CENTRAL MARYLAND country’s first) Washington Monument at a more affordable price. Seeking a romantic getaway? The sprawling 19th-century estate of Antrim 1844 feels like a world away in Taneytown, with elegant guest rooms, grand porches and English rose gardens for morning strolls. In addition to the main mansion, more than 30 other gorgeous guest rooms make this Carroll County retreat a fitting respite for the entire family. Find True Romance See What’s Happening in Hanover Sagamore Pendry Infinity Pool, Baltimore Experience Equestrian Tradition Throughout the spring and fall, the sound of hooves fills Maryland’s horse country as one of the state’s greatest equine traditions takes to local farmland, much as it has for the past hundred years. From April through May and again in September and October, cross-country steeplechase races and equestrian events take place across Baltimore, Howard and Harford counties, with the region’s top riders competing across fields and over timber fences. Be sure to arrive early for the epic tailgate parties. Blacks in Wax Museum, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture and the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum in addition to other deals. Discover Maryland Legends and Legacies Sign up for the Legends and Legacies Heritage Pass online at Balitmore.org and celebrate the lives of Marylanders who changed the course of American history. The pass provides discounted entry to three of Baltimore’s most popular attractions honoring African-American history and culture—The National Great Places to Stay: Five Ways to Unwind A growing group of haute hotels have popped up across Baltimore. The Sagamore Pendry is the Enjoy Flights of Fancy Maryland Live! Casino, Hanover 82 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-209-5883 PHOTOS: SAGAMORE PENDRY; MARYLAND LIVE! CASINO The Central Region claims two of the top ways to experience the animal kingdom in the mid-Atlantic—the renowned National Aquarium and Maryland Zoo, both located in Baltimore. At these family-friendly institutions, kids get an up-close look at everything from sharks and jellyfish to giraffes and penguins through world-class exhibits. Both even host slumber parties for bedtime stories beside the wildlife. Make Friends with the Animals place for swanky sleeps along the waterfront, with this industrial-chic space featuring stunning suites and an Instagram-worthy waterfront infinity pool. Meanwhile, The Ivy Hotel in the central neighborhood of Mt. Vernon reimagines a historic mansion with an on-site spa, verdant courtyard and a five-star restaurant. A few blocks away, the Hotel Revival also touts trendy décor and panoramic views over the city’s own (and the In upper Anne Arundel County, Hanover has two hip new hotels located close to BWI Airport. After a night of cards, cocktails and concerts at the Maryland Live! Casino, revelers can rest easy upstairs at the Live! Hotel where modern furnishings meet pillow-top mattresses with a luxe spa and salon on premises. For something more serene, the Hotel Arundel Preserve offers an eco-friendly option with an indoor pool and stylish amenities. Both are within close proximity to the Arundel Mills—the largest mall in the state—which also sports a Medieval Times.
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