11 Amazing Field Trips Every Marylander Took As A Kid... And Should Retake Now
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Jamie Alvarenga
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Ah, childhood. Memories of rectangular pizza, awkward school dances, and unique field trips come to mind. When it comes to field trips, there are certain places most Marylanders went as a kid that left a lasting impression. These nostalgic places were great as a child, and would be just as fun visiting now, as an adult.
Outdoor School was a woodsy week full of bunk beds, hiking, science experiments, and campfires. You may have been homesick while you were there, but now you want nothing more than to go back.
You probably went on a DC trip not once, but several times throughout your school years. You may have visited all of the big monuments or explored the museums.
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An up close and personal history lesson, topped off with a mule drawn boat ride.
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Maryland is rich in Civil War history. You may not have learned much at a reenactment, but it sure was fun to watch.
Perhaps you took a historical walking tour or maybe you visited the Naval Academy. A sunny day in Annapolis was always a good time.
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It was awesome learning about space. It was not-so-awesome learning that Star Wars isn't real.
You left the National Aquarium convinced you wanted to be a marine biologist when you grew up.
At the National Zoo, giant pandas are like royalty. To catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures was worth bragging about.
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You actually learned quite a lot here while having tons of fun. The Tyrannosaurus Rex bones also had you pretending you were in the Jurassic Park visitor center.
There are so many railroad museums in Maryland and by the time you made it to your senior year, you may have visited them all.
There are several planetariums throughout Maryland. When you were lucky enough to go, whoever got to hold the laser pointer was basically king of the universe.
If this list of Maryland field trips has you dying to go back, there is no time like the present. Plan a trip for yourself, make it a unique date, or take your own children to one of these amazing locations.
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