Central Maryland OUTDOOR RECREATION Irvine Nature Center ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Severna Park 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, 443-738-9200 www.explorenature.org An environmental education organization with 210 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands as well as an exhibit hall with live animals. 9am-5pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail 51 W Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, 410-222-6244 www.aacounty.org Paved 13.3-mile trail running from Annapolis through forests, farmlands and suburban neighborhoods to Glen Burnie, where it joins the BWI Trail. Sun-Sat, sunrise-sunset. d Maryland Million Ltd. 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 pages 17. Soldier’s Delight Natural Environmental Area 5100 Deer Park Rd, Owings Mills, 410-922-3044 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ soldiersdelight.aspx Largest serpentine barren in the state at 1,900 acres and home to hiking and more than 39 threatened or endangered grassland plant species. d Sparks Tracys Landing HISTORY & HERITAGE Herrington Harbour North Historic Village 389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, 410-867-4343 www.herringtonharbour.com Historic village and buildings from the mid-19th century with a one-room school house, residence, smokehouse and African-American meeting house. 9am-5pm. ATTRACTIONS Basignani Winery 15722 Falls Rd, Sparks, 410-472-0703 www.basignani.com Tours, events, tastings and wine sales in northern Baltimore County featuring classic estate-bottled wines (Cabernet, Chardonnay and Riesling). Wed-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. d Parkton OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area 17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ gunpowderhereford.aspx Scenic wilderness across 3,620 acres and preserved under State Wildlands status for nature appreciation and outdoor adventures. Union Bridge Sparrows Point OUTDOOR RECREATION North Point State Park 8400 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, 410-477-0757 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/central/ northpoint.aspx Park rich in natural resources and history featuring a visitors center with War of 1812 and Bay Shore Park exhibits, tidal fishing and birdwatching. 8am-sunset. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum 41 N Main St, Union Bridge, 410-775-0150 www.westernmarylandrhs.com Society for the preservation of Western Maryland Railway history and railroading in general; free admission and donations appreciated. Sun, 1-4pm; Wed, 9-11:30am & 12:30-3pm. 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 displaying how Americans lived in the early days; NRHP. Apr-Oct: Sun, 1-4pm. d Sykesville ATTRACTIONS Piney Run Park and Nature Center 30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, 410-795-5165 www.ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/pineyrun Recreational opportunities from hiking, fishing and boating to group and public nature education programs year-round; nature center is free of charge. Call for schedule. d $ West Friendship ATTRACTIONS Howard County Fair 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, 410-442-1022 www.howardcountyfair.org Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting zoo, rides, home arts, horse and tractor pulls, rodeos, talent show, antique car show and much more. 8am-11pm, call for schedule. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Fairview Marina 1575 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-437-3400 www.fairviewmarina.com Full service marina with pristine facilities, open and covered slips up to 80 ft. in size, plus a brand-new waterfront wedding and banquet venue. HISTORY & HERITAGE Sykesville Gate House Museum 7283 Cooper Dr, Sykesville, 410-549-5150 www.sykesville.net/2157/Gate-House-Museum-of-History Interprets the story of the rise of a small agricultural town to bustling 20th-century main street located on the B&O Railroad in historic Sykesville. Thur-Fri, 1-5pm; Sun, 1-4pm. West River Pylesville ATTRACTIONS Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Rd, Pylesville, 410-836-3050 www.edenmill.org Nature center nestled along Deer Creek with trails, historic grist mill museum and gift shop. Park: year-round, sunrise-sunset; Office: Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm. OUTDOOR RECREATION Capt. Mike’s Fishing Charters 5107 Teds Ln, West River, 410-279-3358 www.gorockfishing.com Fish the mid-bay at Kent Island, Eastern Bay and Chesapeake Beach for striped bass, rockfish and blues; max charter size is 6 people. Call for schedule. SPORTS Stratosphere Trampoline Park 1332 Londontown Blvd, Sykesville, 443-537-2626 www.eldersburgtrampolinepark.com A place dedicated to trampoline activities with wall-to-wall trampolines across thousands of square feet as well as Cosmic Nights and Sensory Jumps. Wed-Thur, 4-8pm; Fri, 4-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 11am-5pm. d $ 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, camps and a gift shop. Mon, Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm; Tues & Thur, 10am-7pm. d Fiore Winery & Distillery 3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville, 410-879-4007 www.fiorewinery.com Savor unique flavors of Harford County wines with a picnic basket and a bottle of wine at one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most picturesque panoramas. Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 12N-5pm. Reisterstown SPORTS Mitchell’s Golf Complex 301 Mitchell Dr, Reisterstown, 410-833-7721 www.mitchellsgolf.com Public 9-Hole executive golf course with mini golf courses, a driving range with covered/outdoor grass and mats, putting greens and a practice bunker. 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 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. Johansson’s Dining House & Restaurant Savage 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 kayaking, biking and river tubing tours. Apr-Oct: 10am-6pm; Nov-Mar: call for schedule. d $ c 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 pages 16. 4 W Main St, Westminster, 410-876-0101 www.johanssonsdininghouse.com/brewery.asp English-style tavern in downtown Westminster with beer brewed on premises and rotating seasonal brews; reservations recommended. Sun, 10am-10pm; Mon-Sat, 11am-11pm. Old Westminster Winery 1550 Old Westminster Rd, Westminster, 443-536-6436 www.oldwestminster.com Winery for enjoying wines produced in an environmentally conscious way, building relationships and genuinely connecting with the land. Wine Tasting: Sat-Sun, 12N-5pm. d 134 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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