Things To Do
Rocks State Park
Rocks was one of the first state parks in Maryland created for the expressed purpose of protecting a unique natural feature. Primary attractions at Rocks include the King and Queen Seat and Kilgore Falls. The main section of the park includes three picnic areas, 3.5-miles of hiking trails, and access to Deer Creek, which is ideal for fishing, wading and tubing.
Oregon Ridge Park
Oregon Ridge Park is a 1,043-acre park in Cockeysville, Maryland. The park features walking and hiking trails, nature center, picnic and recreation areas, and lodge. The park was built on the site of some abandoned goethite and marble quarries dating back to the 1830s. One of the quarries, now filled with water, is a lake used for swimming.
Ladew Topiary Gardens
You need only meander through the 22 acres of Gardens, tour the historic Manor House, visit the seasonal Butterfly House, or hike along the Nature Walk to appreciate the unique beauty and charm of internationally renowned Ladew Gardens.
Loch Raven Reservoir
Loch Raven Reservoir is one of the most pristine outdoor locations in the Baltimore metropolitan area, with resplendent plants and wildlife and beautiful water vistas, where visitors can enjoy miles of hiking trails that wind their way along the banks of the reservoir. Hikers and bikers can expect to see a wide variety of birds as well as a lush and varied array of plants and trees.
MillStone Cellars
MillStone Cellars is a farmhouse cidery that crafts all oak barrel-aged dry ciders. We focus solely on the production of rustic style ciders, cysers and meads, heavily influenced by the native yeast, microbes and local growing conditions. We source all of our ingredients within 150 miles of our cidery as well as growing and foraging our own. We strive to distill and preserve all things that make our region and climate unique, presented to you in a bottle of cider.
Union Craft Brewing
Situated along the Jones Falls river, in the historic Woodberry neighborhood of Baltimore, the Union Craft Brewery makes great beer and great company. With reverence for tradition and place, we brew beers that unite old and new ideas, the science and craft of brewing, and boldness and balance of flavor.
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the Rebellion", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address".
Antietam National Battlefield Visitor Center
23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.
National Aquarium
The nation’s first public aquarium was originally established in 1873 in Wood’s Hole, Massachusetts. The National Aquarium opened in 1981 as a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization, the jewel of Baltimore City’s Inner Harbor redevelopment. With a mission to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures, the Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s two top aquariums and has hosted over 51 million guests since opening.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
The Baltimore Zoo was created by act of the Maryland state legislature on April 7, 1876. The zoo is the third oldest zoo in the United States. It actually had its beginnings as early as 1862, when the first of many citizens gave animals (the first being 4 swans) to Druid Hill Park for public display. Today the 135-plus acre zoo encompasses birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, representing nearly 200 species. Animals are displayed in natural settings replicating their native habitats.
Strasburg Rail Road
The Strasburg Rail Road is the oldest continuously operating railroad in the western hemisphere and the oldest public utility in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Amish Country
When you visit The Amish Village in Lancaster County, you’ll get a local’s view of how an Amish community works and lives in Lancaster County today. The Amish Village is more than just an attraction for visitors to Amish Country, Pa. It’s a way to experience the Amish culture: one that has changed little in almost 300 years.
Greenmount Bowl
Have you ever been duckpin bowling? Wait, you don't know what it is? Well then you need to go and try it out!
Earth Treks
Want to work up a sweat before the big bash? Partake in an activity much loved by Calvin and Ruby! Harness up and go for a climb at this indoor gym.