Elk Forge is the ideal location for your family vacation in Maryland.  There are lots of area museums and historic attractions in the area, such as Winterthur Museum, Longwood Gardens, and the University of Delaware, that are in easy driving distance from Elk Forge.  (It is best to call the places directly to determine days and hours of operation.)  Fair Hill Nature Preserve is within minutes of Elk Forge; discover the beauty of this 5,000 acre property.

During your stay at Elk Forge, you also may enjoy daytrips to the following:

Philadelphia
"The City of Brotherly Love," Philadelphia is a celebrity favorite with fans such as Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Cosby.  Discover Philadelphia, loaded with big city attractions and small town warmth.  The nightlife sizzles, museums beckon, and the people?  The best!  In town, you're only a few steps away from a great restaurant and just a few minutes from beautiful countryside.

Lancaster County
The Pennsylvania Dutch Country is as diverse and fascinating as it is scenic.  Enjoy the beautiful rolling farmlands dotted with one-room schoolhouses and windwheels.  Take a horse and buggy ride or a steam train ride through the peaceful countryside where Amish neighbors still live without the use of electricity and motor vehicles.  Then enjoy the diverse attractions for all ages, the world-famous stage shows, the incredible dining, and fantastic shopping opportunities.

Baltimore
Nicknamed "The Charm City," Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, each one more charming than the last and all with different styles.  Whether you're looking for regionally brewed beer, upscale cigar bars, or a place to catch an Orioles game with the locals, you'll find what you're looking for in Baltimore.

Brandywine Valley
"Where Pennsylvania Began," the Brandywine Valley is overflowing with treasure waiting to be discovered.  Visitors can relive American history through many beautifully restored homes and battlefields, churches, and school houses.  Stroll through some of the most beautiful gardens and arboretums in the country, and tour world-renowned museums made famous by the legacies of the Du Pont and Wyeth families.

Chesapeake Bay
Captain Smith discovered the unique beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, and you will too, when you visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, which rests on the longest stretch of the bay in Maryland.