Build-Your-Own Maryland Adventure A Full State of Family Fun DAYS 1 & 2 | Deep Creek Lake State Park This beloved recreation area has so much to offer, you could spend a week here. Take a dip at the swim beach before drying off with a hike on 20 miles of trails. Or speed things up with boat or Jet Ski rentals. Nearby Funland earns its name with bumper cars, go-karts and water-balloon wars, while Adventure Sports Center International boasts the world’s only mountaintop recirculating white-water course. Or take to the air via obstacle and ropes courses at Monkey Business Adventure Park . Sleep under the stars at Deep Creek Lake campsites or at Ella’s Enchanted Treehouses , which offers up-high lodging for everyone thanks to their wheelchair-accessible DayDreamer treehouse. Glazed & Confuzed Donuts Gone Wild Cake doughnuts with funky flavors Archie’s Barbeque Brisket, smoked wings & cornbread MoonShadow Restaurant & Bar Casual vibes & lots of vegan & gluten-free options Deep Creek Lake DAY 3 | Adventure on the Road At Hagerstown ’s Discovery Station , work off car-ride energy exploring two floors of hands-on STEAM exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to LEGO robotics. Plan your second leg-stretch for Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills : Snap pics of your kids in the butterfly house and learn about Native American life. Perryville ’s your snooze spot tonight, where a cabin-esque suite at Great Wolf Lodge awaits. The Filling Station, La Vale Eggs, biscuits & breakfast classics The Dog House, Hagerstown Zany hot dogs, brats & burgers Mari Luna, Pikesville Tacos, pupusas & nachos DAY 4 | Great Wolf Lodge Take a break from the road and spend a day (or three) living it up at this water-park extravaganza. Drift on the lazy river, race down tubes and slides, sink baskets from a wave pool or soak in the hot springs. Un-prune your fingers playing arcade games, bowling, mini-golfing and more. And with eight on-site dining options, you’ll have no trouble wrangling meals. Six Flags America DAY 5 | Six Flags America Our largest amusement park is a mere 90-minute drive from Great Wolf Lodge. Choose from 100-plus rides, like roller coasters and carousels. The park is loaded with places to grab a bite, and you’ll also find plenty of shows and special events. Crash for the night at one of many classic hotels in Bowie and catch a Bowie Baysox minor-league baseball game if you get the chance. 84 DESTINATION MARYLAND Six Flags America
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