The 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Maryland!

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Hoffman’s Home Made Ice Cream, Westminster, MD

Not many ice cream shops serve ice cream cakes. However, Hoffman’s does. Here you can buy fresh homemade ice cream and ice cream cakes that everyone in the family will ask for again and again.…

Not many ice cream shops serve ice cream cakes. However, Hoffman’s does. Here you can buy…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Maryland!

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Westminster National Golf Course, Westminster, MD

Westminster National Golf Course is a par 71 course covering over 5,900 yards. Stop by for 18 holes for a reasonable daily fee. Additional amenities include a snack bar, pro shop, golf lessons,…

Westminster National Golf Course is a par 71 course covering over 5,900 yards. Stop by for 18 holes…

The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Maryland!

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Bullock's Family Restaurant, Westminster, MD

Bullock’s Family Restaurant gets most of its meat from the next-door meat market butchery. Both operations are family owned. The restaurant has won the Carroll County’s “Best”…

Bullock’s Family Restaurant gets most of its meat from the next-door meat market butchery.…

The 9 Best Festivals in Maryland!

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Maryland Wine Festival, Westminster, MD

Sample your favorite Maryland wines and a few you have yet to discover at the annual Maryland Wine Festival held in September. Listen to live entertainment all day, sample wines from over thirty…

Sample your favorite Maryland wines and a few you have yet to discover at the annual Maryland Wine…

The 9 Best Places for Milkshakes in Maryland!

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Hoffman’s Home Made Ice Cream, Westminster, MD

Hoffman’s Home-Made Ice Cream has been in business since 1947. The owners hand-make the over 50 flavors of ice cream every day. Check back every season for unique flavors. Happy…

Hoffman’s Home-Made Ice Cream has been in business since 1947. The owners hand-make the over…

The 9 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in Maryland!

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Firehouse Pottery & Arts, Mount Airy, MD

This is mostly a pottery studio where you can drop in at any time to paint something special. On a regular basis, they also hosts sip-n-paint nights with different themes. For example, they recently…

This is mostly a pottery studio where you can drop in at any time to paint something special. On a…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Maryland

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Harvest Fried Chicken, Woodbine, MD

Harvest Fried Chicken makes one main menu item: chicken. Choose between a rotisserie chicken or their juicy, tangy “specialty” fried chicken. They have a wide variety of side dishes and…

Harvest Fried Chicken makes one main menu item: chicken. Choose between a rotisserie chicken or…

The 9 Best Sports Centers in Maryland!

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Coppermine 4 Seasons, Hampstead, MD

You can work out here, swim in the Olympic-size pool, play lacrosse, softball, soccer, field hockey, basketball, volleyball and even wrestle. There are activities to keep you and your family busy all…

You can work out here, swim in the Olympic-size pool, play lacrosse, softball, soccer, field…

The Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Maryland!

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Adventure Park USA, Monrovia, MD

Adventure Park USA in Monrovia, Maryland, boasts that it is “Maryland’s largest family entertainment center.” Activities include Go Karts, roller coasters, mini golf, laser tag, and…

Adventure Park USA in Monrovia, Maryland, boasts that it is “Maryland’s largest family…

The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Maryland!

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Carroll County Tack & Supply, Finksburg, MD

Horseback riding is huge in Maryland so to write a list about sporting goods stores and not include a tack shop would be remise. If you own a horse, or simply want to, visiting Carroll County Tack…

Horseback riding is huge in Maryland so to write a list about sporting goods stores and not include…

Coppermine 4 Seasons, Hampstead, MD

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Pho Basil, Frederick, MD

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Pho Basil brings the Vietnamese culinary revolution that is pho to Frederick, Maryland. Eat or take out; they deliver within three miles of the restaurant. If you can only choose one of their 19 pho… Read More

Catoctin Mountain, Thurmont, MD

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Ski along the park roads that are closed to vehicle traffic. This is a mountain so keep in mind that the trails are typically narrow and slightly rocky so this is a better spot to go for more… Read More

Roasthouse Pub, Frederick, MD

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The Roasthouse Pub is “where real people come to drink real beer.” The pub features over 20 taps with tons of alternating options. Check their website to sign up for text updates and see… Read More

Firehouse Pottery & Arts, Mount Airy, MD

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Harvest Fried Chicken, Woodbine, MD

Featured in The 7 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Maryland!

Harvest Fried Chicken makes one main menu item: chicken. Choose between a rotisserie chicken or their juicy, tangy “specialty” fried chicken. They have a wide variety of side dishes and… Read More

Chef Lin Buffet, Frederick, MD

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The Chef Lin Buffet offers a unique combination of both Chinese foods and sushi. Stick to one of the two paths, mix and match, or do whatever you like at this delicious Frederick buffet.

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Adventure Park USA, Monrovia, MD

Featured in The Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Maryland!

Adventure Park USA in Monrovia, Maryland, boasts that it is “Maryland’s largest family entertainment center.” Activities include Go Karts, roller coasters, mini golf, laser tag, and… Read More

Cunningham Falls State Park, Thurmont, MD

Featured in The 9 Best Camping Spots in Maryland!

This is one of my favorites because you can camp right above the lake and it is truly gorgeous. Completely secluded with hiking trails all around, Cunningham Falls State Park is a scenic destination… Read More

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