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Ramblin' Pines Campground is perfectly positioned in the
center of the full range of the Washington - Frederick -
Baltimore vacation attractions. Washington, DC is only a
45-minute drive away, Baltimore is less than 30 minutes,
and an unlimited variety of outstanding regional
attractions are even closer at hand. |
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Day Trips and Family Fun |
The Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Museum: Ellicott City
Station is the oldest surviving railroad station in
America, and was the original terminus of the first 13
miles of commercial railroad in the country. The site
features the Main Depot building, constructed in
1830-31; the freight house, designed by E. Francis
Baldwin and built in 1885; a replica of the first
horse-drawn passenger rail car, the Pioneer; and a 1927
"I-5" Caboose. Housed in the freight house is a 40-foot
HO-gauge model train layout showing the original
thirteen miles of commercial rail track stretching from
Baltimore to Ellicott Mills. The operating layout
features an introductory video and light show.
Living historians tell the story of the development of
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, the nation's first common
carrier railroad, and its impact on Ellicott City
between 1827 and 1868. |
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Cross Roads Bowling
Center: was built upon "Open
bowling" and that will not change. They love serving the
community with family fun in a clean, healthy
atmosphere! Bowling Ramps Available! Each lane is
equipped with bumpers for the younger kids and they have
plenty of light, six-pound balls. They also have ramps
available for toddlers and handicapped individuals that
are unable to throw the ball. Unlike other bowling
centers they let the customer choose how they want to
pay. They have two different rates, hourly and by the
game. The hourly rate usually works best with groups of
two or three that are able to bowl multiple games within
the hour. The "By the Game" option is usually best for
larger groups of four or more per lane that normally
take longer to bowl each game. In addition to open
bowling we offer "Rock-n-Bowl" on Friday and Saturday
nights. It is a two-hour long party for all ages with
lights and music. We play the best popular and classic
music for the full two hours. |
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AMF Bowling Center:
Remember how much fun you had the last time you went
bowling? Bowling creates an atmosphere of fun,
excitement, competition and teamwork. AMF's friendly
staff and great tasting food and beverage selections are
the final touches to the perfect entertainment
experience. It's fun and stress-free. AMF Bowling
Centers, Inc. is the world's largest owner and operator
of bowling centers. Since the introduction of the
automated pinspotter in 1946, AMF has been a leader in
the bowling industry. Bowling is the number 1
participatory sport in the United States. More than 25
million bowling enthusiasts a year make AMF their
destination of choice, playing more than 100 million
games annually. And bowling is better at AMF because
it's our business. We do all the work; You have all the
fun. . |
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Baltimore Zoo:
was created by act of the Maryland state legislature on
April 7, 1876. (Its name was changed to The Maryland Zoo
in Baltimore in 2004.) It is the third oldest zoo in the
country, behind Philadelphia (1873) and Cincinnati
(1874). It actually had its beginnings as early as 1862,
when the first of many citizens gave animals (the first
being 4 swans) to Druid Hill Park for public display.
Today the 160-plus acre zoo property is owned by the
City of Baltimore and leased to the State of Maryland.
The Maryland Zoological Society, established in 1967,
operates the Zoo under a lease agreement with the state.
The Zoological Society assumed full management of the
Zoo in 1984. Currently the Zoo’s animal collection
encompasses more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians
and reptiles, representing nearly 200 species. Animals
are displayed in natural settings replicating their
native habitats. |
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Merriweather Post
Pavilion: is one of the world's most
beautiful and storied amphitheatres – nestled in 40
acres of forest, smack between Washington, D.C. and
Baltimore. If the backstage walls could talk, they’d
echo Roger Daltrey and Robert Plant trading some wicked
stories about when the Who and Led Zeppelin played here
in the ‘70s. Now Animal Collective has ensured its
legendary status, by naming its genius CD “Merriweather
Post Pavilion” in homage to the band’s favorite venue. A
concert season at Merriweather Post Pavilion is like
putting your iPod on shuffle: the calendar features the
best in rock, country, rhythm and blues, pop, jazz, hip
hop, alternative, electronica and classical. |
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Carroll Mansion and
Phoenix Shot Tower: Explore 200
years of history at the Carroll Mansion, winter home of
Charles Carroll of Carrollton, last living and only
Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Follow the mansion’s evolution after Carroll’s death in
1832, into a saloon, immigrant tenement, vocational
school, and recreation center. Experience the Phoenix
Shot Tower. Built in 1828, it was the tallest building
in the US until 1846 and annually manufactured 2.5
million lbs. of “drop” shot. It is only one of three
remaining shot towers in the United States. Founded in
2002, Carroll Museums is an educational not-for-profit
organization spearheading the revitalization of the
Mansion and Tower through innovation, collaboration, and
cultural stewardship. We welcome your support and
involvement and look forward to sharing these
fascinating sites with you. |
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The American Visionary Art
Museum: seeks to build upon the
ancient Native American Vision Quest, and other similar
self-revelatory journeys undertaken by visionaries in
different times, cultures, and places. We seek to draw
attention to America's history as a mecca for
forward-looking innovators, optimists, dreamers and
doers -highlighting the sense that America is at her
best when she actively remembers that many of her
greatest citizens were very much self-taught, self-made
pioneers. Critically acclaimed as an "architectural
jewel," the 35,000-square-foot main building combines an
elliptical, three-story, historic industrial building
with extensive new architecture to contain six
galleries, filled with art exploring one central
exhibition theme at a time. |
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The RIO Entertainment
Center: You could spend all day
sampling what the RIO Entertainment Center has to offer!
With its eclectic collection of waterfront restaurants,
everyone's palate will be pleased. After an aesthetic
dining experience, continue the fun at the AMC Loews Rio
Cinemas 18 , offering all first run movies with Dolby
Digital sound, on 18 screens with stadium seating. One
of the finest family workout facilities in the area, The
Rio Sport and Health Club can be found on the third
floor, offering an indoor swimming pool,
racquetball/basketball courts and KidsKlub for members.
And if you're looking for a day on the green, Washington
Golf, along with ClubGolf, will take care of all of your
golfing needs. Experience the riverfront with fun
paddleboats available during the spring, summer and fall
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Baltimore City:
We invite you to explore Baltimore, a vibrant city on
the water where you will find something new around every
corner. This is a city that is growing and evolving with
new hotels, and new and expanding attractions. Whether
you live in the area or are planning a visit, this is a
destination filled with surprises and hidden treasures
just waiting to be discovered. Baltimore’s
world-renowned Inner Harbor is surrounded by historic
neighborhoods where you will find city living at its
best with unique shops and restaurants for every style
and taste. The city enjoys a vibrant arts scene and
embraces its history and influence on American culture. |
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Golf Clubs |
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Waverly Woods Golf Course:
Located on I-70 in Howard County, Maryland, about a 20
minute drive from the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Waverly
Woods is set on beautiful rolling and often wooded
terrain. Five sets of tees ranging from 4808 to 7024
yards make the golf course enjoyable for golfers of all
skill levels. Waverly Woods reflects world-class golf
course architecture at its best. 535 golf course rating
panelists for Golf Digest magazine ranked Arthur Hills
as one of their Top Five "Favorite Present Day
Architects." |
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Willow Springs Golf Course:
located in West Friendship, MD just off of I-70 at the
Sykesville/Rt. 32 exit #80, is an 18 hole, par 62 links
style course having that Scottish "feel", with mounding,
deep greenside bunkering and our "love grass"
surrounding nearly every hole. In designing the course,
architect Al Janis wanted a course that would be both
visually appealing, and provide a challenge to all
levels of golfer. Weather permitting, the golf course
and practice range are open year round except Christmas
Day. March through November tee time reservations may be
made up to 7 days in advance. Reservations are not
required, but are recommended. Walk-ons are always
welcome. December through February play is on a first
come first serve basis. There is never a fee for
reserving a tee time. |
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Montgomery County Golf:
operates nine golf courses in and around the Washington,
DC metro area including Potomac, Silver Spring,
Rockville and Bethesda Maryland. The nine courses: Falls
Road, Hampshire Greens, Laytonsville, Little Bennett,
Needwood, Northwest, Poolesville, Rattlewood all offer
full-service facilities including snack bar, pro shop,
instruction, leagues, driving range, putting greens,
golf outing and tournament facilities. Sligo Creek is a
nine hole course located directly off of the Washington
beltway. Join our E-Club and receive weekly news and
golf specials. All courses offer frequent play
memberships, reduced golf program memberships and a
loyalty program that rewards complimentary golf and
discounted merchandise. |
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Caves Valley Golf Club:
is a Member-owned not-for-profit corporation. It is
located within a thirty-five minute drive of Baltimore's
Inner Harbor and the Baltimore-Washington International
Airport. Nine hundred sixty-two acres of rolling hills,
pastures, woods, and wetlands, situated amid the natural
beauty of Maryland's estate and hunt country, form a
spectacular setting for the golf club and its support
facilities. Designed by nationally acclaimed golf course
architect Tom Fazio as "a golfer's club," Caves Valley
is one of a few clubs in America focused solely on golf
and golfer's needs. The course features 18 holes, each
uniquely fashioned to suit the natural environment, as
well as a comprehensive state of the art practice
facility which includes multiple practice ranges with
sand bunkers, chipping greens and putting greens. The
golf professional staff is highly regarded for their
teaching expertise and their hospitality towards our
Members and their guests. The Club has a successful
caddie program with a sufficient number of caddies to
meet the needs of the Membership. The course became
fully playable in July 1991. |
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River Downs Golf Course:
is an 18 hole, par 72 championship layout designed by
Arthur Hills. Their golf course will challenge players
of any skill level. Their club is designed with the true
golfer in mind, regardless of handicap. From their
challenging but fair layout, to their complete practice
facility, the enjoyment of their golfers is our main
goal. The dramatic elevation changes, along with the
natural ravines of our Arthur Hills designed course,
makes River Downs truly one of the most challenging
layouts in the Mid-Atlantic region.. |
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