ENTERTAINMENT ANY WAY YOU WANT IT If you want to shop ‘til you drop, head to the top of Anne Arundel County and check out the largest mall in the state at Arundel Mills in Hanover. With more than 200 outlet and retail shops, restaurants, a movie theater, Dave & Busters, and even Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament with real live knights, it’s easy to make a day of it. If you’ve got more energy to burn, head to the Maryland Live! Casino right next door to indulge, then unwind in one of the Maryland Live! Hotel’s luxe rooms—or the spa. Looking for more of that Vegas-style thrill while catching prime entertainment? The Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore offers great gaming and a side of celebrity chefs just a short walk from Camden Yards. Music lovers can’t miss the massively remodeled Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia—one of the top five amphitheaters in the country, according to Rolling Stone . Known for presenting superstar acts throughout its more than 50-year history, Merriweather Post Pavilion has hosted everyone from Led Zeppelin to Wu-Tang Clan and countless other legends. Make sure to check out Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis, and in Baltimore try Rams Head Live, Royal Farms Arena, Ottobar, Baltimore Soundstage, or the waterfront MECU Pavilion on Pier Six of the Inner Harbor. Common Ground on the Hill in Westminster, Maryland’s newest folklife center, features music and festivals throughout the year. Enjoy world-class live music, professional plays, and more at the Cultural Center at the Opera House in Havre de Grace. Baltimore is also home to a thriving theater scene. The Hippodrome Theatre is a legendary venue for Broadway shows and more, the Modell Performing Arts Center hosts everything from opera to stand-up comedy, and smaller theaters like Everyman Theatre, Center Stage, and Chesapeake Shakespeare Company shine the spotlight on local greats. Or for the silver screen, check out The Charles Theatre, The Parkway Theatre, and the historic Senator Theatre, all featuring the big hits and hard-to-find classics. Beyond the music, Baltimore boasts an art scene like no other. The American Visionary Art Museum displays the treasures drawn, sculpted, found, photographed, altered, and recorded by self-taught artists. The Baltimore Museum of Art maintains a massive collection (including the most Matisse paintings in the world) while the Walters Art Museum houses masterworks from around the globe— both totally free to explore. Throughout Baltimore, you’ll also find artist-run galleries promoting local talent and artist collectives that often offer lessons and studio space to anyone interested. For the kids, try the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and the Port Discovery Children’s Museum, all huddled together at the harbor. Visit the beautiful, walkable Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. And for a special treat, take the kids to an Orioles game, or catch the Ravens dominating the gridiron. Patterson Park Pagoda @patorjk Port Discovery Children’s Museum @dsnyrunrgrl Find more things to do in Central Maryland online at: visitmaryland.org/regions-cities/central-maryland Photos: (left page) Baltimore (Visit Baltimore) CENTRAL MARYLAND / 79
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