featuring local and professional plays, live music and performances. Call for schedule. Main Street Oriental Rugs 8290 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-313-9090 www.mainstreetorientalrugs.com Come feast your eyes on a vast assortment of the finest, handmade Persian and oriental carpets for your viewing pleasure. Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. d Halethorpe ATTRACTIONS Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe 1-800-909-2645 www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com The Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House is the first Guinness brewery on U.S. soil since 1954, and features Draught, Blonde and new beers from Guinness. See ad on page 87. ATTRACTIONS Steppingstone Farm Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-939-2299 www.steppingstonemuseum.org Preserving the rural heritage of Harford County with exhibits on folk arts, trades and the skills of the last rural generation from 1880 to 1920. Apr-Oct: Sat-Sun, 1-5pm; call or see website for schedule. $ c Primitive Beginnings 8247 Main St, Ellicott City, 410-777-9240 www.primitivebeginnings.com Unique finds for the everyday girl/woman who wants to simplify her life with effortless and stylish clothing, accessories and home decor. Sun-Wed, 11am-6pm; Thur-Sat, 11am-9pm. HISTORY & HERITAGE Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum Lafayette & Concord Sts, Havre de Grace, 410-939-3213 www.concordpointlighthouse.org Museum with tours inside the tower, walks through history in the museum and open grounds with special events held throughout the year. Weekends: Apr-Oct, 1-5pm. Heavy Seas Beer Southwest Connection 8173 Main St, Ellicott City, 443-545-4612 www.ellicottcityshopping.com An authentic Native-American store specializing in Navajo, Zuni and Hopi jewelry and artifacts; expert jewelry repair and homemade fudge. 11am-6pm. 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, 410-247-7822 www.hsbeer.com The spirit of exploration blended with mischievous fun in seasonable, bold and adventurous flavors of Uncharted Waters and especially the cask ales. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. d Essex Hampstead ATTRACTIONS Galloping Goose Vineyards 4326 Maple Grove Rd, Hampstead, 410-374-6596 www.gallopinggoosevineyards.com Grown here, made here, fine traditional estate wines; stop, relax, refresh your spirits with a glass of fine wine and picnic in a country setting. Thur-Sun, 12N-4pm or by appointment; closed Dec 18-mid-Feb. d Havre de Grace Decoy Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE Ballestone Manor House c/o Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, 410-887-0218, 410-686-5821 Historic house museum with American decorative arts from 1780 to 1880, living history re-enactments and daily tours. Call for schedule. $ 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 $ Havre de Grace Maritime Museum OUTDOOR RECREATION Hart-Miller Island State Park www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ hartmiller.aspx An uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat with a western shore offering safe mooring, beach access, campsites and fishing. May-Sept: 8am-sunset (registered campers only after sunset). Ruhlman Brewery Creeping Creek Farm, 2300 Harvey Gummel Rd, Hampstead, 410-259-4166 www.ourales.com Home-raised hops at this 36-acre farm with brewery tours, events and a retail store on site. Thur-Sun, 10am-5pm. 100 Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-4800 www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org Museum sharing rich regional maritime heritage with exhibits, educational programs, special events and environmental center focused on Bay ecology. Wed, Fri, Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. d $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Prettyboy Reservoir 19228 Spooks Hill Rd, Hampstead, 410-887-5683 www.prettyboywatershed.org/and-then-enjoy-prettyboy Hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult with reservoir fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish, perch and carp. Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace at the Lock House Lucky Lady II 917 Sue Grove Rd, Essex, 410-574-7721 www.luckyladyfishing.com Fishing charter offering day trips out on the Chesapeake Bay on weekdays or weekends by appointment; max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule. 817 Conesteo St, Havre de Grace, 410-939-5780 www.thelockhousemuseum.org Historic home of the locktender for the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal with events throughout the year; featuring a museum, pivot bridge and lock. April-Oct: Fri-Sun, 1-5pm. d $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Susquehanna State Park 4122 Wilkinson Rd, Havre de Grace, 410-734-9035 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ susquehanna.aspx Home to mountain biking trails, fishing (pike, perch, bass) and historical sites, including Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House. Forest Hill ATTRACTIONS Harford Vineyard & Winery 1311 W Jarrettsville Rd, Forest Hill, 443-495-1699 www.harfordvineyard.com Winery established in 2003 and located on a 20-acre farm in the Piedmont Region of Harford County. Thur-Fri, 11am-5pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun-Mon, 11am-5pm. d Hanover ATTRACTIONS Live! Casino & Hotel 7002 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, 443-842-7000, 1-855-5-MD-LIVE www.marylandlivecasino.com More than 200 table games and 4,000 slots, nationally acclaimed restaurants, nightly entertainment and Live! Hotel located in Hanover. Year-round: 24 hrs. d SHOPPING Bahoukas Antique Mall 408 N Union Ave, Havre de Grace, 410-942-1290 www.bahoukas.com Nearly 9,000 sq. ft. of retail space and antiques within a historic building (c. 1880) in Havre de Grace’s Main Street District. Sun-Thur, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-8pm. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Arundel Mills, Hanover, 443-755-0011, 1-888-WE-JOUST www.medievaltimes.com The most popular dinner attraction in North America with feasting, tournament games and exciting sword fights inside an 11th-century-style castle. Call for schedule. $ 132 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
Maryland Official Visitors Guide 2019 Maryland Official Visitors Guide: Page 132
