ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Central Maryland Highland Beach HISTORY & HERITAGE Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center “Twin Oaks” 3200 Wayman Ave, Highland Beach, 410-267-6960 www.highlandbeachmd.org Frederick Douglass’ summer cottage built in 1895 and dedicated to preserving the history of his family and Highland Beach. By appointment only. d National Electronics Museum 1745 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum, 410-765-0230 www.nationalelectronicsmuseum.org Historical electronics displays from communications, radar and space to countermeasures and commercial tech; hands-on exhibits and tours upon request. Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. d $ Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area Lutherville 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ gunpowderhammerman.aspx Featuring a swimming beach, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe/kayak and sailboat rentals, fishing, short hiking trails and two short water trails. 8am-sunset. Hydes HISTORY & HERITAGE The Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Rd, Lutherville, 410-321-7500 www.firemuseummd.org More than 40 pieces of antique fire apparatuses and exhibits about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904; kids love the discovery room. Year-round: Sat, 10am-4pm; Jun-Aug: Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. d $ Safari Girl Charters ATTRACTIONS Boordy Vineyards 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, 410-592-5015 www.boordy.com Beautiful historic property featuring award-winning wines and a gift shop inside a 19th-century barn, just 25 minutes from Inner Harbor. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm; Tours: Mon-Fri, 3pm; Sat-Sun, 2pm & 3:30pm; wine tastings until 4pm daily. Closed major holidays. d 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-207-8362 www.safarigirlcharters.com Fishing charter situated in Middle River; max charter size is 6 people. Apr-Dec. Monkton ATTRACTIONS Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570 www.ladewgardens.com Award-winning 22-acre garden with 100 topiary farms, 15 garden “rooms,” English antiques, equestrian-themed art, house tours and nature walks. Apr-Oct: Mon-Sun, 10am-5pm. $ Lutherville Historical Colored School #24 Museum ATTRACTIONS DeJon Vineyards 5300 Hydes Rd, Hydes, 443-253-9802 www.dejonvineyard.com Vineyard on the Piedmont Wine Trail offering wine lovers the opportunity to relax and taste wines in the intimacy of a reconverted barn. Mon-Sun, 12N-5pm. d c 1426 School Ln, Lutherville, 410-825-6114 www.luthervillecoloredschool.webs.com A historic schoolhouse built in the early 1900s that has been restored into a museum of African-American history in Maryland. By appointment only. Marriottsville OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ gunpowder.aspx Historic rail station within one of Maryland’s largest state parks comprised of more than 18,000 acres; walk and bike the old rail trails. HISTORY & HERITAGE Historic Waverly Mansion 2300 Waverly Mansion Dr, Marriottsville, 410-313-5400 www.historicwaverlymansion.com Early 19th-century manor and sole surviving property of Governors John Eager Howard and George Howard, Maryland’s only father and son governors. By appointment only. Jarrettsville Rocks State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ rocks.aspx Home to the King and Queen Seat, a 190-ft. rock outcrop over Deer Creek, and Kilgore Falls, the second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland. 9am-sunset. Closed major holidays. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail SPORTS Waverly Woods Golf Club 2100 Warwick Way, Marriottsville, 410-313-9182 www.waverlywoods.com An award-winning Arthur Hills designed golf course located on Hwy I-70 less than 20 minutes from Baltimore and only 45 minutes from D.C. Sunrise-sunset. d Kingsville 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ tcb.aspx A 19.7-mile trail that passes through many historic communities and offers recreation for biking, hiking, jogging and horseback riding. OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Central Area 10092 Belair Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ gunpowdercentral.aspx Features many miles of nature trails, fishing, river recreation and horseback riding opportunities at Graham Equestrian Center. New Windsor 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 Discovering state aviation history with a look inside jet fighter pilot seats and a 1950s passenger plane on open cockpit days; monthly speakers. Wed-Sat, 11am-3pm. Closed major holidays. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE New Windsor Heritage Museum 207 Main St, New Windsor, 410-635-2602 www.newwindsorheritage.org An exploration of Civil War history and more through a museum and walking tour of downtown New Windsor. Sat, 10am-1pm. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Jerusalem Mill Headquarters Strawbridge Shrine 2813 Jerusalem Rd, Kingsville, 410-592-2897 http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/central/ gunpowder.aspx One of Maryland’s largest state parks with more than 18,000 acres in Harford and Baltimore counties and a museum preserving an old mill village. Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. 2650 Strawbridge Ln, New Windsor, 410-635-2600 www.strawbridgeshrine.org Site where Robert Strawbridge founded the first Methodist Society in America (original 1760), plus a replica of the First Chapel in America (1764). Call for schedule. d Laurel Oella ATTRACTIONS Jailbreak Brewing Co. 9445 Washington Blvd N, Ste F, Laurel, 443-345-9699 www.jailbreakbrewing.com Howard County’s first production brewery, serving over a dozen artfully crafted beers in the taproom along with artisanal, house-made pub favorites. Wed-Fri, 3-10pm; Sat, 12N-10pm; Sun, 12N-7pm. d 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 and center of cultural and natural history offering diverse programs in arts and nature. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. d Gunpowder Falls State Park Linthicum 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ gunpowder.aspx More than 120 miles of trails, protected State Wildlands, historic sites, fishing, kayaking and canoeing streams, a swimming beach and marina. Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE The Gordon Center for Performing Arts 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, 410-356-SHOW www.jcc.org/gordon-center A professional, state-of-the-art entertainment venue showcasing amazing and eclectic performances. $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Benson-Hammond House 7101 Aviation Blvd, Linthicum, 410-768-9518 www.aachs.org A 19th-century farmhouse, restored to reflect early farm culture that includes four period rooms, a museum and shop. Each 2nd Sat monthly, 12N-3pm. $ Gunpowder Falls State Park: Dundee Creek Marina 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ gunpowderdundee.aspx Public marina providing access to Dundee Creek, the Gunpowder River and Chesapeake Bay. Pumpkin Theatre 2905 Walnut Ave, Owings Mills, 410-902-1814 www.pumpkintheatre.org Baltimore’s longest running children’s theater offering productions and classes for the young and young at heart. Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 133
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