Capital Region National Museum of Health and Medicine HISTORY & HERITAGE Springfield Manor EVENT FACILITIES 2500 Linden Ln, 301-319-3300 www.medicalmuseum.mil Established as the Army Medical Museum during the Civil War. The military medical museum is about the past, present and future of American military medicine. 11836 Auburn Rd, 301-271-0099 www.springfieldmanor.com Voted Frederick’s Best Event Venue. Gorgeous 120-acre country estate offering restored barn and gracious ballroom with indoor seating for 300 guests. d Prince George’s Equestrian Center/Show Place Arena SPORTS Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility Matthew Henson State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Catoctin Mountain Park HISTORY & HERITAGE 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, 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 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 Winding Creek LP E to Alderton Rd, 301-495-2595 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/matthew-henson-state-stream-valley-park/matthew-henson-trail Greenway with recreational features that runs along Turkey Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek. Managed by Montgomery County. 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 Walkersville Fountain Rock Park and Nature Center Wheaton Sports Pavilion ATTRACTIONS Cunningham Falls State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION Denizens Brewing Company SHOPPING 1115 E West Hwy, 301-557-9818 www.denizensbrewingco.com Independent, family-owned, and operated brewery since 2014. d e 4274 William Houck Dr, 301-271-7574 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 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 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 $ Walkersville Southern Railroad HISTORY & HERITAGE Ole Mink Farm Temple Hills Citi Concepts Inc dba Baron Tours 34 W Pennsylvania Ave, 301-898-0899 www.wsrr.org Whether it is a scenic excursion for the whole family or a romantic dinner for two, we have something for everyone! You will find history & adventure at WSRR! d $ GROUND TRANSPORTATION Wheaton Brookside Gardens 12806 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, 301-271-7012 www.oleminkfarm.com Luxury log rental cabins (some pet-friendly), seasonal campsites, and a meeting space for business meetings or family gatherings. d $ OUTDOOR RECREATION 6815 Coolridge Dr, 202-449-9671, 1-800-5050-Bus www.barontours.com Baron Tours is committed to providing quality charter bus transportation services throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. d e Thurmont Catoctin Breeze Vineyard 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 ATTRACTIONS Brookside Nature Center 15010 Roddy Rd, 240-578-3831 www.catoctinbreeze.com Boutique family-owned winery committed to producing quality wines where terroir and minimum intervention is reflected in each bottle produced. d e Upper Marlboro Two Lions Vineyards ATTRACTIONS Catoctin Wildlife Preserve 12600 Croom Rd, 312-480-0046, 240-490-3324 www.twolionsvineyards.com Winery and event venue. d 1400 Glenallan Ave, 301-962-1480 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-nature-center At Brookside Nature Center discover wooded nature play area or learn about the forest habitat on accessible, interpretive boardwalks. d Wheaton Regional Park 13019 Catoctin Furnace Rd, 301-271-3180, 301-271-4922 catoctinwildlifepreserve.com 50-acre park-like area, animal encounters, safari rides daily July thru Sept. Exotic animal gift shop. Free parking. d $ Darnall’s Chance House Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE Loy’s Station Covered Bridge 13506 Old Frederick Rd, 301-600-2936, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/loys-station-covered-bridge/268 90-ft. covered bridge (c.1848) over Owen’s Creek. An adjoining park provides picnic and play area. 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, 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 $ 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 Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park Roddy Rd Covered Bridge 14760 Roddy Rd, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/roddy-road-covered-bridge/272 This 40-ft., single-span covered bridge, built in 1856, stretches over Owen’s Creek; one of the area’s finest trout streams. 16801 Mount Calvert Rd, 301-627-1286 www.pgparks.com/3007/mount-calvert-historical-and-archaeologi 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 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 $ Wheaton Ice Arena SPORTS Utica Mills Covered Bridge Watkins Regional Park OUTDOOR RECREATION 7720 Utica Rd, 301-600-4047, 1-800-999-3613 www.visitfrederick.org/listing/utica-mills-covered-bridge/3780 Historic covered bridge (c.1850) nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains. 301 Watkins Park Dr, 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 11717 Orebaugh Ave, 301-905-3000 www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-ice-arena/ montgomeryparks.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 102 DESTINATION MARYLAND KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Accessible e = Pet Friendly $ = Admission
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