Baltimore-Towson, Maryland Metropolitan Area

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Hotels near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

Biltmore Suites, Baltimore
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.1 miles away
Clarion Collection a Peabody Court, Baltimore
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.2 miles away
Rodeway Inn Mid Town, Baltimore
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.3 miles away
Mount Vernon Hotel, Est. 1907, Baltimore
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.3 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites Baltimore, Baltimore
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.4 miles away
Tremont Plaza Hotel, Baltimore
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.5 miles away
Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, Baltimore
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.5 miles away
Quality Inn Downtown, Baltimore
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.6 miles away
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore, Baltimore
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.6 miles away
Days Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore
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.7 miles away
Residence Inn Baltimore Downtown/ Inner Harbor, Baltimore
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.7 miles away
Holiday Inn BALTIMORE-INNER HARBOR (DWTN), Baltimore
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.7 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore
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.7 miles away
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, Baltimore
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.7 miles away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Baltimore, Baltimore
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.7 miles away
Brookshire Inns and Suites, Baltimore
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.8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express BALTIMORE-DOWNTOWN, Baltimore
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.8 miles away
Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore
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.8 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Lake Montebello
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Lake montebello is perfect for walkers and joggers, as well as bikers.  Clean, safe, and beautiful. What more can you ask for?...

Burba Lake
13 miles away
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...n the Ft. Meade army post is a beautiful nature preserve with picnic facilities for large and small groups. A well-maintained path runs around the entire lake where you can normally find soldiers, retirees and their families out for a stroll or a leisurely run. We can all thank the tightening of security due to terrorism for making the lake's having less access. You must have proper ID (Government/Military issued ID) to enter the post, unless it is pre-arranged such as for family reunions and such. The Ft. Meade MWR people take good care of the lake and it's surroundings and nature teems. You will normally find ducks and geese swimming in the lake, some have made it their home. Migratory birds also have put this lake on their itinerary! There is fishing in the lake and also a healthy turtle population. Beavers also have taken up residence in one area and by some of the ''missing'' trees you can tell that they have been there. There is also a resident blue heron that can often be found on the shore of the lake or amongst the greenery on the little island in the middle. All i...

Gunpowder Falls
14 miles away
This is a very forgiving and beautiful stretch of river; however, there are a number of strainers to negotiate.  One thing, though, I have lived in MD for decades and NEVER seen a poisonous snake, not like I have out west or down south, and the VERY first outing on this stretch had us come across two copperheads within a half hour of each other, with the second sunning itself on the very strainer we had to pull the boats across and climb over ourselves.  Other than that, add a couple of hours to any suggested trip durations, if the water is lower....

Winters Run
19 miles away
There is Atkisson Reservoir and dam in between the put in and take out point. I don't think someone is going to kayak over the dam! A local named Mike....

Gunpowder Falls
23 miles away
OK so after checking this one out today I was sorely disappointed. it is in no way a II-III, more like a slow moving I, not even a I-II. Also the put in location is on some private property farm so good luck getting in the water at some point where the river isn't congested down into drainage ditches going under the small roads in this area. I highly recommend some of the other gunpowder rivers however, great fun, just not this stretch....

Greenbelt Park
24 miles away
Regular camping fees at this time (06/08) are $16/night. I have been camping at Greenbelt Park every summer for a week for the last 7 years. It was always at $14 up till last year when it went up to $16. Great Park though! Love it!...

Deer Creek
26 miles away
There are many put in and take out spots along the creek. A nice paddle is Eden Mill park down to Rocks state park. Put in by parking at Eden Mill Nature Center off of Gwan Grove rd. Take out at the parking area under the king and queen seats off 24 in rocks (by old consesion stand. Do not paddle further unless you are an accomplished paddler due to the immediate section after the take out. It is a fall line creaed shoot that drops about 35 feet over 100 yards and narrows to 1/3 original wifth. Not difficult but intimidating and surprising if not ready and has a potential pin spot below biggest drop....

Ski Roundtop
48 miles away
Visited here last winter and had a pretty good time.  The 100 acres of terrain was definitely fun to explore and was suitable for any level of skiing. I decided to visit after reading an article about the resort. The place lived up to just about everything i was expecting, so I would definitely recommend it!...

Ski Liberty
57 miles away
I loved Ski Liberty when I stayed there a few years ago for a weekend. It was the most fun I've ever had at a ski area. There was a great snow storm while we were there and the conditions were awesome. I'm coming back this year with my children and look forward to sharing your mountain with them....

Blue Marsh
69 miles away
It's not clear whether Blue Marsh will be open for business this season....

Bear Creek
93 miles away
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center is a first class facility located on more than 330 acres in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort features skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing winter activities and hiking, biking, fishing and boating during the summertime. Plan your next event in our spacious banquet halls with mountain views, host a corporate retreat in our spacious meeting facilities, relax at our bar and restaurant, The Grille at Bear Creek, pamper yourself at our full service spa, The Spa at Bear Creek, or vacation at our luxurious on-site hotel, The Inn at Bear Creek, with indoor pool and outdoor pool and hot tubs....

Spring Mountain
95 miles away
Closest Ski Area to Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware. Great place for families and a great place to learn with a staff second to none. Skiing, Riding, Tubing, and the only ski area in the U.S. where you can also take a Canopy Tour....Extreme Snowboarders Only...


Campgrounds near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City, 12 miles away
      
   Millersville KOA Kampground, Millersville, 12 miles away
      
   Sports International, Columbia, 15 miles away
      
   Beth Tfiloh Camps, Reisterstown, 15 miles away
      
   Camp Holiday, Reisterstown, 17 miles away
      



Paddling Rivers Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   Jones Falls, BaltimoreCounty, 3 miles away
      Class I-III - 6 miles long (Lake Roland to Round Falls)

   Gwynns Falls, City of BaltimoreCounty, 3 miles away
      Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Franklintown Road to Carroll Park Golf Course)

   Herring Run, City of BaltimoreCounty, 4 miles away
      Class II-III - 4 miles long (Echodale Avenue to Sinclair Lane)

   Gwynns Falls, City of BaltimoreCounty, 6 miles away
      Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Lochearn to Franklintown Road)

   Gunpowder Falls, BaltimoreCounty, 11 miles away
      Class I - 7 miles long (Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1)

   Patapsco River, Howard/Baltimore/CarrollCounty, 12 miles away
      Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Woodstock to Elkridge)

   Gunpowder Falls, BaltimoreCounty, 13 miles away
      Class II-III - 3.3 miles long (Route 1 to US 40)

   Long Green Creek, BaltimoreCounty, 13 miles away
      Class IV - 2 miles long (Glen Arm Road to Gunpowder Falls)

   Gunpowder Falls, BaltimoreCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 15 miles long (Falls Road to Phoenix)
...mb over ourselves.  Other than that, add a couple of hours to any suggested trip...

   Little Patuxent River, HowardCounty, 17 miles away
      Class I-IV - 7 miles long (US Route 29 to US Route 1)




Ski Areas Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania, 48 miles away
      600 vertical feet
...acres of terrain was definitely fun to explore and was suitable for any level of...

   Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania, 58 miles away
      620 vertical feet
...k this year with my children and look forward to sharing your mountain with them...

   Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania, 69 miles away
      315 vertical feet
It's not clear whether Blue Marsh will be open for business this season....

   Bear Creek, Pennsylvania, 93 miles away
      510 vertical feet
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...time. Plan your next event in our spacious banquet halls with mountain views, ho...

   Spring Mountain, Pennsylvania, 96 miles away
      420 vertical feet
...Jersey, and Delaware. Great place for families and a great place to learn with a...




Golf Courses Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   Clifton Park Golf Course, Baltimore, 2 miles away
      
   Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Baltimore, 4 miles away
      
   Woodlands Golf Course, Towson, 6 miles away
      
   Forest Park Golf Course, Gwynn Oak, 6 miles away
      
   Pine Ridge Golf Course, Towson, 6 miles away
      
   Longview Golf Course, Lutherville Timonium, 9 miles away
      



Lakes Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   Druid Lake, Baltimore (city) CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      
   Lake (historical) Clifton, Baltimore (city) CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      



Beaches Near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   North Severn Beach, Anne Arundel , 19 miles away
      
   Severn Beach, Anne Arundel , 19 miles away
      
   Wild Rose Shores, Anne Arundel , 20 miles away
      



National Parks near Baltimore-Towson, Maryland:

   Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt - MD, 24 miles away
      ...r for a week for the last 7 years. It was always at $14 up till last year when i...

   Fort Washington Park, Fort Washington - MD, 38 miles away
      
   Glen Echo Park, McLean - VA, 40 miles away
      
   Great Falls Park, McLean - VA, 44 miles away
      
   Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna - VA, 49 miles away
      


  

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