Thirty miles north of Baltimore is Aberdeen, Maryland, a city built by the American military and Welcome to America’s game, baseball. The city has been home to the Proving Ground of the US Army since 1917. Aberdeen, MD! Aberdeen is also the birthplace of the legendary Ripken family, proudly immortalized with a minor league stadium, museum and baseball camps. Parks
Festival Park Veteran’s Memorial Park Located in Aberdeen’s Located at the intersec- downtown district, across tion of North Rogers from City Hall. Festival Street and North Parke Park is the home to many Street. The park is community events includ- traditionally used for ing Earth Day Celebration, Veteran’s Day activities. Christmas Street, Police Community Events, Farmers Markets, 5-k events, and Plater Street Park other celebrations held year round. Equipped with a Located off Plater Street playground, restrooms, a pavilion, and picnic tables, near Moyer Drive, this Festival Park is the perfect location for lunch with park is complete with a friends, weekend playground trip, or a quick game of pavilion, picnic areas with catch. grills, and playground equipment. North Deen Skatepark Located off Post Road near A.B. Demarco Park the Aberdeen Proving This park is located off Ground entrance lies this Ruby Drive and MD hidden gem. This skate- 22 near the Beards park has two ideal loca- Hill Shopping Plaza. tions to get your wheels This park features 3.79 spinning. The skatepark features an inline skating rink acres of open space for and several skateboarding ramps, which are free to a number of activities, use year-round. Park also has multi-purpose fields and including rugby. baseball diamond.
Victory Street Park Day for the Dogs! Victory Street located Aberdeen is a dog on the East side of friendly City, with Aberdeen. Includes a dog-friendly hotel large playground, pa- accommodations, dog villion, grills, 6-disk grooming and pet stores, 24/7 veterinarians, and the frisbee golf course Aberdeen Dog Park located in Victory Street Park. and newly updated basketball courts. The park sits on 1/3 of an acre and is split for small and large breeds. Bring the whole family, including your furry best friend to Victory Street Park! Getting Around
Harford Transit LINK Aberdeen MARC/Amtrak Train Station: The Aberdeen MARC/Amtrak Train Station is located at 18 E. Bel Air Avenue. For the available list of destina- tions and times for Amtrak, go to www.amtrak.com For MARC, go to www.mta.maryland.gov/marc-train
The Harford County Transit LINK is the public bus system transporting riders to destinations throughout Harford County. There are number of routes available that provide service throughout Aberdeen and other areas in Harford County. To View the complete sched- Aberdeen Park and Ride ule and routes go to www.harfordcountymd.gov or The Aberdeen Park and Ride is located in the MARC download the free app ROUTSHOUT 2.0. Train Station on the east side of Philadelphia Boulevard, The yellow line is the Aberdeen Circulator and will take just south of Route 22. Commuters may park their you to destinations located within Aberdeen vehicles for free and use public transportation services. Lodging
Aberdeen offers a variety of lodging accommodations. Aberdeen accommodates to every situation, whether you’re here for business on an extended stay, or here for a weekend tournament at Ripken Stadium. So, stay, relax, and be our guest!
Budget Inn of Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express 1112 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 1007 Beards Hill Road 410-272-2401 410.272.8100 Comfort Inn & Suites HOME2 Suites by Hilton 980 Hospitality Way 20 Newton Drive 410-273-6300 410.272.0203 Courtyard by Marriott La Quinta Inn & Suites 830 Long Drive 793 W. Bel Air Avenue 410.272.0440 410.272.6000 Days Inn Aberdeen Red Roof Inn 783 W. Bel Air Avenue 988 Hospitality Way 410.272.8500 410.272.7800 Economy Inn Residence Inn 692 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 830 Hospitality Way 410.272.1100 410-272-0444 Hampton Inn Studio 6 795 W. Bel Air Avenue 424 S. Philadelphia Blvd 410.273.0202 410.272.3666 Hilton Garden Inn Super 8 Motel 1050 Beards Hill Road 1008 Beards Hill Road 410.272.1777 410.272.5420 Travelodge Hotel 820 W. Bel Air Avenue 410.272.5500 Explore
History Buffs Welcome! Aberdeen, named after our Sister City, Aberdeen, Scotland is rich in history. Come find elements of the past that will take you back in time, and military remembrances as our neighbors, Aberdeen Proving Ground, expand.
Aberdeen Room and Archives Museum The museum is dedicated to remembering Aberdeen’s history. Here, you will find pictures, maps, and historical archives that will take you back to Aberdeen’s beginning. Not to mention the large collection of baseball memo- rabilia! The museum is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. and located at 18 Howard Street.
Festival Park Take a stroll through Festival Park and see this restored P.B. and W Rail Road Watchman’s Shed, used almost 150 years ago!
This statue (far right) is to remember the victims of the attack on 9/11. The piece of steel was recovered from the World Trade Center. This statue is located in Festival Park, and it follows the Ab- erdeen Proving Ground Memorial to honor those APG Workers who lost their lives working to fullfill the mission at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Find the right dining option for you in Aberdeen. Whether you’re looking for family-style dining options, or a romantic dinner for two. Our City features famous BBQ, trendy Poke Bowl, and quaint Dining owner-operated restaurants that make you feel right at home!
Aberdeen Eagle Diner Georgia’s Carry-Out 527 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 1111 Beards Hill Road 410.272.7635 410.273.2480
Applebee’s Golden Corral 991 Beards Hill Road 706 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 410.273.7846 410.272.0668
Bob Evans Restaurant Green Turtle Sport’s Bar and Grill 1024 Beards Hill Road 1113 Beards Hill Road 410.272.9046 410. 942.4020
Burger King Grumpy’s Bar and Grill 1006 Beards Hill Road 820 W. Bel Air Avenue 410-297-8700 410.272.6151
Chaps Pit Beef IHOP 1013 Beards Hill Road 980 Hospitality Way 410.297.8700 443.327.8277
Chick-fil-A Johnny’s Poki Bowl 1001 Beards Hill Road 939C Beards Hill Road 410.272.2297 443-327-6163
Domino’s Pizza Kentucky Fried Chicken 306 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 1009 Beards Hill Road 410.272.3033 410.272.6926
Dunkin Donuts La Tolteca 993 Beards Hill Road 984 Hospitality Way ___410.272.1491 410.272.1627 645 S. Philadelphia Blvd. Lee’s Hunan Chinese Restaurant 410.297.6770 971 Beards Hill Road Franks Pizza 410.272.6610 37 W. Bel Air Avenue Little Caesar’s Pizza 410.272.2878 1020 Beards Hill Road 410.273.6800 Entertainment
Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium Harford Lanes 20 Custis Street 410.272.3555
Planet Fitness 1008-1022 Beards Hill Road 443.360.5602
Aberdeen Family Swim Center 615 Old Robinhood Road 410.272.8685 Home to the Orioles Short Season, Single A- affiliate Aberdeen IronBirds! The The IronBirds will play 38 Boys & Girls Club of Harford County home games, featuring Friday night firework shows, 100 E. Bel Air Avenue Kids Run the Bases (Sundays, Postgame) and the 410.272.8233 Senior Stroll (Wednesdays, pregame). Prior to all Saturday home games, fans can play catch on the 6 Hole Disc Golf Field prior to the game. Visit www.IronBirdsBaseball. Victory Street Park com or call 410.297.9292 to view the schedule and purchase tickets. Farmers’ Market Go Aberdeen IronBirds! Festival Park Thursday 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Events at Ripken Stadium May through October
Wetlands Golf Course 740 Gilbert Avenue 410.273.7488
There are many events hosted at Ripken Stadium throughout the year. From the annual East Coast Military Vehicle Rally to Ripken Baseball camp and tournaments. Shopping
Dees Flowers and Gifts 2 S. Philadelphia Blvd. Rite Aid Pharmacy 410-272-1223 1014 Beards Hill Road 410.272.7000 Dollar General Store 9 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza Target 410.273.1536 1025 Middelton Road 410.272.3100 Dollar Tree 963 Beards Hill Road Tina’s Trophy World 410.297.8236 6 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 410-676-8874 GNC 971 Beards Hill Road Tractor Supply Company 410-297-8930 1040 Beards Hill Road 410-272-1223 Home Depot 979 Beards Hill Road Walgreens 410.297.8930 950 Beards Hill Road 410.272.1021 Johnson’s Family Pharmacy 119 W. Bel Air Avenue Wal-Mart 410.297.9400 645 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 410.273.9200 Just Cabinets 21 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza Never Go Hungry! 410.273.1998
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Aldi’s Klein’s ShopRite 20 Aberdeen Shopping Plaza 746 S. Philadelphia 949 Beards Hill Road 410.273.0244 855.955.2534 410.272.3100
Olympia Sports All in One Food Mart Lidl 1016 Beards Hill Road 15 W. Bel Air Avenue 621 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 410.273.7930 443.327.8849
Pet Valu 1016 Beards Hill Road 410.297.8147 Here in Aberdeen, we are proud to serve the military community, and so are our restaurants! Come see how the Aberdeen Community gives back to those who serve.
Loafer’s Seafood Grill Scoops Corner Café & Deli 705 Old Philadelphia Road 34 W. Bel Air Avenue 410.273.0700 410.272.0088
Mamie’s Café Starbucks 939 Beards Hill Road 999 Middleton Road 410.273.8999 Subway McDonalds 1020C Beards Hill Road 999 Beards Hill Road 410.272.0112 ___410.272.7868 Super Chicken Rico 740 S. Philadelphia Blvd 690 S. Philadelphia Blvd., Suite 300 410.272.8150 410.272.2203 Olive Tree 1005 Beards Hill Road Szechuan Inn 410.272.6217 114 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 410.272.0130 Panera Bread 1022 Beards Hill Road Taco Bell 410.272.3937 1002 Beards Hill Road 410.272.2364 Papa John’s Pizza 764 W. Bel Air Avenue Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 410.272.7070 987 Beards Hill Road 443.327.6708 Pat’s Pizzeria 220 S. Philadelphia Blvd. 310.273.1000 SAVE THE DATE! Prost German Restaurant MONDAY 102 N. Rogers Street November 12th, 2018 Rita’s Italian Ice 5PM-9PM 772 W. Bel Air Avenue golden corral 410.272.4413 At Applebee’s® we welcome veterans all year long, but on Veteran’s Day we show our continued thanks Santini’s Italian Cuisine by offering veterans and active duty military a FREE MEAL. Join us this year 951G Beards Hill Road on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2018 443-272-8080 as we continue the tradition. FALCON
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Ripken Stadium ABERDEEN FAMILY SWIM CENTER
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BOUZARTH NORTH DEEN PARK
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MOUNT ROYAL HIOB PLATER STREET PARK ABERDEEN FESTIVAL PARK CUSTIS Aberdeen Amtrak OAK
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INCA MULLINS PARK ABERDEEN NORTH DEEN PARK
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