Top 10 Visitor Centers in Maryland, United States

December 16, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

Maryland is known as “America in Miniature” because of its great variations in topography and culture. This makes it a perfect east coat travel destination for those who would like to experience a little bit of everything. From amusement parks, to beaches, to mountains and historical sites, there is plenty to see and do. Each region of Maryland provides its own unique and fun activities to do. If you're headed for some fun in the sun in Ocean City on its eastern coast, be sure not to miss the Ocean City Beach, the Boardwalk, or Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park for an all-ages fun experience. Central Maryland is home to a Six Flags theme park, the Annapolis Golf Club, and countless hubs of art and culture such as the African Art Museum and Annapolis Opera, Inc. Heading to western Maryland? It is perfect for lovers of nature and the outdoors, with the Washington Monument State Park, Wisp Resort ski slopes, and the spectacular Muddy Creek Falls.
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1. Annapolis Visitor Center

26 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401-2421 +1 410-280-0445 [email protected] http://www.visitannapolis.org/pages/resources#visitors-center
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Annapolis Visitor Center

2. Frederick Visitor Center

151 S East St, Frederick, MD 21701-5918 +1 800-999-3613 http://www.visitfrederick.org/visitor-center
Excellent
84%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
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5.0 based on 208 reviews

Frederick Visitor Center

Reviewed By nptp84 - Ocean City, United States

We stopped by to get a recommendation for dinner from a local expert. The visitors center had some great museum level exhibits of Frederick along with lots of information on the city and surrounding area. We were also recommended to visit the Market and Patrick streets area for some of Frederick’s great restaurants.

3. Mason Dixon Welcome Center

17300 Catoctin Mountain Hwy US 15 South, Emmitsburg, MD 21727-9254 +1 301-447-3719 [email protected] http://visitmaryland.org/gettinghere/pages/welcomecenters.aspx
Excellent
95%
Good
4%
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5.0 based on 183 reviews

Mason Dixon Welcome Center

Our goal is to promote the state's vibrant culture by shining a light on all the wonderful places to see and things to do in Maryland. Come enjoy our beautiful and informative exhibits about the area and let us help you plan your next trip to the Old Line State. Located on US 15 Catoctin Mountain Highway South. Amenities include: playground, pet area, truck/RV parking, picnic tables,and restrooms.

Reviewed By BearH928 - Williamsburg, United States

The grounds and building are beautiful especially for a roadside visitors center. Right off route 15 at the MD/PA states line. Very excellent staff and plenty of information on the local area

4. Bay Country Welcome Center

1000 Welcome Dr Us 301, Centreville, MD 21617-2570 +1 410-758-2181 [email protected] https://www.visitmaryland.org/listing/visitor-centers/bay-country-welcome-center
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Bay Country Welcome Center

Plan your next Maryland trip, get directions, and see beautiful Maryland displays at this wonderful Welcome Center. Pet area, picnic tables, restrooms, vending machines, and bus parking.

Reviewed By kennethwO6710WE

This is a very nice rest area for daytime use only- looks like they lock the lot at night. The location of this rest area on the 301 corridor is ideal, and it has a park like setting- complete with places to eat outside and walk your pups. This would be an excellent location for an electric vehicle charging station! The MD rest area down by the soon to be retired Nice Bridge has Chargepoint units. Very helpful... Thank you for being open during the pandemic. ????

5. Willow Grove Nature Education Center

2175 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234-1432 +1 410-887-3014 [email protected] https://cromwellvalleypark.org/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Willow Grove Nature Education Center

6. NASA GSFC Visitor Center

8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771-0001 +1 301-286-9041 http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/visitor/home/
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

NASA GSFC Visitor Center

A great rainy-day attraction near Wallops Island, the center conducts launches of its model rockets.

Reviewed By maxpaste - Mechanicsburg, United States

We were headed north from DC to Baltimore and noticed this was on the way and decided to stop. We were glad we did, as it’s a nice visitor center with super friendly staff. It’s not very big but is free and has some great displays. I wish they would let you visit more of Goddard than just the visitor center.

7. National Wildlife Visitor Center

10901 Scarlet Tanager Ct, Laurel, MD 20708-4011 +1 301-497-5760 http://www.fws.gov/northeast/patuxent/vcdefault.html
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

National Wildlife Visitor Center

The largest science and environmental education center in the Department of the Interior.

8. Visitor Center at Sailwinds Park East

2 Rose Hill Dr, Cambridge, MD 21613-1901 +1 410-228-1000 [email protected] http://visitdorchester.org/about-dorchester/visitor-center
Excellent
58%
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34%
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Visitor Center at Sailwinds Park East

Reviewed By 740mindyg - Martinsburg, United States

Sailwinds is a perfect stop for any family traveling through Cambridge. There is a wide variety of playground equipment between the visitors center and the shore, beautiful and educational exhibits in the visitors center and a lovely walking trail along the shoreline.

9. Cumberland Visitor Center

13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3052 +1 301-722-8226 http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/cumberlandvisitorcenter.htm
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Cumberland Visitor Center

Reviewed By michaelbR954DT - New Jersey, United States

Free handicapped parking, CC only meters. This is also the Canal and train depot building. Canal museum is free (National Park System) which is downstairs, and the train depot and gift center (upstairs). You can check those individual reviews.

10. Howard County Welcome Center

8267 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043-9925 +1 410-313-1900 http://www.visithowardcounty.com/
Excellent
51%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Howard County Welcome Center

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