Oriole Park at Camden Yards combines modern design with historical surroundings – and is often touted as the ‘most beautiful ballpark’ in the game. Take a stroll down Eutaw Street, and grab a Natty Boh before you head into the stadium for an incredible view of downtown Baltimore and its famed O’s.
Make a trip to Parkton, MD to experience this award-winning, family-owned winery: Royal Rabbits Vineyard. It nods to the owner’s love of medieval Europe while providing a more personal experience. As you visit with Roy, Linda, ‘Mom’ and ‘Pop’, treat yourself to a comfortable, sit-down tasting of award-winning dry and semi-sweet wines grown and bottled on site. Close to the Maryland/Pennsylvania state line, this is a perfect pit stop for those traveling between the two states.
Monkton Bike Rentals is another great option for those looking to access all the nature the area has to offer. Monkton Bike Rentals offers 1.5 and 2.5 hour tubing excursions down the Gunpowder River, along with bike rentals available for nearby trails.
Located on 1,043 acres of forested land in Cockeysville, Oregon Ridge has miles of hiking trails, as well as a lakefront pavilion, nature center, outdoor animal enclosures, accessible playground and picnic areas. Interested in learning about Maryland’s natural landscape? The Oregon Ridge Park holds nature classes year-round, as well as other open-to-the-public events.
Rocks State Park is the home site of the King and Queen Seat, a scenic rocky outcropping 190-feet above Deer Creek. Kilgore Falls, the second-highest vertical drop waterfall in Maryland, is also found within its borders. Nestled in northern Harford County, it’s recommended you call ahead to reserve your spot if planning to visit the Falls.
With 27 athletic teams including football, men’s and women’s lacrosse, ice hockey, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, Stevenson University also provides a top-notch educational experience to its students. A small, private university with two campuses based in Stevenson and Owings Mills, popular majors at this quaint educational establishment include nursing, criminal justice and business.
One of the nation’s top 100 public universities, Towson University is located in Towson, MD – a tree-lined college town bustling with activities for professionals, students and families alike. Home to Unitas Stadium, the third-largest sports complex in the Baltimore region, this 329-acre campus helped the Baltimore area earn the title of one of the 10 best American cities for college students.
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America’s first research university and home to nine world-class schools working together as one university. The university that helped make water purification possible, that developed the ramjet engine, launched the field of genetic engineering and authenticated the Dead Sea Scrolls is located right in the heart of Baltimore. Fun fact: the University is associated with 29 Nobel Prize winners. Do you know which ones?
Located a block away from the Baltimore Convention Center, the Royal Farms Arena is one of the best live entertainment venues in Maryland. Popular events held at the arena include WWE, comedy festivals, Disney on Ice, diverse music concerts, and is also home to the Baltimore Brigade (an AFL team). Click here to check their schedule of upcoming events.
Tucked into 45 acres of gardens and wooded walkways stands Gramercy Mansion, a historic, Tudor-style bed and breakfast and private event venue welcoming guests and private events throughout the year. Popular on-site touches that set this venue apart include antiques + art, lavish indoor and outdoor gardens, an organic farm, an adjoining carriage house, as well as an off-site option in downtown Baltimore, the 1840s Plaza.
Shawan Downs is a first-class equestrian center and steeplechase course which celebrates the equestrian heritage of the Baltimore County area. It is home to the Legacy Chase each September, a premier event that has established itself as an annual “must attend” event for many Marylanders and visitors alike. It also features an additional 4-5 steeplechase races and eventing competitions throughout the year.
MD Live!, one of the largest casinos in the USA, sits in Anne Arundel County, directly in between Baltimore and Washington, DC. This all-in-one entertainment destination includes gaming, shopping, a spa for relaxing, 11 on-site dining establishments and live events on stage every day and night of the week. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Home to the middle jewel in horse-racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, Pimlico Race Course is the second-oldest racetrack in America. Live thoroughbred horse racing takes place on-site throughout the year, and can be viewed from the Terrace Room, as well as wagered on for those feeling lucky.
