ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION / VISITOR SERVICES CAPITAL REGION Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7574 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/cunningham.aspx Known for its scenic beauty, history, and 78-ft. cascading waterfall. Hunting, swimming, beaches, boat rental, hiking, and camping. d $ e Elizabeth Keckley Burial Site SPORTS National Harmony Memorial Park, 7101 Sheriff Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-772-0900 www.nationalharmony.com Keckly (Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress) worked on behalf of emancipated enslaved people. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. OUTDOOR RECREATION Northwest Park Golf Course Frederick COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 15711 Layhill Rd, Wheaton, 301-598-6100 www.mcggolf.com/courses/northwest Beautiful layout is popular with golfers of all abilities. The championship tees offer just under 7,400 yards of pure golf. d Visit Frederick Ole Mink Farm Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Driving Tour VISITOR SERVICES Accokeek GROUND TRANSPORTATION 151 S East St, Frederick, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org Near Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg. Enjoy craft beverages, experience Civil War battlefields, buy local at dozens of shops, and explore national & state parks. d See ad on page 62. 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxent River Park and Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com/3179/ Chesapeake-Bay-Critical-Area-Tour 12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012 www.oleminkfarm.com Get away to the Catoctin Mountains. Stay in a luxury log cabin or rent a seasonal campsite. Nearby hiking, biking, swimming, & historical attractions. d $ Adventure Tours / Adventures by Dawn Four-mile tour with exhibits along Patuxent River. Pick up the tour brochure at the Patuxent River Park Visitor’s Center. 17517-B Indian Head Hwy, Accokeek, 301-868-1141, 1-877-451-0059 www.abdtours.com Charter packages for business, conventions, group, and school tours. Known for safe, reliable transport. Largo COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES Experience Prince George’s Merkle Natural Resources Management Area Bowie GROUND TRANSPORTATION Upper Marlboro ATTRACTIONS Calvert Brewing Company/Taproom and Production Brewery 11704 Fenno Rd, Upper Marlboro, 443-510-9920, 1-888-432-2267 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/merkle.aspx Home to the Western Shore’s largest concentration of wintering Canada geese (5,000+), also offers habitats for a wide variety of birds and mammals. d BK Charter 12138 Central Ave, Ste 564, Bowie, 301-423-3567 www.bkcharterbus.com 9200 Basil Ct, Ste 101, Largo, 301-925-8300 www.experienceprincegeorges.com Six Flags America, Clarice Center, National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort, Capital Wheel, FedEx Field, Topgolf, The Hotel UMD, Watkins Regional Park, and the MGM National Harbor. See ad on page 81. Capitol Heights TOUR SERVICES Rockville COUNTY & CITY TOURISM OFFICES 15850 Commerce Ct, Upper Marlboro, 240-245-4609 www.calvertbrewingcompany.com One of 10 breweries in the world to utilize the American-made IDD mash filtration system that allow us to brew more quickly and efficiently. Patuxent River Park Six Flags America 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074, 301-699-2544 (TTY) http://www.mncppc.org/3436/ Patuxent-River-Park More than 7,800 acres of riverside parkland that offers a variety of amenities and outdoor and water activities including canoe and kayak rentals, trails, fishing, hunting, campsites, and more. Academy Bus, LLC -Washington DC Region Visit Montgomery, MD 1700 Rochelle Rd, Capitol Heights, 201-420-7000, 1-800-442-7272 www.academybus.com Largest privately owned and operated transportation company in U.S. Serving East Coast for 40+ years. Known for customer service, well-maintained, new equipment. 1801 Rockville Pike, Ste 320, Rockville, 240-641-6750, 1-877-789-6904 www.visitmontgomery.com Montgomery County, Maryland puts endless art, entertainment, attractions, and historical sites right at your fingertips—next door to Washington, D.C. See ad on page 83. TOUR SERVICES College Park TOUR SERVICES Watkins Regional Park 13710 Central Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-249-1500 www.sixflags.com/america Thrilling theme and water park featuring 100+ rides, shows, and attractions. Ten coasters, four kids’ areas, water park, and seasonal events. d $ See ad on page 6. HISTORY & HERITAGE 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-218-6700 www.mncppc.org/3204/Watkins-Regional-Park Features the Chesapeake Carousel (authentic, hand-carved and restored turn-of-the-century Dentzel carousel), miniature train ride, putt-putt golf, and playground. d SPORTS Airport Metro Connection Inc./ Excellent DC Tours Worldwide Tours & Travel 4920 Niagara Rd, Ste 416, College Park, 301-313-0350, 1-888-559-5066 www.excellentdctours.com Established in 1997 to provide affordable airport shuttle service to the public in the Washington-Metropolitan area. 762 E Gude Dr, Rockville, 301-545-1830 www.worldwidebususa.com Serve 500+ local to international clients for 17+ years. We proudly provide the best personal care service among D.C. metro area with 10+ various sizes of fleets. Prince George’s Equestrian Center/ Show Place Arena Columbia Air Center 16000 Croom Airport Rd, Patuxuent River Park, Upper Marlboro, 301-627-6074 www.pgparks.com/3053/ Columbia-Air-Center Site began in 1941 as the first African-American-owned and operated airfield in the state. First Black Civil Air Patrol squadron in the D.C. area was formed here. 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-7900 www.showplacearena.com Suburban D.C.’s most versatile sports, equestrian, entertainment, trade show, and meeting facility with 49,000-sq. ft. of space and banquet facilities. d Walkersville ATTRACTIONS Walkersville Southern Railroad Darnall’s Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro, 301-952-8010 www.pgparks.com/3055/ Darnalls-Chance-House-Museum Throughout history, the site has served as the home of many prominent tobacco merchants. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. d $ 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, Walkersville, 301-898-0899, 1-877-363-WSRR www.wsrr.org 75-minute ride through scenic countryside. Special event every Saturday. Mystery dinner trains. d $ Wheaton ATTRACTIONS Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton Regional Park, Wheaton, 301-962-1400 www.brooksidegardens.org Themed formal gardens, conservatories with seasonal displays, programs, tours and exhibits, annual butterfly exhibit, holiday light show, gift shops, rental facilities. d Photo: Brookside Gardens DESTINATION MARYLAND / 121
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