Visit Baltimore County Official Visitors Guide 2008

Set sail from Sunset Harbor. For those looking to fish, Baltimore County offers chartered fishing boats that lead to fantastic fishing opportunities. From perch and bass to rockfish and flounder, fishermen will be happy with the variety of fish and the wonderful, relaxing scenery that enhances their trip. And after a day of fishing, grab a water taxi and head to one of the many area restaurants where you can try some of Maryland’s renowned crab cakes. Throughout the summer, Baltimore County’s water taxis take visitors from location to location on the Middle River. Aboard these smaller boats, visitors experience a more intimate trip—they’re closer to the water and have the opportunity to talk with the captain. Located off Middle River, a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, and just minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Sunset Harbor Marina is a full-service, family-oriented marina specializing in the storage, maintenance, repair, and sale of powerboats. “The Middle River offers boaters so many options,” says John Becker, owner of Sunset Harbor. “We’re only an hour and 45 minutes from Annapolis, an hour and a half from Kent, two hours from Havre de Grace or the C&O Canal. We’re also a popular spot because, even if the bay is rough, boaters can still get out on the protected tributaries and sheltered creeks.” While the boating and water-sport season is generally enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Becker says that some of the most beautiful water experiences happen in the spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October). Dive into your favorite water sport. Marinas & Water Sports «CHESAPEAKE YACHTING CENTER 114 Carroll Island Road Baltimore, Maryland 21220 410-335-4900 www.chesapeakeyachting.com «MARYLAND MARINA & YACHT SALES 3501 Red Rose Farm Road Middle River, Maryland 21220 410-335-8722 www.marylandmarina.net «PORTERS SENECA PARK MARINA 918 Seneca Park Road Baltimore, Maryland 21220 410-335-6563 www.porterssenecamarina.com «SUNSET HARBOR MARINA 1651 Browns Road Baltimore, Maryland 21220 410-687-7290 www.SunsetHarbor.com «ULTIMATE WATERSPORTS 7200 Graces Quarters Road Baltimore, Maryland 21220 410-335-5352 www.ultimatewatersports.com Richard Lippenholz With numerous waterfront restaurants, state parks with sandy swimming beaches and docks, bird sanctuaries, and close proximity to downtown Baltimore (just 25 minutes away), visitors and Maryland natives have wonderful water options throughout the county. And for boaters looking for a place to rest their hulls, the county offers marinas of varying sizes with slips for boats of all sorts. Boaters can rent slips on a daily or weekly basis and confidently leave their vessels in safe hands as they tour the surrounding county. John Becker «« WATER TOUR «A WATER TOUR OF BALTIMORE COUNTY Baltimore County offers boaters and water lovers a wonderful, unique experience. With more than 175 miles of waterways and tributaries leading into the Chesapeake Bay, locals and visitors from well beyond the metro area come to Baltimore County for fishing, boating, swimming, and just to enjoy the beauty the waterfront offers. www.visitbacomd.com 2008-2009 VISIT BALTIMORE COUNTY 9 http://www.chesapeakeyachting.com http://www.marylandmarina.net http://www.porterssenecamarina.com http://www.SunsetHarbor.com http://www.ultimatewatersports.com http://www.visitbacomd.com

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