Capital Region HISTORY & HERITAGE Catoctin Mountain Park 14707 Park Central Rd, 301-663-9388 www.nps.gov/cato Catoctin’s diverse cultural resources provide several vignettes of our nation’s history in one small location. d e Upper Marlboro ATTRACTIONS Six Flags America Walkersville ATTRACTIONS 8511 Nature Center Pl, 301-600-4460 www.recreater.com/fountainrock Fountain Rock Park is Frederick’s first environmental park on 22.5 acres of historical, ecological and family-friendly land. d Wheaton Regional Park Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center OUTDOOR RECREATION Cunningham Falls State Park 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd, 301-271-7574 www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/cunningham.aspx State park with 77-ft. cascading waterfalls, 44-acre lake, swimming beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day, camping, hiking, fishing and public hunting area. d $ e 2000 Shorefield Rd, 301-495-2595 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park Wheaton Regional Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities within its 536 acres, including a Huntington engine train and musical carousel. d e Wheaton Train & Carousel Ole Mink Farm 13710 Central Ave, Bowie, 301-249-1500 www.sixflags.com/america Thrilling theme/water park featuring 100+ rides, shows and attractions. Seasonal events. d $ See ad on p. 6. 12600 Croom Rd, 312-480-0046, 240-490-3324 www.twolionsvineyards.com Winery and event venue. d 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, 301-898-0899 www.wsrr.org Come out for an exciting train ride suitable for all ages. Ride in vintage train cars from our turn-of-the-century station out to picturesque Frederick County. d $ Walkersville Southern Railroad and Museum 2002 Shorefield Rd, 301-563-7545 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park/ wheaton-miniature-train The Wheaton Miniature Train and Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel offer a unique and whimsical adventure for the family. d $ SPORTS Wheaton Ice Arena 11717 Orebaugh Ave, 301-905-3000 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-ice-arena/mont-gomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-ice-arena Wheaton Ice Arena, one of two year-round indoor skating facilities in Montgomery Parks, offers a wide range of ice skating and ice hockey classes and camps. d Wheaton OUTDOOR RECREATION 1800 Glenallan Ave, 301-962-1400 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens Brookside Gardens is a 50-acre public display garden with several distinct areas: Aquatic Garden, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Garden and a Woodland Walk. d 1400 Glenallan Ave, 301-962-1480 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-nature-center At Brookside Nature Center discover the wooded nature play area or learn about the forest habitat on accessible, interpretive boardwalks. d Two Lions Vineyards Brookside Gardens HISTORY & HERITAGE 12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012 ww.oleminkfarm.com Luxury log rental cabins (some pet-friendly), seasonal campsites, and a meeting space for business meetings or family gatherings. d $ 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, 301-952-8010 www.history.pgparks.com Step inside Darnall’s Chance and take a tour of Lettice Lee’s home to learn about what life was like for the Colonial women who lived here. d $ Darnall’s Chance House Museum Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility Brookside Nature Center 16801 Mount Calvert Rd, 301-627-1286 www.mncppc.org/3199 Mount Calvert is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the region. Walk the grounds or sign up for a program to discover 10,000 years of history. d e Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park 11715 Orebaugh Ave, 301-905-3030 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park/ indoor-tennis-facility The Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility features six indoor tennis courts with central air and heating, lighting, a party room and changing rooms with lockers. d Wheaton Sports Pavilion 11751 Orebaugh Ave, 301-905-3070 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-regional-park/ wheaton-sports-pavilion The Wheaton Sports Pavilion is a first-rate place to play soccer, lacrosse and futsal. d $ Fishing Pier at Black Hill Regional Park VISITMARYLAND.ORG 101
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