Central Maryland Ellicott City Colored School, Restored Unusual Company 8137 Main St, 410-720-2828 www.unusualcompany.com World-famous authentic Italian gelato with non-dairy options, movie memorabilia, collectibles. Shirts, art and more all wrapped up in a c. 1905 bank building. e Fort Meade Fort George G. Meade Museum 8683 Frederick Rd, 410-313-1900 www.howardcountymd.gov/facilities Opened in 1880, the Ellicott City Colored School fulfilled an 1879 state law requiring that counties provide schools for African-American students. d HISTORY & HERITAGE Prettyboy Reservoir OUTDOOR RECREATION Ellicott City Firehouse Museum 3829 Church Rd, 410-313-0420 www.visithowardcounty.com/ listings/ellicott-city-firehouse-museum/2909 Old firehouse contains firefighter memorabilia, displays, uniforms and photographs. d Turf Valley Golf Course SPORTS 4674 Griffin Ave, 301-677-6966 history.army.mil/museums/imcom/ fortmeade/index.html Exhibits on the history of Fort George G. Meade and the U.S. Army from WWI to present. Photo ID required. d 19228 Spooks Hill Rd, 410-887-5683 dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/pages/ publiclands/central/prettyboy.aspx Hiking trails that range from easy to difficult. The reservoir offers largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, sunfish, perch and carp. Howard County Historical Society 9421 Frederick Rd, 410-480-3250 www.hchsmd.org HCHS offers access to historical artifacts and documents at our Archives, and history museum and children’s museum on the hill in downtown Ellicott City. d 2700 Turf Valley Rd, 410-465-1500, 1-800-TEE-TURF www.turfvalley.com/play/golf Embrace your playful side with a day of golf on our two championship courses carved out of the rolling farmlands of Central Maryland. d Freeland Merry Meadows Recreation Farm 1523 Freeland Rd, 410-357-4088 www.merrymeadows.com A full hook-up RV campground in Northern Baltimore County. There are RV sites, cabins & tent sites. New this year is a splash park next to the outdoor pool. d $ Hanover Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland OUTDOOR RECREATION ATTRACTIONS Essex Ballestone Manor House HISTORY & HERITAGE 7002 Arundel Mills Cr, 443-842-7000, 1-855-563-5483 www.maryland.livecasinohotel.com The AAA Four Diamond-rated Live! Casino & Hotel is the premier gaming and entertainment destination in Maryland located midway between Baltimore and D.C. d Howard County Jail 3709 Park Ave The first jail in Howard County was in a private house leased from Israel McKenzie from 1840-1852. A National Park Service Network to Freedom site. c/o Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Rd, 410-887-2818 www.baltimorecountymd.gov An excellent example of the Federal architectural style featuring American decorative arts from 1780-1880. Living history re-enactments and holly tours. $ Galesville Galesville Heritage Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE Arundel Mills SHOPPING The Log Cabin Hart-Miller Island State Park OUTDOOR RECREATION 988 Main St, 410-867-9499 www.galesvilleheritagesociety.org The museum houses artifacts, oral histories and memorabilia on the rich heritage, history and culture of Galesville and the surrounding area. d 7000 Arundel Mills Cr, 410-540-5100 www.simon.com/mall/arundel-mills Maryland’s largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Featuring more than 200 stores, dining and entertainment. d 8394 Main St, 410-313-0421 www.howardcountymd.gov/facilities This relocated cabin depicts early life in the village of Ellicott’s mills. d Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park 3655 Church Rd, 410-313-0422 www.howardcountymd.gov/facilities Early private school for girls from 1837-1891. Now a stabilized ruin. d P.O. Box 480, 410-477-0757 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/central/hartmiller.aspx This island in the Chesapeake Bay, near the mouth of Middle River, is accessible only by boat. Its western shore offers safe mooring, a beach and campsites. e Glen Burnie Breakwater Adventures Havre de Grace The Havre de Grace Arts Collective ARTS & CULTURE OUTDOOR RECREATION Finksburg Black Barn Alpacas Thomas Isaac Log Cabin ATTRACTIONS 864 Nabbs Creek Rd, 410-904-6886 www.breakwaterrentals.com Breakwater Adventures is a one-of-a-kind Jet Ski rental experience thanks to our fleet of Seadoo Sparks, large riding area and top-notch customer service. $ 220 N Washington St, 443-526-1118 www.hdgartscollective.org To build community through the arts by providing quality entertainment that engages and attracts audiences. d $ 8394 Main St, 410-313-0420 www.visithowardcounty.com/sight-seeing/history-heritage Period-appointed cabin and costumed docents reveal various aspects of Ellicott’s Mills, an 18th-century Quaker mill town and the birth of the National Rd. d 2401 Bollinger Mill Rd, 301-284-0361 www.blackbarnalpacas.com Meet alpacas, play lawn games, and enjoy a peaceful, hands-on farm experience the whole family will love at Black Barn Alpacas. d $ Glenelg Worldwide Tours and Travel Battery Island Brewing Company 101 N Washington St, 443-417-0534 www.batteryislandbrewing.com A veteran-owned nano-brewery, situated in historic downtown Havre de Grace. d ATTRACTIONS TOUR SERVICES Little Portion Farm OUTDOOR RECREATION Full Moon Farm OUTDOOR RECREATION 13600 Triadelphia Rd, 301-545-1830 www.worldwidebususa.com We provide transportation service for local or long-distance travel using our 15-, 24-and 56-passenger vehicles. 12280 Folly Quarter Rd, 443-585-8005 www.littleportionfarm.org We provide fresh food to those in need while using sustainable farming practices to support the health of the land we steward. Stop by to visit or volunteer. d 4326 Louisville Rd, 410-795-8371 www.fullmoonfarm.com Full Moon Farm is a full-care horse boarding facility and English riding program. We offer year-round lessons, summer camps, competitions, clinics and more. d Glenwood Damon Foreman Music Academy 2465 Route 97 Suite 7, 443-812-0184 www.dfmamd.com Specialize in music instrument and vocal instruction delivered in a way that makes learning fun yet challenging. Secondly, we provide high-quality recordings. d $ City of Havre de Grace, Visitor Center CITY/COUNTY TOURISM OFFICE ARTS & CULTURE Patapsco Valley State Park Forest Hill Harford Vineyard & Winery 450 Pennington Ave, 410-939-2100, 1-800-851-7756 www.explorehavredegrace.com Make your next adventure to Havre de Grace where you can play outdoors, boat, fish, shop, dine and explore at local businesses. Plan your visit today. d e 8020 Baltimore National Pk, 410-461-5005 dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ Pages/central/patapsco.aspx Extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 16,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Natural and historical features await. d $ ATTRACTIONS 1311 W. Jarrettsville Rd, 443-495-1699 www.harfordvineyard.com Genuine, down-to-earth winery experience away from the crowds, stop by our tasting room on Thursday through Monday 11am-5pm. d Halethorpe Guinness Open Gate Brewery Concord Point Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum HISTORY & HERITAGE HISTORY & HERITAGE Main Street Oriental Rugs SHOPPING The Teal Antler SHOPPING 8290 Main St, 410-313-9090 www.mainstreetorientalrugs.com Handmade, 100% wool oriental rugs from Persia, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey. Gorgeous and long-lasting high-quality rugs. d e 1528 Rock Spring Rd Suite 400, 443-625-3189 www.thetealantler.com The Teal Antler is committed to providing our customers with the latest fashion trends, styles and an exceptional one-of-a-kind shopping experience. d 5001 Washington Blvd, 443-575-6893 www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore. com They currently offer guided tours, seasonal menus, an ever-changing taplist, gift shop, Perfect Pint Academy, limited-time, brewery-exclusive beers and more. d 714 Concord St, 410-939-3213 www.concordpointlighthouse.org Climb the tower, discover its history in the museum and explore the grounds. Special events throughout the year. e Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Hampstead Galloping Goose Vineyards 215 Giles St, 410-939-3739 www.decoymuseum.com Located on the banks of the Susquehanna Flats, the museum houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. d $ ATTRACTIONS Southwest Connection 8173 Main St, 443-545-4612 southwestconnectionec.com Southwest Connection features handcrafted sterling-silver jewelry & art from the Navajo, Zuni & Hopi tribes of the Southwest. Fort Howard Fort Howard Park ATTRACTIONS 9500 North Point Rd, 410-887-7529 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ agencies/recreation/ programdivision/community /edgemeresparrowspoint/ forthoward.html A historical significance is its connection with the largest invasion of the United States in history on the morning of Sept. 12, 1814. 4326 Maple Grove Rd, 410-374-6596 www.gallopinggoosevineyards.com Estate wines grown and created at the farm. Relax and enjoy a quite country setting. Picnics encouraged. Local cheeses and fruits in season. d The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Environmental Learning Center 100 Lafayette St, 410-939-4800 www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org We work to collect, document, preserve, and interpret the maritime skills and cultural heritage of the Lower Susquehanna River and Upper Chesapeake Bay region. d $ Lock House Museum 817 Conesteo St, 410-939-5780 www.thelockhousemuseum.org Canal exhibits and working lock model in the 19th-century home and office of the Susquehanna & Tidewater Canal. d $ VISITMARYLAND.ORG 107
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