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With affordable Maryland hotels in virtually every corner of the state - from Aberdeen to Walforf - Marriott offers spacious, comfortable accommodations near some of the state's top attractions and hidden treasures. Some of the top places to stretch your dollar include:
• Adkins Arboretum. Located 25 minutes from Easton and 30 minutes from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, this 400-acre native garden and preserve on the state's Eastern Shore features four miles of paths along streams, through meadows and native plant gardens, where you can see more than 600 species of native shrubs, trees, wildflowers, and grasses, plus an array of birds and wildlife. (Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students ages 6-18.)
• B&O Railroad Museum Ellicott City Station. Although you might only know it from Monopoly, B&O Railroad is very real - and located in Central Maryland's Ellicott City. Not only will you get the chance to explore the oldest surviving railroad station in America, but the $5 adult ($3 for children) also includes a history of the railroad, as told by living historians dressed in period costumes.
• Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum. For just $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, you can discover the story behind the life of George Herman "Babe" Ruth - America's first sports icon and an unlikely hero to millions. In addition, this admission price will also give you access to the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards, where you can spend the day basking in sports memorabilia from the Baltimore Orioles, Colts, Ravens and Blast; the Negro League teams; the Preakness; the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame; regional college athletics and more.
• Frontier Town. In Worcester County, near many family-friendly Maryland hotels and restaurants, Frontier Town features thrilling theme park rides for kids of all ages, plus a waterpark with a lazy river, family activity pool, water slides and more. Best of all, after you've hit the rides and the pool, you can dry off at Frontier Town's 18-hole mini-golf course, where you can play everyone's favorite game beneath a canopy of lush shade trees. (Admission prices vary depending upon the options you choose.)
• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Take a trip back in time at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Located at the confluence of the Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers, this living history museum is the perfect place to meander quaint streets and take a glimpse back in time. In addition, you'll find a variety of visit exhibits and museums to browse, trails to hike and battlefields to explore. You can even take a ranger-guided tour, which features fascinating tales of days gone by. (Admission is $6 per vehicle.)
• Bethesda's Arts & Entertainment District. If you're staying at a Maryland hotel in or near Bethesda, don't miss a trip to the city's downtown area. From public art to galleries featuring paintings, sculptures and pottery by local and internationally recognized artists, as well as an array of theaters, music venues, cafes and more, it's the perfect place to spend an afternoon and evening with friends and family. (Admission varies.)
• Historic Annapolis Foundation Walking Tour. Whether you choose a guided tour of Annapolis (prices range from $10 to $42 depending upon the tour selected) or a self-guided audio walking tour ($10 to rent the audio equipment), you can explore the history and grandeur of this revolutionary city. From a tavern where Thomas Jefferson stayed to a trip to United States Naval Academy and the streets of town, there are a host of stops to make, sights to see and tours to choose from that can make your stay more interesting and entertaining.
Whatever your passion, whatever age group you're traveling with, throughout Maryland you'll find a host of fascinating, family-friendly places to explore - that are also easy on your wallet. But if you didn't see what you were looking for on this list, don't despair - your Maryland hotel's concierge staff can help you find the perfect way to spend your day.
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