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SPORTS & RECREATION \/ LEISURE ACTIVITIES
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nMaryland Water Sports
\n<\/b><\/strong>Water sports are abundant throughout the Metropolitan Baltimore region where lakes, rivers, and the sparkling Chesapeake Bay attract sailors, boaters, anglers, and those who enjoy the thrill of personal watercraft.<\/p>\n

Anchor Bay East Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>8500 Cove Creek Road
\nDundalk 410-284-1044
\nhttps:\/\/anchorbayeastm1.godaddysites.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Anchorage Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>2501 Boston Street
\nBaltimore 410-522-7200
\nwww.anchoragemarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>400 Key Highway
\nBaltimore 410-837-5339
\nhttps:\/\/www.baltimoreinnerharbormarina.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Bar Harbor Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>4228 Birch Avenue
\nAbingdon 410-679-0880
\nwww.barharborrvpark.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Bowleys Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>1700 Bowleys Quarter Road
\nMiddle River 410-335-3553
\nwww.bowleysmarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Chesapeake Yachting Center
\n<\/b><\/strong>400 Wagner Lane
\nBaltimore 410-335-4900
\nwww.chesapeakeyachting.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuter Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>1900 Old Eastern Avenue
\nEssex 410-391-7245
\nhttps:\/\/www.cuttermarina.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Goose Harbor Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>4040 Briar Point Road
\nBaltimore 410-335-7474
\nwww.gooseharbor.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Harbor East Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>801 Lancaster Street
\nBaltimore 410-625-1700
\nwww.harboreastmarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Havre de Grace Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>723 Water Street
\nHavre de Grace 410-939-2161
\nwww.yachtworld.com\/hdgys<\/a><\/p>\n

Indian Landing Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>942 Indian Landing Road
\nMillersville 410-923-6565
\nwww.indianlandingmarina.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Joppatowne Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>510 Riveria Drive
\nJoppa 410-679-5454
\nhttp:\/\/joppatownemarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Magothy Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>360 Magothy Road
\nSeverna Park 410-647-2356
\nwww.magothymarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Mears Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>519 Chester Avenue
\nAnnapolis 410-268-8282
\nwww.mearsannapolis.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Port Annapolis Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>7074 Bembe Beach Road
\nAnnapolis 410-269-1990
\nhttp:\/\/portannapolis.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Smith\u2019s Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>529 Ridgely Road
\nCrownsville 410-923-3444
\nwww.smithsmarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunset Harbor Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>1651 Browns Road
\nEssex 410-687-7290
\nhttp:\/\/sunsetharbor.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Tidewater Yacht Service Center
\n<\/b><\/strong>1020 Key Highway
\nBaltimore 410-625-4992
\nhttp:\/\/www.tysc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Turkey Point Marina
\n<\/b><\/strong>1107 Turkey Point Road
\nEdgewater 410-798-1369
\nhttp:\/\/turkeypointmarina.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Beaches & Water-Sport Links
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nChesapeake Bay Events
\n<\/b><\/strong>www.chesapeakebay.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Chesapeake Bay Guide
\n<\/b><\/strong>www.chesapeakebay.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware, Maryland, Virginia Resorts
\n<\/b><\/strong>www.octhebeach.com\/ocean_city_hotels.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Maryland Horse Racing
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nRosecroft Raceway
\n<\/b><\/strong>Brinkley Road
\nFt. Washington 410-792-9217
\nDC Area 301-567-4000
\nwww.rosecroft.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Laurel Park Race Course
\n<\/b><\/strong>Route 198
\nLaurel 410-792-7775
\nDC Area 301-725-0400
\nwww.laurelpark.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Pimlico Race Course
\n<\/b><\/strong>Hayward & Winner Avenues
\nBaltimore 410-542-9400
\nwww.pimlico.com<\/a><\/p>\n

National Steeple Chase Associates
\n<\/b><\/strong>400 Fair Hill Drive
\nElton 10-392-0700
\nwww.nationalsteeplechase.com<\/a><\/p>\n

DAY TRIPS & GETAWAYS<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Regional Theme Parks
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nBusch Gardens
\n<\/b><\/strong>Williamsburg, VA
\n800-343-7946
\nhttp:\/\/buschgardens.com<\/a>
\nConsistently ranked as one of the nation\u2019s finest entertainment parks, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg offers a premier selection of thrilling rides, first-class shows, live entertainment, eclectic shops, eateries, and exhibits. Divided into several theme areas, the park creates a microcosm of Europe in style and flair. Elegant Kingsmill Resort is available to ensure a world-class vacation for the entire family with three prestigious golf courses, a day spa, and fine restaurants.
\n
\nParamount\u2019s Kings Dominion
\n<\/b><\/strong>Doswell, VA
\n804-876-5000
\nwww.kingsdominion.com<\/a>
\nSeasonal attractions crown this 400-acre family entertainment park filled with hair-raising rides, the most refreshing of water parks, and dazzling stage shows. The park\u2019s varied attractions are designed to appeal to every age group and interest.<\/p>\n

Six Flags America
\n<\/b><\/strong>Mitchellville, MD
\n301-249-1500
\nwww.sixflags.com<\/a>
\nThe closest regional family amusement park or most residents of Central Maryland, this expansive complex combines thrill rides with water attractions and special events. Paradise Island provides the cool answer for warm summer days with an array of water rides and splashdown adventures.<\/p>\n

Water Country USA
\n<\/b><\/strong>Williamsburg, VA
\n800-343-SWIM
\nhttps:\/\/watercountryusa.com\/en\/williamsburg<\/a>
\nCool down in style at the ultimate family water park with twisting, turning flumes and tunnels, waterfalls and water cannons. Water Country USA is ideally located near Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.<\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Historic Attractions
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nColonial Williamsburg
\n<\/b><\/strong>Williamsburg, VA
\n804-220-7645
\nwww.colonialwilliamsburg.org<\/a>
\nStep back in time and experience the ideas and dreams that created the dynamic setting at the time of the American Revolution. The process of defining our national values had its genesis in Williamsburg more than 200 years ago. Visitors can explore more than 500 restored and reconstructed buildings.<\/p>\n

Fredericksburg\/Spotsylvania
\n<\/b><\/strong>National Military Park
\nFredericksburg, VA 800-654-4118
\nwww.nps.gov\/frsp<\/a>
\nJust outside of Historic Fredericksburg lie four battlefields \u2014 the world\u2019s largest military monument. The Fredericksburg\/Spotsylvania National Military Park covers 9,000 acres with battlefield parks, wayside exhibits, exhibit shelters, interpretive trails, and historic buildings. Fredericksburg adds a National Historic District with wonderful museums, family activities, antique shops, unusual boutiques, fine dining, and the architectural charm of yesterday.<\/p>\n

Gettysburg Civil War Battleground
\nand Adams County
\n<\/b><\/strong>Gettysburg, PA 717-334-2100
\nwww.gettysburg.com<\/a>
\nVisit Historic Monfort Farm, one of the largest Confederate field hospitals after the battle, and the Civil War\u2019s most famous battleground. Gettysburg was also the place where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the immortal inspiration of his Gettysburg Address. Famous throughout the world for its Civil War era attractions and sites, this serene and beautiful countryside offers a full calendar of seasonal activities the entire family can enjoy.<\/p>\n

Harper\u2019s Ferry
\n<\/b><\/strong>National Historic Park
\nHarper\u2019s Ferry, WV 304-535-6298
\nwww.nps.gov\/hafe<\/a>
\nSprawling over 2,300 acres in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia, this vast region has created the panoramic backdrop for many remarkable historic events. Within it rich tapestry are woven colorful threads of Native American heritage, industrial and transportation history, the story of African-American heroes like John Brown, Civil War action, and the natural environment. Visitors to the Harper\u2019s Ferry area can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor adventures and recreation. Birdwatching, climbing, fishing, hiking, nature walks, interpretive programs, and whitewater rafting are a some of the popular choices.<\/p>\n

Jamestown Settlement
\n& Yorktown Victory Center
\n<\/b><\/strong>Jamestown, VA
\n75-253-4838
\nwww.historyisfun.org<\/a>
\nWell-managed by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, two of the nation\u2019s most popular living-history museums include the site
\nof the 17th-century colony that represented the seed of a new nation. The Jamestown Settlement interprets the cultures of 17th-century colonial Jamestown, America\u2019s first permanent English settlement, and the Powhatan Indians. The Yorktown Victory Center at this site focuses on the impact of the American Revolution on the inhabitants of America and the subsequent development of the new nation.<\/p>\n

The National Capital Region
\n<\/b><\/strong>Washington, DC
\n202-789-7000
\nhttp:\/\/washingto n.org<\/a>
\nTour the White House, see the Washington Monument, browse through Smithsonian museums, visit the National Zoo, or join the crowd at the national mall for the Fourth of July fireworks. In addition to hosting internationally famous events, the District of Columbia serves as a leading center for the performing and visual arts.<\/p>\n

Natural Wonders
\n<\/b><\/strong>Longwood Gardens
\nKennett Square, PA
\n610-388-1000
\nhttps:\/\/longwoodgardens.org<\/a>
\nMore than one-thousand acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows blend 20 outdoor gardens with 20 indoor gardens in heated greenhouses. Exquisite fountains, endless varieties of plants, extensive educational programs, and wonderful annul events rank the Longwood Gardens among the nation\u2019s most beloved treasures.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Dutch Country
\n<\/b><\/strong>Lancaster, PA
\n717-397-3531
\nwww.lancasterchamber.com<\/a>
\nSeven million people travel to Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County each year to enjoy the tranquility of lush, rolling farmland, and charming historic districts. This serene countryside blends the comforts of the city with rural wonders like touring an Amish farm and house or riding in a horse and buggy. Shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, and historic villages all reflect the simplicity and unsurpassed quality of Lancaster life.<\/p>\n

Shenandoah Valley
\n<\/b><\/strong>New Market, VA
\n540-740-3132
\nwww.visitshenandoah.org<\/a>
\nExplore the panoramic Shenandoah Valley, from historic battlefields and homes to fascinating caverns and some of the nation\u2019s most spectacular scenic drives. Beautiful gardens, charming shops, family activities, and outdoor adventures from canoeing to golf are waiting to be enjoyed. This area is also home to The Natural Bridge, one of the seven wonders of the world.
\nRegional
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Visitor\u2019s Centers
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nState of Maryland
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-634-7386
\nhttp:\/\/visitmaryland.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Alexandria, VA
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-388-9119
\nhttp:\/\/visitalexandriava.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Arlington, VA
\n<\/b><\/strong>703-228-5720
\nhttps:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Fairfax County, VA
\n<\/b><\/strong>703-550-2450
\nwww.fxva.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Frederick County, MD
\n<\/b><\/strong>301-2282888
\nwww.visitfrederick.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Hampton Roads, VA
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-321-3244
\nwww.virginia.org\/regions\/HamptonRoads<\/a><\/p>\n

Montgomery County, MD
\n<\/b><\/strong>301-428-9702
\nwww.visitmontgomery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Norfolk, Virginia
\n<\/b><\/strong>757-664-6510
\nwww.norfolk.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

State of Virginia
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-321-3244
\nhttp:\/\/portal.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ LEISURE ACTIVITIES Maryland Water Sports Water sports are abundant throughout the Metropolitan Baltimore region where lakes, rivers, and the sparkling Chesapeake Bay attract sailors, boaters, anglers, and those who enjoy the thrill of personal watercraft. Anchor Bay East Marina 8500 Cove Creek Road Dundalk 410-284-1044 https:\/\/anchorbayeastm1.godaddysites.com\/ Anchorage Marina 2501 Boston Street […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-309","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=309"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":879,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/309\/revisions\/879"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Baltimore3\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}