Maryland Family Fun Activities

Spruce Forest Artisan Village Sotterley Plantation Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo Antietam National Battlefield National Aquarium National Colonial Farm Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore's Inner Harbor Ocean City MD Activities

From Ocean City to Annapolis to Baltimore, the Northeast state of Maryland is home to a wide range of compelling things to do, unique places to see, and kid-friendly activities. Enjoy historic sites (Antietam National Battlefield), must-see museums (Edgar Allan Poe House), and cultural landmarks (Spruce Forest Artisan Village). Learn all about these and additional entertaining Maryland attractions in the list below.

Spruce Forest Artisan Village

Traditional Appalachian folk life is in full bloom at Spruce Forest Artisan Village. Watch artisans at work in restored log cabins. Crafts include pottery, loom weaving, bird carving, slate painting, and stained glass. For more information, visit http://www.spruceforest.org/.  [ Top ]

Sotterley Plantation

Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood, Maryland features the early 18th-century Manor House and a slave cabin. Situated on 70 lush acres, Sotterley is the only remaining Tidewater Plantation in the state. For more information, visit http://www.sotterley.com/.  [ Top ]

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo

Covering more than 50 picturesque acres, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo welcomes you with over 450 exotic creatures. Come face to face with everything from bears, boas, and lions to lemurs, macaws and porcupines. For more information, visit http://www.cwpzoo.com/.  [ Top ]

Antietam National Battlefield

Learn about the bloodiest one-day battle in the Civil War at Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg. Before embarking on a tour of the actual battlefield, stop by the visitor center where films and exhibits provide helpful background data. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/anti/.  [ Top ]

National Aquarium

Enjoy hundreds of exhibits and over 16,500 creatures, including dolphins, frogs, birds, and invertebrates, at the first-class National Aquarium in Baltimore. Get your feet wet on all that the Aquarium has to offer courtesy of the state-of-the-art Immersion Theater. For more information, visit http://www.aqua.org/.  [ Top ]

National Colonial Farm

This late 18th-century farm dwelling in Accokeek features a tobacco barn, smokehouse, and extensive garden. Stroll along a riverside path for delightful views of the Potomac River and Mount Vernon, George Washington's home. For more information, visit http://www.accokeek.org/visit/national_colonial_farm.  [ Top ]

Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

Located two blocks from Camden Yards, the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum is a national historic site. Learn all about the man who changed the game of baseball via extraordinary artifacts, photos, and videos. For more information, visit www.baberuthmuseum.com.  [ Top ]

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Home to the Baltimore Orioles since 1992, Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a baseball-only facility in downtown Baltimore. Built on a former railroad center, the stadium can seat nearly 49,000 fans and is only a 12-minute walk from Inner Harbor. For more information, visit http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/index.jsp.  [ Top ]

Baltimore's Inner Harbor

A major seaport since the 1700s, Baltimore's Inner Harbor has become the cultural center of the city. Harborplace and The Gallery offer a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options right on the enchanting waterfront. For more information, visit http://baltimore.org/about-baltimore/inner-harbor.  [ Top ]

Ocean City MD Activities

Nestled along the eastern shore of Maryland, Ocean City boasts white sandy beaches and a terrific Boardwalk that's chock full of fun arcade games and mini-golf. Plus, Jolly Roger at the Pier is an awesome amusement park with thrill rides, carousel, and Ferris wheel. For more information, visit http://www.ocean-city.com/.  [ Top ]