Things To Do
1. Trolley Line #9 Trail
Located a 10 minute drive from the venue, this is a 1.25-mile boardwalk and paved trail with a steady incline from Catonsville to Patapsco State Park. You can also access the Banneker Historical Park and Museum from the trail.
2. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Located a 10 minute drive from the venue, this is a 142-acre site dedicated to telling the story of Benjamin Banneker, the first African American man of science.
3. Catonsville Sunday Farmers Market
Located a five minute drive from the venue, this Sunday morning farmers market runs from 9am to 12pm.
4. Catonsville Arts District
Located on Frederick Road, a six minute drive from the venue, this district includes history, shopping, food, music, arts, and culture.
5. Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Located a 15 minute drive from the venue, Baltimore's Inner Harbor is one of the country's oldest seaports. It is also home to the Maryland Science Center ($30) and the National Aquarium ($50).
6. Baltimore Sightseeing Cruise
Located a 15 minute drive from the venue, this is a narrated sightseeing tour offering views of and stories about the city of Baltimore. The linked tour ($25) is one of many available.
7. Rawlings Conservatory
Located a 20 minute drive from the venue, this is a conservatory and botanic garden with five greenhouses and a garden. Entry is free and guided tours are available ($7).
8. The Walters Art Museum
Located a 20 minute drive from the venue, this free art museum features a variety of collections dating back to 5,000 BCE.
9. Union Market District
Located a 40 minute drive from the venue or a 50 minute train from the BWI Amtrak station, this historic market has been transformed into a food and shopping district with dozens of shops and vendors. It's also just minutes from Megan and Maddie's apartment and one of their favorite weekend hangout spots! Be sure to check out our favorite restaurant in DC, Yellow Union Market!
10. National Museum of African American History and Culture
Located a 45 minute drive from the venue or a one hour train ride from the BWI Amtrak station, this museum is the only national museum devoted exclusively to African American life, history, and culture. This is Megan and Madeline's favorite museum in the city and requires free timed entry tickets.
11. Arena Stage
Located a 45 minute drive from the venue or a one hour train from the BWI Amtrak station, this theater is home to three performance venues and was the first racially integrated theater in DC. Megan and Madeline love to see shows here on weekends, and the theater has a pay your age program for patrons 35 and under.
12. Smithsonian National Zoo
Located a 45 minute drive from the venue or a one hour train ride from the BWI Amtrak station, the National Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals and is located near Rock Creek Park. The zoo is also one of two places in the country you can visit pandas, which are Megan and Madeline's favorite animal to visit! Free timed entry tickets are required.
