CENTRAL MARYLAND Wine Along the Trails and Vineyards With a mild climate, rich piedmont soil and a varying topography that makes a rich diversity of styles possible, it’s no wonder five Maryland Wine Trails cross this region. Spring, summer and fall weekends mean concerts and gatherings at idyllic local vineyards and exceptional tastings year-round. Make It a Home Run Catch a Baltimore Orioles baseball game in Oriole Park at Camden Yards or watch budding Minor League teams like the Aberdeen IronBirds. Kids will cheer when they hear fans of the Orioles under 9 years of age can attend games for free. Explore Korean Way in Howard County A five-mile stretch of highway in Ellicott City is the perfect place to familiarize yourself with Korean culture between 166 Korean specialty shops, eateries and recreational activities. Connect with the local population by making it a spa day, diving into Korean-style cuisine and sweet treats or singing along to karaoke in the evenings. A Kid’s Day at the Museum Baltimore offers a world of scientific exploration for kids at Port Discovery Children’s Museum with multiple floors of adventurous hands-on activities, while the Maryland Science Center hosts ten full-sized dinosaurs for aspiring paleontologists. Kids also love the interactive exhibits and old antiques and relics of firefighting past at the Fire Museum in the Lutherville, the third-largest of its kind in the world. Fire Museum, Lutherville Places to Stay Luxurious City Getaways Events Just Say Yes to the Jazz Fest How about three days in Columbia’s unparalleled Merriweather Post Pavilion with the most influential, cutting-edge and legendary performers in jazz, funk, soul and R&B? You can have it all at the Capital Jazz Fest, the annual jazz festival with soul. Saddle Up for the Triple Crown Everyone knows about Baltimore’s annual Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of Thoroughbred Horse Racing’s Triple Crown, with its legendary InfieldFest concert and beautiful Preakness Balloon Festival. But horse lovers will also tell you about Maryland’s steeplechase races, bringing together the world’s best cross-country equine athletes for a thrilling series. Enjoy the uncompromised elegance of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore on the pier in Fells Point and walk the waterfront promenade to the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court. Luxuriate at the Westin Annapolis or embrace the elegant side of Charm City at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco at Baltimore Inner Harbor. Spotlight Hit the Jackpot at Maryland Casinos Be “Fore” You Golf Bulle Rock Bulle Rock is a Pete Dye-designed course that once hosted the LPGA championship. This vast green in Havre de Grace is an ideal place to test your skills across 18 holes with challenging terrains and serene leisure scenes. PHOTO: MARYLAND LIVE! CASINO Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover America’s Oldest Sport The U.S. National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum in Baltimore tells the story of lacrosse, America’s oldest sport, and honors notable men and women for their contributions. Follow along with a field and exhibits that recollect the history of this popular pastime originating with the Native Americans. 78 ✥ When it comes to world-class nightlife, fantastic food and great gaming, three is the magic number in Maryland’s Central Region. Maryland Live! brings 2,200 slots, high-rolling table games and an elegant 17-story hotel to Arundel Mills. Don’t miss the baccarat table to live out your James Bond dreams. Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino ups the culinary ante with restaurants by celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri and Giada De Laurentiis. And Hollywood Casino Perryville rolls out the red carpet with topflight entertainment featuring world-class comedy and music. DOWNLOAD THE BLIPPER APP FOR MORE TRIP IDEAS Book Your Next Stay at these Hotels in the Central Region Let five-star luxury in Baltimore Harbor, quiet retreats nestled in horse country and historic B&Bs by the Annapolis City Dock enhance your getaway. VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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