Location: Baltimore, Maryland Years Active: 1876 – Active Forget those picture-perfect zoo brochures. Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is old-school, and that’s part of the charm. It’s got history, and yeah, a little wear and tear. But that doesn’t mean the animals aren’t awesome! They’ve got a huge collection – over 1,500 creatures from every corner…
Location: Ocean City, Maryland Years Active: 1964 – Active Ocean City’s got a classic Jolly Roger Amusement Park. It’s been a boardwalk fixture since 1964. Think roller coasters, water slides, the whole nine yards. Some of those rides are seriously old-school – that’s part of the charm, right? Jolly Roger leans hard into the pirate…
Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA Years Active: 2005 – Active Adventure Park USA isn’t Disneyland, but that’s part of its charm. This Frederick, Maryland park delivers thrills with a down-home, Old West atmosphere. They’ve got a few good rollercoasters – the Wildcat’s the star – and enough kiddie rides to keep the little ones happy. If…
Location: Largo, Maryland Years Active: 1982 – 1993 Six Flags America is a theme park located in the Woodmore CDP of Prince George’s County, Maryland, near Upper Marlboro, and in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Founded as a wildlife center in 1973 by Ross Perot, ABC television operated the park as a drive-through safari called The Largo Wildlife Preserve beginning in 1974 until its closure in 1978. The…
Location: Largo, Maryland Years Active: 1974 – Active Six Flags America near DC is a fun theme park that’s all about big thrills and classic American vibes. Expect huge coasters like Superman: Ride of Steel and the crazy inversions of Batwing – these rides are intense! It’s got that familiar Six Flags feel, which can be…
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland Years Active: 1955 – 1995 One of the first theme parks to open on the East coast, the Enchanted Forest began welcoming visitors in 1955. It boasted interactions with some of the world’s most beloved fairy tale characters and provided themed rides for children. After many years of being in service, the…
Location: Largo, Maryland Years Active: 1992 – 1998 Adventure World is the former name of a theme park located in the Woodmore CDP of Prince George’s County, Maryland, near Upper Marlboro, and in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It is now called Six Flags America. Founded as a wildlife center in 1973 by Ross Perot, ABC Television operated the park as a drive-through safari called The Largo Wildlife Preserve beginning…
