5 ADVENTUROUS ATTRACTIONS NEAR WHITE MARSH, MARYLAND

Are you a nature-lover with an adventurous spirit? Do you have a thill-seeker in your family looking for the perfect birthday party? Do you love jumping from planes or cruising along white water rapids? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re in luck. Maryland is a beautiful state with a wide variety of exciting attractions to explore. Whether you’re looking for a solo adventure or an opportunity to make some family memories, we at Koons White March Chevrolet have got you covered with a list of five adventurous attractions near White Marsh, Maryland. 

URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK

For a safe and fun adventure, visit Maryland’s own Urban Air Adventure Park, packed with exciting activities for every age and level of thrill-seeker. Top adventures include the climbing walls and the battle beam, where two contestants battle it out on a beam using a block of foam over a comfy foam pit. You can also join a game of trampoline dodgeball, practice your flips in the DropZone, fly down the runway tumble track or bounce sideways off of wall mounted APEX trampolines. All this fun is located just a ten-minute drive south of White Marsh, MD.

You can purchase the Basic Attractions package to enjoy a day bouncing on the Urban Air Adventure Park trampolines. Upgrade to the Deluxe Attractions package and enjoy additional elements like the warrior course, battle beam, and tubes playground. Finally, you can select the Ultimate Attractions package to access all the aforementioned elements plus exciting climbing walls and features. Birthday party reservations are welcome. 

Location: 11501 Pocomoke Court, Middle River, Maryland 21220

Phone number: 410-975-4949

GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK

Gunpowder Falls State Park is an 18,000-acre Maryland gem that features endless opportunities for adventure. There are six distinct areas of the park, each with its own unique features and opportunities for adventurous fun. In the Hereford Area, you can explore the hiking trails and canoeing opportunities near Prettyboy Dam. At the Torrey C. Brown (TBC) Rail Trail, check out the 19.7 mile rail trail and accompanying path. You can also go horseback riding through the Sweet Air Area in Baltimore and Harford Counties. 

The Central Area is the oldest part of the state park and includes Little and Big Gunpowder Falls and the Jerusalem Mill Historic Village. If you’re looking for a place to stop for picnics between your activities, check out the Hammerman Area for pavilions, playgrounds, and picnic areas. It also has a swimming beach, perfect for families. The final area is the Dundee Creek Marina, where you can launch boats or try out your arm at the archery range. In short, if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure opportunity that also lets you connect with nature, you’ll likely find it at Gunpowder Falls State Park. 

Location: 7200 Graces Quarters Road, Middle River, MD 21220 

Phone number: 410-592-2897

BREAKOUT GAMES ESCAPE ROOMS

Do you like adventures that require imagination and quick thinking? If so, you’ll love Breakout Games Baltimore escape rooms. Rated the #1 Escape Room in Baltimore, you’ll race against the clock to solve puzzles and escape the room with your team before the time runs out. This adventure is perfect for friends, families, birthday parties, or even work events. 

These immersive challenges last 60 minutes and you can choose one of eight exciting location scenarios. Step into the role of detective in Undercover Alley, go diving for treasure before your team runs out of oxygen in Submarine Survival, or save the passengers on the Runaway Train. You can also race to escape your kidnapper in one of Breakout Games’ first escape rooms, The Kidnapping, or track them down in the sequel scenario Do Not Disturb. Finally, get your blood pumping with a visit to the Mystery Mansion, the explosive Island Escape, or the tantalizing Museum Heist. 

Location: 1840 York Road Suite J, Timonium, MD 21093

Phone number: 443-470-8490

WISP RESORT WHITEWATER RAFTING AND KAYAKING

Summertime in Maryland is the perfect backdrop to a fun and refreshing whitewater adventure. Bring your family or friends of any level to the only mountaintop circulating whitewater course in the world. Owned by WISP Resort and located a few miles up Summit Peak, this exciting family adventure is just a 26-minute drive from White Marsh. 

You can sign up for a guided rafting trip and experience a 90-minute, guided ride in rafts that can hold up to six people. Choose to share the raft with other adventurers or book a private guided rafting tour for six participants of your choosing. If you’re looking for a more a more thrilling experience, check out the high adventure guided rafting option, in which participants ride in three-person rafts which are easier to maneuver. Finally, experienced whitewater explorers with their own equipment may purchase private boater day or season passes to explore the course solo.

Location: Summit Park, Pikesville, MD 21209

Phone number: 800-462-9477

IFLY BALTIMORE INDOOR SKYDIVING

Have you ever wanted to go skydiving, but are afraid of heights? Indoor skydiving at iFly Baltimore might be the perfect activity for you. Instead of plummeting from a plane, you’ll get the skydiving experience in a state-of-the-art wind tunnel. This adventure is perfect for private events, corporate team-building, and birthday parties. You can even bring your students to learn about the physics behind the flight. 

If you have a group of one to five people, you can book a package with two, three, four, or five flights. Packages include gear rental, flight training and flight instruction. You can also earn a personalized flight certificate at the end. If you have a larger party, check out the Friends and Family 10 Flights package or the Exclusive 12 flight package. iFly Baltimore also offers discount packages for military personnel, healthcare professionals, first responders, and teachers. If you fall into any of those groups, you can take advantage of an exclusive first-time flyers deal.

Location: 8209 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236 

Phone number: 667-888-4359

There you have it. We at Koons White Marsh Chevrolet have just listed five fantastic attractions for adventurers near White Marsh, Maryland, that you can check out this summer. Need a reliable way to get to your next adventure? We’ve got you covered there, too. Check out our fantastic selection of used vehicles or our inventory of new cars and stop by our White Marsh location for a test drive at 10207 Philadelphia Road. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to make an inquiry online or give us a call at 443-402-8043.

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