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Weekly Family Day Trip: The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring
Week fifteen of our family day trip series takes us up into the trees in Montgomery County. Treetop ropes courses, zip lines on every trail, and a full three-hour climb, about 45 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore
Week fourteen of our family day trip series takes us to the birthplace of American railroading in Baltimore. Climb aboard century-old locomotives, ride the Mile One Express down the first commercial mile of track in America, and meet Choo Choo Blue, about 50 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Fort McHenry in Baltimore
Week thirteen of our family day trip series takes us to the star-shaped fort where the Star-Spangled Banner was born. Ramparts to climb, cannons to inspect, a Junior Ranger badge, and wide-open grounds by the water, about 45 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Week twelve of our family day trip series takes us to the National Mall in Washington, DC. The Apollo 11 capsule, the original Wright Flyer, a giant X-wing, and a hands-on flight gallery, free with a timed pass, about 80 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: The National Aquarium in Baltimore
Week eleven of our family day trip series takes us to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, a walk-through rain forest, and a 4D movie, just 45 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Hershey's Chocolate World
Week ten of our family day trip series takes us to Hershey, PA. A free chocolate-making tour with a free sample, Create Your Own Candy Bar, and a giant candy store, just 80 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Dutch Wonderland
Week nine of our family day trip series takes us to Lancaster County, PA. A castle-themed amusement park built just for kids ages 2 to 10, with gentle rides, live shows, and the Choo Choo Charlie train, about an hour and a half from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Clark's Elioak Farm
Week eight of our family day trip series takes us to a working farm near Ellicott City. A petting zoo, the storybook Enchanted Forest houses, a fairy house trail, and gentle train and pony rides, just 40 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Gettysburg, PA
Week seven of our family day trip series takes us to Adams County, Pennsylvania. The hands-on Children of Gettysburg museum, the National Military Park visitor center and Cyclorama, and a charming brick Main Street, just 40 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Strasburg Rail Road & the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Week six of our family day trip series takes us to Lancaster County. Ride a real steam train through Amish farmland on the Strasburg Rail Road and explore more than a hundred historic locomotives at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, just 75 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Week five of our family day trip series takes us to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Penguins, a giraffe feeding deck, a train ride, and more than 1,500 animals — just 40 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, MD
Week four of our family day trip series takes us to Cunningham Falls State Park. Hike to a 78-foot waterfall, swim in Hunting Creek Lake, and rent paddle boats — just 40 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Harpers Ferry, WV
Week three of our family day trip series takes us to historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Hiking to Jefferson Rock, the Toy Train Museum, river tubing at the Adventure Center, and the spot where three states meet — just 70 minutes from Westminster.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore, MD
Week two of our family day trip series takes us to Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Three floors of hands-on exhibits, a four-story climbing structure, and interactive water play at Port Discovery Children's Museum.
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Weekly Family Day Trip: Adventure Park USA in Monrovia, MD
First stop on our weekly series exploring kid-friendly destinations within 90 minutes of Westminster. Go-karts, laser tag, mini golf and more at Adventure Park USA.
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Why the Fall Real Estate Market Picks Up in Westminster, Maryland
Fall is one of the busiest times in Westminster and Carroll County real estate. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know heading into the season.
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Sell Before You Buy: How One Family Pulled It Off Without Anyone Sleeping in a Hotel
A real-life story about a young family that needed to sell their starter home and buy a bigger one at the same time. Here is exactly how we made it work.
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What I Wish Every Move-Up Buyer Knew from the Start
Thinking about selling your current home and buying something bigger? Here's what I wish every move-up buyer knew from day one.
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Myths About Buying a Home in This Hard Market
There are a lot of misconceptions about buying a home right now. Let's separate fact from fiction.
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How to Beat Out Other Offers to Win
In a competitive market, winning an offer requires strategy and preparation. Here's how to make yours stand out.
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How to Prepare Your Home to Sell Quickly and with Fewer Contingencies
Ready to sell? Here's how to get your home market-ready without spending a fortune.
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