Just minutes from Blackwater National Wildlife refuge, Blackwater Adventures offers bicycle, canoe and kayak rentals. Guided biking, hiking and paddling tours share Harriet Tubman’s landscape with you. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.

A USCG certified 6 passenger bay-built beauty ready to take you and your family/friends fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Max charter size is 6 people.

Performances, dialogues, workshops and more - a season of extraordinary opportunities to enjoy, learn, explore and grow. Free and ticketed events.

Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing and boating and offers group and public nature education year-round.

An environmental nonprofit working to connect people to nature. Come enjoy our 5 miles of hiking trails, nature center, gardens and resident animals. Grounds open daily, dawn to dusk. Available for rentals. Visit howardnature.org for more info!

Internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. The BSO performs more than 150 concerts annually including classical, pops, family concerts and special events. Part of Maryland's 2020 Year of the Woman.

The closest hotel to Shady Grove metro station (red-line) and pet friendly.