CAPITAL REGION ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION Capital Region Accokeek HISTORY & HERITAGE HISTORY & HERITAGE National Library of Medicine Prince George’s County Genealogical Society Library Brookeville OUTDOOR RECREATION National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park 3400 Bryan Point Rd, Accokeek, 301-283-2113 https://accokeekfoundation.org/agriculture Experience life in the 1770s at this 18th-century tobacco barn, farmhouse and replica out-kitchen. Also enjoy a fishing pier, boat dock and nature trails. d e OUTDOOR RECREATION 8600 Rockville Pk, Bethesda, 301-402-8878, 1-888-346-3656 www.nlm.nih.gov Largest medical library in the world; historic, rare book department, exhibits, tours and interactive displays. d OUTDOOR RECREATION 12219 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-262-2063 www.pgcgs.org 4,000 volumes, periodicals and records to assist in genealogical research. Scope of collection is nationwide. d SPORTS Johns Guide Service Prince George’s Stadium Carderock Recreation Area Indian Head Charters 614 Cedar Blvd, Accokeek, 301-437-5333 www.indianheadcharters.com An experience like no other. All trips are custom designed to the customer based on many aspects. Light tackle fishing guide. 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, 301-739-4200 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ carderockpicnicpavilion.htm A 100-acre park that is part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and is well known for rock climbing, hiking and biking. 4101 NE Crain Hwy, Bowie, 301-805-6000 www.baysox.com Home of the Bowie Baysox, Class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Family entertainment venue. Fireworks, promotions, mascots, kids’ play area and carousel. d e 2509 Brown Farm Ct, Brookeville, 301-774-4503 www.fishwithjgs.com The Potomac River is rated as one of the best tidal fisheries in the United States. Spend a day and enjoy the outdoors in the Washington Metro area. Patuxent River State Park Boyds ATTRACTIONS 23222 MD Rt 97, Brookeville, 301-924-2127 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/central/patuxentriver.aspx This 6,700-acre park is on the head waters of the Patuxent River and includes a nature center, trails, fishing, hunting and rentals of kayaks and canoes. e Adamstown ATTRACTIONS Bladensburg HISTORY & HERITAGE King Barn Dairy MOOSeum Battle of Bladensburg Waterfront Park 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, 301-927-8819 www.mncppc.org/3256/Bladensburg-Waterfront-Park Historic waterway. Explore by boat or the hiker/biker trails linking to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System, which links to Washington, D.C. d Mad Science Brewing Co. 1619 Buckeystown Pke, Adamstown, 240-409-8723 www.madsciencebrewing.com Located at Thanksgiving Farms, this brewery currently contract brews offsite. e South Germantown Recreational Park, 18028 Central Park Cir, Boyds, 301-528-6530 https://mooseum.org Milkable cow model. “MOO to you” antique milk wagon and model railroad. Children’s play room, crafts and cow models. HISTORY & HERITAGE Brunswick ATTRACTIONS Smoketown Brewing Station 223 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-4828 www.smoketownbrewing.com Crafting great beer from Brunswick’s historic 1948 volunteer fire station. HISTORY & HERITAGE Beltsville ATTRACTIONS Boyds Negro School Bowie HISTORY & HERITAGE Shmidt Spirits 10360 Southard Dr, Beltsville, 240-731-8971 www.shmidtspirits.com A craft distillery specializing in whiskey and gin; featuring tours and tastings on site. d e OUTDOOR RECREATION Belair Mansion 12207 Tulip Grove Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum 18-century home interpreting the lives of notable Marylanders. National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. d 19510 White Ground Rd, Boyds www.boydshistory.org This one-room wooden building, heated by a wood stove, served as the only public school for African Americans in the Boyds area from 1895-1936. d e Brunswick Heritage Museum Brandywine ARTS & CULTURE 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-7100 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/brunswick-heritage-(railroad)-museum/254 Three floors of train exhibits for all ages. Third floor depicts a HO scale model train from Brunswick to Union Station. $ Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards C&O Canal National Historical Park-Brunswick Visitor Center Ken Penrod’s Life Outdoors Unlimited Belair Stable Museum 4708 Sellman Rd, Beltsville, 240-447-2206 www.penrodsguides.com Max charter size is two people. Bethesda ARTS & CULTURE 2835 Belair Dr, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Famous in Maryland Thoroughbred racing history, home to two Triple Crown winners; contains racing memorabilia and a 1923 stable master’s apartment. d 15800 Croom Rd, Brandywine, 301-643-5619 www.robinhillfarmandvineyards.com A small, handcrafted family-owned & operated farm winery. Visit, sip and relax while enjoying the picturesque views. d e ATTRACTIONS 40 W Potomac St, Brunswick, 301-834-7100 www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/ brunswickvisitorcenter.htm Visitor Center highlights the rivalry between the C&O Canal and the B&O Railroad. d Burkittsville ATTRACTIONS Imagination Stage Bowie Railroad Museum Gemeny Winery and Vineyard 4908 Auburn Ave, Bethesda, 301-280-1660 www.imaginationstage.org Premiere theater arts organization dedicated to children. Presents professional performances and after-school programs and summer camps for ages 1-18. d $ ATTRACTIONS 8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Museum showcases a small railroad village in the early 20th-century and 1923 caboose with views of trains from the interlocking tower. d McCrillis Gardens National Capital Radio & Television Museum 8606 Cedarville Rd, Brandywine, 301-442-4670 https://gemenywinery.net The two acres of vineyards are surrounded by fields of grain and lush woods which embody the true heart of the Maryland Farm. d e War Correspondents Arch 900 Arnoldstown Rd, South Mountain Recreation Area, Burkittsville, 301-791-4767 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ Pages/western/gathland.aspx Romano Vineyard and Winery 6910 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, 301-962-1400 www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ mccrillis_gardens.shtm Garden offering a spectacular collection of azaleas, rhododendrons, flowering and majestic shade trees and perennials. Seasonal walking tours available. 2608 Mitchelville Rd, PO Box 1809, Bowie, 301-390-1020 www.ncrtv.org Museum displays an extensive collection of vintage radios and televisions. Working displays and hands-on activities. Group tours by appointment. 15715 Bald Eagle School Rd, Brandywine, 301-752-1103 www.romanowinery.com Family-owned and operated, dedicated to showcasing the rich soil of the rural tier of Prince George’s county through beautiful vines and award-winning wines. e OUTDOOR RECREATION Built in 1885 by George Alfred Townsend, famous author/war correspondent of Civil War period. Only monument in world erected in memory of war correspondents. Cheverly ARTS & CULTURE Prince George’s Publick Playhouse Rock Bottom Brewery Old Town Bowie Welcome Center & Interactive Children’s Museum 7900 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, 301-652-1311 www.rockbottom.com Best place to gather around craveable food and share a round of great craft beer. 8608 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, 301-809-3089 www.cityofbowie.org/museum Hands-on activities interpret life in a turn-of-the-century railroad town. Exhibits on local history/visitor information. d Cedarville State Forest 10201 Bee Oak Rd, Brandywine, 301-888-1410, 1-800-784-5380 https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/southern/cedarville.aspx 5445 Landover Rd, Cheverly, 301-277-1710 www.pgparks.com Performing arts theater offering a wide variety of performances and productions. The 3,510-acre forest marks the headwaters of Zekiah Swamp. Camping, pavilions and 19 miles of hiking trails. d $ e 114 / VISITMARYLAND.OR KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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