ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION CENTRAL MARYLAND Gunpowder Falls State Park Strawbridge Shrine OUTDOOR RECREATION 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 http://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. 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). d Fairview Marina Sparks ATTRACTIONS 1575 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, 410-437-3400 www.fairviewmarina.com Full-service marina with pristine facilities, open and covered slips to 80 ft. plus a brand new waterfront wedding and banquet venue. Basignani Winery Gunpowder Falls State Park: Dundee Creek Marina Oella HISTORY & HERITAGE Pylesville ATTRACTIONS 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). d 7400 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ central/dundeecreekmarina/marina.aspx Public marina providing access to Dundee Creek, the Gunpowder River and Chesapeake Bay. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum Eden Mill Nature Center Sparrows Point OUTDOOR RECREATION Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hammerman Area 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. d 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. ATTRACTIONS North Point State Park 7200 Graces Quarters Rd, Middle River, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/central/gunpowderfalls/ hammerman-area.aspx Park features a swimming beach, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, canoe/kayak and sailboat rentals, fishing, short hiking trails and two short water trails. Owings Mills ARTS & CULTURE Fiore Winery & Distillery 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. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION 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. 8400 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, 410-592-2897 http://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. d $ Street ATTRACTIONS Falling Branch Brewery Reisterstown SPORTS Safari Girl Charters 701 Seneca Garden Rd, Middle River, 410-207-8362 www.safarigirlcharters.com Fishing charter situated in Middle River; max charter size is six people. Feikin Flyfishing and Light Tackle Guide Service Mitchell’s Golf Complex Monkton ATTRACTIONS Ladew Topiary Gardens 3912 Esgarth Way, Owings Mills, 443-794-3836 Fishing the Chesapeake Bay since 1998 with experience in light tackle and fly fishing with guide service provided. Fly casting lessons available with charters. 301 Mitchell Dr, Reisterstown, 410-833-7721 www.mitchellsgolf.com Public 9-hole Executive Golf Course; three miniature golf courses, lighted; lighted driving range, covered and outdoor, grass and mats, two putting greens, practice bunker. 805 Highland Rd, Street, 443-939-4605 http://fallingbranchbeer.com Brewery is focused on staying local, using ingredients grown by the brewers and focusing on the market at home. Sykesville ATTRACTIONS Piney Run Park and Nature Center 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. $ OUTDOOR RECREATION Irvine Nature Center Savage SHOPPING 11201 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, 443-738-9200 www.explorenature.org Irvine Nature Center is home to 60 live animals and offers over seven miles of hiking trails; a great destination for families. Historic Savage Mill Gunpowder Falls State Park: Monkton Station Soldier’s Delight Natural Environmental Area 8600 Foundry St, Savage, 410-792-2820 www.savagemill.com Maryland’s most unique historic destination with dozens of specialty shops, outdoor adventures, resident artists and great dining. e SPORTS 30 Martz Rd, Sykesville, 410-795-5165 https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/ government/directory/recreation-parks/ places-to-go/piney-run-park/ Recreational opportunities from hiking, fishing and boating to group and public nature education programs year-round; nature center is free of charge. d $ HISTORY & HERITAGE Sykesville Gate House Museum 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://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; walking and biking along the old rail trails. 5100 Deer Park Rd, Owings Mills, 410-461-5005 http://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 Terrapin Adventures Gunpowder Falls State Park: Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail Parkton OUTDOOR RECREATION 8600 Foundry St, Savage, 301-725-1313 www.terrapinadventures.com Outdoor adventure center featuring climbing tower, zipline, giant swing, high-ropes course. Guided kayak, mountain biking, geo-caching caving and river tubing tours in central Maryland. d $ 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 a bustling 20th-century main street located on the B&O Railroad in historic Sykesville. SPORTS Stratosphere Trampoline Park Severna Park OUTDOOR RECREATION 1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, 410-592-2897 http://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. Gunpowder Falls State Park: Hereford Area Baltimore & Annapolis Trail/BWI Trail New Windsor HISTORY & HERITAGE New Windsor Heritage Museum 17700 Masemore Rd, Parkton, 410-592-2897 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/central/gunpowderfalls/hereford-area.aspx Scenic wilderness across 3,620 acres and preserved under State Wildlands status for nature appreciation and outdoor adventures. 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. d 1332 Londontown Blvd, Sykesville, 443-537-2626 www.eldersburgtrampolinepark.com A place dedicated to trampoline activities with wall-to-wall trampolines across thousands of sq. ft. as well as Cosmic Nights and Sensory Jumps. d $ Towson ARTS & CULTURE Asian Arts & Culture Center 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. Pasadena HISTORY & HERITAGE Shady Side ATTRACTIONS Captain Avery Museum 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 18th-century; NRHP. d 1418 E W Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, 410-867-4486 www.captainaverymuseum.org Museum tells stories of three centuries of Chesapeake Bay history: 19th-century watermen, 20th-century recreation and 21st-century environmental improvement. d Towson University, 8000 York Rd, 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. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 135
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