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No matter which direction you’re coming from, here are some suggestions for area attractions that may entice you, your family, and friends to make it a full day of activities and dining while visiting the winery. Choose your area for a few suggestions.
Make sure to reserve your wine tasting in advance, then make it a day of adventure!
Be sure to make your wine tasting reservations before venturing out. See options here.
The Cascade Falls Trail leads up and away from the Patapsco out of the Orange Grove parking area. The trail follows a small tributary with several stream crossings along the way, including the cascade falls that it gets its name from. There are several waterfalls ranging from several to ten feet in height with various pools of water around them.
E.W. Beck’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant located on Historic Main Street in Sykesville, Maryland. Open for over a quarter of a century, where fine food and drink are served with small-town hospitality and every guest becomes a good friend.
Natural and recreational opportunities abound at Piney Run Park, Carroll County Maryland’s oldest developed park. The park was opened in 1974, featuring a 300-acre lake as its centerpiece, and provides multiple recreational activities such as fishing, boating and boat rentals, and park-sponsored fishing tournaments.
Historic Sykesville is proud of its Old Towne America flavor. Come visit for the day and enjoy all that Sykesville has to offer, Shopping, Restaurants, Antiques, Salons, Events, Model Trains, Little Sykes Railway Train Ride for Kids, Museums, Historic Colored Schoolhouse, and more!
Paint your own pottery, Pottery Wheels, Glass fusing, Canvas Painting, Wine and paint, Silver Clay, and many other wonderful things to do.
The French Twist is a sit-down retail coffee shop that sources extraordinary coffees from a micro-roaster, Dillanos Coffee Roasters, and offers a full menu of savory and sweet crêpes.
CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co. is a locally owned and nationally award-winning restaurant and caterer located in Mount Airy, Maryland. They specialize in 100% real wood smoked all-natural barbeque meats, signature homemade barbeque sauces, and made from scratch sides.
Quaint family-style Mexican restaurant using fresh ingredients to create our homemade dishes!
Be sure to make your wine tasting reservations before venturing out. See options here.
Centennial Lake is a man-made 54-acre reservoir, in a 325-acre park in Howard County, Maryland, near Columbia, Maryland, and Clarksville, known as Centennial Park. It was created by damming the Centennial Branch of the Little Patuxent River.
Located in Columbia, Maryland, the Robinson Nature Center offers indoor exhibits, a discovery room, outdoor trails, a planetarium, and gift shop, rental spaces, and more.
Terrapin Adventures offers four thrilling adventures and one unforgettable experience. Activities include a 43-foot climbing wall, a high ropes challenge course, a zipline, and a giant swing.
Facci Ristorante’s imported wood-burning oven was hand-built by Neapolitan artisans and is maintained at a blistering 1000+ degrees. In keeping with tradition, we use only the freshest of high-quality ingredients including fresh fior di latte mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt. Their mission is to transport your taste buds back to the streets of old Napoli for a truly authentic pizza experience.
Korean Way’ is a state-designated five-mile stretch on Route 40 in Ellicott City, Maryland. Named for the more than 166 Korean-owned businesses in Howard County that are largely concentrated in this corridor, many offer authentic Korean cuisine, goods, and services. With so many ways to experience Korean culture, it’s no wonder people from all over are checking out Korean Way!
CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co. is a locally owned and nationally award-winning restaurant and caterer located in Mount Airy, Maryland. They specialize in 100% real wood smoked all-natural barbeque meats, signature homemade barbeque sauces, and made from scratch sides.
A family-friendly restaurant and bar serving American cuisine carefully crafted to include in-season and local ingredients, and known for their prime rib.
Be sure to make your wine tasting reservations before venturing out. See options here.
Natural and recreational opportunities abound at Piney Run Park, Carroll County Maryland’s oldest developed park. The park was opened in 1974, featuring a 300-acre lake as its centerpiece, and provides multiple recreational activities such as fishing, boating and boat rentals, and park-sponsored fishing tournaments.
Morgan Run Natural Environmental Area Trails is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sykesville, Maryland that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash.
Paint your own pottery, Pottery Wheels, Glass fusing, Canvas Painting, Wine and paint, Silver Clay, and many other wonderful things to do.
The French Twist is a sit-down retail coffee shop that sources extraordinary coffees from a micro-roaster, Dillanos Coffee Roasters, and offers a full menu of savory and sweet crêpes.
CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co. is a locally owned and nationally award-winning restaurant and caterer located in Mount Airy, Maryland. They specialize in 100% real wood smoked all-natural barbeque meats, signature homemade barbeque sauces, and made from scratch sides.
Laurienzo Brick Oven Cafe is in the heart of Mount Airy, Maryland’s historic Main Street. At the center of this uniquely traditional eatery is a wood-fired brick oven, baking hot delicious pizzas from home-cooked recipes.
E.W. Beck’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant located on Historic Main Street in Sykesville, Maryland. Open for over a quarter of a century, where fine food and drink are served with small-town hospitality and every guest becomes a good friend.
Be sure to make your wine tasting reservations before venturing out. See options here.
Annapolis Rock is a rock outcropping on South Mountain with a scenic view and refreshing stream. It serves as a backpacker campground and a destination for a moderate number of day hikers and climbers.
Sugarloaf Mountain has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark because of its geological interest and striking beauty. The more than 500 species of plants here include a variety of wildflowers, many of which can be found blooming during the warm weather months.
Seneca Creek State Park is a public recreation area encompassing more than 6,300 acres along 14 miles of Seneca Creek in its run to the Potomac River in Montgomery County, Maryland. The park features facilities for boating and fishing as well as trails for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.
The Hornet’s Nest Grille serves American cuisine, Craft Beer, and Wine. Their menu includes a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees at reasonable prices. The Hornet’s Nest also serves both craft and local brews.
CarterQue BBQ & Grilling Co. is a locally owned and nationally award-winning restaurant and caterer located in Mount Airy, Maryland. They specialize in 100% real wood smoked all-natural barbeque meats, signature homemade barbeque sauces, and made from scratch sides.
A family-friendly restaurant and bar serving American cuisine carefully crafted to include in-season and local ingredients, and known for their prime rib.
Be sure to make your wine tasting reservations before venturing out. See options here.
Annapolis Rock is a rock outcropping on South Mountain with a scenic view and refreshing stream. It serves as a backpacker campground and a destination for a moderate number of day hikers and climbers.
Gambrill State Park is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County. Its most popular feature is the 16 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. From the 1600-foot High Knob, three stone overlooks offer breathtaking views of the Frederick and Middletown Valleys, then continue to the northern reaches of the Shenandoah Mountains.
Catoctin’s diverse cultural resources provide several vignettes of our nation’s history in one small location. Native Americans quarried rhyolite for the production of lithic tools. A charcoal and iron industry is still visible today, along with smaller industries including farms, sawmills, and an old moonshine still. Historic structures and products of the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps, along with the site of our nation’s first Job Corps Center, are tangible reminders of the capability of vigorous youth programs to strengthen the nation’s economic and social fabric. The totality of resources found in Catoctin Mountain Park reflects much of the early fabric of our country.
New Market, Maryland is the colonial rest stop that hasn’t lost her historical perspective after all these years. And yet her eye is fixed on tomorrow’s horizons of balanced growth and continued harmony with the natural community landscape.
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a U.S. religious site and educational center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, that pays tribute to the life and mission of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
The Derby Restaurant & Bar features a unique spin on local favorites, each crafted with indigenous, fresh, and seasonal ingredients. Its owners, Dan and Staci, are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America with over 15 years of experience.
Madrones is an exciting American Bar & Grill featuring fresh, hand-cut steaks, award-winning seafood dishes, and house-made burgers ground several times daily, all cooked over our hickory wood grill.
Distilled specializes in craft cocktails & casual eats and takes it seriously. Along with signature drinks, they feature spirits from local distilleries and wineries. From Asian-inspired to soulful southern, the chef has created an eclectic offering of delicious dishes.
The Mt. Airy Inn offers plenty of lighter fare for lunch, home-cooked entrees, American classics, and deliciously authentic brick oven pizza. With an extensive, rotating craft beer list, a great wine selection, and infused spirits, the Inn is a local favorite sure to please.
Be sure to make your wine tasting reservations before venturing out. See options here.
Catoctin’s diverse cultural resources provide several vignettes of our nation’s history in one small location. Native Americans quarried rhyolite for the production of lithic tools. A charcoal and iron industry is still visible today, along with smaller industries including farms, sawmills, and an old moonshine still. Historic structures and products of the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps, along with the site of our nation’s first Job Corps Center, are tangible reminders of the capability of vigorous youth programs to strengthen the nation’s economic and social fabric. The totality of resources found in Catoctin Mountain Park reflects much of the early fabric of our country.
Gambrill State Park is a beautiful mountain park, located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County. Its most popular feature is the 16 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. From the 1600-foot High Knob, three stone overlooks offer breathtaking views of the Frederick and Middletown Valleys, then continue to the northern reaches of the Shenandoah Mountains.
The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is a U.S. religious site and educational center in Emmitsburg, Maryland, that pays tribute to the life and mission of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church.
Shop, dine, hike, bike, fish, golf, learn, taste, and enjoy! Experience Downtown Frederick and county-wide historic sites & museums. Enjoy a wide array of restaurants, antiques & specialty shops, covered bridges, parks, and scenic orchards.
Glory Donuts has been a neighborhood favorite since 2013. They specialize in making donuts the way they used to, but also offer an array of all-day comfort food.
Madrones is an exciting American Bar & Grill featuring fresh, hand-cut steaks, award-winning seafood dishes, and house-made burgers ground several times daily, all cooked over our hickory wood grill.
Distilled specializes in craft cocktails & casual eats and takes it seriously. Along with signature drinks, they feature spirits from local distilleries and wineries. From Asian-inspired to soulful southern, the chef has created an eclectic offering of delicious dishes.
Chubby’s Barbeque is the only Michelin 6 star rated Barbeque in the Country. It has won virtually every known food award that exists, the owner, Tom Caulfield, is revered as a genius with not only BBQ but virtually every style and method of cooking.
The Carriage House Inn is located in the historic and charming town of Emmitsburg, Maryland, nestled in the foothills of the Catoctin Mountains, just off I-270. Dine by the fireplace in their elegant country atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to try their signature Cream of Crab Soup, Prime Rib au jus, or Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes.
