Family Attractions
When traveling to Maryland with your family, kids will be easily entertained by the countless family-friendly attractions
in Maryland. For family fun, let Choice Hotels help you find the family attraction for your next adventure.
Capital Region
Adventure Park USA
11113 West Baldwin Road
New Market,
MD
21774
301-865-6800
This family entertainment center offers fun and exciting activities such as bumper boats, carriage race tracks, LaserTag,
paintball, a rock wall, and so much more. Admission and parking are free, you just need to buy a Fun Pass and let the adventure
begin!
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
8800 Greenbelt Road - Code 130
Greenbelt,
MD
20771
301-286-9041
At the Visitor Center children can explore the history and evolution of Earth science, space science and technology, with
interactive, hands-on activities. You can also listen to lectures, see exciting model rocket launches, and participate in
fun-filled programs.
Way Off Broadway Dinner & Children's Theatre
Willowtree Plaza
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick City,
MD
21702
301-662-6600
For an evening of pure family fun, make sure to stop by the Way Off Broadway Dinner and Children's Theater for fine food and
fantastic shows. This summer's featured children's show is a performance of Thumbelina, while the mainstage presents NUNSENSE
2, a wacky performance filled with side-splitting laughs!
Central Maryland
Baltimore Zoo
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore,
MD
21217
410-366-LION
This 160-plus acre zoo is the third oldest zoo in the country, and houses more than 1,500 birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles!
Guests are invited to meet the animals and check out the new and exciting exhibits including the Polar Bear Watch, the Camel
ride exhibit, African Journey and the trek through the Maryland Wilderness!
National Aquarium in Baltimore
501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore,
MD
21202
410-576-3800
"It's weird down here" is their slogan, and with more than 14,000 underwater creatures you will soon understand the weird
world of aquatic life. Featured exhibits include Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes and Explore Frogs! A chorus of colors.
Or for an interactive experience, visit the dolphin amphitheater where guests can meet and touch the Aquariums dolphins,
or check out one of the many other immersion tours!
Eastern Shore
Salisbury Zoo
755 South Park Drive
Salisbury,
MD
21802-2979
410-548-3188
The zoo is a free attraction located in the town of Salisbury, northwest of Pocomoke City. It features species native to
North, Central and South America. Check the event calendar for exciting year round events, such as Storytime and ZooSnooz.
After touring the zoo, stop by the gift shop which features unique gifts and proceeds from certain products benefit local
and global conservation projects.
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