The rolling hill country north of Baltimore is rich in history and scenic beauty. Winding country roads offer plenty of distractions from the straight and narrow; tucked in among the working farms and rural communities you will find arts & crafts, an organic creamery, world class eateries, craft breweries, hiking, kayaking, & fishing, and more…
Some great nearby attractions:
Ladew Topiary Gardens (seasonal, 15 min. drive)
Manor Mill Gallery, Shop & Performance Venue (20 min. drive)
Prigel Family Creamery (our neighbors – 3 min. drive)
Star Bright Farm (weekends, 25 min. drive)
Beaumont Pottery (12 min. drive)
Work up an appetite with a hike, or try your luck with rod & reel:
Monkton Station & the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
Gunpowder Falls State Park
Jerusalem Mill & Little Gunpowder Falls Trail
Oregon Ridge Park
Loch Raven Fishing Center (seasonal)
Loch Raven Skeet & Trap Center
Center for Maryland Agriculture Center & Farm Park
Hampton Mansion
Reward yourself with a tasty meal from a local eatery:
Brookside Market $$
Black Forest Taphouse $$
McFaul’s Iron Horse Tavern $$
Milton Inn $$$
Monkton Hotel Cafe $$ (Mar – Nov)
Oregon Grille $$$
Peerce’s Plantation $$$
Sunshine Grill $
The Roast $$
Wood Fire Kitchen $$
Want to sample some of the fine wines being produced by our colleagues in Maryland?
There are wineries of every size and style: Maryland Wine
What wine lover doesn’t also love a mug of ice cold beer?
Craft breweries abound in our region; here’s a guide: Maryland Craft Beer
It’s worth checking the schedule to see what’s happening here:
Maryland Polo Club (Friday night matches June – Sept.)
USA Lacrosse Tierney Field & Hall of Fame Museum
Steeplechase races (April weekends)
Book an overnight stay at one of these unique accommodations:
The Miller’s House at Manor Mill – Monkton
The Fisherman’s Lodge at the Monkton Hotel – Monkton, on the NCR Hike & Bike Trail, and the Gunpowder River
Mill Pond Cottage – Hereford, on the Gunpowder River (a short walk to great hiking & fishing)
Seduced by the charm of Baltimore County? There’s a lot to discover!
Here’s a handy guide: Discover Baltimore County