A Full State of Family Fun
This five-day getaway promises rollicking roller coaster rides, fabulous outdoor adventures, floats on a lazy river, a minor league baseball game, and a chance to sleep in a treehouse, a Cabin-themed suite, or camp under the stars. Restaurant suggestions that will please even the pickiest eater are included.
This beloved recreation area has so much to offer, you could spend a week here. Take a dip at the swim beach before drying off with a hike on 20 miles of trails. Or speed things up with boat or Jet Ski rentals. Nearby Funland earns its name with bumper cars, go-karts and water-balloon wars, while Adventure Sports Center International boasts the world’s only mountaintop recirculating white-water course. Or take to the air via obstacle and ropes courses at Monkey Business Adventure Park. Sleep under the stars at Deep Creek Lake campsites or at Ella’s Enchanted Treehouses, which offers up-high lodging for everyone thanks to their wheelchair accessible DayDreamer treehouse.
Explore nearby eateries:
Glazed & Confuzed Donuts Gone Wild - Cake doughnuts with funky flavors
Archie’s Barbeque - Brisket, smoked wings & cornbread
MoonShadow Restaurant & Bar - Casual vibes & lots of vegan & gluten-free options
At Hagerstown’s Discovery Station, work off car-ride energy exploring two floors of hands-on STEAM exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to LEGO robotics. Plan your second leg-stretch for Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills: Snap pics of your kids in the butterfly house and learn about Native American life. Perryville’s your snooze spot tonight, where a cabin-esque suite at Great Wolf Lodge awaits.
Explore nearby eateries:
The Filling Station (La Vale) - Eggs, biscuits & breakfast classics
The Dog House (Hagerstown) - Zany hot dogs, brats & burgers
Mari Luna (Pikesville) - Tacos, pupusas & nachos
Take a break from the road and spend a day (or three) living it up at this water-park extravaganza. Drift on the lazy river, race down tubes and slides, sink baskets from a wave pool or soak in the hot springs. Un-prune your fingers playing arcade games, bowling, mini-golfing and more. And with eight on-site dining options, you’ll have no trouble wrangling meals.
Our largest amusement park is a mere 90-minute drive from Great Wolf Lodge. Choose from 100-plus rides, like roller coasters and carousels. The park is loaded with places to grab a bite, and you’ll also find plenty of shows and special events. Crash for the night at one of many classic hotels in Bowie and catch a Bowie Baysox minor-league baseball game if you get the chance.