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At the moment learning becomes personal. By nurturing each child as an individual, we instill a sense of pride in academic excellence, personal growth and community involvement. St. James offers an empowering education, enriched by fine arts and athletics, for boys and girls, grades K-8. Contact 410-329-3292 or admissions@saintjames academy.org for a personal tour. Open House: January 13, 8 am - 10 am.
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CHILDCARE Aberdeen, 21001 Catholic Charities Early Headstart 34 N Philadelphia Boulevard Karing for Kids Learning Center 758 W Bel Air Avenue MRDC Head Start 100 E. Bel Air Ave Open Door At Bakerfield Elementary 36 Baker Street Abingdon, 21009 Kindercare Learning Center 3325 Trellis Lane Kindercare Learning Center 2901 Kensington Pky # 425 YMCA Child Care Center
1311 K Continental Drive Bel Air, 21014
La Garderie Child Care 2219 E Churchville Road
Childtime Children’s Center 804 Moores Mill Road
Belcamp, 21017
Celebree Learning Center 2111 Laurel Bush Road Hickory Child Development Center
Where Dreams Begins Inc. 1701 Edgewood Road Fallston, 21047
Churchville, 21028
Darlington, 21034 Wilson Ministry Center 1024 Main Street
YMCA Towson Head Start 1801 Glen Keith Blvd.
MRDC Head Start 2002 N. Cedar Drive
Kiddie Academy of Riverside 1200 Creamery Lane
Celebree Learning Center 10626 York Rd
Baltimore, 21204
Lil Roots Christian Day Care 1602 Waltman Road
Childtime Children’s Center 1322 Policy Drive
Cockeysville, 21030
YMCA Towson Family Center 600 West Chesapeake Avenue
KinderCare Learning Center 1317 Woodbridge Station Way
YMCA Campus Child Care Center 309 Thomas Run Road
Helping Hands Ministries CDC 3237 Level Road
Towson, 21204
Going Places DayCare 2124 Nuttal Avenue
Treasure Island Therapeutic Day Care 2105 Laurel Bush Road
Celebree Learning Center 1203 Agora Drive
Creative Ways Learning Center 2403 Whiteford Road
Creative Journeys Learning Center 423 Edgewood Road
The Goddard School 2017 Emmorton Road
Churchville Day Care Nursery 2842 Churchville Road
Whiteford, 21160
Catholic Charities Early Headstart 1980 Brookside Drive
Kiddie Academy 2235 Old Emmorton Road
Beary Happy Family Childcare 810 Hayden Way
Children’s Christian Center 21 Linwood Ave
Edgewood, 21040
2430 Conowingo Road
Celebree Learning Center 2312 Bel Air Road
Baltimore, 21207 Playplace America 880 Otsego Street
YMCA Campfield Head Start 6838 Alter Road
Sweetpea Society Learning Center 349 Fountain Street
Essex, 21221 YMCA Back River Head Start 799 Back River Neck Road
Fallston Child Care Center 1503 Fallston Road
Jarrettsville, 21084
Stonewall Day Care Center 601 Mountain Road
Salem Lutheran Childrens Center 3825 Norrisville Road
Sweetpea Society Learning Center 2112 Bel Air Road Forest Hill, 21050 Advent Child Development Center 2230 Rock Spring Road Celebree Learning Center 9 Newport Drive Celebree Learning Center 1517 A Rock Spring Road Kiddie Academy 2003 Klein Plaza Drive The Goddard School 460 Granary Road Havre de Grace, 21078 Bethel Day Care 21 N Earlton Road
Joppa, 21085 Good Sheppard Children’s Center 622 Joppa Farm Road Joppa, 21085 Trinity Lutheran Child Care 622 Joppa Farm Road Sparks, 21152 The Goddard School 14630 York Road Whiteford, 21154 Christian Childcare Center of Whiteford 719 Wheeler School Road Street, 21160 Children’s Center of North Harford 707 Highland Road
Baltimore, 21222 YMCA MerrittPark Head Start 1782 Merritt Blvd. Baltimore, 21234 Celebree Learning Center 3321 East Joppa Road Perry Hall, 21236 Celebree Learning Center 9626 Bel Air Road Baltimore, 21236 The Goddard School 4960 Mercantile Road Nottingham, 21236 YMCA Kenwood Head Start 4601 Fullerton Ave Elkton, 21921 Kiddie Academy® of Elkton 100 Kiddie Lane
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Preschools Advent Child Development Center 2230 Rock Spring Rd., Forest Hill, 410-638-9445 Ages 6 weeks - 10 years Awakening Child Montessori 2529 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air 410-836-0833 Grades PK-1 Bel Air Athletic Club 658 Boulton St., Bel Air 410-838-2670 Ages 2-4 Bel Forest Christian Academy (Preschool) 603 Vale Rd., Bel Air 410-838-6074 Grades PK-8 Celebree Learning Center 1203 Agora Dr., Bel Air 410-803-8435 Ages 6 weeks - 10 years Celebree Learning Center 2111 A Laurel Bush Rd., Bel Air 410-515-8750 Ages 6 weeks - 10 years Celebree Learning Center 2312 Belair Rd., Fallston 410-877-7110 Ages 6 weeks - 10 years Celebree Learning Center 1517-A Rock Spring Rd. Forest Hill 410-836-3003 Ages 6 weeks-10 years Celebree Learning Center 9 Newport Dr., Forest Hill 410-836-9912 Ages 6 weeks- 10 years Chestnut Grove Child Development Center 3701 Sweet Air Rd., Phoenix 410-592-9122 Children’s Center-N Harford 707-8 Highland Rd., Street 410-879-9319 Ages 3-5 Children’s Christian Center 21 Linwood Ave., Bel Air 410-420-8304 Ages 3-12 Childtime Children’s Ctr 804 Moores Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-893-1580 Ages 6 weeks - 10 years Childtime Learning Center 1322 Policy Dr., Belcamp 410-272-7172 Ages 6 weeks - 12 years Christ Our King Co-op Nursery 10 Lexington Rd., Bel Air 410-838-4698 Ages 3-4 Churchville Presbyterian Daycare & Preschool Center 2842 Churchville Rd., Churchville 410-836-2148 Ages 2-10 years
Davidson Early Learning Center 1701 Edgewood Rd., Edgewood 443-850-9546 Fallston Child Care Center 1503 Fallston Rd., Fallston 410-879-4399 Ages 3-8 Family Education Center Rd. B, Hollingsworth Manor, Elkton 410-287-1100 First Presbyterian Preschool 224 North Main St., Bel Air 443-655-5016 Ages 3-4 Forest Hill Nursery School 2230 Rock Spring Rd., Forest Hill 410-838-0868 Ages 3-4 Free State Montessori School (Preschool) 12536 Harford Rd., Fork 410-592-3324 Grades PK-8 Gilpin Manor Elementary School/ MRDC Head Start Gilpin Manor Center 203 Newark Ave., Elkton 410-749-1142 Goddard School 2017 Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-569-9888 Ages 1-6 Goddard School 460 Granary Rd., Forest Hill 410-420-0666 Ages 2-10 Going Places Daycare 2124 Nuttal Ave. (2124 Craig Ln.) Edgewood, 410-671-7600 Ages 2-12 Going Places Daycare 201 East Cecil Ave., North East 410-287-5757 Ages 2-12 Good Shepherd Children’s Center P.O.Box 457, Joppa 410-679-3390 Ages 3-4 Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool 1515 Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-838-8457 Ages 3-4 Good Shepherd School (Preschool) 800 Aiken Ave., Perryville 410-642-6265 Harford Christian School (Preschool) 1736 Whiteford Rd., Darlington 410-457-5103 Grades PK-12 Harford Community Preschool
401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air 410-836-4191 Ages 3-4 Harford Day School (Preschool) 715 Moores Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-838-4848, Grades PK-8 Hickory Child Development Center 2430 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air 410-838-8290 Grades PK Holly Hall Elementary School -Judy Center 233 White Hall Rd., Elkton 410-996-5050 Immaculate Conception Extended 112 Ware Ave, Towson 410-427-4800 Immaculate Conception School (Preschool) 452 Bow St., Elkton 410-398-2636 Karing For Kids Learning Center 758 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen 410-272-1779 Ages 2 years to 5th grade Kiddie Academy of Elkton 100 Kiddie Lane, Elkton 410-398-1110 Ages 2-8
Kiddie Academy® Child Care Learning Centers 3415 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr., Abingdon 410-515-0788,Ages Infant-12 Kiddie Academy® of Bel Air 2235 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-515-0111 Ages 2-12 Kiddie Academy® of Forest Hill 2003 Klein Plaza Dr., Forest Hill 410-893-5252 Ages 6 weeks - 12 years Kinder Care 3325 Trellis Lane, Abingdon 410-569-2987 Ages 6 weeks - 12 years Kinder Care Learning Center 1317 Woodbridge Station Way, Edgewood 410-538-4480 Ages 2-12 Kinder Care Learning Ctr 2901 Kensington Pkwy., Abingdon 410-515-3100 Ages 2-12 KinderCare Learning Center #1117 4901 Silver Spring Rd., Perry Hall 410-931-1200
Learning Express 1317 Allenby Court, Bel Air 410-838-9336 Ages 3-4 Lil’ Learners Day Care 700 Cagney Ct., Bel Air 410-803-8875 Maryland School for the Blind 3501 Taylor Ave., Baltimore 410-444-5000 Merritt Park Head Start 1782 Merritt Blvd., Baltimore 410-288-0706 Monarch Montessori School (Preschool) 6 Asbury Rd., P.O. Box 609 Churchville 410-836-9560 Ages 2-6 Montessori Manor (Preschool) 3526 Sweet Air Rd., Phoenix 410-472-1771 Ages 18 months - 6 years Mount Aviat Academy (Preschool) 399 Childs Rd., Childs 410-398-8063 MRDC Head Start - Elkton Center 100 Fletchwood Rd., Elkton 410-392-8229
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EDUCATION MRDC Head Start Havre de Grace Center 617 Congress Ave., Havre De Grace 410-939-5449, Ages 3-5 MRDC Headstart Aberdeen Center 100 E Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen 410-272-6366, Ages 3-5 MRDC Headstart Edgewood Center 2002 North Cedar Dr., Edgewood 410-612-9002, Ages 3-5 My Second Home Early Education Center 1200 Creamery Ln., Belcamp 443-904-4415 New Covenant Christian School (Preschool) 128 St. Mary’s Church Rd., Abingdon 443-512-0771, Ages 3-4 Northeast Christian 7515 Harford Rd., Baltimore 410-254-2668, Ages 3-4 Our Lady of Fatima (Preschool) 6400 East Pratt Street, Baltimore 410-633-5882 Ages 6 weeks-PreK4 Our Lady of Grace School 18310 Middletown Rd.,
Parkton 410-329-6956 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Extended Care 1702 Old Eastern Ave., Essex 410-686-0859 Our Lady of Mt Carmel Children’s Center at Our Queen of Peace 10001 Bird River Rd., Baltimore 410-686-0859 Ages 6 weeks-PreK4 Our Lady of Victory School 4416 Wilkens Ave., Baltimore 410-242-3688 Play Place America Daycare 880 Otsego St., Havre De Grace 410-939-7065 Ages 3-5 years Redeemer Classical Christian School (Preschool) 6415 Mount Vista Rd., Kingsville 410-592-9625 Ages 3-4 Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer School 1216 Chesaco Ave., Baltimore 410-686-3316 Saint John the Evangelist Before and After Care 13305 Long Green Pike, Hydes 410-592-9585
Saint Joseph School 105 Church Lane Cockeysville 410-683-0600 Saint Joseph School (Fullerton) 8416 Belair Rd., Baltimore 410-256-8026 Saint Pius X School Before and After 6432 York Rd., Baltimore 410-427-7400 Saint Stephen School After School Care 8028 Bradshaw Rd., Kingsville 410-592-7617 Saint Ursula School 8900 Harford Rd., Baltimore 410-665-3533 Salem Lutheran Childrens Center 3825 Norrisville Rd., Jarrettsville 410-557-6612 Ages 3-10 St John’s Parish Day School 11901 Belair Rd., Kingsville 410-592-6503 Ages 3-4 St. James Academy (Preschool) 3100 Monkton Rd., Monkton 410-771-4816 Grades K-8
St. John the Evangelist School (Preschool) 13311 Long Green Pike, Hydes 410-592-9585 Grades PK-PreK4 St. John’s Lutheran School 13300 Manor Rd., Glen Arm 410-592-8019 Ages 2-K St. Joseph’s Child Development Center 7601 Osler Dr., Towson 410-337-1117 St. Margaret School (Preschool) 205 Hickory Ave., Bel Air 410-879-1113 Grades PK-8 St. Paul’s Plus Preschool 11232 Falls Rd., Brooklandville 410-823-0061, Ages 2-K Stonewall Day Care Center, Inc 601 Mountain Rd., Fallston 410-893-0414 Ages 6 weeks - 6 years The Arena Club 2304 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-734-7300 Ages 3-4 The Montessori School (Preschool) 10807 Tony Dr., Lutherville 410-321-8555, ages 2-13
Tiny Tot School of Bel Air United Methodist Church 21 Linwood Ave., Bel Air 410-838-6399 Ages 3-4 Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center 1100 Philadelphia Rd., Joppa 410-679-4000 Ages 2-5 Western YMCA Family Center 850 S. Rolling Rd., Catonsville 410-747-4951 Wilson Day Care Center 551 Franklin St., Havre De Grace 410-939-5770 Ages 2-5 YMCA Balt. Co. Head Start Towson 1801 Glen Keith Blvd., Baltimore 410-668-8315 YMCA Child Care at UMBC 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore 410-455-6830 YMCA- Emily Harris 27 Main Ave., Catonsville 410-788-8802 Young School 5009 Honeygo Center Dr. Perry Hall, 410-248-1120 Ages Infant- K
Selected Independent Schools Advent Lutheran Elementary School 2230 Rock Spring Rd., Forest Hill 410-838-5967, Grades K-5 Baltimore Lutheran School 1145 Concordia Dr., Towson 410-825-2323, Grades 6-12 Bel Forest Christian Academy 603 Vale Rd., Bel Air 410-838-6074, Grades PK-8 Boys’ Latin School of Maryland 822 West Lake Ave., Baltimore
Chesapeake Christian School 900 Trimble Rd., Joppa 410-679-8815, Grades K-12 Cornerstone Christian Academy and Preschool 290 Whitehall Rd., Elkton 410-398-8552 Elkton Christian Academy 144 Appleton Rd., Elkton 410-398-6444 Grades K-12 Free State Montessori School 12536 Harford Rd., P.O. Box 179
410-377-5192 Grades K-12 Calvert Hall College High School 8102 LaSalle Rd., Baltimore 410-825-4266 Grades 9-12 Calvert School 105 Tuscany Rd., Baltimore 410-243-6054 Grades PK-8 Cambridge School 110 Sudbrook Lane, Baltimore 410-486-3686 Grades K-8
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Fork, 410-592-3324 Grades PK-8 Friends School of Baltimore, Inc. 5114 N. Charles St., Baltimore 410-649-3211 Grades PK-12 Garrison Forest School 300 Garrison Forest Rd. Owings Mills 410-363-1500 Good Shepherd School 800 Aiken Ave., Perryville 410-642-6265 Grades K-8
Harford Christian School 1736 Whiteford Rd., Darlington 410-457-5103 Grades K-12 Harford Day School 715 Moores Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-838-4848 Grades K-8 Harford Friends School 708 Highland Rd., Street 410-452-5507 Grades 1-8 Home Schooling-Hope Christian Academy P. O. Box 293, Edgewood
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EDUCATION 410-638-9373 Grades K-12 Immaculate Conception School 452 Bow Street, Elkton 410-398-2636 Grades K-8 Immaculate Conception School 112 Ware Ave, Towson 410-427-4800 Immaculate Heart of Mary School 8501 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore 410-668-8466 PreK 4 through Grade 8 James Run Christian Academy 603 Vale Rd., Bel Air 410-877-1576 Grades 9-12 Lighthouse Christian Academy 7 Pleasant View Church Rd. Port Deposit, 410-378-3279 Grades K-12 Maranatha Baptist Church Academy 3141 Old Neck Rd., Elkton 410-398-3764 Maryvale Preparatory School 11300 Falls Rd., Brooklandville 410-252-3366 Grades 6-12 Mercy High School 1300 E. Northern Pkwy., Baltimore 410-433-8880 Grades 9-12 Monarch Montessori School 6 Asbury Rd., P.O. Box 609 Churchville 410-836-9560 Grades PK-K Montessori Manor 3526 Sweet Air Rd., Phoenix 410-472-1771 Montessori School 10807 Tony Dr., Lutherville 410-321-8555 Mount Aviat Academy 399 Childs Rd., Childs 410-398-2206 Grades PK-8
Mount Saint Joseph High School 4403 Frederick Ave., Baltimore 410-644-3300 Grades 9-12 Mountain Christian School 1824 Mountain Rd., Joppa 410-877-7333 Grades K-8 New Covenant Christian School Grammar: 128 St. Marys Church Rd. Abingdon, 443-512-0771 Upper: 1515 Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-420-7727 Grades PK-11 Notre Dame Preparatory School 815 Hampton Lane, Towson 410-825-0590 Grades 6-12 Oldfields School 1500 Glencoe Rd., Glencoe 410-472-4800 Grades 8-12, PG Open Bible Christian Academy 13 Open Bible Way, Kingsville 410-593-9940 Grades K-12 Our Lady of Fatima 6400 East Pratt St., Baltimore 410-633-5882 Grades Pk3-8 Our Lady of Mount Carmel 1706 Old Eastern Ave. Baltimore, 410-686-0859 Grades PK-12 Perry Hall Christian Academy 3919 Schroeder Ave. Perry Hall, 410-256-4886 Grades K4-12 Redeemer Classical Christian School 6415 Mount Vista Rd., Kingsville 410-592-9625 Grades PK-12 Roland Park Country School 5204 Roland Ave., Baltimore 410-323-5500 Grades K-12
School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 111 Amberly Way, Baltimore 410-464-4100 Grades K-8 Shorehaven School P.O. Box 751, Chesapeake City 410-398-9850 St. Andrew’s School 350 Noxontown Rd. Middletown, DE, 302-378-9511 Grades 9-12 St. James Academy 3100 Monkton Rd., Monkton 410-771-4816 Grades K-8 St. Joan of Arc School 230 S. Law St., Aberdeen 410-272-1387 K-8 St. John the Evangelist School 13311 Long Green Pike, Hydes 410-592-9585 Grades Pk3-8 St. Joseph School 105 Church Lane, Cockeysville 410-683-0600 Grades K-8 St. Joseph’s School 8416 Belair Rd., Perry Hall 410-256-8026 Grades PK-8 St. Margaret School Elementary: 205 Hickory Ave., Bel Air 410-879-1113 Middle: 1716A Churchville Rd. Bel Air 410-877-9660 Grades PK-8 St. Michael the Archangel School 10 Willow Ave., Baltimore 410-668-8797 Grades PK-8 St. Paul’s Lutheran School 12022 Jerusalem Rd. Kingsville, 410-592-8100 Grades Pk3-8 St. Paul’s School 11152 Falls Rd., Brooklandville 410-825-4400 Co-ed K through 4, Boys 5-12
St. Paul’s School for Girls 11232 Falls Rd., Brooklandville 443-632-1002 Grades 5-12 St. Stephen School 8028 Bradshaw Rd., Kingsville 410-592-7617 Grades PK-8 St. Timothy’s School 8400 Greenspring Ave. Baltimore, 410-486-7401 Grades 9-12 Susquehanna Adventist School 36 Blythedale Rd., Perryville 410-378-4343 Grades 1-8 The Bryn Mawr School 109 West Melrose Ave. Baltimore, 410-323-8800 Grades K-12 The Catholic High School of Baltimore 2800 Edison Hwy., Baltimore 410-732-6200 Grades 9-12 The Highlands School 2409 Creswell Rd., Bel Air 410-836-1415 Grades K-8 The Jemicy School 11 Celadon Rd., Owings Mills 410-653-2700 Grades 1-12 The Jemicy School- Upper School Campus 301 West Chesapeake Ave. Towson, 410-828-0620 Grades 9-12 The John Carroll School 703 E Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-879-2480 Grades 9-12 The Montessori School 10807 Tony Dr., Lutherville 410-321-8555 Grades PK-6 The Odyssey School 3257 Bridle Ridge Rd. Stevenson, 410-580-5551 Ages 5-grade 8 The Park School 2425 Old Court Rd., Baltimore 410-339-4130 Grades PK-12
The Tome School 581 South Maryland Ave. North East, 410-287-2050 Grades K-12 The Waldorf School of Baltimore 4801 Tamarind Rd., Baltimore 410-367-6808 Grades PK-9 Trinity Lutheran School 1100 Philadelphia Rd., Joppa 410-679-4000 Grades K-8 West Nottingham Academy 1079 Firetower Rd., Colora 410-658-9279 Grades 6-12, PG
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Homeschooling The following education ministries and nonpublic schools are registered with the Maryland State Department of Education to supervise home instruction under regulation .05 of the home instruction regulations, COMAR 13A.10.01 Home Instruction. Abundant Grace Family Gateway Baptist Church Education Ministry School School Hunt Valley (410) 785-2634 Darlington (410) 836-3567 Conowingo (410) 378-5348 Redeemer Beit Ha Torah Grace Bible Fallston Classical Christian Elkton (410) 658-9738 Homeschool School Fallston (410) 592-6520 Kingsville (410) 592-9625 Calvert School, Inc. Royal Christian Educators Hunt Valley (410) 785-3400 Gateway Christian Baltimore (Rosedale) (410) Calvary Chapel Family School Academy 682-4114 Bel Air (410) 638-9505 Baltimore (410) 574-7528 Grace Christian Academy Salem Christian School Church of Reconciliation Bel Air (410) 879-5340 Upper Falls (410) 592-2543 Bel Air (410) 838-6444 Grace Community Shiloh Christian Academy Churchville Christian Abingdon (410) 569-7148 Academy School Kingsville(410) 817-9200 Churchville (410) 734-9174 Sovereign Grace Christian Home Study International Academy Conowingo-Rising Sun Silver Spring (301) 680-6570 Abingdon (410) 569-9658 Christian School (CRSCS) Rising Sun (410) 658-3318 Lighthouse Christian Sovereign Grace School Academy Joppa (410) 676-2979 Edgewater Christian Port Deposit (410) 378-4476 Trinity Christian Family School Schools Edgewater (410) 956-3142 Loch Raven Baptist Lutherville (410) 821-6573 Educational Ministry Elkton Christian Academy Towson (410) 823-2940 Upper Cross Roads Baptist Elkton (410) 398-6444 Academy Maranatha House Emmanuel Reformed Baldwin (410) 557-6963 Homeschool Umbrella Episcopal Home School Baltimore (410) 335-4374 Valley Christian School Baltimore (410) 893-7251 Lutherville (410) 828-6234 Mt. Zion Christian Emmorton Baptist Homeschool Covering Academy To contact MSDE Nonpublic Bel Air (410) 836-7444 Bel Air (410) 569-0585 Approval Branch: New Covenant Episcopos Academy Nonpublic School Approval Presbyterian Church Elkton (410) 398-3192 Branch Home-school Ministry Evangel Christian Institute Maryland State Department of Abingdon (410) 569-0289 Baltimore (410) 391-8000 Education Oak Grove Umbrella Excelsior Academy, The 200 West Baltimore Street, Bel Air (410) 838-9898 Cockeysville (410) 555-5004 Baltimore, MD 21201 Open Bible LIFE Academy Phone: 410-767-0408 Faith Baptist Academy Kingsville (410) 593-9940 Fax (410)333-8963 Joppa (410) 676-11305 Perry Hall Christian School www.marylandpublicschools.o Forest Ridge Baptist Perry Hall (410) 256-4886 rg/MSDE/nonpublicschools Academy Click on Home Instruction. Pleasant Hill Chapel Forest Hill (410) 420-3722 The above list is for informational purposes only and was obtained from the Maryland State Department of Education. It should not be considered an endorsement from County Parents Magazine or MSDE. With the exception of Calvert School, Inc. and Home Study International, the state or local boards of education do not monitor the home instruction programs on this list. The home instruction programs of Calvert School, Inc. and Home Study International hold a Certificate of Approval and were approved by the Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE) when Maryland regulations provided for the approval of programs of home instruction. The State no longer has authority to approve programs or courses of home instruction.For more information, contact the Coordinator of Home Instruction in your local school system.
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N.E. Baltimore Public County Schools Bainbridge Elementary 41 Preston Dr., Port Deposit 410-996-6030 Battle Grove Elementary 7828 Saint Patricia Lane, Baltimore, 410-887-7500 Bear Creek Elementary 1601 Melbourne Rd., Baltimore 410-887-7007 Berkshire Elementary 7431 Poplar Ave., Baltimore 410-887-7008 Carney Elementary 3131 East Joppa Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-5228 Carroll Manor Elementary 4434 Carroll Manor Rd. Baldwin, 410-887-5947 Carver Center for Arts and Technology 938 North York Rd., Baltimore 410-887-2775 Chapel Hill Elementary 5200 Joppa Rd., Perry Hall 410-887-5119 Chase Elementary 11701 Eastern Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5940 Chesapeake Terrace Elementary 2112 Lodge Farm Rd. Baltimore, 410-887-7505 Cockeysville Middle 10401 Greenside Dr., Cockeysville, 410-887-7626 Colgate Elementary 401 51st St., Baltimore 410-887-7010 Cromwell Valley Elementary 410-887-4888 Deep Creek Elementary 1101 E. Homberg Ave., Baltimore, 410-887-0110 Deep Creek Middle 1000 Marlyn Ave., Baltimore 410-887-0112 Dulaney High 255 Padonia Rd., Timonium 410-887-7633 Dumbarton Middle Baltimore 410-887-3176 Dundalk Elementary 2717 Playfield Street, Baltimore 410-887-7013 Dundalk High 1901 Delvale Ave., Baltimore 410-887-7023 Dundalk Middle 7400 Dunmanway, Baltimore 410-887-7018 Eastern Technical High 1100 Mace Ave., Baltimore 410-887-0190 Edgemere Elementary 7201 North Point Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-7507 Grades: PK-5
Elmwood Elementary 531 Dale Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5232 Fullerton Elementary 4400 Fullerton Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5234 General John Stricker Middle 7855 Trappe Rd., Baltimore 410-887-7038 Glenmar Elementary 9700 Community Dr., Baltimore 410-887-0127 Golden Ring Middle 6700 Kenwood Ave., Baltimore 410-887-0130 Grange Elementary 2000 Church Rd., Baltimore 410-887-7043 Gunpowder Elementary 9540 Holiday Manor Rd. Baltimore, 410-887-5121 Halstead Academy 1111 Halstead Rd., Baltimore 410-887-3210 Hampton Elementary 1115 Charmuth Rd., Lutherville 410-887-3205 Harford Hills Elementary 8902 Old Harford Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-5236 Hawthorne Elementary 125 Kingston Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0138 Hereford High 17301 York Rd., Parkton 410-887-1905 Jacksonville Elementary 3400 Hillendale Heights Rd. Phoenix, 410-887-7880 Joppa View Elementary 8727 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore 410-887-5065 Kenwood High 501 Stemmers Run Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-0153 Kingsville Elementary 7300 Sunshine Ave., Kingsville 410-887-5949 Loch Raven High 1212 Cowpens Ave., Baltimore 410-887-3525 Logan Elementary 7601 Dunmanway, Baltimore 410-887-7052 Lutherville Laboratory 1700 North York Rd., Lutherville, 410-887-7800 Mars Estates Elementary 1500 E. Homberg Ave., Baltimore, 410-887-0154 Martin Boulevard Elementary 210 Riverton Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0158 McCormick Elementary 5101 Hazelwood Ave., Baltimore 410-887-0500
EDUCATION Middleborough Elementary 313 West Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0160 Middlesex Elementary 142 Bennett Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0170 Norwood Elementary 1700 Delvale Ave., Baltimore 410-887-7055 Oakleigh Elementary 1900 White Oak Ave., Baltimore, 410-887-5238 Oliver Beach Elementary 12912 Cuninghill Cove Rd., Baltimore 410-887-5943 Orems Elementary 711 Highvilla Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0172 Overlea High 5401 Kenwood Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5241
Padonia International Elementary 9834 Greenside Dr., Cockeysville, 410-887-7646 Parkville High 2600 Putty Hill Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5257 Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts 8100 Wise Ave., Baltimore 410-887-7060 Perry Hall Elementary 9021 Belair Rd., Baltimore 410-887-5105 Perry Hall High 4601 Ebenezer Rd., Baltimore 410-887-5108 Pine Grove Elementary 2701 Summit Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5267 Pinewood Elementary S 200 Rickswood Rd.,
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Public County Schools
Bay View Elementary 910 North East Rd., North East 410-996-6230 Bohemia Manor High 2757 Augustine Herman Hwy., Chesapeake City 410-885-2075 Bohemia Manor Middle 2757 Augustine Herman Hwy., Chesapeake City, 410-885-2095 Calvert Elementary 79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd. Rising Sun, 410-658-5335 Cecil Alternative Program at Providence
3035 Singerly Rd., Elkton 410-996-1118 Cecil County School of Technology 900 North East Rd., North East 410-996-6250 Cecil Manor Elementary 79 Brick Meetinghouse Rd. Rising Sun, 410-996-5090 Cecilton Elementary 251 West Main St., Cecilton 410-275-1000 Charlestown Elementary 550 Baltimore St., Charlestown 410-996-6240
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Aberdeen High 251 Paradise Rd., Aberdeen 410-273-5500 Aberdeen Middle 111 Mount Royal Ave., Aberdeen, 410-273-5510 Abingdon Elementary 399 Singer Rd., Abingdon 410-638-3910 Bakerfield Elementary 36 Baker St., Aberdeen 410-273-5518 Bel Air Elementary 30 East Lee St., Bel Air 410-638-4160 Bel Air High 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air 410-638-4600 Bel Air Middle 99 Idlewild St., Bel Air 410-638-4140 C. Milton Wright High
1301 N. Fountain Green Rd. Bel Air, 410-638-4110 Church Creek Elementary 4299 Church Creek Rd. Belcamp, 410-273-5550 Churchville Elementary 2935 Level Rd.., Churchville 410-638-3800 Darlington Elementary 2119 Shuresville Rd. Darlington, 410-638-3700 Deerfield Elementary 2307 Willoughby Beach Rd. Edgewood, 410-612-1535 Dublin Elementary 1527 Whiteford Rd., Street 410-638-3703 Edgewood Elementary 2100 Cedar Dr., Edgewood 410-612-1540 Edgewood High 2415 Willoughby Beach Rd.
Timonium 410-887-7663 Pleasant Plains Elementary 8300 Pleasant Plains Rd. Baltimore, 410-887-3549 Pot Spring Elementary 2410 Springlake Dr., Timonium 410-887-7648 Red House Run Elementary 1717 Weyburn Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0506 Rodgers Forge Elementary 250 Dumbarton Rd., Baltimore 410-887-3582 Sandalwood Elementary 900 South Marlyn Ave., Baltimore, 410-887-0174 Sandy Plains Elementary 8330 Kavanagh Rd., Baltimore 410-887-7070
Seneca Elementary 545 Carrollwood Rd., Baltimore 410-887-5945 Seven Oaks Elementary 9220 Seven Courts Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-6257 Seventh District Elementary 20300 York Rd., Parkton 410-887-1902 Shady Spring Elementary 8868 Goldenwood Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0509 Sollers Point Technical High 325 Sollers Point Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-7075 Sparks Elementary 601 Belfast Rd., Sparks 410-887-7900 Sparrows Point High 7400 North Point Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-7517
Stoneleigh Elementary 900 Pemberton Rd., Baltimore 410-887-3600 Sussex Elementary 515 S. Woodward Dr., Baltimore 410-887-0182 Timonium Elementary 2001 Eastridge Rd., Timonium 410-887-7661 Towson High 69 Cedar Ave., Towson 410-887-3608 Victory Villa Elementary 500 Compass Rd., Baltimore 410-887-0184 Villa Cresta Elementary 2600 Rader Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5275 Warren Elementary 900 Bosley Rd., Cockeysville 410-887-7665
Cherry Hill Middle 2535 Singerly Rd., Elkton 410-996-5020 Chesapeake City Elementary 214 Third St., Chesapeake City 410-885-2085 Conowingo Elementary 471 Rowlandsville Rd., Conowingo, 410-378-4103 Conowingo-Rising Sun Christian School P.O. Box 36, Conowingo 410-658-3318 Elk Neck Elementary 41 Racine School Rd., Elkton Elkton High 110 James St., Elkton 410-996-5000 Elkton Middle 615 North St.,, Elkton 410-996-5010
Gilpin Manor Elementary 203 Newark Ave., Elkton 410-996-5040 Holly Hall Elementary 233 White Hall Rd., Elkton 410-996-5050 Kenmore Elementary 2475 Singerly Rd., Elkton 410-996-5060 Leeds Elementary 615 Deaver Rd., Elkton 410-996-5070 North East Elementary 301 Thomas Ave., North East 410-996-6220 North East High 300 Irishtown Rd., North East 410-996-6200 North East Middle 200 East Cecil Ave., North East 410-996-6210
Perryville Elementary 901 Maywood Ave., Perryville 410-996-6020 Perryville High 1696 Perryville Rd., Perryville 410-996-6000 Perryville Middle 850 Aiken Ave., Perryville 410-996-6010 Rising Sun Elementary 500 Hopewell Rd., Rising Sun 410) 658-5925 Rising Sun High 100 Tiger Dr., North East 410-658-9115 Rising Sun Middle 289 Pearl St., Rising Sun 410-658-5535 Thomson Estates Elementary 203 East Thomson Dr., Elkton 410-996-5080
Edgewood, 410-612-1500 Edgewood Middle 2311 Willoughby Beach Rd., Edgewood Emmorton Elementary School 2502 S. Tollgate Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3920 Fallston High 2301 Carrs Mill Rd., Fallston 410-638-4120 Fallston Middle 2303 Carrs Mill Rd., Fallston 410-638-4129 Forest Hill Elementary 2407 Rocks Rd., Forest Hill 410-638-4166 Forest Lakes Elementary School 100 Osborne Pkwy., Forest Hill 410-638-4262 Fountain Green Elementary 517 S Fountain Green Rd. Bel Air, 410-638-4220 George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale 810 Edmund St., Aberdeen 410-273-5530
Hall’s Cross Rd.s Elementary 203 E Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen 410-273-5524 Harford Technical High 200 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3804 Havre De Grace Elementary 600 S Juniata St. Havre De Grace, 410-939-6616 Havre De Grace High 700 Congress Ave. Havre De Grace, 410-939-6600 Havre De Grace Middle 401 Lewis Lane. Havre De Grace, 410-939-6608 Hickory Elementary 2100 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air 410-638-4170 Homestead/Wakefield Elementary 900 S. Main St., Bel Air 410-638-4175 Jarrettsville Elementary 3818 Norrisville Rd. Jarrettsville, 410-692-7800 John Archer School 100 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3810
Joppatowne Elementary 407 Trimble Rd., Joppa 410-612-1546 Joppatowne High 555 Joppa Farm Rd., Joppa 410-612-1510 Magnolia Elementary 901 Trimble Rd., Joppa 410-612-1553 Magnolia Middle 299 Fort Hoyle Rd., Joppa 410-612-1525 Meadowvale Elementary 910 Graceview Dr. Havre De Grace 410-939-6622 Norrisville Elementary 5302 Norrisville Rd., White Hall 410-692-7810 North Bend Elementary 1445 N. Bend Rd., Jarrettsville 410-692-7815 North Harford Elementary 120 Pylesville Rd., Pylesville 410-638-3670 North Harford High 211 Pylesville Rd., Pylesville 410-638-3650
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EDUCATION North Harford Middle 112 Pylesville Rd., Pylesville 410-638-3658 Patterson Middle 85 Patterson Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-638-4640 Patterson Mill High
85 Patterson Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-638-4640 Prospect Mill Elementary 101 Prospect Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3817 Ring Factory Elementary 1400 Emmorton Rd., Bel Air
410-638-4186 Grades K-5 Riverside Elementary 211 Stillmeadow Dr., Joppa 410-612-1560 Roye-Williams Elementary 201 Oakington Rd.
LearningDisabilities ARC of Northern Chesapeake Region 410-836-7177, www.arcncr.org Support services to families with children with developmental disabilities. Services include parent support group; resources for respite care; advocacy and more. Autism Society, Harford County Meets the third Monday of the month through Dec. 2010 and offers support for any individual affected by Autism. McFaul Center, Bel Air 7:00pm. 410-836-7177 ext. 617, harfordcountyasa@yahoo.com Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities Fosters attitudes and promote behaviors which respect and value people with disabilities among County government, its citizens and others. 410-8873580 www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ Agencies/community/disabilitie s/index.html Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Special Education The mission of the Office of Special Education is to support the schools in providing a quality and individualized education for all eligible students (birth-21) requiring special education services. 410-887-3660 Cecil County Health Department, Developmental Disabilities Administration Provides a coordinated service delivery system so that individuals with developmental disabilities receive appropriate services oriented toward the goal of integration into the community. 410- 996-5140, www.dhmh.state.md.us/ dda_md/cecilcounty.htm Cecil County Public Schools, Special Education A collaborative effort involving the school, family, and community in developing an
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appropriate educational program. 410-996-5400 CHADD of Greater Baltimore Support group for parents of children with ADHD. www.chadd-mc.org Harford County Commission on Disabilities 410-638-3373, www.harfordcountymd.gov/ser vices/disabilities/ This advisory body is charged with promoting the economic, social, and political status of individuals with disabilities in Harford County. Harford County Public Schools, Special Education Dedicated to providing a continuum of supports and resources that enable students to achieve their potential. 410-588-5246 Learning Disabilities Association of Harford County 410-838-2447, 410-8939832 A parent support group provides professional information. Parents Place of MD 410-893-9832 Statewide parent group who enhances the ability of people with disabilities so they can participate as fully as possible in home, school and community life. Assessments, Advocacy, Therapies, Services, etc ASK and ACES ASK (Advocacy For Successful Kids) and ACES (Advocating for Children's Educational Services) 410-683-2237 www.askandaces.com Dedicated to assisting children in their education and helping families access the services available to support their children in school. Confident Student 866-789-1234 www.confidentstudent,com Specialized instruction for students with learning differences, transitional planning, IEP and 504 reviews,
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Havre De Grace, 410-273-5536 Southampton Middle 1200 Moores Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-638-4150 William Paca-Old Post Rd Elementary 2706 Old Philadelphia Rd.
Abingdon, 410-612-1566 William S. James Elementary 1 Laurentum Pkwy., Abingdon 410-638-3900 Youth’s Benefit Elementary 1901 Fallston Rd., Fallston 410-638-4190
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parent advocacy and more. Growing Smiles 410-569-6700, Dental services for special needs patients Harford County Infants and Toddlers Program 410-638-3823 For families with infants and toddlers, up to their third birthday, who may be delayed in development and who may have special needs. Offers assessment and services as child is eligible. Harford County Public Schools - Child Find 410-638-4386 For children, ages 3 thru 20, with special needs who are not currently receiving help. These children are then evaluated and, when appropriate, individual programs are planned to provide services. Kennedy Krieger Institute 443-923-9200 Provides patient care, special education, research, and professional training for patients with pediatric developmental disabilities, www.kennedykrieger.org, www.resourcenetworkatkki.org Maryland Therapy Network/Children’s Center for Specialty Services 410-515-4900 Integrated services for speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy Pathfinders for Autism 443-330-5341 www.pathfindersforautism.org A parent sponsored, non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Pediatric Mobility 410-638-0973 and 443-622-0803 Pediatric physical therapy, land and aquatic therapy, insurance accepted SEDRA: Special Education Disabilities Resources & Advocacy 410-356-1046
www.mydisabiltyresource.com Service provides assistance with special education process, education evaluations and advocacy, can also help find community services Special Kids Company 410-418-5590 Special education advocacy and evaluation Treasure Island Therapeutic Day Care 410-569-1141 Day and respite care for children with special needs. Also offers physical and occupational therapy.
Recreational Programs Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program 410-378-3817, Provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities in Cecil County (Port Deposit). Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation County-wide programs for students with disabilities including bowling, summer camp, craft activities, life skills courses, music instruction, and sports such as basketball, indoor soccer and baseball. Co-sponsor of Special Olympics training programs for swimming, softball, golf and track and field. www.somdharford.org 410-638-4899 Rolling Hills RanchFreedom Hill Therapeutic Riding Program 410-378-3817 A Therapeutic horseback riding program to benefit people who are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged. www.freedomhills.org Therapeutic Riding Program at Normandy Farms 410-893-7983 Provides therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with disabilities, located in Street.
Educational Support & Facilities The Highlands School 410-836-1415 A non-profit full-curriculum remedial school serving children grades K-8 with learning differences such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyslexia and language processing difficulties. The Jemicy School 410-653-2700 Empowers students with dyslexia/language-based learning differences to realize their intellectual and social potential through a proven, multi-sensory curriculum. John Archer School 410-638-3810 www.johnarcherschool.com Only public special education school serving students with disabilities in Harford County. MANSEF: Maryland Association of Non-Public Special Education Facilities 410-938-4416, www.mansef.org Organization of MSDE approved special education organizations. Membership directory available. The Odyssey School 410-580-5551 A program dedicated to the education of children with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Low student-teacher ratio, daily tutoring, a multi-sensory research based curriculum, a character education program, dynamic visual arts instruction, state of the art technology, and a full-scale gymnasium.
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SUMMER CAMPS AAA TKD Martial Arts 2906 Emmorton Rd., Abingdon 410-515-2123 Category: SP API Sports 53 Loveton Circle, Baltimore 410-472-3500 Category: SP Bel Air Athletic Club 658 Boulton St., Bel Air, 410838-2670 Category: AC, AD, AR, SP Calvert Hall College High School 8102 LaSalle Rd., Baltimore 410-825-4266 Category: AC, AR, SP
410-638-6332 Category: AR
888-415-9988 Category: SP
410-569-1452 Category: SP
410-287-5554 Category: TR
Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville 410-836-3050 Category: SC
Huntington Learning Center 565 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air 410-420-3020 Category: AC
Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore 410-545-5960 Category: AC, AD, SC
Soccer Survival Training Camp 811 Leeswood Rd., Bel Air 410-638-9487 Category: SP
Exploration Art School 501 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-652-6411 Category: AR Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2806 Wesleyan Dr., Churchville 443-299-9566 Category: RE, SP
Ice World 1300 Governors Ct., Abingdon 410-612-1000 Category: SP Ice World Figure Skating 1300 Governor Ct., Abingdon 410-612-1000 Category: SP
Maryland Writing Project/Student Writers’ Workshop Towson University & HEAT Center Towson, Aberdeen, 410-7043593 Category: AC
Intensity Basketball, LLC PO Box 913, Bel Air 443-744-0925 Category: SP
Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs 300 East Seminary St. Mercersburg, PA, 717-3286225 Category: AD, AR, SC
It’s All Fun and Games Day Camp 1810 Valleybrook Drive, P.O. Box 175 Kingsville, 410-879-4460 Category: TR
Monarch Montessori School 6 Asbury Road, P.O. Box 609 Churchville, 410-836-9560 Category: AC, AD, AR, SC, TR
Joyful Sounds School of Music 21 B Newport Dr., Forest Hill 410-638-8979 Category: AR, SN
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center 1206-C Agora Dr., Bel Air 410-838-3042 Category: SP
Harford Ballet Company 701 Whitaker Mill Rd., Joppa 410-877-0777 Category: AR
Kiddie Academy® Child Care Learning Centers 3415 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr. Abingdon, 410-515-0788 Category: AC, AD, AR, SC, SP
Nature Camps 17433 Big Falls Road, Box 240 Monkton, 410-343-0223 Category: AD, SC, TR
Camp Sandy Cove Route 1, Box 471, High View, WV 800-234-2683 Category: AD, RE, TR
Harford Christian School 1736 Whiteford Rd., Darlington 410-457-5103 Category: AC, AR, RE, SP
Kids First Swim Schools 2213 Commerce Rd., Forest Hill 410-420-SWIM Category: SP
Camp Watonka PO Box 127, Hawley, PA, 570-226-4779 Category: AD, SC
Harford Community College 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air 410-836-4191 Category: AC, AR, SC, SP, TR
Camp Churchville at Churchville Presbyterian Church 2842 Churchville Rd., Churchville 410-836-2148 Category: AC, AD, AR, RE, SC, SP
Freestate Sports Arena 5811 Allender Rd., White Marsh 410-335-6400 Category: AC, SP Fun With Foreign Language PO Box 1874, Bel Air, 443616-7343 Category: AC
Camp Friendship PO Box 145, Palmyra, VA 434-589-8950 Category: TR
FUNdamentals PO Box 491, Abingdon 443-484-2512 Category: AD, AR, OT, TR
Camp Invention 800-968-4332 Category: AC, SC
Goddard School 460 Granary Rd., Forest Hill 410-420-0666 Category: AC, AR, SP
Camp Puh’ Tok 17433 Big Falls Rd., Monkton 410-329-6590 Category: AD, AR, SC, SP, TR
Camp Winwood for Middle School Boys PO Box 82, Monkton, 804739-1483 Category: AD, TR Celebree Learning Centers 2111 A Laurel Bush Rd., Bel Air 410-515-8750 Category: AC, AD, AR, SC, SP, TR Children’s Christian Center 21 Linwood Ave., Bel Air 410-420-8304 Category: RE, TR Chung’s TKD Martial Arts 5 Bel Air South Pkwy., Bel Air 410-569-3345 Category: AD, AR, SP Diamond Dance Center 136 Industry Lane, Forest Hill
Harford Gymnastics 701 Whitaker Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-879-3718 Category: SP Harford Lacrosse Camp 1613 Chestnut St., Whiteford
Rage Box Contemporary Dance Center 121A Industry Lane, Suite 2 Forest Hill, 410-879-7243 Category: AR Ripken Baseball 1427 Clarkview Rd., Suite 100 Baltimore, 800-486-0850 Category: SP
Harford Day School 715 Moores Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-879-2350 Category: TR Harford Friends School Summer Learning Program 708 HIghland Road, P.O. Box 200 Street, 410-273-5034 Category: AC, AR, SC, TR
Peabody Preparatory 21 E. Mount Vernon Place Baltimore, 410-234-4630 Category: AR
River Valley Ranch 4443 Grave Run Rd., Manchester 443-712-1010 Category: AD, RE
Making Strides Farm 3466 Old Level Rd. Havre de Grace, 443-6176731 Category: SP Maryland Fencing Club 3011 Emmorton Rd., Abingdon
Rolling Hills Ranch Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program 55 Rolling Hills Ranch Ln. Port Deposit, 410-378-3817 Category: AD, AR, RE, SN, SP Sandy Hill Camp 3380 Turkey Pt. Rd., North East
St. James Academy 3100 Monkton Rd., Monkton 410-771-4816 Category: AD, AR, SC, SP, TR Stonewall Day Care Center, Inc 601 Mountain Rd., Fallston 410-893-0414 Category: AC, AR, SC, SP, TR Sylvan Learning Center 615 Bel Air Road, #661, Bel Air 410-420-7340 Category: AC The Arena Club 2304 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-734-7300 Category: SP, TR The Highlands School 2409 Creswell Rd., Bel Air 410-836-1415 Category: AC The John Carroll SchoolSummer Programs 703 E. Churchville Rd., Bel Air 443-371-8058 Category: AD, AR, SC, SP, TR U.S. Taekwondo Academy 109A North Main St., Bel Air 443-243-4124 Category: AC, AD ,AR, OT, SN, SP, TR Underwater Playground 1105 Business Center Way, Edgewood 410-679-6413 Category: SP Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore 410-547-9000 Category: AR Y of Central Maryland, Walter & Betty Ward Family Center 101 Walter Ward Blvd., Abingdon 410-679-9622 Category: SP, TR Young Patriots Day Camp The John Carroll School 703 E Churchville Rd., Bel Air 443-371-8058 Category: AD, AR, SC, SP, TR
Category: AC = Academic; AD = Adventure; AR = Arts; TR = Traditional; RE = Religious; SP = Sports; SN = Special Needs; SC = Science; OT = Other
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BUYERS GUIDE TO FARM PRODUCTS
Farm Stores Brad’s Produce 550 Asbury Road, Churchville 410-734-GROW www.bradsproduce.com
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Broom’s Bloom Dairy 1616 S. Fountain Green Rd. Bel Air, 410-399-COWS www.bbdairy.com
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Harman’s Farm Market 2633 Churchville Rd, Churchville 410-734-6579 www.harmansfarm.com
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Lohr’s Orchard 3212 Snake Lane, Churchville 410-836-2783 www.lohrsorchard.com
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Denny’s Country Store 1100 Calvary Rd., Churchville 410-734-6267
The Mill of Bel Air 424 North Main Street, Bel Air 410-838-6111 www.themillofbelair.com
Fiore Winery 3026 Whiteford Rd., Pylesville 410-879-4007 www.fiorewinery.com
Mount Felix Winery 2000 Level Road Havre de Grace, 410-939-0913 www.mountfelix.com
Harford Vineyard 1311 W. Jarrettsville Road Jarrettsville, 443-695-5380 www.harfordvineyard.com
Shaw Orchards 21901 Barrens Road South Stewartstown, PA, 410-692-2429 www.shaworchards.com
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Wilson’s Farm Market 2826 Conowingo Road (US 1) Bel Air, 410-836-8980 www.wilsonfarmmarket.net
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Duncale Farm 901 Whitaker Mill Road, Joppa
Flying Plow Farm 2008 Old Joppa Road, Joppa www.flyingplowfarm.com
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Grimmel Farms 3855 Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville 410-692-6471 www.grimmelfarms.com
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Hopkins Produce 4 Level Road (Rt. 155) between Churchville and Havre de Grace 3827 Rider Lane, Havre de Grace 410-734-6235 Huber’s Harvest Farm 225 Schuster Road, Jarrettsville 410-692-5498
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Kirk’s Farm 2 Forest Valley Road, Forest Hill 410-838-3357 Jones Produce Farm 7 2107 Philadelphia Road, Edgewood, 410-676-3709 www.jonesproducefarm.com Paradise View Farm 8 2417 Ady Road, Forest Hill 410-838-8269 Quigley Farm 9 Market Line Road, off MD 136 in Whiteford, 410-452-5568 www.quigleyfarm.com
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Rigdon Farms Farm Stand on West Jarrettsville Road (MD 23), Jarrettsville 410-692-5224
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Sunny Hill Farm 2128 Whiteford Road. Whiteford 410-382-0856 www.sunnyhillfarmmd.com
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Source: Harford County Government. This listing is a selected listing of farms and farm products for sale and does not purport to represent all farms. If your farm sells products directly to consumers, and would like to be included in future listings, please email the Harford County Division of Agriculture at ag@harfordcountymd.gov. For more listings, visit www.harfordfarms.com.
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EXTRACURRICULAR Academic
Dance
Baltimore County Public Library 320 York Rd., Towson 410-887-6166
County Ballet Dance Studio & The Dance Shop 2232 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-569-0316
Cecil County Public Library 301 Newark Ave., Elkton 410-996-5600 Harford County Public Library 1221 A Brass Mill Rd., Belcamp 410-273-5600 Huntington Learning Center 565 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air 410-420-3020 Sylvan Learning Center 615 Bel Air Rd., #661, Bel Air 410-420-7340 Academic, Sports Harford County Boys & Girls Club 525 W. MacPhail Rd. McFaul Center, Bel Air 410-838-3354 Adventure Anita C. Leight Estuary Center 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon 410-612-1688 Bel Air Parks & Recreation Committee 525 W. MacPhail Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3528 Boy Scouts of America 701 Wyman Park Dr., Baltimore 443-573-2526 Eden Mill Nature Center 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville 410-836-3050 Girl Scouts of Central Maryland 4806 Seton Dr., Baltimore 410-358-9711 Arts Blue Dog Art School 800 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air 410-420-2371 Exploration Art School Red Pump Rd., Bel Air 410-652-6411 TheatreWorks...Live P.O. Box 685, Bel Air 410-879-9821 Young People’s Theatre Project 1809 Connolly Rd., Fallston 410-458-0781
Baltimore County Department of Rec. and Parks 301 Washington Ave., Towson, 410-887-3804 Belcamp Parks and Recreation 111 Glenville Rd., Churchville 410-638-3853
Dance Conservatory of Maryland 701 Whitaker Mill Rd., Joppa 410-877-3281
Cecil County Parks and Rec 17 Wilson Rd., Rising Sun 410-392-2333
Dancemoves Studio of Dance 3001 Rolling Green Dr., Churchville 410-515-4284
Dublin-Darlington Parks and Recreation 351 Lewis Lane, Havre De Grace, 410-273-5623 Edgewood Recreation & Community Center Summer Camp 1980 Brookside Dr., Edgewood 410-612-1606 Elkton Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 157, Elkton 410-398-2333
Diamond Dance Center 136 Industry Lane, Forest Hill, 410-638-6332 International Academy Of Dance 3739 Federal Hill Rd., Jarrettsville 410-557-2868 Maryland School of Ballet and Modern Dance 2217 Churchville Road, Suite B, Bel Air, 410-734-7712 Performance Sports and Dance Center Inc. 1809 Fashion Way, Joppa 410-937-2426 Rage Box Contemporary Dance Center 121A Industry Lane, Suite 2 Forest Hill, 410-879-7243 Teelin School of Irish Dance 335 Homeland Southway #3A Baltimore, 443-629-7808 White Marsh Ballet Academy 5022 Campbell Blvd., Suite 1 Baltimore, 410-931-3844 Music Bel Air Music Studios 706 Cagney Court, Bel Air 443-617-4055 Children’s Chorus of Maryland 100 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Towson 410-494-1480 Joyful Sounds School of Music 21 B Newport Dr., Forest Hill 410-638-8979
Peabody Preparatory 21 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore 410-234-4630 White Pines Music Studio 1857 Robinson Mill Rd., Darlington 410-399-2241 Parks & Rec Centers Aberdeen Parks and Recreation 401 Oakington Rd., Havre De Grace 410-939-6767
Joppatowne Parks and Recreation 100 Kearney Dr., Joppa 410-612-1608 Norrisville Parks and Recreation 5310 Norrisville Rd., White Hall, 410-692-7820 North Harford Parks and Recreation 5310 Norrisville Rd., White Hall, 410-638-3616 Sports ACPR Gymnastics 111 Glenville Rd., Churchville 410-836-2080 AMF Edgewood Lanes 1955 Pulaski Highway, Edgewood 410-679-8444
Emmorton Parks and Recreation 2213 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3988 Noteworthy Music, LLC 2112 Belair Rd., Fallston 410-420-7200
Jarrettsville Parks and Recreation 5310 Norrisville Rd., White Hall, 410-692-7820
Fallston Parks and Recreation 864 Smith Lane, Fallston 410-638-3559 Forest Hill Parks and Recreation 2213 Commerce Road Suite 2 Forest Hill 410-638-3616
Aqua Culture Swim School 22 Newport Dr., Forest Hill 410-420-7665 Baltimore County Sailing Center P.O. Box 34134, Essex 410-391-0196 Baltimore Tennis Patrons 1107 Kenilworth Dr., Suite 101 Baltimore, 410-296-2100 Bel Air Athletic Club 658 Boulton Street, Bel Air 410-838-2670 Bel Air Golf Center 3103 Bel Air Rd., Kingsville 410-817-4653
Harford County Parks & Recreation 34 N Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen 410-273-5623 Hickory/Fountain Green Parks and Recreation 1512 Old Joppa Rd., Joppa 410-638-3616
Bel Air STARS Cheerleading c/o PSDC, 1809 Fashion Way, Bel Air 443-866-3177 Chesapeake Bay Golf Club 1500 Chesapeake Club Dr., North East, 410-287-0200
Preseason Sale thru Jan. 29, 2011
Maryland Conservatory of Music 701 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-399-9900 Music Land 200 Gateway Dr., Bel Air 410-838-2079
Columbia 410-992-0992
MD, VA & DC’s Play Equipment Headquarters
Indoor Showroom
playgroundsuperstores.com/family
Severna Park 410-544-5222
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EXTRACURRICULAR Chung’s TKD Martial Arts 5 Bel Air South Parkway, Bel Air 410-569-3345
Kinetic Youth Academy 1809 Fashion Court, Suite 103, Joppa, 410-676-0021
Cool Meadows Horse Farm 3811 Jarrettsville Pike, Jarrettsville 410-557-7442
Sports
Elite Martial Arts 1371 Brass Mill Road #F, Belcamp 410-272-6336
Making Strides Farm Old Level Rd., Havre De Grace, 443-307-1400 Maryland Fencing Club 3011 Emmorton Rd., Abingdon 410-569-1452
Fairwinds Farms & Stables 41 Tailwinds Lane, North East 410-658-8187
Maryland Sports Arena 2723 Pulaski Hwy., Edgewood 410-538-7300
Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2806 Wesleyan Dr., Churchville 443-299-9566
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center 1206-C Agora Dr., Bel Air 410-838-3042
Forest Hill Lanes One Maurice Dr., Forest Hill 410-838-4477 Freestate Sports Arena 5811 Allender Rd., White Marsh 410-335-6400 Harford Community Tennis Assn. 1330 Bennett Place, Bel Air 410-638-8415 Harford County Tennis Ctr 2213 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air 410-638-3977 Harford Gymnastics 701 Whitaker Mill Rd., Bel Air 410-879-3718 Harford Lanes 20 Custis St., Aberdeen 410-272-3555 Harford Ski Club 2633 Smallwood Dr., Abingdon 410-436-5198 Harford Sports Training Academy 98 Industry Lane, Forest Hill 410-420-8442 Havre De Grace Parks & Rec 700 Congress Ave. Havre De Grace 410-939-6724 Ice World 1300 Governor Ct., Abingdon 410-612-1000 Ice World Figure Skating 1300 Governor Ct., Abingdon 410-612-1000 John Burdyck’s Black Belt 3913 Pulaski Hwy., Abingdon 410-676-1776
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Olney Farms 1001 Old Joppa Rd., Joppa 410-877-1887 Rolling Hills Ranch 55 Rolling Hills Ranch Lane Port Deposit 410-378-3817 Rutledge Ridge Farm 3322 Hazelwood Dr., Fallston 410-557-6021 Sekai Martial Arts 2304 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-734-9545 Tae Kwon Do Masters 224 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air 410-879-3176 The Arena Club 2304 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-734-7300 The First Tee Harford County 599 Rockland Rd., Rockland 410-273-7488 Underwater Playground 1105 Business Center Way Edgewood 410-679-6413 US Taekwondo Academy 109A N. Main St., Bel Air 443-243-4124 Y of Central Maryland, Walter & Betty Ward Family Center 101 Walter Ward Blvd., Abingdon 410-679-9622 Sports, Special Needs Rolling Hills Ranch Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program 55 Rolling Hills Ranch Ln. Port Deposit 410-378-3817
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PARTY PLANNING Away from Home Party Aberdeen IronBirds 873 Long Dr., Aberdeen 410-297-9292 Arena Club, The 2304 Churchville Rd., Bel Air 410-734-7300 B&O Railroad Museum 901 West Pratt St., Baltimore 410-752-2462 ext 303 Bel Air Athletic Club 658 Boulton St., Bel Air 410-838-2670 Blue Dog Art School 800 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air 410-420-2371 Bounce Party N Play 6200 Days Cove Rd., White Marsh, 410-812-4777 Brad’s Produce 550 Asbury Rd., Churchville 410-734-4769 Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy- Skipjack Martha Lewis 121 North Union Ave., Havre De Grace, 410-939-4078
Forest Hill Lanes One Maurice Dr., Forest Hill 410-838-4477 Freestate Sports Arena 5811 Allender Rd., White Marsh, 410-335-6400 Graphix Gaming 8 Newport Drive, Forest Hill 410.420.6811 Harford Gymnastics 701 Whitaker Mill Rd., Joppa 410-879-3718 Action packed, fun birthday parties. Obstacle courses, trapeze, foam pit and more. Free T-shirt for birthday child.
Plumpton Park Zoo 1416 Telegraph Road, Rising Sun, 410-658-6850 Rolling Hills Ranch Freedom Hills Therapeutic
Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore 410-547-9000 Y of Central Maryland, Walter & Betty Ward Family Center 101 Walter Ward Blvd., Abingdon 410-679-9622
Jump On It Fun Center 131 Industry Lane #4, Forest Hill, 410-838-0522
Cool Meadows Horse Farm 3811 Jarrettsville Pike, Jarrettsville 410-557-7442
Kids First Swim Schools 2213 Commerce Rd., Forest Hill, 410-420-SWIM
Magictainment (443) 490-1334 Marathon Deejays 407 Abbey Cir., Abingdon 410-569-9356 Nothin Up My Sleeve Entertainment 410-734-7090 Uncle Pete With Kids 1710 Allen Ct., Bel Air 410-879-3417 Bel Air Bakery 140 N. Bond St., Bel Air 410-838-6455 Bomboy’s Home Made Candy 329 Market Street, Havre de Grace 410-939-2924 Broom’s Bloom Dairy 1700 S. Fountain Green Rd., Bel Air 410-399-COWS
Ice World 1300 Governors Ct., Abingdon 410-612-1000
Churchville Golf Range 3040 Churchville Rd., Churchville, 410-838-1411
Lucky the Magical Clown (443) 490.1333
Party Supplies
Huber’s Family Produce Farm 11898 Philadelphia Road corner of Rt 7 & Raphel Rd., Kingsville, 410-538-7725
Chuck E. Cheese’s 5 Bel Air South Pkwy., Bel Air 410-515-0207
Fairwinds Farm 41 Tailwinds Lane, North East 410.658.8187
NVS Salon & Spa 312 N. Main St., Bel Air 410-803-0005
1810 Valleybrook Drive, P.O. Box 55 Kingsville, 410-803-2334
Harford Sports Training Academy 98 Industry Lane, Forest Hill (410) 420-8442
Joyful Sounds School of Music 21-B Newport Drive, Forest Hill, (410) 638-8979
Dance Conservatory of Maryland 701 Whitaker Mill Rd., Joppa 410-877-3281 Diamond Dance Center 136 Industry Lane, Suite 1, Forest Hill 410-638-6332
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center 1206-C Agora Dr., Bel Air 410-838-3042
Cold Stone Creamery 1200 D Agora Drive, Bel Air 410-836-0130
Riding Program 55 Rolling Hills Ranch Ln., Port Deposit 410-378-3817
Entertainer Home Party Specialist Amazing Stanley, Magician 410-788-8112
Kinetic Youth Academy 1809 Fashion Court, Suite 103, Joppa, 410-676-0021
That Bouncy Place 8 F Newport Dr., Forest Hill 410-638-5004 Tiddlywinks 17 N. Main St., Bel Air 443-371-6420
LaserNation Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center, 2208 Hanson Rd., Edgewood, (410) 676-0156
Underwater Playground 1105 Business Center Way, Edgewood 410-679-6413
Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena 6101 Hillen Road @ Northern Parkway Baltimore, 443-984-4075
US Taekwondo Academy 109A N. Main St., Bel Air 443-243-4124 Valleybrook Country Club
Baltimore’s Best Events 802 Gleneagles Ct., Towson 410-825-2378 Bambini Family Entertainment 2802 Bluebell Ct., Abingdon 410-591-4787 Buttons the Clown 4201 Conowingo Rd., Darlington, 410-457-5598 Candy & Cupcake Bel Air, 410-879-6102 Caricatures by Rick Wright & Co. 410-803-1010 Eric Energy/Extreme Jean 410-336-8295
Desserts By Rita 1307 Pulaski Hwy., Havre De Grace 410-942-0222 DQ/Orange Julius 1510 Conowingo Rd., Bel Air 410-838-6608 Fun Time Rentals 410-803-1488 Karaoke Kingdom 700 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Aberdeen 410-272-8322 Moore’s Candies 10 North Main Street, Bel Air 410-836-8840 Party Palace Rentals 1615 Robin Circle, Suite B, Forest Hill 410-836-0085 Perry Hall Moonbounce Perry Hall 410-370-3507
Extreme Family Entertainment 410-515-2400
Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop Harford Mall Lifestyle Center, Bel Air 410-838-0000
FUNdamentals Forest Hill/Hickory Rec. Center Forest Hill, 443-484-2512
Wockenfuss Candies 20 Fulford Avenue, Bel Air 410-638-2826
Hawaiian Rhythms 8203 Alston Rd., Baltimore 410-296-5562
Woodlea Bakery 548 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air 410-420-2203
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MEDICAL & DENTAL Chiropractic Christman Family Chiropractic 2310 E Churchville Rd., Bel Air Ultimate Health 1035 Emmorton Rd., Bel Air Dentistry Bel Air Orthodontics 610 South Main St., Bel Air 410-838-2244 Berg Dental Group 2018 Rockspring Rd., Forest Hill Chesapeake Pediatric Dental group 5009 Honeygo Center Dr., Suite # 228, Perry Hall
Levin, Stephen C DDS 2003 Rock Spring Rd., Forest Hill, 410-838-1114 Lifetime Dental Care 1201 Agora Dr., # 2b, Bel Air Dr. Richard E. Marshall Jr, DMD 203 S Washington St. Havre de Grace 410-939-2171 Pediatric Dentistry/ H Schapiro 203 S. Washington St. Havre de Grace Eye Care
Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates 520 Upper Chesapeake Dr., Suite 401, Bel Air Fertility Center Shady Grove Fertility Center 201 Plumtree Rd., Ste 201, Bel Air Hospital-Medical Center Baltimore VA Medical Center 10 North Greene St., Baltimore, VA Maryland Health Care System
Growing Smiles 2012 Tollgate Rd., Suite 212, Bel Air, 410-569-6700
Parris-Castoro 437 Girard St., Havre de Grace Parris-Castoro Blakely Professional Plaza 8817 Belair Rd., Ste. 100, Perry Hall Parris-Castoro 620 Boulton St., Bel Air
Dr. Joseph La Ponzina 2105 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 103, Bel Air 410-515-0035
Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates 2023 Pulaski Hwy., Havre de Grace
Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MedStar Health
Laurel Bush Family Dentistry 2111-E Laurel Bush Center Bel Air
Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates 360 E. Pulaski Hwy, Ste. 1, Elkton
Greater Baltimore Medical Center 6701 North Charles St., Baltimore
Dentistry For Kids 100 Sparks Valley Rd., Ste. C Sparks Glencoe
Bon Secours Hospital 2000 West Baltimore St., Baltimore Bon Secours Baltimore Health Franklin Square Hospital Center 9000 Franklin Square Dr., Baltimore, MedStar Health
Harbor Hospital 3001 South Hanover St., Baltimore, MedStar Health Harford Memorial Hospital 501 South Union Avenue Havre de Grace, Upper Chesapeake Healthy System Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore Johns Hopkins Health System Johns Hopkins Children’s Center 600 North Wolfe St., Baltimore Johns Hopkins Health System Johns Hopkins Hospital 600 North Wolfe St., Baltimore Johns Hopkins Health System Kennedy Krieger Institute 707 North Broadway, Baltimore Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital 2434 West Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, LifeBridge Health Maryland General Hospital 827 Linden Ave., Baltimore University of Maryland Medical System Mercy Medical Center 301 St. Paul Place, Baltimore Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital 1708 West Rogers Ave., Baltimore, University of Maryland Medical System Northwest Hospital Center 5401 Old Court Rd., Randallstown LifeBridge Health Perry Point VA Medical Center Perryville, VA Maryland Health Care System Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital 6501 North Charles St., Baltimore Sheppard Pratt Health System Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 2401 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, LifeBridge Health St. Agnes Healthcare 900 Caton Ave., Baltimore St. Joseph Medical Center 7601 Osler Drive, Towson Union Hospital 106 Bow St., Elkton Union Memorial 201 East University Pkwy., Baltimore MedStar Health
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University of Maryland Medical Center 22 South Greene St., Baltimore, University of Maryland Medical System Upper Chesapeake Hospital 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr., Bel Air, (front entrance) Upper Chesapeake Medical Center 500 Upper Chesapeake Dr., Bel Air Pediatrics Bright Oaks Pediatric Center 2111-H Laurel Bush Center, Bel Air Forest Hill Pediatrics 2005 Rock Spring Rd., Suite 1, Bel Air Laurel Pediatrics - Dr. Lazor 2103-A Laurel Bush Rd., Bel Air Psychiatry Franklin Square Outpatient Psychiatry 9105 Franklin Square Dr., Ste. 104, Baltimore Key Point Inc. 135 N. Parke St., Aberdeen Safe Harbor Counseling Center 2227 Old Emmorton Rd., Suite 119, Bel Air Radiology Colonnade Imaging 100 Fulford Avenue, Bel Air Special Needs Augmenting Ability 4455 Flintville Rd., Whiteford Children’s Center for Specialty Services 2225 Old Emmorton Rd., Ste. 210, Bel Air Treasure Island Therapeutic 104 Laurel Bush, Bel Air Ultrasound Precious Previews Ultrasound 30 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air Wellness Healthy Green Wellness 14105 Quinn Lane, Baldwin 410-592-3252 Women’s Health Box Hill Women’s Care 100 Walter Ward Blvd., Bel Air, 443-512-8484
DINING Aberdeen Bob Evans Farms Restaurant 1024 Beards Hill Rd. 410-272-9046 Family Buffet 8 Aberdeen Plz., 410-272-6933 Frank’s Pizza in Aberdeen 37 W. Belair Ave., 410-272-2878 Golden Corral Family Steak House 991 Beards Hill Rd. 410-272-0668 Iron House 793 W. Bel Air Ave. 410-273-1800 Japan House Restaurant 984 Beards Hill Rd. 410-575-7878 Lee’s Hunan Restaurant Inc 971 Beards Hill Rd # G 410-272-6610 Mamma Lucia’s Beards Hill Plaza, 939 D Beards Hill Rd., 410-272-0017 New Ideal Diner 104 S Philadelphia Blvd. 410-272-1880 Olive Tree 1005 Beards Hill Rd. 410-272-6217 The Greene Turtle 1113 Beards Hill Road 410-942-4020 The Towne Pub & Restaurant, Inc. 705 S Philadelphia Blvd. 410-272-4404 Abingdon Box Hill Pizzeria & Carryout 2915 Emmorton Rd. 410-515-3662 Bush River Inn 3920 Pulaski Hwy., 410-6769845 Fortunato Brothers Pizza 3101 Emmorton Rd. 410-569-1100 Huckleberry’s Coffee & Tea 3454-A Emmorton Rd. 410-569-6122 Bel Air Applebee’s 1225 Churchville Rd. 410-638-1550 Artic Circle Drive-In 3046 Churchville Rd. 410-734-7692 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill 615 Bel Air Rd., 410-3999909 Bellisimo Seafood & Grille Restaurant 510 Marketplace Dr. 410-879-7880 Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizzeria 12 Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-569-4600
Bill Bateman’s Raw Bar & Grill 1226 Bel Air Rd., 410-879-7748 Bliss Coffee & Wine Bar 1402 Handlir Dr., 410-2720505 Bob Evans Farms Restaurant 14 Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-569-7008 Bonefish Grill 696 Bel Air Rd., # J 410-420-9113 Boston Market 600 Marketplace Dr. 410-638-1530 Broom’s Bloom Ice Cream & Dairy Store 1700 South Fountain Green Rd., 410-399-2697 Bruce Bitner Cafe & Grill 2235 E Churchville Rd. 410-879-6399 Bull on the Beach 2306 Churchville Rd. 410-213-2555 Buontempo Brothers Pizza 1 S. Main St., 410-838-7640 C. R. Wings 546 Baltimore Pike 410-838-6722 Carried Away Gourmet 101 S. Main St., 410-877-9020 Chili’s 502 Baltimore Pike 410-638-2992 China Haste 2464 E. Churchville Rd. 410-734-6700 China King Buffet Inc 1443 Rock Spring Rd. 410-879-1002 Chipotle 5 Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-515-0547
Freddie’s 660 Boulton St., 410-803-4860 Friendly’s Restaurant 353 S Main St., 410-838-7374 Fritzie’s Deli and Catering 120 N. Tollgate Rd. 410-638-6600 Greek Village Restaurant 129 Baltimore Pike 410-638-9181 Hickory Station Pizzeria & Grill 1510 D Conwingo Rd. 410-420-6300 Italian Sensations 225 Brierhill Dr., 410-420-0600 La Tolteca 300 Baltimore Pike 410-588-5975 La Tolteca 2350 E. Churchville Rd. 410-734-0616 Liberatore’s of Bel Air 562 Baltimore Pike 410-838-9100 Looney’s Pub 312 S. Main St., 410-803-7080 MaGerk’s Pub & Grill 120 S. Bond St., 410-638-7701 Main Street Tower 29 S. Main St., 410-838-8007 Manny’s Family Restaurant 1433 Rock Spring Rd. 410-836-8700 McShane’s 2217 Churchville Rd. 410-734-7443 My Three Sons 2832 Churchville Rd. 410-399-4005 New York Deli 111 S. Main St., 410-879-3116 Open Door Cafe 528 Baltimore Pke 410-838-4393
Sakura 615 Baltimore Pike, Tollgate Marketplace, 410-420-3535 Savona 2 N. Main St., 410-803-0000 Scotto’s Cafe 5 Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-515-2233 Sean Bolan’s 12 S. Main St., 410-420-9858 Shamrock Coffe Company 22 S. Main St., 410-638-0072 Silver Spring Mining CO 705 Bel Air Rd., 410-803-1040 Smoothie King 225-J Brierhill Dr. 410-836-5563 Starbucks Coffee 615 Bel Air Rd., 410-803-9716 T.G.I. FRIDAY’S 615 Baltimore Pike, Ste. Z 410-420-6765 Taj Palace 2108 Emmorton Road, Suite 3 410-569-5324 Tamberino’s Pizza & Subs 2111 Conowingo Rd. 410-893-4155 Tea by Two 814 S. Main St., 410-838-8611 Torinos Restuarant 1204 Agora Dr., 410-420-9200 Cecilton Pizza House Family Restaurant 122 W. Main St. 410-275-2233 Charlestown Beachcomber Restaurant 873 Bladen St., 410-287-0580 Market Street Cafe 315 Market St., 410-287-6374 River Shack at the Wellwood Frederick St., 410-287-6666
Chuck E. Cheese’s 5 Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-515-0207
Outback Steakhouse 615 Bel Air Rd., 410-893-0110
The Wellwood 523 Water St., 410-287-6666
Coffee Coffee 5 Bel Air South Pkwy., #115A 410-515-2060
Panera Bread 5 Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-569-6980
Chesapeake
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 1440 Handlir Dr., 410-272-4778
Pat’s Pizzeria Inc 114 S Hickory Ave. 410-638-7070
Dairy Queen 1510 Conowingo Rd. 410-838-6608
Pizza Hut 1216 E Churchville Rd. 410-420-2200
Dilweed’s Gourmet Kitchen & Cafe 111 Thomas St., 410-838-1263
Pizzeria Uno 601 Baltimore Pike 410-836-7700
Double T Diner 543 Marketplace Dr. 410-836-5591
Quizno’s Classic Subs 573 Baltimore Pike 410-838-1492
DuClaw Brewing Restaurant 16-A Bel Air South Pkwy. 410-515-3222 Einstein Bagels 600 Marketplace Dr. 410-638-2768
Red Lobster Restaurant 615 Bel Air Rd., 410-893-2925
Jack and Helen’s Restaurant 2758 Augustine Herman Hwy. 410-885-5477 Kilby’s Canal Creamery 9 Bohemia Ave., 410-885-3030
Ruby Tuesday Bel Air Plaza Shopping Center 593 Baltimore Pike 410-638-0903
Maria’s Italian Restaurant 2525 Augustine Herman Hwy. Tap Room 225 Bohemia Ave.,410-885-2344
Yacht Club Restaurant 225 Bohemia Ave.410-885-2267 Chesapeake City Bayard House Restaurant 11 Bohemia Ave., 410-885-5040 Bohemia Cafe & Bakery 401 2nd St., 410-885-3066 Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina 605 2nd St., 410-885-2040
Conowingo Art’s Cyber Cafe 192 Conowingo Road Rezitlo’s Pizzeria 303 Conowingo Road 410-658-4694 Stonehouse Restaurant 244 Rock Spring Rd. 410-378-5502 Susquehanna Inn 177 Conowingo Road Earleville Archway Inn 2835 Crystal Beach Rd. 410-275-8609 Beach Grill Plus 70 Pennsylvania Ave 410-275-9173 Edgewood Clarence’s Taste of New Orleans 2131 Old Edgewood Road 410-612-0700 Giovanni’s Restaurant 2101 Pulaski Hwy. 410-679-9797 Golden City Inn 1845 Pulaski Hwy. 410-679-6093 My Three Sons 2510 Philadelphia Rd. 410-612-9119 Pat’s Family Restaurant 1969 Pulaski Hwy. 410-676-6888 Pizza Hut 1009 Edgewood Rd. 410-671-0006 Quizno’s Classic Subs 2000 Pulaski Hwy. 410-612-1394 Vitale’s Restaurant 1709 Edgewood Rd. 410-671-980 0 Elkton Baker’s Restaurant 1075 Augustine Herman Hwy. 410-398-2435 Bentley’s 902 E. Pulaski Hwy. 410-398-3252 Bo Bo Chinese Kitchen 222 South Bridge St. 410-392-0029 Chili’s 1195 E. Pulaski Hwy. 410-620-3165 China Wok 309 Augustine Herman Hwy., #103, 410-392-6666 Country Pride Restaurant I-95 & Elkton Rd., 410-398-7000 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 300 Belle Hill Rd., I-95 Exit #109, 410-620-4500
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DINING Daddy O’s & Chef Dujour Catering 1005 Elk Mills Rd., 410-6207200 Delancey Cafe 1197 E. Pulaski Hwy. 410-620-5500
Prizzio’s Market and Deli 356 Fair Hill Dr., 410-392-0980 Wesley’s Restaurant 3700 Telegraph Rd. 410-398-3696 Fallston Basta Pasta 2745 Fallston Rd. 410-692-5200
Dominick’s Pizza 995 E. Pulaski Hwy. 410-398-8900 Durham Best BBQ Carry Out 90 Fletchwood Rd., 410-620-6250 Elkton Diner 110 Big Elk Mall, Rt. 40 410-620-0500 Foxhollow 723 E. Pulaski Highway 410-620-0094 Golden Elk Restaurant Rt. 40, Village at Elkton Shopping Center, 410-392-4530 Howard House North & Main Sts. 410-398-4646
Fallston Seafood Restaurant 2108 Fallston Rd. 410-893-9900 Fast Eddie’s Pit Beef 2800 Bel Air Rd., 410-879-8884 Italian Sensations of Fallston 2316 Bel Air Rd., # E 410-877-8377 Josef’s Country Inn 2410 Pleasantville Rd. 410-877-7800 Quizno’s Classic Subs 2316 Bel Air Rd., Ste. D 410-877-0088
Indian Cookhouse 5 Commercial Plz. 410-392-2940
Forest Hill
Judy’s Java Firehouse Cafe 215 North St., 410-996-8648 Lena’s Steak & Sub Shop 503 Bridge St., 410-398-0791 Main Street Cafe 126 E. Main St., 410-620-5100 Moveable Fare Cafe & Catering 420 N. Bridge St. 410-392-5703 Nick & Joe’s Pizza 1657 Elkton Rd., 410-392-4096 O’Kelly’s Sports Bar 145 Big Elk Mall, 410-392-3122 Philly Pretzel Factory 229 S. Bridge St., 410-620-2020 Pioneer Restaurant 105 Northside Plz. 410-996-8888 Pizza Hut 350 E. Pulaski Hwy. 410-398-5077 Ruby Tuesday 312 E. Pulaski Hwy. 410-398-5134
Enotria Resturant & Grill 2 Newport Dr., 410-836-0200 Fisherman’s Catch Restaurant 1 Maurice Dr., 410-893-5555 Pizza Hut 5 Newport Dr., 410-638-0505 Wargo’s Forest Hill Inn 308 E. Jarresttsville Rd. 410-879-9747 Fredericktown Granary Restaurant 97 George St., 410-275-1603
Golden Wall 2558 W. Pulaski Hwy. 410-287-2955
Laurrapin Grille 209 N. Washington St. 410-939-3663
Highborne Cafe 13 S. Main St., 410-287-3300
Lighthouse Diner Restaurant 913 Pulaski Hwy., 410-942-0302 MacGregor’s Restaurant 331 St. John St., 410-939-3003 Pat’s Family Restaurant 1201 Revolution St. 410-939-6060 Pizza Hut 600 Ohio St., 410-939-0077 Sawyers Chat & Chew Bar 142 N Washington St 410-939-0018 St. John Gourmet 210 St. John St., 410-939-3663 The Restaurant at Bulle Rock 320 Blenhiem Farm Ln. 410-939-8887 Tidewater Grille 300 Franklin St., 410-9393313
Pickled Herring Pub 32 S. Main St., 410-287-2020 Pier One Restaurant 1 N. Main St., 410-287-6599
Rick’s Crabs 1205 Tome Hwy., 410-378-3710 Shiver Me Timbers 12 South Main St. Union Hotel Restaurant and Tavern 1282 Susquehana Rd. 410-378-3503 Winchester Pub 15 S. Main St., 410-378-5643
Buck’s 314 E.Main St., 410-658-2825
The Victorian Tea Cup Tea Room 7 Wallace St., 410-287-9500
Lafayette Inn 1524 Conowingo Rd 410-658-9249
Wayside Snack Bar 1725 Turkey Point Road 410-287-2551
Player’s Grille at Chesapeake Bay Golf Club 128 Karen Dr., 410-658-4343
Woody’s Crab House 29 S. Main St., 410-287-3541
Riviera Maya 223 E. Main St., 410-658-1655
My Three Sons 3701 Federal Hill Rd. 410-507-0333 Joppa Pizza Hut Route 40 & Joppa Farm Rd. 410-679-3003
Havre De Grace
Monkton
Bayou Restaurant 927 Pulaski Hwy.,410-939-3565 Bomboy’s Ice Cream Shop 329 Market St., 410-939-2924
Manor Tavern 15819 Old York Rd. 410-771-8155
Brady’s Bridge Diner 801 Pulaski Hwy., 410-939-3339
Bay Gourmet Seafood & Cafe 472 Mauldin Avenue 410-287-4300
North East
Bella’s Pizza & Ristorante 4 W. Cecil Ave., 410-287-6300
Fair Hill
Jana’s Java 217 North Washington Street 410-939-1048
Empire Restaurant 111 North East Plaza 410-287-8700
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Paradise Grille 510 S. Main St., 410-287-5477
Main Street Station 20 S. Main St., 410-378-3701
Steak and Main 101 Main St., 410-287-3512
Ice Dreams 210 St. John St, 410-939-1525
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Nottingham Family Restaurant 2360 Pulaski Hwy.410-287-4303
Jumbo Jimmy’s Crab Shack 1065 Bainbridge Rd. 410-378-0045
Jarrettsville
Walsh’s Dockside 285 Plum Point Rd., Triton Marina, 410-392-6859
Hilltop Inn 825 Hilltop Rd., 410-398-1512
North East Grocery & Deli 131 S. Main St., 410-287-3415
Joe’s Grog House 26 S. Main St., 410-287-4764
Schroeder’s 479 North East Road 410-287-6464
Harbor Cafe and Pizzeria 1 George St. 410-275-2300
Java By The Bay 118 N Washington St. 410-939-0227
Nino’s Pizza 2554 Pulaski Hwy. 410-287-3737
CM Tugs 10 S. Main St., 410-378-8338
The Lodge 2119 Conowingo Road 410-838-2240
Billie’s Chuckwagon 2240 W. Pulaski Hwy. 410-287-5881
Fair Hill Inn Rts. 273 & 213, 410-398-4187
Nauti Goose 200 Cherry St., 410-287-7880
Backfin Blues Bar & Grill 19 S. Main St., 410-378-2722
Hickory
Coakley’s Pub 406 St. John St., 410-939-8888 Havre De Grace Ritz 100 N. Washington St. 410-939-5858
Seasons Pizza 101 West Pulaski Hwy. 410-392-4800
Knicker’s Grill at Chesapeake Bay Golf Club 1500 Chesapeake Club Dr. 410-287-0200
Port Deposit
Rico’s at the Main Place Corner of Main & Cecil
The Grille & Pub at Mountain Branch 1827 Mountain Rd. 410-836-9600
Broken Heart Cafe & Gallery 217 N. Washington St. 410-939-2021
San Lin East 953 W. Pulaski Hwy. 410-620-5009
La Cucina Italian Restaurant 103 N Washington St. 410-939-1401
Cookery I-95 & Rt 272, 410-287-7108
Perryville Boxcar Avenue Ice Cream 317 Broad St. Chesapeake Food Works at Perryville Outlets 48 Heather Lane 410-642-3844 Ercole’s 641 Broad Street, 410-642-3200 Lindy’s Market 5440 Pulaski Hwy. 410-642-2323 Mom’s Kitchen 5412 Pulaski Hwy. 410-642-0009 Rendezvous Inn/ Bar and Restaurant 362 Front St., 410-642-0045
Rising Sun Bigfoots 20 W. Main St/, 410-658-4551
Spready Oak Country Cafe 1643 Conowingo Rd. 410-658-5252 Sue’s Restaurant 410-658-5470 Top of the Bay Crabs 305 W Main St, 410-58-3636 Townhouse Restaurant 100 Ryan Dr., 410-658-2600 Uncle Willy’s 325 W. Main St., 410-658-7800 Street Ballpark Restaurant 3418 Conowingo Rd. 410-457-4304 Upperco
Riverside Market, Deli and Restaurant 636 Broad St., 410-642-6536
Friendly Farms Restaurant 17434 Foreston Rd. 410-239-7400
Fast Eddie’s Pit Beef 10 Montgomery Drive 410-287-8700
Subworks 5319 Pulaski Highway 410-642-6722
Warwick
Frank’s Pizza 75 North East Rd., 410-287-6542
The Grist Mill 648 Broad St., 410-642-9292
Washington House Restaurant 565 Cecilton Warwick Rd. 410-275-1300
Looking for fun,affordable things to do with your family? This guide provides you with listings of 125+ area attractions including historical sites, outdoor sites, and performance arts venues. Many offer hands-on activities and events -- a sure way to help beat summer boredom. So whether you decide to escape to a museum, unwind on a nature trail, or treat your family to a musical, chances are that your kids will be learning to appreciate something new.
Art Museums & Galleries
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America's official national museum and education center for the best in original, selftaught artistry. The Visionary transforms dreams, lost hopes and ideas into powerful works of art.
Contemporary Museum Mt Vernon Cultural District Baltimore 410-783-5720 www.contemporary.org Promotes the art of our time as an educational tool and a
Cecil County Dragway 1916 Theodore Rd., Rising Sun 410-287-6280 www.cecilcountydragway.com
Just as in 1782, Lexington Market is unchallenged as a unique food shopping experience, with more than 130 vendors and so many delicious foods to eat.
Maryland Science Center Inner Harbor, Baltimore 410-545-5927 marylandsciencecenter.org Discover the wonder with three floors of hands-on exhibits, IMAX and IMAX 3-D movies; Davis Planetarium and lots more hands-on.
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Druid Hill Park, Baltimore
The Baltimore Museum of Art Art Museum Dr. at N. Charles and 31st Sts., Baltimore 443-573-1700 www.artbma.org Home to a world-renowned collection of works by Matisse, Picasso and Cezanne. Showcases art of the 19th
discover your senses in the 4-D Immersion Theater.
An NHRA sanctioned quarter mile drag strip.
Lexington Market, Inc. 400 W Lexington St., Baltimore, 410-685-6169 www.lexingtonmarket.com
catalyst in processes of progressive social change in Baltimore and the surrounding region.
410-366-LION www.marylandzoo.org African Watering Hole includes white rhinos, zebras and the elusive cheetah. Chimpanzees swing through trees in Chimpanzee Forest. Walk through No. 1-rated Children's Zoo.
National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 E Pratt St., Pier 3, Baltimore, 410-576-3800 www.aqua.org Located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, explore habitats from around the world. From the beautiful red river gorge of Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes to the depths of the Open Ocean, the Aquarium is home to more than 16,000 animals. Plus,
Plumpton Park Zoo 1416 Telegraph Rd Rising Sun, 410-658-6850 www.plumptonparkzoo.org Exotic animals in pastoral country setting, including giraffes, tigers, bears, deer, wolves, monkeys and kangaroos. Picnic, playground and petting areas.
Port Discovery Children's Museum 35 Market Pl., Baltimore 410-727-8120 www.portdiscovery.org Interactive, educational fun for the whole family. Voted one of the top five children's museums in the United States. Imagine! Play! Learn! Grow!
Top of the World Observation Level 401 E Pratt St., Baltimore 410-837-VIEW www.viewbaltimore.org
century through today, plus special exhibits and a scenic sculpture garden. Free.
The Walters Art Museum 600 N Charles St., Baltimore 410-547-9000 www.TheWalters.org Acclaimed by critics as one of America's greatest art museums with a collection spanning 5,000 years. Houses 30,000 objects in three buildings within Baltimore's cultural district.
Located atop the world's tallest pentagonal building, it offers a spectacular, unobstructed, panoramic view from floor-toceiling windows. Great place to plan day's activities.
Town of North East 106 S. Main St., North East 410-287-5801 www.northeastmd.org Antiques and unique collectibles; restaurants; marinas, smalltown feeling. Visit historic oak basket factory, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Elk Neck State Park and Chesapeake Bay.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W Pratt St., Baltimore 410-752-2490 www.borail.org Visit the Birthplace of American Railroading and home of the oldest, most comprehensive collection of railroad artifacts in the Western Hemisphere. AprilDec seasonal train rides.
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Aberdeen Room Archives & Museum, Inc. 18 Howard St., Aberdeen 410-273-6325 www.aberdeenroom.com
Baltimore Streetcar Museum 1901 Falls Rd., PO Box 4881 Baltimore, 410-547-0264 www.baltimorestreetcar.org
Tells the Story of Aberdeen through its library, displays, exhibits and interactive games for children, and exterior story windows.
Outstanding collection chronicles Baltimore street railway history, 1859-1963. Rides, displays, tours, video, museum store.
Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum 216 Emory St., Baltimore 410-727-1539 www.baberuthmuseum.com Presents the life and times of George Herman Babe Ruth, Baltimore's native son who became America's first sports celebrity and an international icon.
Battle Acre Monument 3219 Old North Point Rd. Dundalk, 410-887-8040 Commemorates the 5th Regiment's defensive position against an attack by the British in 1814.
Brick Meeting House at Plumpton Park Zoo 1416 Telegraph Road Rising Sun, 410-658-6850 The early 18th-century Brick Meeting House stands in East Nottingham, an area settled by William Penn in 1701. Brick Meeting House also functioned as a hospital during the Revolutionary War.
Bainbridge Naval Training Center Main Street, Port Deposit 410-378-4641 usnichainbridgeorg/bntcha Naval training center which played an important part in World War II as well as the Korean and Vietnam wars. Also on site was a naval Academy Preparatory School, which prepared men for the Naval Academy.
The museum provides visitors with a glimpse of the canal's early days. The waterwheel andpumping engines remain in the original pumphouse (now the museum). These steam engines are the oldest of their type in America still on their original foundations. Other artifacts and exhibits in the museum detail andillustrate the canal's history.
Ballestone Mansion Rocky Point Golf Course1935 Back River Neck Rd., Essex 410-887-0218
Carroll Mansion 800 E Lombard St., Baltimore 410-605-2964 www.carrollmuseums.org
Historic House Museum and furnishings c 1780-1880. Civil War re-enactment in September. Holly Tours in December. Groups by appointment.
Home of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, last living signer of the Declaration of Independence, this Baltimore landmark became a saloon, tenement, school and recreation center.
Baltimore American Indian Center 113 S Broadway, Baltimore 410-675-3535 www.baic.org Provides services in the area of cultural workshops and a museum.
Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy., Baltimore 410-727-4808 www.thebmi.org Exciting tours for all ages. Go back in time, learn about the many everyday items invented in Baltimore.
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C&D Canal Museum 815 Bethel Rd., Chesapeake City, 410-885-5622
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Cecil County Holly Tree Jackson Station Rd., Perryville 410-996-8101, www.ccgov.org Planted 1870, decorated by B&O Railroad in 1947; known as Travelers' Christmas Tree.
Chesapeake City Historic District Canal Creamery, Chesapeake City, 410-885-5988 www.chesapeakecity.com Historic Chesapeake City is on the National and Maryland Historic Registries. Restored homes, antiques shops, eateries, Canal Museum, art gallery, summer concerts.
Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy- Skipjack Martha Lewis 121 North Union Ave., Havre De Grace, 410-939-4078 www.chesapeakeheritage.org Martha Lewis is a V-bottom, two sail bateau (skipjack); one of the few remaining dredge boats that make up the Chesapeake Bay oyster fleet. She is the last to fish commercially, undersail in the United States of America.This 32-passenger vessel (4 crew members) is available for estuarine studies, environmental exploration, cruises and catered parties.
Colonial Charlestown & National Historic District Market and Cecil St, Charlestown, 410-287-8262 Federal-period restored 1810 Colonial home with a Colonial basement kitchen; 19th-century wooden water tower moved to this site in the 1980s.
Concord Point Lighthouse & Keeper's House Foot of Lafayette Street Havre de Grace 410-939-9040 Built in 1827, Concord Point is the oldest continuously operated lighthouse in the state of Maryland. It affords a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay. Across the street visit the restored Keeper's House which offers a glimpse into the interesting story of Lighthouse Keeper John O'Neil.
Edgar Allan Poe lived here for three years while courting his cousin, whom he later married.
Evergreen Museum & Library The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, 410-516-0341 www.museums.jhu.edu Italianate mansion with postImpressionist paintings, rare books, Tiffany glass, Japanese netsuke and the Bakstdecorated private theater. A museum and regional center for contemporary art and scholarship.
Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Rd., Lutherville 410-321-7500 www.firemuseummd.org America's premier collection of antique firefighting apparatus. More than 40 fire trucks dating from 1806 to 1957. Enjoy a visit to the Discovery Room.
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine 2400 E Fort Ave., Baltimore 410-962-4290 www.nps.gov/fomc Successful defense against British during War of 1812 inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star-Spangled Banner. Film, interpretive programs in summer; special events.
Conowingo Dam US Route 1, Darlington 410-457-5011 The dam was completed in 1928 and it is one of the largest nonfederal hydroelectric power plants in the United States.
Dundalk Patapsco Neck Historical Society Four Center Place, Dundalk Facilities: museum, archives by appointment only, library, cultural center listed in Balto. County Schools as a resource center for war of 1812.
Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum 203 N Amity St., Baltimore 410-396-7932 www.eapoe.org
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park 1417 Thames St., Baltimore 410-685-0295 Experience Frederick Douglass' life as a Baltimore caulker and witness the re-creation of the first African-American shipyard in North America.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum 301 W Camden St., Baltimore 410-625-7060 www.geppismuseum.com Explore the history of American pop culture. Experience a kaleidoscope of nostalgic toys, comics and other collectibles highlighting familiar characters. Engaging interactive exhibits entertain visitors of all ages.
Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge Rt. 272, North East 410-996-6292 View from Rt. 272; 119-ft. red wooden bridge built circa 1860.
Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum Martin State Airport, Middle River, 410-682-6122 marylandaviationmuseum.org Dedicated to the promotion, preservation and documentation of aviation and space history in Maryland.
Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Ln., Towson 410-823-1309 www.nps.gov/hamp Gardens, farm and grounds, with original slave quarters, tell the story of the family who lived in the mansion for more than 150 years. Their workforce included slaves and indentured servants.
the living conditions of a family in the County seat from 1788 to 1825.
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River 516 Eastern Blvd., Essex 410-574-6934 Artifact Collections: structures, furnishings, personal artifacts, tools and equipment, local history books, photographs, manuscripts, documents, archaeological items, costumes and textiles, speaker series
Heritage Walk 401 Light St., Baltimore 443-984-3089 www.heritagewalk.org Heritage Walk showcases more than 20 of Baltimore's landmarks. Discover the USS Constellation, Little Italy, StarSpangled Banner Flag House, Carroll Mansion, Jewish Museum of Maryland and Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Harford County Swan Harbor Farm 401 Oakington Road, Havre De Grace, 410-939-6767 This 463 acre park is graced with a spectacular view of the Bay, a restored 1740 farmhouse, gardens, outbuildings, vineyard and hiking and fishing opportunities.
Havre De Grace Decoy Museum 215 Giles St., Havre De Grace, 410-939-3739 www.decoymuseum.com The museum celebrates the unique American folk art of decoy carving, the heritage of HdG and the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Tours, demonstrations, lectures, and special events take place year round.
Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 100 Lafayette St., Havre de Grace, 410-939-4800 hdgmaritimemuseum.com Tells story of region's rich maritime heritage. Changing exhibits, educational programs and special events. Boat building at museum's Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builder's School.
Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave, Bel Air 410-838-1213 www.harfordhistory.net The Hays House is the oldest home in Bel Air, but it is not on its original site. It demonstrates
Hersch Mini Museum Chesapeake City 410-885-5889 Features household items dating from the late 19th century and an extensive collection of irons.
Historic Little Wedding Chapel 142 E Main St., Elkton 410-398-3640 historiclittleweddingchapel.com 1920s cozy chapel with quaint Victorian charm. Built in 1813, the Federal-style stone building offers classic setting, steeped in tradition to many third generation couples.
Historical Society of Baltimore County 9811 Van Buren Ln. Cockeysville, 410-666-1878 www.hsobc.org House and farm museum exhibits in nine gallery rooms; research library of maps, plats and archives for genealogy research. Gift shop (museum only).
Historical Society of Cecil County 135 E Main St., Elkton 410-398-1790 www.cchistory.org Genealogical library, artifacts and military museum; local history library; log cabin.
Historical Society of Harford County 143 North Main St., Bel Air 410-838-7691 www.harfordhistory.net A not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, present, promote, and interpret the rich and diverse history of the County area, in its regional context, from its prehistoric origins to the present. The Society uses its facilities, library, archives, artifacts, systematic historical research, and creative educational opportunities to ensure that the County's past are accessible to the public today and in the future. Special tours for scout and school groups available by appointment.
Homewood Museum/The Johns Hopkins University 3400 N Charles St., Baltimore, 410-516-5589 www.museums.jhu.edu One of the nation's best examples of Federal-period architecture and a National Historic Landmark. Provides an intimate look at life in early 19th-century Baltimore.
Jerusalem Mill and Village 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville, 410-592-6751 www.JerusalemMill.org Today, the first floor of the Grist Mill houses the museum, which preserves and interprets the history of the Village. Items on display include: two of the original 4-foot diameter millstones; various pictures of the Village in the early part of the 20th century; and the original 1860 plat drawing of the property associated with Jerusalem Mill, which shows the buildings present at that time (most of which are still existing).
Jewish Museum of Maryland 15 Lloyd St., Baltimore 410-732-6400 www.jewishmuseummd.org Includes two changing exhibition galleries and two historic synagogues; interprets the Jewish experience in
America with an emphasis on regional history.
John F. DeWitt Military Museum 135 E. Main St., Elkton 410-398-1790 Military artifacts from the American Revolution through Desert Storm.Follows schedule of Historical Society.
Lacrosse Museum and National Hall of Fame 113 W University Pkwy. Baltimore, 410-235-6882 www.uslacrosse.org Honors America's first sport, lacrosse; historic artifacts, photos, interactive kiosks, Hall of Fame room, multi-image show.
Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike Monkton, 410-557-9466 www.ladewgardens.com The most outstanding topiary garden in America features 15 thematic flower gardens on 22 acres. Historic manor house, gift shop and nature walk.
Liriodendron Foundation Inc. 502 W Gordon St., Bel Air 410-879-4424 Built in 1898 by a prominent Johns Hopkins physician, Liriodendron Mansionis a Palladian style building, housing three large reception rooms, complete with antique furnishings, as well as a carved staircase and a dozen uniquefireplaces. Outside guests can enjoy two sheltered oval porticos, a terracewith wisteriacovered archways and a boxwood garden.
Maryland Historical Society Museum 201 W. Monument St. Baltimore, 410-685-3750 www.mdhs.org Discover the history of Maryland and America! See the bombardment of Fort McHenry, hear the stories of Civil Rights activists and experience the trials and triumphs of Americans past.
Mother Seton House on Paca Street, Inc. 600 N Paca St., Baltimore 410-523-3443 www.mothersetonhouse.org
First American-born canonized saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, lived here 1808-1809.
Mount Clare Museum House 1500 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, 410-837-3262 www.mountclare.org Mount Clare, the 1760 Georgian mansion of Charles Carroll, Barrister, interprets 18thcentury life, with an outstanding collection of Carroll family furniture and decorative arts.
Mount Harmon Plantation 600 Mount Harmon Rd. Earleville, 410-275-8819 www.mountharmon.org Land grant plantation featuring Manor House museum, furnished in 18th century antiques. Nature preserve with walking trails and 14-acre pond.
Mount Vernon Cultural Walk 401 Light St., Baltimore 443-984-3089 www.starspangledtrails.org Explores a premier district with marvelous examples of American architecture, 24 landmarks and museums including The Walters Art Museum, Peabody Institute and Washington Monument.
Mt. Harmon Plantation Grove Neck Rd., Earleville 410-275-8819 www.mountharmon.org Restored tobacco plantation dating from 1651 offers guided tours of thehouse and selfguided tours of the nature trails, Prize House Formal Garden.
National Historic Seaport of Baltimore 802 S Caroline St. Baltimore 410-783-1490 www.natlhistoricseaport.org Explore Baltimore's maritime past on the decks of historic ships and waterfront communities. Attractions ring the harbor and are easily accessible by water or by land.
National Museum of Dentistry 31 S. Greene St., Baltimore 410-706-0600 www.dentalmuseum.org See amazing teeth feats, marvel at George Washington's choppers, sing along to vintage toothpaste commercials, and explore exhibits about the power of a healthy smile.
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Paw Paw Museum 98 N. Main St., Port Deposit 410-378-3086 The museum exhibits a collection of Indian Arrow Heads, Civil War memorabilia including original letters from soldiers, and an extensive collection of photographs of the town and those who visited and lived in Port Deposit. The museum is also available for research projects.
Port Deposit Historic District Town of Port Deposit Port Deposit 410-378-2121 On the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River, this 19thcentury residential town boasts many fine examples of Victorian and granite architecture.
Phoenix Shot Tower (1828) Pride of Baltimore II Inner Harbor, Baltimore 410-539-1151 www.marylandspride.org
801 E Fayette St., Baltimore 410-605-2964 www.carrollmuseums.org
Maryland's Pride, re-creation of 1812-era Baltimore Clipper, sails as the state's economic development and goodwill ambassador. Book passage between ports as overnight guest or day sail.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture 830 E Pratt St., Baltimore 410-333-1130 AfricanAmericanCulture.org Largest museum of its kind on East Coast. Premier facility that celebrates more than 350 years of Maryland AfricanAmerican history and culture.
Rock Run Grist Mill @ Susquehanna State Park 3318 Rockschrome Hill Rd. Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 www.DNR.maryland.gov Rock Run Grist Mill: was built in 1794 by John Stump. The imposing four-story, waterpowered structure houses a collection of milling-related machinery.
Rock Run Mill Susquehanna State Park, Stafford Rd. Havre de Grace, 410-836-6735 Rockfield Manor 501 Churchville Road Bel Air, 410-638-4565 www.rockfieldmanor.com
Built in 1828, the Phoenix Shot Tower was the tallest building in the United States until 1846, and annually manufactured 2.5 million pounds of drop shot.
Historic mansion Built in 1921 on 5.4 acres. Spacious garden
and patio,featuring several medium sized reception rooms, a cozy living room with fireplace and a sunroom.
Rodgers Tavern Route 7, Perryville, 410-642-6281 Restored 18th century tavern that was frequented by the nation'sforefathers, including George Washington. Rodgers Tavern is open by appointment for tour or to rent for a special occasion.
Sheriff John F. Dewitt Museum 135 E Main St., Elkton 410-398-1790 Military memorabilia of all armed forces branches, dating from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm.
Sinking Springs Herb Farm & Retreat 843 Elk Forest Rd., Elkton 410-398-5566 www.sinkingsprings.com Historic Sinking Springs Herb Farm near historic Chesapeake City, 130-acre scenic garden retreat garden cottage B&B with fireplace, electric heat, A/C; events, luncheons in 250year-old provincial farmhouse. Pet friendly.
Sports Legends at Camden Yards C301 W. Camden St. Baltimore, 410-727-1539 www.baberuthmuseum.com
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Star-Spangled Banner Flag House 844 E Pratt St., Baltimore 410-837-1793 www.flaghouse.org Built in 1793, this National Historic Landmark stands as a true symbol of American courage and ingenuity. Home of flag maker Mary Pickersgill, it presents the story behind the Star Spangled Banner - the flag that inspired the poem that later became America's National Anthem.
Steppingstone Museum 461 Quaker Bottom Rd. Havre De Grace 410-939-2299 steppingstonemuseum.org Farm museum demonstrating the rural arts & crafts of the 1880-1920 time period and located on the site of a onceworking Harford County farm. Memberships, special events, facility rentals, and educational programs are offered.
Susquehanna Museum 817 Conesteo St., Havre De Grace, 410-939-5780 www.lockhousemuseum.org
Maryland’s Premier Ice Skating & Hockey Facility
SKATING FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Nationwide center of St. Jude devotions.
Tells the story of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal and the history of HdG and its environment. Group tours by appointment. Tours include the Lock Tender's house (c.1840), Outlet Lock, Pivot Bridge and Gift Shop.
Museum showcases sports in Maryland. Exhibits include Baltimore Orioles, Colts, Ravens, Blast, Halls of Fame; Negro Leagues, Preakness, regional colleges, Kid's Locker Room and more!
SS John W. Brown Pier 1, Clinton St., Baltimore 410-558-0646 www.liberty-ship.com Tour one of only two existing, restored World War II Liberty Ships. Located at 2000 S. Clinton St.
St. Jude Shrine 308 N Paca St., Baltimore 410-685-6026 www.stjudeshrine.org
Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace Lock House, 817 Conesteo St., Havre de Grace 410-939-5780 www.lockhousemuseum.org Lock Tender's house, Outlet Lock, Pivot Bridge, Gift shop. War of 1812 re-enactment first weekend in May. Christmas candlelight tour second Sunday in December.
The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Culture Center 847 N Howard St., Baltimore 410-225-3130 www.eubieblake.org The life and music of Baltimore musician Eubie Blake, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway and others.
The James E. Lewis Museum of Art Morgan State University Baltimore, 443-885-3030
The Peabody Institute 1 E Mt Vernon Pl., Baltimore 410-659-8100 www.peabody.jhu.edu
Upper Bay Museum 219 Walnut St (town park) North East 410-287-2675
In historic Mt. Vernon, Peabody stages more than 800 music and dance performances. Maryland's major source of professionally trained musicians, granting college-level degrees in music.
A unique collection of authentic artifacts celebrating the heritage of Upper Bay watermen. Boats, decoys, fishing equipment, motors, oars, punt gun, shot guns, sink boxes.
Founded in 1951, the museum's permanent collection includes a variety of 19th- and 20th-century works.
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum 1601-03 E North Ave. Baltimore, 410-563-7809 www.greatblacksinwax.org
Tory House Charlestown 410-287-8262
Nation's first black history wax museum, with more than 100 life-size wax figures in dramatic historical scenes.
This circa 1750 home is in the first incorporated town in Cecil County. The lower level features a restored colonial kitchen.
Nature
Fair Hill Nature and Environmental Center 630 Tawes Dr., Elkton 410-398-4909 www.fairhillnature.org Located within the 5600 acre Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, owned by the state of Maryland, the center is a natural history museum offering mostly environmental programming. The center is housed in a hunting lodge built by Mr. William duPont in the 1940s.
Gunpowder Falls State Park 2813 Jerusalem Rd. Kingsville, 410-592-2897 www.dnr.state.md.us/publicla nds/central/gunpowder.html One hundred miles of trails run through this 18,000-acre park. Freshwater and tidal fishing areas. Hiking/biking along Northern Central Railroad (NCR) Trail. Camping, kayaking and crabbing.
Performance Arts
Amoss Center 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air 443-412-2211 The 908-seat performing arts center provides a venue for varied presentations sponsored by the Harford Communityy College, including children's theater, ballet, orchestral
USS Constellation Museum Pier 1, 301 E Pratt St. Baltimore, 410-539-1797 www.constellation.org Launched in 1854, the USS Constellation is the last all-sail ship built by the U.S. Navy.
Hart-Miller Island State Park 2813 Jerusalem Rd. Glen Arm, 410-477-0757 www.dnr.state.md.us/publicla nds/central/hartmiller.html This uninhabited island in the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River is accessible by boat only. Its western shore offers safe mooring, access to a 3,000foot beach, campsites and fishing.
Holt Center for the Arts 34 Elmont Ave., Baltimore 410-887-5307 The park boasts 13 acres of woodland, wetlands and meadows, in which exists nature trails, gardens, a lily pond, an outdoor amphitheater with a gazebo, an arboretum, several log houses. The original Victorian farmhouse accommodates the Holt Center for the Arts.
concerts, recitals, operettas and other expressions of human artistry.
Discover life on board this Civil War-era vessel through demonstrations and activities, cannon firings. Complimentary audio tours daily.
Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place 2600 Madison Ave. Baltimore 410-396-7837
Westminster Burying Ground & Catacombs 515-519 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, 410-706-2072 www.westminsterhall.org
The 208-ft. memorial column is topped by a 16-ft. statue of George Washington handing down his commission as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army at the Maryland State House.
Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Rd. Essex, 410-887-2817 www.marshypoint.org Bring your family to encounter wild bald eagles, tour the bay by boat, enjoy a hike and experience Maryland naturally.
Oregon Ridge Nature Center and Park 13555 Beaver Dam Rd. Cockeysville, 410-887-1815 www.oregonridge.org Nature center and 1,100-acre park with forest hiking trails, wildflowers, birds, animals, wildlife management pond, archaeology site, marble quarries, iron ore pits and exhibits.
flank Deer Creek - popular for fishing and tubing. Site of King and Queen Seat, a breathtaking 190-foot rock outcrop, and Kilgore Falls, secondhighest vertical-drop waterfall in Marylan
Susquehanna State Park 4122 Wilkinson Rd., Havre de Grace, 410-734-9035 dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/c entral/susquehanna.html Featuring heavy forest cover and massive rock outcrops, the park is home to exceptional mountain biking trails and pike, perch and bass fishing. Historical sites include Rock Run grist mill, Archer Mansion and Jersey Toll House.
Rocks State Park 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd. Jarrettsville, 410-557-7994 www.dnr.state.md.us/publicla nds/central/rocks.html Dense forest, massive boulders
quality theater to Baltimore and surrounding areas.
Arena Players 801 McCulloh St., Baltimore 410-728-6500 www.thearenaplayers.org
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, 410-783-8000 www.baltimoresymphony.org
The oldest, continually performing, historically black community theater. Since 1953, it has given
The Grammy-winning Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is among the world's most important
orchestras. The BSO performs more than 150 concerts annually, including classical, pops, family concerts and special events.
CENTERSTAGE 700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore 410-332-0033 www.centerstage.org Baltimore's premier professional
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theater brings entertaining and intellectually stimulating new works and re-imagined classics to life in two intimate spaces.
Chesapeake Theater Harford Community College Campus 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air 443-412-2211 www.harford.edu/Cultural The Chesapeake Theater is located on the Harford
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M&T Bank Stadium 1101 Russell St., Baltimore 410-547-8100 www.baltimoreravens.com Home field for the National Football League's Baltimore Ravens. For tours, call 410-261-RAVE.
Community College Campus in the Chesapeake Center. It hosts a variety of artistic performances, including the Phoenix Festival Theater and many children's theater programs.
Lyric Opera House 140 W Mt. Royal Ave. Baltimore, 410-685-5086 www.lyricoperahouse.com
Lorenzo's Timonium Dinner Theatre 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium 410-560-1113 timoniumdinnertheatre.com
Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra www.ssorchestra.org
Family owned and operated dinner theater, easy drive from Inner Harbor. Spectacular live musicals, tempting homemade specialties, top-rate service; motorcoach parking (free).
Oriole Park at Camden Yards 333 W Camden St., Baltimore, 888-848-BIRD, www.orioles.com Home to the American League baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles. Great family fun in a beautiful baseball venue. Call 888-848-BIRD or go to orioles.com for tickets.
Hosts many traveling Broadway musicals and productions.
The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra is a non-profit community orchestra, founded in 1978. The full orchestra has 100 members largely from northeastern Maryland and surrounding areas. The SSO performs four concerts in its subscription series,
Pimlico Race Course 5201 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore 410-542-9400 www.pimlico.com World-class Thoroughbred racing featuring the Preakness Stakes, middle jewel of the Triple Crown and the mid-
Basignani Winery 15722 Falls Rd., Sparks 410-472-0703 www.basignani.com
Located on 45 acres of farm in the beautiful Long Green Valley area of Baltimore County, Dejon Winery opened in the fall of 2009. Nine acres of grapes will serve as host to special events beginning in the spring of 2010. Events will be by reservation only.
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Atlantic's largest singleday sporting event.
Ripken Stadium 873 Long Dr., Aberdeen 410-297-9292 www.ironbirdsbaseball.com Home of baseball's Aberdeen Iron Birds and the Cal Ripken World Series.
Each bottle tells a story and honors regional history and the legacies of remarkable people and their achievements at Mount Felix Estate Vineyard and Winery. Stroll outside and enjoy spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay while sipping Mount Felix’s finest selections.
just the right soil, sun and air flow to produce premium grapes. We hand-harvest our grapes and produce our wine in oak casks.
Fiore Winery 3026 Whiteford Rd. Pylesville, 410-879-4007 www.fiorewinery.com Savor unique flavors of Harford County wines. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy a bottle of wine at one of the mid-Atlantic's most picturesque agricultural panoramas.
Dove Valley Vineyard 645 Harrington Rd., Rising Sun 410-658-8388 www.dovevalleywine.com
Harford Vineyard 1311 W. Jarrettsville Road Jarrettsville, 443-695-5380 www.harfordvineyard.com
Dove Valley grapes are family grown at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. This area has
Established in 2003 Harford Vineyard & Winery is located on a 20 acre farm in Harford County,
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Cornerstone of Baltimore's westside renaissance. Originally built in 1914, this historic theater has undergone extensive renovations; seats 2,250, plays host to rich/diverse entertainment. Ticket information: 410-547-SEAT.
Mount Felix Winery 2000 Level Road, Havre de Grace, 410-939-0913 www.mountfelix.com
Boordy Vineyards 12820 Long Green Pike Hydes, 410-592-5015 www.boordy.com
DeJon Vineyards 5300 Hydes Road, Hydes 443-253-9802 dejonvineyard.com
The Hippodrome Theatre at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center 12 N Eutaw St., Baltimore 410-752-7444 www.france-merrickpac.com
including three gold medals. Hours by appointment.
Tours, events, tastings and wine sales. Located in the beautiful rolling hills of northern Baltimore County. Family-owned and operated winery features classic, estate-bottled wines.
Beautiful historic property 25 minutes from Inner Harbor features award-winning wines and gift shop inside a 19thcentury building.
a chamber music concert, and an outdoor "pops" concerts.
MD. In 2005 our services were expanded to include selling grape, juice & winemaking supplies to the home wine maker; with the option to make wine on site. Our most recent endeavor to become a licensed winery was realized in November 2009.
Legends Vineyard 521 Asbury Road, Churchville 410-914-5122 www.legendsvineyardmd.com One sip of wine is all that it takes to realize why Legends Vineyard is regarded as one of Maryland’s finest. Producing high quality wines with a focus on maintaining the unique characteristics of each varietal, Legends Vineyard has received high marks in wine competitions,
Terrapin Station 80 Ricketts Mill Rd., Elkton 301-916-5415 terrapinstationwinery.com Our focus is making everything about wine fun and approachable, not stodgy and serious. And by contributing a portion of our sales to research and preservation of the Diamondback Terrapin, we hope to extend the legacy of the Bay, the Terrapin and the sma Winery.
Woodhall Wine Cellars 17912 York Rd., Parkton 410-357-8644 www.woodhallwinecellars. com Moments from I-83. Sample world-class wines in a tasting room. Wine sales and winery tours. Bring lunch to enjoy on the tasting deck.