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Enjoy endless fun for all ages at Adventure Park USA
Visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Tour the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
Learn the stories behind the Baltimore Museum of Industry
Have fun outdoors at the Bear Branch Nature Center
Have fun with kids at Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake
Go on an adventure with C&O Canal Boat Rides
Play sports at Cabin John Regional Park
Enjoy family activities at the Calvert Marine Museum
Explore scenic trails at Catoctin Mountain Park
Get up close with fascinating animals at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
Spend a rainy day at the Chesapeake Children's Museum
Visit the College Park Aviation Museum, dedicated to the worlds oldest airfield
Escape to the scenic Great Falls Park
Pet cute animals at the Green Meadows Petting Farm
Relax and learn at the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum
Enjoy a day of fun at Jolly Roger Pier Amusements
Explore the universe at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Learn about marine animals at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
Take the kids to the KID Museum in Bethesda, Maryland
Visit the historic Surratt House Museum
Learn about local history at the Brunswick Heritage Museum
- Q: What makes Maryland a great destination for families?
- A: Maryland offers an impressive selection of activities and adventures you have to try with kids.
- Q: What types of places can families visit in Maryland?
- A: There are quite a number of fun and interesting places for families to visit throughout the state, ranging from historic sites and a diverse variety of museums to state parks, islands, amusement parks, lakes, and sandy beaches.
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