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NASA Goddard Visitor Center

NASA Goddard Visitor Center

Greenbelt, Maryland

Educational attraction showcasing rockets, space telescopes and space-related topics.

Robinson Nature Center

Robinson Nature Center

Columbia, Maryland

18-acre center exploring the local ecosystem via a planetarium, nature exhibits & wooded trail.

Historic London Town & Gardens

Historic London Town & Gardens

Edgewater, Maryland

Educational complex featuring outdoor gardens & a historic section with colonial buildings & events.

William Paca House & Garden

William Paca House & Garden

Annapolis, Maryland

Visitors can tour this restored 1760s estate of a former governor & stroll its 2-acre garden.

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake

Annapolis, Maryland

Family-friendly pirate-themed cruise ship offering water cannon battles and treasure hunts, alongside face painting and costumes.

Quiet Waters Park

Quiet Waters Park

Annapolis, Maryland

340 acres with 6 miles of paved trails, boating & a playground, plus formal gardens & art galleries.

Historic Fort Armistead

Historic Fort Armistead

Baltimore, Maryland

Historic landmark known for its graffiti, tunnels, and bay views, though some say it's no place for kids.

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland

Forest setup of zip lines, rope rigs & wooden bridges has day & night passes for kids & adults.

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Baltimore Museum of Industry

Baltimore, Maryland

The city's Industrial Revolution animated via displays such as an interactive 1865 oyster cannery.

National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

Baltimore, Maryland

National Historic Landmark highlighting nearly 200 locomotives, a model train display & train rides.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Lothian, Maryland

Tranquil nature preserve featuring trails, boardwalks, a visitor center and an observation deck.

Maryland Science Center

Maryland Science Center

Baltimore, Maryland

Interactive exhibits at this museum featuring an IMAX theater, planetarium & rooftop observatory.

American Visionary Art Museum

American Visionary Art Museum

Baltimore, Maryland

Small museum with unusual rotating exhibits by self-taught artists, plus sculptures & a garden.

Baltimore Inner Harbor

Baltimore Inner Harbor

Baltimore, Maryland

Harborfront area featuring an aquarium, restaurants, shops, a playground and historic ships.

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum

Baltimore, Maryland

Compact preserved site & museum featuring historic Edgar Allan Poe memorabilia & events.

Historic Ships in Baltimore

Historic Ships in Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland

Maritime museum with 1850s sloop-of-war & lighthouse, plus a submarine, Coast Guard cutter & more.

National Aquarium

National Aquarium

Baltimore, Maryland

Iconic landmark offering marine-life exhibits, a dolphin show, shark tank & walk-through rainforest.

Top of the World Observation Level

Top of the World Observation Level

Baltimore, Maryland

World Trade Center's 27th-floor observation tower with 360-degree views of the city & harbor.

Pierce's Park

Pierce's Park

Baltimore, Maryland

Relaxed, kid-friendly park featuring a bamboo tunnel, a horn-shaped slide and xylophones.

Sandy Point State Park

Sandy Point State Park

Annapolis, Maryland

Local beach & picnic area offering views of the Sandy Point Shoal Light & the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Port Discovery Children's Museum

Port Discovery Children's Museum

Baltimore, Maryland

Kid-powered museum with 3 floors of hands-on exhibits & play areas, plus events.

The Walters Art Museum

The Walters Art Museum

Baltimore, Maryland

Historic 3-building gallery with paintings & artifacts from ancient times to the present.

Fort Howard Park

Fort Howard Park

Edgemere, Maryland

Park with picnic tables, a playground, and a public restroom, plus a historical landmark known as the Dungeons.

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland

More than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians & reptiles at this zoo in Druid Hill Park since 1876.

The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum

The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum

Baltimore, Maryland

Venue with wax depictions of notable African Americans, from famous athletes to a U.S. president.

William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge

William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bay Bridge

Annapolis, Maryland

This iconic dual-span bridge is one of the longest in the world & stretches over Chesapeake Bay.

National Harbor

National Harbor

Oxon Hill, Maryland

Development along the Potomac River featuring a large Ferris wheel, restaurants, shopping & events.

The Capital Wheel

The Capital Wheel

Oxon Hill, Maryland

180-ft. ferris wheel offering 8-person gondolas, colorful lights & views of the Potomac River.

Terrapin Nature Park

Terrapin Nature Park

Stevensville, Maryland

Quiet 276-acre park featuring a 3.25-mile walking trail, wildflower meadows, wetlands and a beach.

Piney Run Park

Piney Run Park

Sykesville, Maryland

Park with a 300-acre lake & over 5 miles of trails plus fishing, boating, tennis & picnicking.

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Rock Hall, Maryland

2,285-acre island refuge providing hiking & biking trails, marsh kayaking, fishing & wildlife views.

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

Grasonville, Maryland

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Saint Michaels, Maryland

18-acre waterfront venue focusing on the bay & its people, with exhibits, activities & boat rides.

Sandymount Park

Sandymount Park

Finksburg, Maryland

Compact neighborhood park with sports fields, a playground, a walking trail & picnic facilities.

Players Fun Zone

Players Fun Zone

Westminster, Maryland

Carroll County Farm Museum

Carroll County Farm Museum

Westminster, Maryland

Seasonal tours of a 19th-century farmhouse & grounds with period buildings & animals.

Wilmer Park

Wilmer Park

Chestertown, Maryland

Lawn-covered waterfront park featuring swings, slides and a gazebo, plus a pavilion for events.

Westminster Community Pond

Westminster Community Pond

Westminster, Maryland

Playground, pond and picnic area with trails around it, plus basketball hoops.

Cape Horn Park

Cape Horn Park

Hampstead, Maryland

Paved jogging and walking trails along with multiple sports fields and a playground.

The Union Mills Homestead

The Union Mills Homestead

Westminster, Maryland

1790s estate with a historic home & outbuildings, including a mill, antiques & relics.

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