Carrol Count MARYLAND OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE Welcom to Carroll County, Maryland
The rolling hills of Carroll County’s countryside open up to long vistas of farmland cultivated by generations of families who call Carroll County home. Our towns and small communities o er their own special combination of attractions, including rich history, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, fun festivals, delicious dining, antiques, specialty shops, and much more! Here is a quick peek at what you will fi nd around the bend.
The Commissioner Board of Carroll County Dennis E. Frazier | Doug Howard | Richard S. Rothschild Stephen A. Wantz | C. Richard Weaver Imagine… you’ve been transported to mid-19th century rural life at the Carroll County Farm Museum (celebrating over 50 years). Tour the 1852 farmhouse, located on 140 acres, with costumed artisans demonstrating period skills like weaving, broom making, and blacksmithing. Bring a picnic – but please don’t share with the farm animals! Home of The Maryland Wine Festival® for over 30 years! Go to page 12.
Celebrate… by attending one of our many fun festivals: the Penguin Random House Book Fair, the PEEPshow, Westminster’s Flower & Jazz Festival, Art in Explore… our charming countryside the Park, Fourth of July Celebration, Union and continue your Civil War experience with Mills Corn Roast, 4-H/FFA Fair, The Maryland the “Roads to Gettysburg” driving tour. This Wine Festival®, Fall Harvest Celebration, and brochure takes you for a leisurely ride on some the Festival of Wreaths, just to name a few. of our most scenic back roads while tracing the Go to page 36 for calendar of events. movements of over 60,000 Union and Confederate troops from the southern end of the county up to Gettysburg. Go to page 17. Immerse…yourself in history at the Union Mills Homestead and Grist Mill (circa 1797). Tour the home of six generations of the Stroll…our historic downtown Main Streets. Shriver family who have lovingly maintained Self-guided walking tours offer a fascinating look the Homestead and Grist Mill. In the days before at historic architecture while you shop for the the Gettysburg Civil War battle, troops from perfect souvenir or unique gift at a locally owned both North and South were fed from the huge shop or boutique. Take a break from walking and kitchen--though on different days. Watch grain enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at a variety of being made into wheat, buckwheat and corn restaurants and cafes. Go to page 15. meal. Buy some to take home and make your own fl apjacks! Go to page 14. Savor… handcrafted wines along the Carroll Wine Trail. Learn about both new and age-old winemaking traditions, walk through the vineyards and meet the knowledgeable people who craft these local and sustainable wines. Home to Maryland’s oldest wine festival, visitors have been coming for years to taste the fruits of the harvest and to enjoy life. Go to page 10.
Convenient to Baltimore, Gettysburg, and Washington, D.C., you are welcome to make beautiful Carroll County, Maryland, your home away from home while you also explore the surrounding areas. Call the Visitor Center at 800-272-1933 to start planning your experience. www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 3 Content
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Attractions ...... 8 Arts & Culture ...... 8 Carroll Wine Trail ...... 10 History & Heritage ...... 12 Local Produce/Agriculture Heritage ...... 18 Outdoor Recreation ...... 20 Carroll County Visitor Center 1838 Emerald Hill Lane Lodging ...... 24 Westminster, Maryland 21157 410-848-1388 800-272-1933 www.CarrollCountyTourism.org Meetings/Wedding Venues ...... 26 [email protected] Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am to 4pm Some Holidays 10am to 2pm Dining ...... 29 CLOSED: New Year’s Day, Easter, Restaurants ...... 29 Thanksgiving and Christmas Wine Bars ...... 31 CarrollTourism @CarrollTourism Tea Rooms/Co ee Shops/Bakeries ...... 31
Shopping ...... 33 Antiques ...... 33 Bookstores ...... 33 Gift Shops/Specialty Stores/Boutiques ...... 33 Shopping Mall ...... 35 PHOTO CREDITS: Kelly Heck , Tracey Brown Photography, Kurt Holter, Carroll Events ...... 36 County Tourism/Economic Development. With special thanks to U.S. Army Leadership Course students, Ft. Meade, MD; SSG Resources ...... 46 Wayne Gray, Instructor, Carroll Arts Center, Jeff Degitz, Joe Duke, and Justin Eyler. Visitor Information ...... 46 DESIGN: Custom Media Options, Transportation ...... 46 www.CustomMediaOptions.com Emergency Numbers ...... 46 Health Care/Hospitals ...... 46 Map ...... 47
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact the Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600, 1.888.302.8978, MD Relay 7-1-1 / 1.800.735.2258, email: [email protected] as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
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Hampstead www.HampsteadMD.gov
Hampstead, a historic, friendly community with a quintessentially classic Main Street, has grown quickly since the fi rst stagecoach came to town in 1808 and has still retained its small- town charm and beauty. Several events are held in Hampstead: Hampstead Day (May), the Fireman’s Carnival and Parade (August), Fallfest (October), the Farmers’ Market (Saturdays, June-September), the Christmas Tree Lighting (December), and more. The historic Train Station, MOUNT AIRY originally constructed in 1912, is a museum showcasing Hampstead’s Manchester organizations and volunteers Christmas history; the monumental www.ManchesterMD.gov who operate the War Memorial on Main Tree Park and Charlotte’s Quest Nature Center. Street honors veterans from The Town of Manchester World War I forward. Play dates back to the 1760s golf at Oakmont Green or and is famous for being the take a walk in one of the Mount Airy base for the Union Sixth www.MountAiryMD.org restful parks, dine at one Army Corps, which made of the many locally-owned its march into Gettysburg, “Stop, Shop, restaurants, and be sure to YLA AR ND PA, under General John M visit the downtown shops A and Stroll Sedgwick. During the Civil in Street Mount Airy” and the nearby Galloping Ma Y C I T O Goose winery. Come and see War, thousands of troops M M U N has become the why Hampstead was named were housed in or around mantra that has “Best Place to Raise Children the town. Over the years, attracted so many in Maryland” and “Safest Manchester has kept its visitors to experience the Place to Live in Maryland”! small-town feel through local small-town charm of the www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 5 TOWNS & CITIES
Town of Mount Airy. From Civil War and railroad history to galleries and boutiques, as well as for some of the best dining in Carroll County, Mount Airy is well worth a visit. Whether you have an hour, a day or a weekend, there is plenty to explore away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Mount Airy hosts SYKESVILLE a Chili Cook-o sanctioned by the International Chili efforts, Main Street shopping Society, as well as the Sykesville www.TownofSykesville.org and unique events earned Mount Airy Mayfest and the Town the honor of being other downtown events. named the “2016 Coolest Historic Sykesville is proud of Small Town in America” by its Old Towne America fl avor. Budget Travel. Stop by the New Windsor Historically the commercial Old Main Line Post O ce www.NewWindsorMD.org center of Sykesville, Main and Visitor’s Center for Street remains a vibrant and more information on what unique commercial YLA there is to see and do. Founded in 1797, over the AR ND M district. Some of years New Windsor has A in Street the downtown Ma Y collected its fair share of C I T O N merchants Taneytown M M U fascinating characters and include antique www.Taneytown.org stories, all of which add to the stores, a bookstore, special charm of this town. restaurants, a tearoom and The Tuscarora Indians were Discover for yourself the contemporary jewelry and the earliest known inhabitants intrigue of the past through home décor boutiques. in the Taneytown area, Exploring the history of the unique lens of local where they hunted deer, the town, The Gate House otter, wolves, and wildcats history at the New Windsor Museum and the Historic in the abundant woodlands. History Museum or through Colored Schoolhouse With a long history of a self-guided walking tour of provide an educational YLA rural settlement, AR ND M the historic town, including experience for all ages. A the City of Little Sykes Railway in Street its Civil War heritage sites. The Ma Y Taneytown C I T O Contemporary music can operates a 12-gauge train that M M U N (1754) and the be heard during August young children can actually surrounding area weekends when visitors can ride. Adding to the sense of are rich in historic community in Sykesville is landmarks that continue enjoy concerts at the Lions a summer concert series, a to enhance and affect the Club Park. When you have summer Farmers’ Market, character of the region. fi nished exploring, book a and lots of events: Art & A portion of the city is relaxing overnight stay at Wine, Flower, Apple, Fall, designated as a Historic the local B&B, Seasons Railroad and Ice Festivals. District with the National at Magnolia Manor. Sykesville’s preservation Register of Historic Places.
6 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 With Taneytown’s close the 1800’s as a bustling downtown Westminster proximity to Gettysburg, center of commerce. is also home to many the Taneytown History community events – FallFest, Museum provides visitors Flower & Jazz Festival, Art with information about the Westminster in the Park, and wonderful city’s past and its involvement www.WestminsterMD.gov parades (Memorial Day and in the Civil War. Taneytown Electric Holiday Parade). offers visitors a country Designated as a nationally Culturally, Downtown landscape, nature parks, and accredited Main Street, Westminster is bookended numerous events throughout downtown Westminster by the Carroll Arts Center the year including an annual provides a unique, quality and the Historical Society Toy Show and Auction, shopping, dining and cultural of Carroll County – with Youth Fishing Derby, and experience within walking tours available a Wine/Jazz Festival. The YLA a small town for all the historic sites in AR ND M jewel of Taneytown is Antrim A atmosphere between. The rural areas in Street 1844 Country House Hotel, Ma Y including many surrounding downtown C I T O acclaimed for its cuisine and M M U N locally-owned Westminster offer nature luxurious accommodations restaurants that parks and historic sites such which attract visitors from offer everything from fi ne as Union Mills Homestead all over the country. regional cuisine to great and Grist Mill and the Carroll ethnic food. During the County Farm Museum, summer, a “producers only” where The Maryland Wine Union Bridge farmers’ market offers Festival® is held along with www.Carr.org/Unionbr locally grown produce, dairy, numerous other fun events. and other farm products. The gently rolling terrain of Union Bridge offers WESTMINSTER outstanding rural scenes at every turn in the road, while its small downtown boasts a proud heritage. The National Park Service has recognized Union Bridge for its wealth of historic buildings. Many of the buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places – learn more in the walking tour brochure available at the Carroll County Visitor Center. Plan to visit the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum and stop for a meal at The Buttersburg Inn. As you stroll the streets and gaze at the historic buildings, imagine what it may have been like during
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Ain’t That a Frame/Gallery 99 99 W. Main Street, Westminster 410-876-3096 www.AintThatAFrame.com A spacious gallery featuring local artists and American crafters.
Carroll Arts Center 91 W. Main Street, Westminster 410-848-7272 www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org Housed in a restored 1937 art deco theater, a wealth of cultural opportunities are offered, including rotating art exhibits in the Tevis Gallery, the Director’s Gallery and the Community Gallery. Other cultural experiences offered include concerts, classes and children’s camps. Annual events include the PEEPshow, Art in the Park, and the Festival of Wreaths.
8 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 Carroll Community College Galleries 1601 Washington Road, Westminster any of our local artists welcome visitors to their private 410-386-8000 or 888-221-9748 studios. In 2018, on December 1 & 2, from 10am to 5pm, th www.CarrollCC.edu Mthe artists will open their studios for the 12 Annual Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour. This free, self-guided tour • The Gallery in the Robert spans a wide spectrum of artistic mediums by some of Carroll A. and Phyllis B. Scott County’s most respected and accomplished artists. Enjoy Center for the Fine and paintings, pottery, jewelry, fi ber arts, wooden boxes, handspun Performing Arts is a yarn, sculpture, and more! Visitors will have the unique beautifully designed space opportunity to meet the artists and watch live demonstrations. A dedicated to the exhibition wonderful opportunity to fi nd unique gifts for the holidays. Light of exciting contemporary refreshments will be provided. Visit the studios in any order, or works by artists of regional split them up over the weekend. Visit www.CCArtists.com for as well as national renown. more information. • Great Hall Gallery – The cathedral ceiling of the Great Hall Gallery provides the natural and diffused light that artists love. Exhibits generally Common Ground on the Hill Meltdown focus on county and state McDaniel College 1708 Liberty Road, Eldersburg groups and highlight the 2 College Hill, Westminster 410-875-7951 diverse nature of their work. 410-857-2771 www.MeltdownInMD.com • Langdon Family Gallery – An www.CommonGroundOnTheHill.org A DIY art studio for food-safe intimate space devoted to the Traditional music and arts ceramics, fused glass, clay, and work of individual artists. The activities including workshops canvas and acrylic painting projects. sky-lit gallery, with an upper and performances. Walk-ins, parties, classes and events. tier, provides an ambiance that Scott Center for the Fine enhances multimedia displays. Esther Prangley Rice Gallery McDaniel College and Performing Arts Carroll Life Galleries 2 College Hill, Westminster Carroll Community College Carroll County Artists Guild 410-857-2595 1601 Washington Road, 410-857-2933 www.McDaniel.edu Westminster www.CarrollCountyArtistsGuild.com Exhibits of paintings, mixed media, 410-386-8000 or 888-221-9748 Rotating art exhibits at the sculpture and photography by local, www.CarrollCC.edu following locations: regional and national artists, as well Live theatre and musical • Carroll County Offi ce as McDaniel faculty and students. performances. Building Off Track Art Shiloh Pottery 225 N. Center Street, 11 Liberty Street, Westminster 1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead Westminster 443-821-7355 410-239-8888 • Carroll County Courthouse OffTrackArt.com www.ShilohPottery.com Annex A cooperative gallery featuring Pottery studio and shop. Adult 55 N. Court Street, Westminster work from over 30 local and children’s classes. artists. Fine art, fi ne crafts, handmade jewelry and gifts.
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Carrol Win Trai Superb wine along back roads and in historic towns. www.CarrollWineTrail.com
The Carroll Wine Trail is a place of both historic and contemporary tradition. Home to Maryland’s oldest wine festival, visitors have been traveling to this region for years to taste the fruits of the harvest and to enjoy life.
Each winery along the trail will welcome you with charm, character and award-winning handcrafted wines. Learn about both new and age-old wine-making traditions, walk through the vineyards and meet the knowledgeable people who craft these local and sustainable wines.
1 Detour Vineyard and Winery 2 Galloping Goose Vineyards 7933 Forest Stream and Club Road, Detour 4326 Maple Grove Road, Hampstead 410-775-0220 • www.DetourWinery.com 410-374-6596 • www.GallopingGooseVineyards.com Detour Vineyard and Winery is located in western Galloping Goose estate wines are grown on our shale Carroll County overlooking the Catoctin Mountains. hills, warmed by a southern exposure and cooled Come and discover the peace and serenities of the by the prevailing northwest winds. These Bordeaux estate. Savor the custom blended wines. Refl ect styled wines capture the sun, and the richness on your visit and personal experience. We focus on of the land, delighting the senses. Relax with our organic fruit and dessert wines, custom blending fi ne wine. Refl ect and linger awhile, at our country of American and French hybrids of vinifera. Reserve chateau. Refresh your spirits and just breathe. Select stock of well-aged premium wines. Saturdays and Sundays Noon to 5pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays Noon to 6pm. between Thanksgiving and April 1, except Monday to Friday by appointment. for appointments & special gatherings.
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3 Old Westminster Winery 1550 Old Westminster Road, Westminster 410-881-4656 • www.OldWestminster.com In our vineyard, everything is done by hand. From winter pruning to summer hedging, weed control to harvest – it’s all powered by sweat, not oil. We believe this method of farming makes possible a level of care few other vineyards experience. Our fi ngerprints are on every vine, every grape and every bottle. In our winery, the goal is balance. We achieve this by timeliness and attention to detail; it’s hands-on. From dumping grape clusters into the destemmer, and hand sorting single berries as they run across the sorting table, to transferring grapes using gravity rather than pumps – it’s not the easy way, but we believe wine refl ects its maker’s passion. Saturdays and Sundays Noon to 5pm. Summer: Fridays 5pm to 10pm.
4 Serpent Ridge Vineyard 2962 Nicodemus Road, Westminster 410-848-6511 • www.SerpentRidge.com Serpent Ridge Vineyard is Westminster’s fi rst vineyard winery and offers award-winning wines, premium wine tastings, wine by the glass and retail sales. We specialize The Maryland Wine Festival® in small lots of hand-crafted wine from grapes grown Sat, Sept 15, 2018 | 10am–6pm in our vineyards, select Maryland vineyards and other Sun, Sept 16, 2018 | 11am–6pm carefully chosen sites. Come and enjoy the beauty of the vineyard while relaxing with a glass of wine. CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM Wednesday–Friday Noon–5pm, Saturdays and Westminster, Maryland Sundays 10:30am–6pm. Or make any day a special 410-386-3880 or 800-654-4645 event by having your own personal or group www.MarylandWine.org tasting. Reservations are required for 8 or more.
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he Carroll County Carroll County’s role in the history of this great nation come to Commissioner life in our museums, historic sites, and educational walking tours TBoard has created the “Celebrating America” program to help foster a greater groups. Kids enjoy our Living sense and understanding Museums History Camps each July. Join us of America’s history and for tea at various times throughout the important role that Carroll County Farm Museum the year. Traditional arts classes Carroll County played 500 S. Center Street, Westminster including blacksmithing are also in the founding of our 410-386-3880 • 800-654-4645 offered. Special events include Country. Throughout the www.CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org The Maryland Wine Festival®, year, various programs, Carroll County’s biggest Fourth lectures and events Take a break from today’s hectic life of July Celebration and Fall help our citizens and touring our circa 1852 Farmhouse Harvest Days. Our Reception Barn visitors learn more about and Living History Center. During our Country’s past. special events, artisans practice their and pavilions are available for Carroll County’s role craft as you watch. The 140-acre weddings, reunions, church picnics in the Civil War, as property also offers numerous and other private gatherings. well as its growth in outdoor exhibits. Jack and Jim, Country Store Museum the history of our great our oxen, are here April through 10 S. Main Street, Mount Airy nation, come to life in October along with poultry, pigs our museums, historic and other animals. The museum 301-351-6544 sites, and educational offers a nature trail, playground www.ParzowAuctions.com walking tours. and picnic tables. We welcome From the moment you set foot families, school tours and other on the historic doorstep, you’ll be
12 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 swept back to the 1880’s. Thousands of “old store” items representing a lifetime collection are on display in this original Drugstore and General Store. From the original pine fl oors to the embossed tin ceiling you will know what it felt like to be a customer of W. R. Rudy, Druggist. Rediscover a time when a glass of soda cost a nickel and a good cigar was 5 cents. The museum is open by appointment only.
Historical Society of Carroll County 210 E. Main Street, Westminster 410-848-6494 www.HSCCMD.org The Historical Society campus Carrol Count Bar Quil Trai encompasses three contiguous ike many rural communities across the United States, Carroll historic buildings on East Main County has always been interested in promoting our scenic Street in Westminster. The Sherman- back roads, agrarian heritage, and our artistic citizens. In Fisher-Shellman House (1807) L CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM 2013, this e ort came to fruition thanks to several local agencies was renovated to display the daily — the Carroll Arts Council, Recreation and Parks, Agriculture activities of a family of Pennsylvanian Development, Public Library and Tourism. Germans, a signifi cant community An enthusiastic farming community embraced the idea of in Carroll County in the early exhibiting the quilt patterns on their properties. The barns lend their nineteenth century. The adjacent own unique backdrop with their weathered boards and some newly Kimmey House (c.1800) is home painted boards as well. Colors from bright red to weathered gray set to the Shriver-Weybright Gallery o the classic and modern designs of the quilt patterns. where a self-guided museum tour You can enjoy bright quilt patterns and unique barns as you provides a sense of what went into travel the scenic roads of Carroll County. Contact the Carroll County the making of Carroll County through Visitor Center for more information: 800-272-1933 or our website: the contributions of the Emerald Hill www.CarrollCountyTourism.org residents. Visitors to the Historical Society Shop and Book Store will fi nd a treasure trove of unique items created by county artisans and history books written by local and regional authors. In addition, the Historical Society of New Windsor Heritage Museum Society features unique exhibits at Mount Airy Museum 207 Main Street, New Windsor Emerald Hill (Westminster City Hall). Flatiron Building 410-635-2602 • 410-635-6342 2 Park Avenue, Mount Airy www.NewWindsorHeritage.org 301-829-1424 Discover for yourself the intrigue of www.MountAiryMD.org/ the past through the unique lens Visitors/Tourism of local history. Historical displays, The museum collection photographs, maps and artifacts. includes many pictures, old newspapers and newspaper Strawbridge Shrine clippings, books, clothing, 2650 Strawbridge Lane, New Windsor home furnishings, business 410-635-2600 items, signs, tools and items www.StrawbridgeShrine.org distinctive to the Town of Strawbridge Shrine is the birthplace Mount Airy. Call for hours. of American Methodism, featuring the John Evans House, Log Meeting House Replica, Strawbridge House and farm. Tours by appointment only. JOHNS EVANS HOUSE, STRAWBRIDGE SHRINE
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Sykesville Colored Schoolhouse history of historic Sykesville and 524 Schoolhouse Road, Sykesville its surrounding communities 410-795-8959 through its collections, exhibits www.TownOfSykesville.org/2153/ and special events. A wide variety Historic-Colored-Schoolhouse of papers, furniture, photographs, When the school bell rang on clothing, business ephemera, Native January 3, 1904, students of American artifacts, and personal color had their fi rst chance for effects help to tell the story of an education in southern Carroll an ever-changing community. County during the days of Taneytown History Museum segregation. The Town of Sykesville 340 E. Baltimore Street, Taneytown has restored and furnished the 443-918-8687 historic one-room schoolhouse to its www.TaneytownHH.org 1904 appearance, but today teaches area children of all ethnicities and The museum is home to ages. Open by appointment. artifacts and information about the Taneytown area and its Sykesville Gate House Museum people, past and present. 7283 Cooper Drive, Sykesville 410-549-5150 Union Mills Homestead www.TownOfSykesville.org and Grist Mill 3311 Littlestown Pike, Over the last 200 years, Sykesville Westminster family; multiple outbuildings; has functioned as a small mill 410-848-2288 and a working grist mill, with village and farming community, www.UnionMills.org demonstrations of grinding grain weathered a Civil War and two into fl our by water power. The World Wars, charted new territory as A unique historic landmark, this mill produces stoneground whole a growing rail town, seen Victorian historic country estate includes wheat, buckwheat, and cornmeal, splendor as a summer respite the Homestead, which is fi lled which are available for purchase and served as a bustling 20th with original furnishings and in the gift shop. In addition, the century Main Street. The museum family possessions belonging Homestead hosts several events strives to interpret the abundant to six generations of the Shriver throughout the year: the Annual (over 40 years) Flower & Plant Market, a Civil War Encampment, the Annual (over 40 years, too!) Corn Roast Festival, and the Maryland Microbrewery Festival.
Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum 41 N. Main Street, Union Bridge 410-775-0150 www.WesternMarylandRHS.com The museum houses an extensive collection of Western Maryland Railway artifacts and memorabilia, a voluminous photo archive, archival material directly from the Western Maryland Railroad, and an extensive railroader’s library featuring historical and technical publications about the WM and the other railroads of the region. Free admission, donations are welcome.
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History buffs can fi nd plenty to satisfy their curiosity. Many of our small towns offer informative walking Corbit’s Charge, Westminster tours based on architectural building www.PipeCreekCivilWarRoundTable.weebly.com style while also providing some A walking tour tracing the Civil War skirmish between historic information about the site. 40 min General J.E.B. Stuart and a small unit of the Delaware (Free brochures are available cavalry. This encounter slowed Stuart’s march to through the Visitor Center at Gettysburg delaying his report to General Robert E. 800-272-1933 or on the website Lee about the major Union troop movements. www.CarrollCountyTourism.org.) Courthouse Square, Westminster New Windsor 40 Visit the exteriors of 10 sites including the min The Town of New Windsor was laid out historic jail, court house and church. and surveyed in 1797 by Isaac Atlee. He opened an inn and tavern at the Ghost Walk, Westminster corner of Main and High Streets. The A “spirited” self-guided walking tour of Westminster. town prospered partially thanks to a 1 hr Enjoy a light-hearted look at ghosts and goblins while military road which supplied the town viewing many architecturally interesting buildings and with considerable commercial activity. sites. This tour is especially fun if taken at dusk. As in many small towns, the railroad provided more business activity. In Uniontown, a Carroll County Gem 1863, the town saw over 5,000 Union 1 hr Visit 18 sites in this historic, quaint village...a townscape Cavalry ride through on their way to virtually unchanged from the turn of the century. the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, visitors may view the exteriors of elegant Westward Expansion, Westminster stately homes at the top of Church Street formerly called “Quality Hill.” Visit the exteriors of 31 sites. Stroll along Main Street while visiting many businesses with 19th Century Various types of architecture may be 1 hr architecture. View private residences built by affl uent seen: Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Carroll County businessmen during the 1800’s. Queen Anne and Bungalow styles.
Sykesville Museum and the Historic one- Union Bridge In 1825, James Sykes purchased the room Colored Schoolhouse. Growth in this quaint town was fi rst of many land parcels, totaling fueled by the arrival of the Western Taneytown over 800 acres, and a small English- Maryland Railroad in 1861. William style mill village sprang to life. In In 1744 John Diggs gave a 60-acre and Ann Farquhar settled here the 1830s, the Baltimore and Ohio tract to his son Edward and son-in- in 1735 when William’s father Railroad carved through the town, law Raphael Taney. After “growing” granted him 200 acres. Many and Sykesville became a bustling stop. the tract to include 7,900 acres, of the settlers were Quakers. With a devastating fl ood in 1868, much Taney laid out lots and named the William’s grandson named the of the early town was washed away. future town “Taneytown.” The town town “Union Bridge” when local Residents rebuilt on the north side center formed a crossroads from area citizens banded together to of the Patapsco in Carroll County, the Baltimore through Westminster to build a bridge over a local swamp. present day location. The self-guided Taneytown. Well-to-do merchants The National Park Service has walking tour brochure takes visitors and craftsmen built houses that recognized Union Bridge for its down Main Street and beyond, past still stand today. This tour will wealth of historic buildings. Many well-preserved buildings including introduce you to some history of the buildings are listed on the the Queen Anne-style railroad station of the previous owners and the National Register of Historic Places. built in 1884, the Sykesville Gate House architectural styles of several eras. www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 15 ATTRACTIONS H tor &Heritag Civi War H tor
The rich farmland of Carroll County skirts the Mason-Dixon Line, denoting North from South. Picturesque and serene, this pivotal county remained relatively unscathed during the two years the Civil War raged here.
Union commanders were aware of the strategic value of this rolling farmland. The recently completed Western Maryland Railroad’s depot in Westminster meant much needed supplies could come in from Washington and Baltimore. The Union Army of the Potomac set up its rail head and supply base in Westminster where it remained during the course of the war. Supply lines were established and guarded; residents became accustomed to Union troops and supply wagons in and around their once peaceful town.
With Confederate troops converging from the north and west, Major General George G. Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, developed a plan to protect Baltimore and Washington. Scenic Byways If the Confederate Army moved south, Driving Tours the “Pipe Creek Plan” would create a defensive shield behind Pipe Creek, Carroll County participates in a state-wide which fl ows west across Carroll County. visitor friendly program: Scenic Byways. The Meade’s army began moving northeast program was created to help our visitors get from Frederick to position troops in the off the super highway and travel some back hills outside Manchester, as described roads to discover Maryland’s hidden gems: rural in the “Pipe Creek Plan.” Though they roads, scenic beauty and Main Streets… didn’t know yet, these soldiers were Old Main Street marching on the roads to Gettysburg. www.VisitMaryland.org/Scenic-Byways/Old-Main-Streets Downtown Westminster, the Farm The romantic image of Small Town USA is one of Museum and Union Mills Homestead a quaint Main Street that draws together people and Grist Mill present reenactments seeking goods and gossip. Nowadays, the historic of these events throughout the year. hardware store building might house a bistro while the feed store showcases garden sculptures, but they still work their charm on visitors. This byway serves up a heaping helping of small-town hospitality.
The National Road www.VisitMaryland.org/Scenic-Byways/Historic-National-Road
Mason-Dixon www.VisitMaryland.org/Scenic-Byways/Mason-Dixon
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Civil War Driving and Walking Tours
Carroll County’s involvement in the Civil War can be traced through walking and driving tours with stops at the sites of skirmishes and troop encampments as both the Union and Confederate armies made their way to and from the Battle of Gettysburg. stopping in New Windsor and results of the Battle of Gettysburg There are two driving Westminster. This troop movement might have been different if Stuart tours to help navigate is described on three wayside had arrived before July 2nd.” the county. The fi rst markers (one in New Windsor tour, “Carroll County, and two in Westminster) Maryland: Roads Maryland In addition to the two driving tours, to Gettysburg,” the visitor may experience the Heritage Area— helps the visitor to navigate Civil War through a self-guided Heart of the Civil War the movements of over 60,000 walking tour, “Corbit’s Charge,” troops from the southern end Heritage Area on the Main Street of downtown of the county up to Gettysburg. Westminster. This walking tour, The second tour, “Gettysburg: written by Tom LeGore, provides Invasion and Retreat,” is a the background of “a small, but As part of our efforts to tell much broader look at the June- extremely important cavalry the Civil War story in context, July 1863 Campaign including skirmish which took place in Carroll County has partnered surrounding counties. This Westminster on June 29, 1863. The map guides the visitor along clash on the edge of town between the armies’ paths, stopping at General J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry and a 19 markers with illustrations, HERITAGE AREA small unit of the Delaware cavalry photos, and interesting stories was a signifi cant factor in slowing about the impact of the War on down the General’s march. Instead local citizens and the day-to-day of proceeding into Pennsylvania with Frederick and Washington stories of soldiers who marched to inform General Robert E. Lee Counties (to our west) to form one toward the epic Gettysburg battle. about the major Union troop of Maryland’s Heritage Areas: the Follow the bugle trailblazer signs movements, Stuart’s cavalry was Heart of the Civil War Heritage to the 19 wayside markers. delayed long enough to make it Area (HCWHA). These three counties contain stories of families The 1864 Campaign also brought advisable to spend the night in torn apart as sons went off to war troops through Carroll County, the Westminster area. Historians have often wondered whether the to fi ght for their beliefs. Many of the buildings are still standing today where South met North. With the HCWHA brochure, visitors can explore the three counties discovering the full impact the Civil War had, not only on this region, but on the entire nation. Copies of the brochure “Heart of the Civil War” may be picked up at the Carroll County Visitor Center or mailed. For more information about the Heritage Area, visit: www.HeartoftheCivilWar.org. Free brochures are available through the Visitor Center at 800-272-1933 or on the website www.CarrollCountyTourism.org.
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Farmers’ Markets Mount Airy Main Street Most of our Markets are open from June through September. Farmers’ Market Please call ahead for dates. The Railyard 301-829-8300 Downtown Westminster www.MountAiryMainStreet.org Carroll County Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market Wednesdays 3-7pm. Fresh Agriculture Center, Westminster Conaway Parking Lot produce, baked goods, honey, 410-848-7748 410-848-9000 eggs, crafts and entertainment. www.CarrollCountyFarmersMarket.com www.WestminsterMD.gov/250/ Saturdays 8am–1pm. Fresh Farmers-Market Sykesville Farmers’ Market local produce in season, baked Saturdays 8am-Noon. A Downtown Sykesville goods, eggs, jams and jellies, “Producers Only” market of farm 410-795-8959 handmade crafts, and more. fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, www.SykesvilleMainStreet.com meats, cheeses, baked goods, Sundays 9am–1pm. Fresh produce, Carroll Hospital jam & jellies and plants. meats, eggs, cheese, herbs, honey, Farmers’ Market nuts, pickles, baked goods, crafts, Hospital parking garage, 3rd level Hampstead Farmers’ Market jewelry and more are offered; Westminster Hampstead Fire Dept. Grounds live music most weekends. 410-848-3000 443-821-1339 www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org www.HampsteadFarmersMarket.com Taneytown Farmers’ Market Thursdays 12:30–4:30pm. Saturdays 8:30am–Noon. Memorial Park (Rt. 140) Fruits, vegetables, fresh cut Featuring local farmers and 443-918-8100 fl owers, homemade baked their fresh, seasonal produce Saturdays 9am–Noon. goods, eggs and more. and homemade offerings. Entertainment or demonstrations.
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Buppert’s Doran’s Chance Farm Orchards/Farms 6914 Ridge Road, Marriottsville 410-795-6815 Baugher’s Farm Market www.Bupperts.com 1015 Baugher Road, Westminster Buppert’s is well-known in Carroll County 410-848-5541 for their fresh, homegrown fruits, vegetables 410-857-0111 (hotline) and healthy annuals and perennials. www.Baughers.com During the fall Buppert’s has wagon rides Get the freshest produce possible to the Pumpkin Patch for pick your own from clean, supervised fi elds & pumpkins. Back at the market enjoy a orchards. Containers provided to picnic and teepee area, meet the family pick and take home fruit. Enjoy of pygmy goats or explore a corn maze. homemade ice cream, fresh pies Showvaker’s Quality Evergreens and pastries, country craft corner, 2020 Garrett Road, Manchester homemade fudge, free walk-in 410-374-1499 petting zoo (open April through www.Cornfusion.net Oct. 31st), playground & picnic tables, and wagon rides (during Fall hours: Weekends 10am–6pm. Pick your PYO seasons). Call the hotline own pumpkins, fall decorations, hay rides, before visiting for hours, conditions, “Cornfusion” corn maze, kid’s play area, and which crop is in season. barnyard zoo and picnic area. Flashlight mazes Fridays and Saturdays 7pm–10pm.
Chr tm Tre Farm reating memories with family members and friends brings the true meaning of the holidays into focus. Start yours with a trip to Carroll CCounty for the most perfect Christmas Tree in the whole wide world…not just hype…the real thing! Carroll Christmas Tree farm owners have been preparing all year long to produce the best trees to make this Christmas tradition special for you and yours. Choose from a wide variety of trees: Frasier Fir, Douglas Fir, White Pine, and Scotch Pine. And, don’t forget to purchase that special wreath for your door, the swag to decorate the door frame, and the fresh greens for your table and stairs. And, when your hunt is over and that special tree is tied to the roof of your car, stop o at one of our many restaurants for a bite to eat. Take some time to stroll down one of our quaint Main Streets with shopkeepers just waiting to assist you in the purchase of that perfect, thoughtful gift. Call the Visitor Center at 800-272-1933 or visit our website to order an o cial copy of the Carroll County Christmas Tree Farms brochure.
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Outdoor Recreatio If your idea of relaxation involves spending some time in the great outdoors, Carroll County offers a number of ways to indulge.
MyBikeShop Airplane Rides/ 5965 Exchange Drive, Suite A/B Parks & Nature Flight Instruction Sykesville Centers 443-440-6449 www.MyBikeShop.com Dream Flight School Bear Branch We provide new, pre-owned and late 200 Airport Drive, Westminster Nature Center model road and triathlon bikes, and 443-244-9218 300 John Owings Road, other cool gear, too. A full service www.DreamFlightSchool.com Westminster shop with a quick turnaround time Email: [email protected] 410-386-3580 for any of your service needs. www.Hashawha.org Patapsco Bike & Sport Bear Branch Nature Center, Bicycling: 5 N. Main Street, Mount Airy located in the rolling hills Sales, Service, 301-829-5604 of northern Carroll County, Rentals, Tours www.PatapscoBike.com provides nature study and Bicycle shop & repairs environmental education to all visitors. The Nature Center Mount Airy Bicycles Race Pace Bicycles features a Bird Observation 4540 Old National Pike (MD 144) 1 Railroad Avenue, Westminster Room, Discovery Room, Mount Airy 410-876-3001 Exhibit Hall with insects, 410-795-2929 www.RacePaceBicycles.com deer, Native Americans www.Bike123.com Sales, service, and rentals. and conservation exhibits, Bicycle shop, repairs, rentals, All rentals should be made in advance a 40-seat planetarium, deliveries & pick up. for proper size. Off-road, mountain, and a Nature Gift Shop. and hybrid rentals, as well as child Outside the Center you trailers and tag-along bikes. can enjoy the native plant landscaping, the “Bear Path”– White’s Bicycles a wheelchair accessible 12 W. Main Street, Westminster trail, and a large deck 410-848-3440 overlooking country vistas. Sales and service.
Visit our Mobile Website: CarrollBiking.com or CarrollCountyTourism.org to view turn-by-turn directions to map your PINEY RUN PARK ride through Carroll County. Both sources provide you with information about our ten looped tours that meander through farmland, back roads and small country towns. The routes, which were chosen by resident bicyclists, are graded as to degree of diffi culty, which enables any level of rider a great biking experience.
20 Carroll County Recreation and Parks 300 S. Center Street, Westminster 410-386-2103 CCRecPark.org Information about hiking, biking, fi shing and/or boating at any of the 26 exceptional park facilities in Carroll County can be found on the website.
Charlotte’s Quest Nature Center 3400 Wilhelm Lane, Manchester 410-374-3395 www.CharlottesQuestNatureCenter.com Charlotte’s Quest is located within Manchester’s Pine Valley Park. The 4 ½ miles of trails, Walnut Pond, the Stream of Life, the natural BEAR BRANCH NATURE CENTER springs and forests are open everyday from dawn until dusk. Just park at the gate and walk is yours to enjoy. Its clear waters 410-260-8300, 800-688-3467, in. Call for hours for the Nature are surrounded by 500 acres or visit the website: dnr. Center’s Interpretive Building. of beautiful woods, meadows maryland.gov/fi sheries. and open space. The Piney Run Hashawha Environmental Nature Center is home to dozens Locations Center of exhibits, including live reptiles, • Beaver Run Watershed* 300 John Owings Road, Westminster injured hawks, vultures, and owls. – upstream of Rt. 91. 410-386-3560 • Bennett Cerf Pond (1 acre) Westminster City www.Hashawha.org – off Rt. 27 within Penguin Recreation and Parks Hashawha Environmental Center’s Random House Industrial Park. trails surround Bear Branch Nature 11 Longwell Avenue, Westminster 410-751-5501 • 410-848-9161 • Double Pike Creek Park – Rt. 77 Center. Be sure to pick up a trail map at County line in Detour. upon arrival if you plan on hiking. www.WestGov.com/142/Recreation-Parks The city has 14 parks totaling 50 • Lake Hashawha Morgan Run Natural square miles. 9 parks have play • Landon C. Burns Pond* (4.7 acres) Environment Area equipment for Pre-K through – West of Rt. 32 near Center Street. Ben Rose Lane, Sykesville school-age children. Other resources • Liberty Reservoir 410-461-5005 in the parks include 4 multi- • Patapsco River* – mainstem from www.DNR.Maryland.gov/PLC/ purpose fi elds, 4 basketball courts, Rt. 32 at Sykesville downstream MorganRun.html 7 tennis courts, climbing boulders, to its confl uence with the 1,400 acres of natural area with 6 pavilions that are available for North Branch Patapsco River. equestrian trails, hiking, fi shing. rent, 2 plazas and a skate park. • Monocacy River Piney Run Park and • Morgan Run* – one of the best Nature Center Fishing trout streams in Maryland. This 30 Martz Road, Sykesville area provides a year-round trout PINEY RUN PARK 410-795-3274 Important Note: All persons age 16 fi shing opportunity. Special http://CCGovernment.Carr.org/ and over must have a fi shing license. regulations require all anglers to CCG/RecPark/PineyRun For specifi c information on size and have a fi shing license and trout This 300-acre lake is rich in creel limits of various species of fi sh, stamp. Fishing is limited to the environmental and recreational and other Maryland Department use of artifi cial lures only. The resources. Whether you like to of Natural Resources regulations, use and possession of bait is kayak, boat, fi sh, hike, picnic, bird consult the “Maryland Guide to prohibited. Consult the Maryland watch, play tennis, or just appreciate Fishing and Crabbing” published by Freshwater Sportfi shing Guide nature’s beauty, Piney Run Park the Maryland DNR or call for defi nition of bait and artifi cial
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lures. All trout must immediately be returned to the water unharmed. Possession of any trout on Morgan Run is prohibited. • Piney Run Reservoir* (300 acres) – Martz Road off White Rock Road near Eldersburg. $ • Piney Run* – mainstem downstream from Arrington Road. • North Carroll Community Pond (1.2 acres) Rt. 30 at Manchester. • Roberts Mill Pond* • Upper John Owings Pond – near Hashawha. • Westminster Community Pond (1.3 acres) – Rt. 140 at Rt. 97N near Westminster. * Designated as stocked fi shing areas and designated trout waters. For more information, visit dnr.maryland.gov/fi sheries River Downs Golf Club Westminster Island and click on Trout Stocking. 1900 River Downs Drive, Green Golf Range Finksburg 1199 S. Pleasant Valley Road, PROJECT ACCESS 410-526-2000 Westminster Provides access for mobility- www.RiverDownsGolf.com 410-876-1520 impaired anglers. Range. 18 holes. Par 72. www.WestminsterIslandGreen.net Located on Morgan Run Range and Miniature golf. at Klees Mill Road. The Links at Challedon Established in 1996 by Trout 6166 Challedon Circle, Mount Airy Unlimited, Patapsco Valley Chapter, 301-829-3000 Horseback Riding in cooperation with the Maryland www.TheLinksAtChalledon.com Department of Natural Resources. 18 holes. Par 72. Several miles of multiuse trails are available in the Union Mills Reservoir In addition, Piney Run Park and Westminster National the Westminster Community Area, Piney Run Park, Gillis Falls Golf Course Reservoir Area, Patapsco Valley Pond also provide access for 2158 Littlestown Pike, mobility-impaired anglers. State Park- Morgan Run Natural Westminster Environment Area and McKeldin 410-876-4653 Areas, as well as Liberty Reservoir. Golf www.GolfWestminsterNational.com For more information, request a Range. 18 holes. Par 71. brochure from the Carroll County Visitor Center at 800-272-1933. McDaniel College Golf Course 207 Pennsylvania Avenue, Mini Golf/ Carroll County Equestrian Westminster Center and Gillis Falls 410-848-7667 Driving Ranges Equestrian Trails www.McDanielAthletics.com/ 2512 Grimville Road, Mount Airy information/facilities/golf Four Seasons Sports Complex 410-386-2103 9 holes. Par 35. 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Road, www.CarrollCountyEquestrianCouncil.org Hampstead A 27-acre site with 4 miles of Oakmont Green 410-239-3366 trails and 2 riding rings. 2290 Golf View Lane, Hampstead www.4SeasonsSportsComplex.com 410-374-1500 Miniature golf only. www.OakmontGreen.com Range. 18 holes. Par 72.
22 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 Meadow Creek Farm, LLC • Persimmon Tree Farm – roped-off area for swimming 3000 Rohrbaugh Road, Westminster which includes waterslides, a high Hampstead 410-876-8645 dive platform, and fl oating rafts. 443-508-8005 www.PersimmonTreeFarm.com All of the swimming areas are www.TheMeadowCreekFarm.com • River Valley Ranch – guarded by certifi ed lifeguards. [email protected] Manchester Four Seasons Sports Complex A family-operated equine facility 410-374-8295 and Fitness Center offering boarding for your www.RiverValleyRanch.com 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Road horse, horsemanship lessons • Sweet Rock Stables – (Rt. 482) , Hampstead and sessions in Equine Assisted Manchester 410-239-3366 work. We believe that the horse 410-374-3870 www.4SeasonsSportsComplex.com has an amazing power to unlock www.SweetRockStables.com individual human potential. It • Talbot Run Equestrian Center Open Memorial Day to Labor Day – Mount Airy is our mission to provide an Lineboro-Manchester environment where individuals can 410-635-3842 www.TalbotRun.com Lions Club Pool relax, learn and grow as they learn 3372 Victory Street, Manchester from this amazing animal that is 410-374-2570 the horse. Please call or email to set up an appointment to visit. Swimming Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Misty Manor Riding Stable Westminster City Pool Cascade Lake 7621 Ridge Road, Marriottsville 325 Royer Road, Westminster 2844 Snydersburg Road, 443-277-4693 410-848-9161 Hampstead www.MistyManor.com www.WestminsterMD.gov 410-374-9111 Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Trail rides through scenic trails in www.CascadeLake.com the rolling hills of Carroll County Nestled among 25 acres of rolling for groups of up to 25 riders at hills and wooded areas, Cascade a time. Field and stall boarding, Lake is a 6-acre, natural spring- as well as Western and English fed lake with a gently sloping riding lessons, are also available. sandy bottom. It has a large Ships Quarters Farm 1665 Gold Smith Drive, Westminster 301-471-1254 www.ShipsQuartersFarm.com
The following stables have been designated a “Maryland Horse Discovery Center.” This program identifi es gateway stables where folks with no knowledge or very little knowledge can go to learn about horses in a very friendly and knowledgeable environment. • Darenth Farm – Mount Airy 301-471-1254 www.DarenthFarm.com • Full Moon Farm – Finksburg 410-795-8371 www.FullMoonFarm.com • Nagrom Farm – Westminster 410-346-6448 www.NagromFarm.com
www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 23 Our bed and breakfast accommodations will provide you with a special place to lay your head. Many are located in historic buildings and the owners are “oh so happy” Lodgin to talk with you about the history while providing a country breakfast the next morning. In addition, we have several modern reasonably-priced hotels, which can accommodate families and (some) even pets!
Meeting/ Bed and Breakfast / Inns # of Guest ADA High Speed Pool Dining Conference Rooms Accessible Internet On-site Space
Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel 30 Trevanion Road Available in Taneytown, MD 21787 40 most rooms 410-756-6812 • 800-858-1844 www.Antrim1844.com
Georges on York small 10 York Street Breakfast Taneytown, MD 21787 5 groups only 443-465-9818 up to 15 www.GeorgesOnYork.com
Hilltop Hideaway Bed & Breakfast 2525 Hanover Pike Breakfast Hampstead, MD 21074 3 only 410-374-0440 www.HampsteadHideaway.com
The Inn at Norwood 7514 Norwood Avenue Continental Sykesville, MD 21784 7 Breakfast 410-549-7868 only www.InnAtNorwood.com
Seasons at Magnolia Manor 111 S. Springdale Avenue New Windsor, MD 21776 6 301-466-6644 www.SeasonsAtMagnolia.com
Solace The Bed and Breakfast 1705 Bachmans Valley Road Breakfast Westminster, MD 21158 5 only 443-952-1290 www.SolaceBandB.com
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Meeting/ Vacation Rental Homes # of Guest ADA High Speed Pool Dining Conference Rooms Accessible Internet On-site Space
Vista Country Home Old Taneytown Road Taneytown, MD 21787 3 410-984-9848 www.VRBO.com/390177
The Little Round House Old Taneytown Road Taneytown, MD 21787 1 410-984-9848 www.VRBO.com/461994
Meeting/ Hotels / Motels # of Guest ADA High Speed Pool Dining Conference Rooms Accessible Internet On-site Space
Best Western 451 WMC Drive Hot Buffet Westminster, MD 21158 101 Breakfast 410-857-1900 only www.BestWesternWestminster.com
The Boston Inn 533 Baltimore Boulevard Continental Westminster, MD 21157 120 Breakfast 410-848-9095 • 800-634-0846 only www.TheBostonInn.com
Budget Inn Motel 4500 Old National Pike Mount Airy, MD 21771 12 301-829-1474 www.Booking.com
Days Inn 25 S. Cranberry Road Hot Buffet Westminster, MD 21157 97 Breakfast 410-857-0500 only www.the.DaysInn.com/Westminster06665
Scenic View Motel 2869 Baltimore Boulevard 17 Finksburg, MD 21048 410-833-2490 • 410-861-8110
Meeting/ Camping # of Guest ADA High Speed Pool Dining Conference Rooms Accessible Internet On-site Space
Ramblin’ Pines Campground 801 Hoods Mill Road Woodbine, MD 21797 200 sites 410-795-5161 • 800-550-8733 http://RamblinPinesCampground.com
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Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel 30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown 410-756-6812 • 800-858-1844 www.Antrim1844.com 9 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 15 to 250 40 Guest Rooms
Ascension Episcopal Church 23 N. Court Street, Westminster COURTESY OF HAILEY RAE PHOTOGRAPHY 410-848-3251 • 410-876-0736 email: Ascension@Ascension- Westminster.com 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 225
Baldwins Station 7618 Main Street, Sykesville 410-795-1041 www.BaldwinsStation.com 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 40 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 80 1 Reception Hall, Capacity: 1 to 150
Bear Branch Nature Center at Hashawha 300 John Owings Road , Westminster 410-386-3580 www.Hashawha.org 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 6 to 20 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 100
Bell Cedars Retreat House 299 Bell Road, Westminster 410-848-0090 3 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 1 to 25
Best Western Westminster Catering & Conference Center 451 WMC Drive, Westminster 410-857-1900 www.BestWesternWestminster.com 4 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 1 to 300, 101 Hotel Rooms
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26 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM COURTESY OF HAILEY RAE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LARISSA TAYLOR
Buttersburg Inn (The) Cascade Lake Freedom Optimist 9 N. Main Street, Union Bridge 2844 Snydersburg Road, Community Hall 410-775-9939 Hampstead 6315 Sykesville Road, Sykesville www.TheButtersburgInn.net 410-374-9111 410-549-6296, ext. 8 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 35 www.CascadeLake.com 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 60 5 Open air pavilions , Capacity: 1 to 100 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 225 Carroll County Agriculture Center Danele Shipley Memorial Arena Inn at Roop’s Mill (The) 706 Agriculture Center Drive , 706 Agriculture Center Drive, 1019 Taneytown Pike, Westminster Westminster Westminster 410-848-6704 410-848-6704 410-857-5522 www.CarrollCountyAGCenter.com www.CarrollCountyAGCenter.com www.RoopsMill.com 4 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 100 plus 1 Reception Hall, Capacity: 1 to 5,000 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 220
Carroll County Arts Center Days Inn John Street Quarters 91 W. Main Street, Westminster 25 S. Cranberry Road, 28 John Street, Westminster 410-848-7272 Westminster 410-848-1800, ext. 381 www.CarrollCountyArtsCouncil.org 410-857-0500 • 800-329-7466 www.JohnStreetQuarters.com 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 20 www.DaysInn.com/Westminster06665 1 Reception Hall, Capacity: 1 to 175 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 40 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 30 1 Bridal Suite 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 50 97 Hotel Rooms 1 Reception Hall, Capacity: 1 to 263 Martin’s Caterers, Inc. Four Seasons Sports Complex 140 Village Shopping Center, Carroll County Farm Museum Indoor/Outdoor Fields Westminster 500 S. Center Street, Westminster 2710 Hampstead-Mexico Road, 410-876-1500 410-386-3880 • 800-654-4645 Hampstead www.MartinsCaterers.com/ www.CarrollCountyFarmMuseum.org 410-239-3366 FacilitiesWestminster.asp 3 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 10 to 25 www.4SeasonsSportsComplex.com 3 Reception Halls, Capacity: 1 to 600 Country Barn, Capacity: 1 to 80 4 venues (pool, basketball court, Outdoor Pavilion, Capacity: 1 to 80 aerobics room), Capacity: 90 to 1,000
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Mayberry Mill Union Mills Homestead Westminster National 3001 E. Mayberry Road, Westminster 3311 Littlestown Pike, Golf Course 410-848-6213 Westminster 2158 Littlestown Pike, Westminster www.Mayberry-Mill.com 410-848-2288 410-876-4653 1 Meeting/Reception Hall, Capacity: 100 www.UnionMills.org www.GolfWestminsterNational.com 2 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 80 to 200 2 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 80 to 160 McDaniel College 2 College Hill, Westminster Westminster Elks Westminster Riding Club 410-857-2407 538 Gorsuch Road, Westminster 366 N. Colonial Avenue, Westminster www.McDaniel.edu 410-848-2277 410-848-2918 6 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 1 to 170 www.Elks.org www.WRClub.org 3 Reception Areas, Capacity: 1 to 275 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 150 1 Meeting Room, Capacity: 1 to 200 2 Chapels, Capacity: 1 to 100 & 1 to 800
Portico of St. John (The) 43 Monroe Street, Westminster 410-848-4744, ext. 216 www.SJWest.org 2 Meeting Rooms, Capacity: 1 to 150
Seasons at Magnolia Manor 111 S. Springdale Avenue, New Windsor 301-466-6644 www.SeasonsAtMagnolia.com Various Venues, Capacity: 1 to 200 6 Lodging Rooms
South Carroll Swim Club 1900 W. Liberty Road, Westminster 410-635-2811 www.SouthCarrollClub.com 1 Reception Hall, Capacity: 1 to 175
UNION MILLS HOMESTEAD
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Restaurants
Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel and Smokehouse Restaurant 30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown 410-756-6812 www.Antrim1844.com
Baldwins Station 7618 Main Street, Sykesville 410-795-1041 www.BaldwinsStation.com
Bess and Ben’s Country Kitchen 112 E. Baltimore Street, Taneytown 410-756-2088 www.BessandBensCountryKitchen.com
Baugher’s Restaurant 289 W. Main Street, Westminster 410-848-7413 www.Baughers.com
Blue Bistro Bullock’s County Cork Wine Pub 330 140 Village Road, Westminster 2020 Sykesville Road, Westminster 1716 Liberty Road, Eldersburg 410-871-0900 410-857-3563 410-970-8110 www.BlueBistroCatering.com www.BullocksRestaurant.com www.TheCorkPub.com
Brick Ridge Buttersburg Inn Dutch Corner Restaurant 6212 Ridge Road, Mount Airy 9 N. Main Street, Union Bridge 3154 Main Street, Manchester 301-829-8191 410-775-9939 410-239-8100 www.BrickRidge.com www.TheButtersburgInn.net www.DutchCornerRestaurant.com
Bud’s at Silver Run Conah’s Bar & Grille E.W. Becks 4115 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run 84 E. Main Street, Westminster 7565 Main Street, Sykesville 410-346-6816 443-821-3267 410-795-1001 www.BudsAtSilverrun.com www.ConahsBarAndGrille.com www.EWBecks.com
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Flick’s Pub Liberatore’s Memories Charcoal House 100 Antrim Blvd., Taneytown 6300 Georgetown Boulevard, 403 E. Ridgeville Boulevard, 410-756-6400 Eldersburg Mount Airy www.FlicksPub.com 410-781-4114 301-829-2264 www.Liberatores.com Fratelli’s Molli’s Café 2315 Hanover Pike, Hampstead Liberatore’s 199 E. Main Street, Westminster 410-374-0909 521 Jermor Lane, Westminster 443-201-9523 www.Fratellis.net 410-876-2121 www.Liberatores.com Mount Airy Inn Greenmount Station 1401 S. Main Street, Mount Airy 1631 N. Main Street, Hampstead Lone Star BBQ 301-829-1400 410-239-0063 27 E. Main Street (rear), www.MountAiryInn.com www.GreenmountStation.com Westminster 443-289-8542 Old Town Grill Harvest Inn 832 S. Main Street, Hampstead 2007 Liberty Road, Eldersburg Maggie’s Restaurant 410-239-8134 410-795-2137 310 E. Green Street, Westminster www.HarvestInnEldersburg.com 410-848-1441 O’Lordans Irish Pub www.MaggiesWestminster.com 14 Liberty Street, Westminster Illiano’s J&P Restaurant 410-876-0000 480 Meadow Creek Drive, Suite A Maryland Mallet www.OLordansIrishPub.com Westminster 2820 Littlestown Pike (Rt. 97N) 410-857-0940 Westminster Oscar’s Ale House www.IllianoJAndP.com 410-346-8000 1438 Liberty Road, Eldersburg www.MarylandMallet.com 410-795-7001 Johansson’s Dining House www.OscarsAleHouse.net 4 W. Main Street, Westminster Mediterraneo 410-876-0101 Ristorante Italiano Papa Joe’s Mexican Restaurant www.JohanssonsDiningHouse.com 8 Westminster Shopping Center Carroll Plaza Shopping Center Westminster 250 Englar Road, Westminster 410-857-4646 410-871-2505 www.PapaJoesWestminsterMD.com
30 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 Paradiso Italian Ristorante The Grille at Challedon 20 Distillery Drive, Westminster 6166 Challedon Circle, Mount Airy Wine Bars 410-876-1421 301-829-3000 www.ParadisoWestminster.com www.TheLinksAtChalledon.com/The-Grille Artisan Wine Company 61-1/2 E. Main Street, Westminster Rafael’s Restaurant The Mt. Airy Tavern 410-857-1511 32 W. Main Street, Westminster 1001 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy www.ArtisanWineCo.com 410-840-1919 301-829-3212 www.RafaelsRestaurant.com www.TheMtAiryTavern.com
Salerno’s Tony’s Café and Pizzeria Tea Rooms/Co ee 1043 Liberty Road, Eldersburg 520 E. Baltimore Street, Taneytown Shops/Bakeries 410-795-8400 410-756-4050 www.Salernos.com www.TonysCafeTaneytown.com Birdie’s Café Spargos Restaurant Uncle Matty’s Eatery 233 E. Main Street, Westminster 3165 Main Street, Manchester 142 Church Street, New Windsor 410-848-7931 410-374-0035 410-635-6777 www.BirdiesCoffee.com www.Spargosus.com www.UncleMattysEatery.com Cup Tea Bar & Cafe Stables Vanessa’s Corner Pub 1 E. Main Street, Westminster 452 E. Main Street, Westminster 2600 W. Liberty Road, Westminster 410-848-7622 410-840-8181 410-875-2779 www.CupTeaBar.com www.TheStablesAtWestminster.com www.VanessasCornerPub.com French Twist Café The Greene Turtle 732 Oklahoma Avenue, Sykesville 830 Market Street, Westminster 443-920-3151 410-871-1524 www.FrenchTwistCafe.com www.GreeneTurtle.com
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Gypsy’s Tea Room 111 Stoner Avenue, Westminster 410-857-0058 www.GypsysTeaRoom.com
Jeannie Bird Baking Company 42 W. Main Street, Westminster 443-201-8538 www.JeannieBird.com
Hoffman’s Homemade Ice Cream & Deli 934 Washington Road, Westminster 410-857-0824 www.HoffmansIceCream.com
J J Hoffmans Creamery 841 S. Main Street, Suite G, Hampstead 443-508-2375 www.JJHoffmansCreamery.com
Linens and Lace Tea Room & Coffee House & Boutique 1222 N. Main Street, Hampstead 410-239-8939 www.LinensLaceTeaRoomBoutique.com
Rare Opportunity Bakehouse 172 E. Main Street, Westminster www.RareOpportunityFarm.com
Snickerdoodles’ Bakery & Coffee House 903 S. Main Street, Suite F, Hampstead 410-239-6077 www.SnickerdoodlesBakeryHampstead.com
Starry Night Bakery & Coffee House 330-140 Village Road, Westminster 410-871-9131 www.StarryNightBakery.com
Stone House Cakery and Cafe 12 E. Baltimore Street, Taneytown 410-756-2100 www.StoneHouseCakeryAndCafe.com
Sweet Simplici-Tea 7540 Main Street, Sykesville 410-549-7676 www.SweetSimpliciTea.com
Treat Shop & Chocolate Factory TownMall of Westminster 400 N. Center Street, Westminster 410-848-0028 www.TreatShopFactory.com
32 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 Carroll County offers an array of shopping experiences from Main Street specialty shops to big department Shoppin stores. Stroll our Main Streets to fi nd one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. Our merchants are waiting for you with a smile and a helpful attitude to assist you in selecting just the right gift for family or friends. Don’t forget after a few hours of shopping to rest your weary feet and nurture yourself with some food. Our restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries offer something Antiques for everyone, from comfort food to upscale cuisine.
A Real Find Antiques 3152 Baltimore Boulevard, Finksburg 410-871-2738 Gift Shops / Specialty Stores / Boutiques www.ARealFindAntiques.com AMR Jewelry Boutique Carousel Stained Glass Alexandra’s Attic 10 John Street, Westminster 2551 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster 7542 Main Street, Sykesville 443-900-2600 410-596-6110 410-549-3095 www.AMRJewelryBoutique.com Bright, colorful stained glass designs www.AlexandrasAndClocks.com Handmade jewelry, handcrafted by local artisan Roger Lewis. Frizellburg Antique Store items from local artists, fashion accessories and home décor. Davidus Cigar 1909 Old Taneytown Road, • 23 East Main Street, Westminster Westminster Ballard-Bunting Boutique 410-876-4786 410-848-0664 77 E. Main Street (Entrance on • 1716 Liberty Road, Eldersburg Sykesville Clocks Winter’s Street), Westminster 443-328-6170 7311 Springfi eld Avenue, 410-857-1959 www.Davidus.com/Westminster Sykesville www.BallardBunting.com World’s best selection of cigars 410-549-1147 Unique baby gifts. Alterations, at competitive prices. from sewing on buttons to Westminster Antique Mall, Inc. alterations of wedding gowns. Deja Vu Boutique 433 Hahn Road, Westminster 204 S. Main Street, Mount Airy 410-857-4044 Blue House Fabrics 301-829-1707 www.WestminsterAntiqueMall.com 410 E. Main Street, Westminster www.ShopTheVu.com 443-289-9347 www.BlueHouseFabrics.com Bookstores A modern fabric shop.
A Likely Story Bookstore 7566 Main Street, Sykesville 410-795-1718 www.SykesvilleBooks.com New and lightly loved books.
Gotham Comics 15 E. Main Street, Suite B1, Westminster 410-848-7447 www.Gotham-Comics.com Hundreds of issues of new and used comics for every age and taste; collectibles.
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Farmhouse Chic Hahn’s Pork & Beans Vintage Boutique Country Store 185 E. Main Street, Westminster Rt. 27 & Hahn Road, Westminster A unique experience of beautiful 410-848-4200 chic & shabby furniture, home www.PorkAndBeansStore.com accessories, whimsical & eclectic Large selection of Hahn’s quality light fi xtures & one of a kind jewelry. meats, many varieties of coffee beans (fresh roasted right in our store), teas Fountain Shoppe and tea accessories, local products 207 Main Street, New Windsor such as jelly, honey and barbecue www.NewWindsorHeritage.org sauce, and custom-made gift baskets. New Windsor Museum Shop open Saturdays only, 10am- Historical Society Shop 1pm. Gifts with nostalgia. and Book Store 210 E. Main Street (Kimmey Forever Green House), Westminster 2074 Manchester Road, Westminster 410-848-6494 443-789-3691 www.HSCCMD.org Unique grown bedding plants, Museum shop and bookstore herbs and vegetables. Mums featuring fi ne handcrafted items seasonally. Horticulturist on staff. by local artisans; paintings and prints by local and other artists; Gibby’s Doll House Shoppe and an array of books on local 241 E. Green Street, Westminster Carroll County and regional history, 410-840-3408 genealogical reference, architecture, Full service doll house and miniature decorative arts, children’s books, store including handcrafted and many other topics. items from local artists. Jill’s Jams, Mixes & More TownMall of Westminster 400 N. Center Street, Westminster 410-751-5166 www.JillsBest.com Locally made jams, jellies and dip, soup and drink mixes.
34 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 SHOPPING
LUX Boutique Unique Jewelry 28 Liberty Street, Westminster 15 East Main Street, Suite 113, 410-857-9195 Westminster www.LuvLuxBoutique.com 410-876-5390 Fashion forward apparel & www.UniqueJewelryLtd.com accessories…dresses, jackets, prom Over 25 years in downtown dresses, bottoms, tops, handbags, Westminster, creating unique jewelry, scarves, boots to fl ip jewelry for thousands of clients. fl ops, exquisite evening wear & Offers other artists’ work and formal wear for all occasions. cleaning and repair service.
Red Door Boutique 16 W. Baltimore Street, Taneytown Shopping Mall 443-331-3933 www.RedDoorTaneytown.com TownMall of Westminster We offer a little bit of everything… 400 N. Center Street, Westminster home décor, wedding gifts, 410-857-0300 Liberty Shop men’s gifts, specialty food items, www.TownMallOfWestminster.com 39 Liberty Street, Westminster jewelry and other unique items. 410-751-5818 Carroll County’s only enclosed www.LibertyShop.com The Maryland Store regional shopping center. Key 2200 Sykesville Road (MD Rt. 32), retailers include Bath & Body Works, A boutique shop for you and Westminster Belk, Boscov’s, NY & Company, your friends, with the perfect 410-751-2050 Books-a-million, Journeys, accessories for every day and www.TheMarylandStore.com Regal Cinema, Kays Jewelers, special occasions. Plus, experience and Dick’s Sporting Goods. the Pandora Store in our shop Your #1 source for Maryland gifts, along with Alex and Ani items. food, gift baskets and souvenirs.
Liberty Shop 7606 Main Street, Sykesville 410-552-8956 www.LibertyShop.com Women’s accessories and boutique- style clothing. Featuring Alex and Ani and Spartina handbags.
Love It! at Stella’s The Westminster Inn 5 S. Center Street, Westminster 443-289-8832 www.LoveItAtStellas.com All things bridal (gowns, and accessories), formal and resort wear.
www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 35 Note: All events are subject to change or cancellation. For more information, contact the Carroll County Visitor Event Center: 800-272-1933 or www.CarrollCountyTourism.org.
JANUARY 1/20 FEBRUARY 2/9 Historical Society Chocolate Crawl. 1/6 Carroll County 2/2 Historic Downtown Historical Society Birthday Celebration. Foreign Film Mount Airy; Winter Wine Warmer. Grace Lutheran Church, Festival. Carroll Arts 5:30pm–8pm. 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, Westminster; 2pm–4pm. Center, Westminster; Westminster; 1pm & 7:30pm. 2/10 4:30pm–7pm. 1/20 Carroll Lutheran “Iron Ridge.” Carroll 2/8 School Consignment 1/15 Arts Center, Westminster; Chocolate Ball. Sale. Carroll County “Hidden Figures.” 7pm (Snow date 1/21). Historic Downtown Agriculture Center, Carroll Arts Center, Mount Airy; 5pm–8pm. Westminster; 7am–5pm. Westminster; 1pm. 1/28 Westminster Coin 2/9 2/11 1/16 & Currency Show. Foreign Film Stop, Swap & Save Historical Society’s Westminster Fire Festival. Carroll Arts Bike Fest. Carroll Monthly Box Department; 9am–4pm. Center, Westminster; County Agriculture Lunch Talk. Grace 1pm & 7:30pm. Center, Westminster; Lutheran Church, 9am–2pm. Westminster; Noon. 1/20 Farm Toy Show. Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westminster; 9am–3pm.
36 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 2/16 3/4 Foreign Film Chamber Music on Festival. Carroll Arts the Hill Presents Center, Westminster; McDaniel Music 1pm & 7:30pm. Faculty. Decker Center, McDaniel College, 2/17 Westminster; 3pm. Piney Run Cabin Fever Art Show. Piney 3/10 Run Nature Center, Second Saturday: Sykesville; 11am–4pm. 8th Annual 5K Celtic Canter, 2/17 9am; Downtown Westminster’s Got Irish Celebration, Talent. Carroll Arts 10am–2pm. Historic Center, Westminster; Downtown Westminster. 7:30pm (Snow date 2/18). 3/10 2/20 Teelin’ Irish Dance Historical Society’s Company. Carroll Arts Monthly Box Center, Westminster; Lunch Talk. Grace 3pm & 7pm. Lutheran Church, Westminster; Noon. 3/16 & 3/17 3/24 & 3/25 APRIL “Barley Juice.” Spring is in the Air Carroll Arts Center, 2/23 Tea. Carroll County 4/4 Westminster; 8pm. Foreign Film Farm Museum, Seniors on the Go – An Festival. Carroll Arts Westminster; Sat. 11am Aging & Disabilities Center, Westminster; 3/20 & 2pm; Sun. 2pm. Expo. Carroll County 1pm & 7:30pm. Historical Society’s Reservations required. Agriculture Center, Monthly Box Danele Shipley Arena, Lunch Talk. Grace 3/28 – 3/31 Westminster; 9am–2pm. MARCH Lutheran Church, Search for the Golden Westminster; Noon. Egg. Historic Downtown 4/11 3/3 Mount Airy; 10am–5pm. Main Street Penguin Random 3/23 & 3/24 Mile. Downtown House Book Fair. AACA–SMR 48th 3/29 Historical Main Street, Carroll Community Annual Antique Westminster; 7pm. Twilight Egg Hunt. College, Westminster; Auto Swap Meet. Westminster City Park; 9am–4pm. Carroll County 7:30 pm (ages 9-12). 4/14 Agriculture Center, 10th Annual Walk-A- 3/4 Westminster; 8am. 3/29 – 4/10 Mile-in-Her-Shoes. Maple Sugarin’ Starts in Dutterer’s Park, 11th Annual PEEPshow. Festival. Hashawha/ 3/24 ends at Westminster City Carroll Arts Center, Bear Branch Nature Spring Bazaar. New Park, Westminster; 11am. Westminster; Hours TBA. Center, Westminster; Windsor Station (lower 10:30am–3pm. level of fi re hall), New 3/31 4/14 & 4/15 Windsor; 9am–2pm. Peter Cottontail Carroll County 3/4 Children’s Tea. Carroll Farmers’ Market Oscar Nominated 3/24 County Farm Museum, “Easter Show.” Carroll Shorts. Carroll Easter Egg Hunt. Westminster; Sat. 11am County Agriculture Arts Center, Westminster City Park; & 2pm; Sun. 2pm. Center, Westminster; Westminster; 1pm. 10:30am (ages 1–4); Reservations required. 8am–2pm. 11:30am (ages 5–8). www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 37 4/17 4/22 5/5 5/12 Historical Society’s Westminster Coin Mid-Atlantic District Carroll County Monthly Box & Currency Show. Disaster Response Farmers’ Market Lunch Talk. Grace Westminster Fire Auction. Carroll County “Mother’s Day Lutheran Church, Department; 9am–4pm. Agriculture Center, Sh ow.” Carroll County Westminster; Noon. Westminster; 7am–3pm. Agriculture Center, 4/27 & 4/28 Westminster; 8am–2pm. 4/21 Buck Wild Truck & 5/5 Half Marathon Trail Tractor Show. Carroll Annual Clyde Gibson 5/12 Run. River Valley County Agriculture Fishing Derby. Westminster Flower Ranch, Manchester; Center, Westminster; Fri. Mount Airy Prospect and Jazz Festival. Start time varies. 5pm–11pm; Sat. 9am. Park; 7:30am–11am. Historic Downtown Main Street; 10am–4pm. 4/21 4/28 5/5 & 5/6 Carroll County Mount Airy Lions Civil War Living 5/12 & 5/13 Farmers’ Market Club Yard Sale History Reenactment. Shiloh Pottery “Spring Fling.” Carroll & Flea Market. Carroll County Farm Mother’s Day County Agriculture Mount Airy Activities Museum, Westminster; Weekend Studio Show Center, Westminster; Grounds; 8am–4pm. Sat. 9am–5pm; and Sale. Shiloh Pottery, 8am–2pm. Sun. 10am–2pm. Hampstead; 10am–5pm. 4/28 4/21 Civil War “School of 5/6 5/13 Synergy. Advanced the Soldier.” Carroll Sykesville Art & Secret Garden Handbell Ensembles. County Farm Museum, Wine Festival. Historic Caribbean Wine, Mount Airy Middle Westminster; 9am–4pm. Downtown Main Music & Arts Festival. School, Mount Airy; 7pm. Street; Noon–5pm. Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster; 4/21 MAY 5/6 Noon–6pm. Rock & Roll Relics Master Works Chorale Oldies – Hero’s 5/4 – 5/6 Presents the Fauré’s 5/15 th Foundation 49 Flower and Plant Requiem. (Big) Baker Historical Society’s Fundraiser Dance. Market. Union Mills Memorial Chapel, Monthly Box Westminster Moose Homestead & Grist McDaniel College, Lunch Talk. Grace Lodge, Westminster; Mill, Westminster; Fri. Westminster; 3pm. Lutheran Church, 7:30pm–11pm. 11am–4pm; Sat. 9am– Westminster; Noon. 4pm; Sun. 10am–4pm. 5/11 & 5/12 4/22 Triple Crown Tea. 5/19 Earth Day 5K. Piney Carroll County Farm Annual Spring Run Park, Sykesville; Museum, Westminster; Market Place. Church 9am–11am. 11am & 2pm. of the Ascension, Reservations required. Westminster; 8am–2pm.
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5/19 JUNE 6/3 6/10 The Jake O utt Spring Double Food Truck Sunday Foundation Family 6/1 Decadence – 20th Funday. Carroll Fun Fest. Carroll Sykesville Block Party. Anniversary Spring County Farm Museum, County Agriculture Historic Downtown Handbell Concert. Westminster; Noon–5pm. Center, Shipley Main Street; 6pm–9pm. Carroll Community Arena; Noon–4pm. College, Scott Theatre, 6/11 – 6/16 6/2 Westminster; 4 pm. Taneytown Volunteer 5/19 & 5/20 Spring Fire Muster & Fire Company Open Studio and Fire Equipment Show. 6/4 – 6/9 Carnival. Carnival Sculpture Garden at Carroll County Farm New Windsor Grounds; 7pm–11pm. Virginia Sperry Studio. Museum, Westminster; Volunteer Fire Virginia Sperry Studio 10am–3pm. Company Carnival. 6/14 and Sculpture Garden, Carnival Grounds; Flag Day. Carroll Eldersburg; 10am–5pm. 6/2 6pm–11pm. County Farm Museum, Art in the Park. Westminster; 6pm. 5/19 & 5/20 Westminster City Hall 6/4 – 6/9 Blacksmith Days. Grounds; 10am–4pm. Four County Lions 6/16 Carroll County Farm Club Community Carroll County Museum, Westminster; 6/2 Carnival. Mount Airy Farmers’ Market Noon-4pm. 12th Annual Carnival Grounds; Mon.– “Anniversary Strawberry Festival. Thurs. 6pm–10pm; Fri. D ay.” Carroll County 5/26 Zion United Methodist & Sat. 6pm–11pm. Agriculture Center, Hampstead Day. Church, Westminster; Westminster; 8am–1pm. Arcadia Volunteer 3pm–7pm. Company Carnival Grounds, 5415 Arcadia 6/2 Avenue, Upperco Old Line Statesmen (Location due to Barbershop street renovations in Chorus “OLS on Hampstead); 8am–4pm. Broadway.” Carroll Community College, 5/26 – 6/2 Westminster; 3pm. Gamber & Community Fire Co. Annual 6/2 Fireman’s Carnival. Music in the Park Carnival Grounds, Concert Series. Finksburg; 6pm–11pm. Main Street Memorial Park, Hampstead; 5/28 6:30pm–8:30pm. Westminster Memorial Day Parade 6/3 & Ceremony. Historic Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Downtown; 10am. Convention. Carroll County Farm Museum, 5/28 – 6/2 Westminster; 9am–8pm. Union Bridge Fire Company Carnival. Carnival Grounds; 6pm.
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6/16 6/17 18th Annual Mid- Secret Garden R&B, Maryland Celtic Neo-Soul Music, Arts Festival. Mount Airy and Wine Festival. Volunteer Fire Company Carroll County Farm Activity Grounds, Mount Museum, Westminster; Airy; 9am–6pm. Noon–6pm. 6/16 6/19 Taneytown Wine Historical Society’s and Art Fest. Monthly Box Taneytown Memorial Lunch Talk. Grace Park; 11am–4pm. Lutheran Church, Westminster; Noon. 6/16 Westminster BBQ 6/23 Stroll. Historic Carroll County Downtown Westminster; Farmers’ Market “Quilt Noon–4pm. D ay.” Carroll County Agriculture Center, 6/16 Westminster; 8am–1pm. Matthews Tire Annual Car Show. 6/23 & 6/24 JULY 7/6 Hampstead; 3pm–8pm. Corbit’s Charge: Sykesville Block Party. 155th Anniversary 7/1 – 7/6 Historic Downtown 6/16 Commemoration - The Common Ground on Main Street; 6pm–9pm. Mount Airy Arts Civil War in Carroll the Hill Traditions Festival. Historic County. Emerald Week 1. McDaniel 7/7 Hill, Westminster; College, Westminster; Downtown Main Street; Carroll County Saturday 11am–9pm; all day event. 5:30pm–8:30pm. Farmers’ Market Sunday 10am–4pm. “Christmas in 6/16 – 6/23 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, July.” Carroll County Sykesville-Freedom 6/30 7/22 & 7/29 Agriculture Center, Fire Company Carroll County Month of Sundays Westminster; 8am–1pm. Carnival. Fire Company Farmers’ Market Concert Series. Carnival Grounds, “Holiday Weekend.” Westminster City 7/7 Carroll County Sykesville; 6pm–10pm. Park; 6:45pm. Common Ground Agriculture Center, on the Town. Westminster; 8am–1pm. 7/2 – 7/7 Music performances Manchester Fire throughout Downtown Company Carnival. Westminster; Hours TBA. Carnival Grounds, Manchester; 6pm–11pm. 7/7 Music in the Park 7/4 Concert Series. Fourth of July Main Street Memorial Celebration & Park, Hampstead; Farmers’ Markets Fireworks. Carroll 6:30pm–8:30pm. Most of our towns have Farmers’ Markets County Farm Museum, open from June through September. Westminster; 3pm–10pm. See page 18 for a complete listing.
40 Carroll County Tourism • 800-272-1933 7/8 7/14 7/21 7/22 Rock ‘Round the Block. Carroll County Carroll County Secret Garden Historical Society’s Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market “Best Reggae Wine, Music Kimmey House gardens, “Home Party of Summer.” Carroll & Arts Festival. Westminster; 1pm–4pm. D ay.” Carroll County County Agriculture Carroll County Farm Agriculture Center, Center, Westminster; Museum, Westminster; 7/8 – 7/13 Westminster; 8am–1pm. 8am–1pm. Noon–7pm. Common Ground on the Hill Traditions 7/14 7/21 7/27 – 8/4 Week 2. McDaniel Common Ground Hot Summer Nights. Carroll County 4-H/ College, Westminster; on the Hill Music Historic Downtown FFA Fair. Carroll all day event. & Arts Festival. Mount Airy; 3pm–10pm. County Agriculture Carroll County Farm Center, Westminster; 7/9 – 7/14 Museum, Westminster; 7/21 & 7/22 11am–11pm. Win eld Fire Company 10am–9pm. Civil War Encampment Carnival. Carnival & Living History. 7/28 Grounds, Sykesville; 7/14 Union Mills Homestead Carroll County 5pm–11pm. 136th Annual Picnic. & Grist Mill, Westminster; Farmers’ Market “Fair Zion United Methodist 9am–4pm. Week.” Carroll County 7/11 Church, Westminster; Agriculture Center, Chamber Music on Noon–7pm. 7/22 Westminster; 8am–1pm. the Hill Presents 7th Annual Fire ghter “Cool Night Notes.” 7/17 50 Bike Ride. Pleasant AUGUST Scott Center, Carroll Historical Society’s Valley Community Fire Community College, Monthly Box Company, Westminster; Westminster; 7pm. Lunch Talk. Grace 6am–5pm. 8/3 Lutheran Church, Sykesville Block Party. Westminster; Noon. Historic Downtown Main Street; 6pm–9pm.
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SUMMERTIME FIREMEN’S CARNIVALS
8/4 8/12 – 8/29 8/25 9/5 Carroll County Carroll County Carroll County Pooch Pool Party. Farmers’ Market “Fair Restaurant Week. Farmers’ Market “Big Westminster City Pool, Week.” Carroll County Various participating Basket Giveaway.” Westminster; 6pm–9pm. Agriculture Center, restaurants; 9am–9pm. Carroll County Westminster; 8am–1pm. Agriculture Center, 9/6 – 9/9 8/18 Westminster; 8am–1pm. Steam Show Days. 8/4 River Valley Run Trail Carroll County Farm 48th Annual Old- Festival. River Valley 8/25 Museum, Westminster; Fashioned Corn Ranch, Manchester; Celebrate Mount Airy. 7am – dusk. Roast Festival. Union Start time varies. Historic Downtown Mills Homestead & Main Street; 5pm–9pm. 9/7 Grist Mill, Westminster; 8/18 Sykesville Block Party. 11am–5pm. Carroll County 8/26 Historic Downtown Farmers’ Market Westminster Main Street; 6pm–9pm. 8/4 “Heirloom Tomato Municipal Band Music in the Park Festival.” Carroll County Concert at Belle 9/8 Concert Series. Agriculture Center, Grove Square. Carroll County Main Street Memorial Westminster; 8am–2pm. Westminster; 6pm. Farmers’ Market Park, Hampstead; “Harvest Weekend.” 6:30pm–8:30pm. 8/19 Carroll County SEPTEMBER Secret Garden Agriculture Center, 8/11 Farewell Summer, Westminster; 8am–1pm. Carroll County Wine, Music & Arts 9/1 Farmers’ Market Festival. Carroll Carroll County 9/15 & 9/16 Farmers’ Market “Peach Festival.” County Farm Museum, The Maryland Wine “Holiday Weekend.” Carroll County Westminster; Noon–7pm. Festival®. Carroll Carroll County Agriculture Center, County Farm Museum, Agriculture Center, Westminster; 8am–1pm. 8/21 Westminster; Sat. 10am– Westminster; 8am–1pm. Historical Society’s 6pm; Sun. 11am–6pm. 8/12 – 8/18 Monthly Box 9/1 Hampstead Volunteer Lunch Talk. Grace 9/17 – 9/22 Music in the Park Fire Company’s Lutheran Church, History 101. Historic Concert Series. Annual Fireman’s Westminster; Noon. Downtown Mount Main Street Memorial Carnival. Carnival Airy; Various hours. Grounds, Hampstead; Park, Hampstead; 6pm–11pm. 6:30pm–8:30pm.
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The Maryland Wine Festival® 9/18 Sat. 9/15 10am–6pm 10/13 Historical Society’s Fall Harvest Monthly Box Sun. 9/16 11am–6pm Celebration. Lunch Talk. Grace CARROLL COUNTY FARM MUSEUM Carroll County Farm Lutheran Church, Museum, Westminster; Westminster; Noon. 10am–5pm. 9/22 10/13 Mount Airy Lions 9/29 10/6 Harvestfest Cornhole th Club Yard Sale & Flea 13 Maryland Mayberry Fall Festival. Tournament. Market. Activities Microbrewery Festival. Mayberry First Church The Railyard, Mount Grounds, Twin Arch Union Mills Homestead of God, Westminster; Airy; 10am–5pm. Road; 8am–3pm. & Grist Mill, Westminster; 10am–6pm. 11am–6pm. 10/13 9/22 10/6 & 10/7 Annual Taneytown 7th Annual 2018 Emergency OCTOBER Harvest Fest. Preparedness Expo. Oktoberfest – Rotary Taneytown Memorial Carroll County Offi ce 10/1 – 10/31 Clubs of Carroll Park, Taneytown; Building Parking County. Carroll County 11am–4pm. Invasion of the Lot, Westminster; Agriculture Center, Taneytown Pumpkin 10am–2pm. Danele Shipley Arena, People. Various Westminster; Sat. Noon– 10/13 locations throughout 8pm; Sun. Noon–6pm. Oyster Stroll. Historic 9/27 – 9/30 Taneytown; All day event. Downtown Westminster; Westminster Fallfest. 10/7 Noon–5pm. Fallfest Parade 9/27 at 10/6 7pm & Benefi t Walk/ Secret Garden Carroll County 10/14 Run at 6:55pm. City Autumn R&B/Neo- Farmers’ Market “Fall Harvest Festival. Park, Westminster; Soul Wine Festival. Celebration.” Carroll Historic Downtown Thurs. & Fri. 6pm–10pm; Carroll County Farm County Agriculture Sykesville; 10am–3pm. Sat. 10am–10pm; and Museum, Westminster; Center, Westminster; Sun. Noon–6pm. 11am–6pm. 8am–2pm. 10/16 9/29 10/8 Historical Society’s 10/6 th Monthly Box Piney Run Apple 19 Annual “A Hampstead Volunteer Lunch Talk. Grace Festival. Piney Run Park, Culinary Experience.” Fire Company’s Lutheran Church, Sykesville; 10am–4pm. Martin’s Westminster; Annual Fall Festival. 6pm–9pm. Westminster; Noon. Carnival Grounds, Hampstead; 10am–5pm.
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10/20 Uniontown Ghost Tour. Academy in Uniontown; 6:30pm–9pm. 10/21 Westminster Coin & Currency Show. Westminster Fire Department; 9am–4pm. 10/21 12th Annual Mason- 10/27 & 10/28 NOVEMBER 11/10 Dixon Jeep Gathering. Trick or Treat Sweets Holly Mart. Ebenezer Union Mills Homestead Tea. Carroll County 11/2 & 11/3 United Methodist Church, & Grist Mill, Westminster; Farm Museum, “Christmas in the Sykesville; 8:30am–2pm. 10am–3pm. Westminster; Sat. 11am Country” Bazaar. . & 2pm; Sun. 2pm. Oakland U.M. Church 11/10 & 11/11 10/27 Hall, Eldersburg; Reservations required. American Girl Friday 9am–7:30pm; Downtown Children’s Tea. Carroll Saturday 9am-2pm. Halloween Party. County Farm Museum, Historic Downtown Westminster; Sat. 11am Westminster; 3pm. 11/3 & 2pm; Sun. 2pm. Carroll County Reservations required. Farmers’ Market “Local Authors’ 11/16 D ay.” Carroll County Holiday Preview. Agriculture Center, Historic Mount Airy Main Westminster; 8am–2pm. Street; 5:30pm–8:30pm. 11/3 11/17 Sykesville Craft Beer Carroll County Festival. Historic Farmers’ Market Downtown Main “Open House.” Carroll Street; Noon–5pm. County Agriculture Center, Westminster; 11/8 – 11/10 8am–2pm. 45th Mistletoe Mart. Church of Ascension, 11/17 Westminster; Thurs. “Christmas in Shipley.” & Fri. 10am–8pm; Zion United Methodist Sat. 10am–4:30pm. Church, Westminster; 8:30am–2pm. 11/10 Carroll County 11/17 Farmers’ Market Christkindlemarkt. “Local Art Guild Union Mills Homestead Sh ow.” Carroll County & Grist Mill, Westminster; Agriculture Center, 11am–4pm. Westminster; 8am–2pm. EVENTS
Christmas Tree Farms Ahhh, the smell of fresh pine. 12/1 & 12/2 12/7 – 12/9 Shiloh Pottery Holiday Tea. Carroll To make your Christmas even merrier, Christmas Studio County Farm Museum, visit one of our Christmas Tree Farms. See Show and Sale. Shiloh Westminster; Fri. & Sat. page 19 or www.CarrollCountyTourism.org Pottery, Hampstead; 11 am & 2pm; Sun. 2pm. for more information. 10am–5pm. Reservations required. 12/1 & 12/2 12/8 Holiday Tea. Carroll Carroll County 11/20 11/30 County Farm Museum, Farmers’ Market Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Westminster; Sat. 11 “Fresh Greens Monthly Box Tree Lighting & am & 2pm; Sun. 2pm. Sale.” Carroll County Lunch Talk. Grace Santa’s Arrival at Reservations required. Agriculture Center, Lutheran Church, Christmas Village. Westminster; 8am–2pm. Westminster; Noon. Main Street Memorial 12/1, 12/8, Park, Hampstead; 6pm. 12/15, 12/22 12/15 11/24 Visits with Santa. Carroll County Carroll County Farmers’ Market “Last DECEMBER Westminster Library Farmers’ Market Lawn; Noon–4pm. D ay.” Carroll County Agriculture Center, “Bring a Friend 12/1 D ay.” Carroll County 12/1 – 12/21 Westminster; 8am–2pm. Agriculture Center, Carroll County Holiday Tour.Carroll Westminster; 8am–2pm. Christmas Farmers’ 12/18 Market “Santa County Farm Museum, Westminster; Guided Historical Society’s 11/24 Visits.” Carroll County Monthly Box Agriculture Center, tours Mon.–Fri. 10am– Annual Taneytown Lunch Talk. Grace Westminster; 8am–2pm. 4pm; Self-Guided tour Elf Hunt. Historic Sat. & Sun. Noon–4pm. Lutheran Church, Downtown Taneytown; Westminster; Noon. 10am–4pm. 12/1 Civil War Holiday 11/24 Encampment. Carroll County Farm Museum, Miracle on Main Westminster; 9am–5pm. Street. Historic Downtown Westminster, Jingle Bell Run–4:45pm; 12/1 Holiday Parade–5pm; A Main Street Santa’s Treat–6pm– Christmas. Historic 8:30pm; followed Downtown Mount by Tree Lighting. Airy; 5pm–9pm. 11/24 – 12/3 12/1 Mayberry Mill Crafts, Annual Christmas Tree Gifts & Art Show. Lighting and Caroling. Historic Mayberry Mill, Taneytown Police Westminster; Weekdays Station, Taneytown; 6pm. & Saturdays 10am–5pm; Sundays Noon–4pm. 12/1 & 12/2 Carroll County Artists 11/30 Studio Tour. Individual Holiday Tea. Carroll studios throughout the County Farm Museum, County; 10am–5pm. Westminster; 11am & 2pm. Reservations required. www.CarrollCountyTourism.org 45 Health Care / Hospitals
Carroll Hospital 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster 410-848-3000 www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org
Carroll Primary Care R ourc 912 Washington Road, Westminster 410-848-4121 www.CarrollPrimaryCare.com
Visitor Emergency ExpressCare Urgent Care Information Numbers Center of Eldersburg 1311 Londontown Blvd., Suite 130, Carroll County Visitor Center Emergencies (Fire/Emergency Eldersburg 1838 Emerald Hill Lane Medical Services/Police): 911 410-549-7222 Westminster, MD 21157 www.WhyWaitInTheER.com 410-848-1388 or 800-272-1933 Carroll County 911 Non-Emergency: 410-386-2860 ExpressCare Urgent Care [email protected] Center of Westminster www.CarrollCountyTourism.org Carroll County Emergency 1011 Baltimore Boulevard, Mon.–Sat. 9am to 4pm, Management (Crisis- Westminster Most holidays 10am to 2pm. preparedness & operations): 410-848-3990 CLOSED: New Year’s Day, Easter, 410-386-2296 www.WhyWaitInTheER.com Thanksgiving and Christmas Sheriff’s Offi ce UNI Urgent Care Non-Emergency: 410-386-2900 Phyllis Green Building Transportation 826 Washington Road, Suite 110A, Maryland State Police: Westminster 410-386-3000 410-751-7480 Carroll Transit System www.UNIUrgentCare.com 1300 Meadow Branch Road, Natural Resources Westminster Police: 410-356-7060 UNI Urgent Care 410-363-0622 533 Jermor Lane, Westminster Maryland Relay Service: 711 www.CarrollTransitSystem.com 443-952-7798 or 800-735-2258 Public transportation www.UNIUrgentCare.com
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Explore all the ways we’re growing for you now at CarrollHospitalCenter.org
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