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A contemporary of Central Park as one of America's first large urban parks, Druid Hill is a 745-acre oasis in the middle of the city. Rolling hills and groves of mature trees opening up into a 55-acre reservoir dotted by cherry trees on the north shore provide a idyllic setting for a picnic or stroll. A 1.5-mile path around the lake, partially closed now for a massive clean water compliance project, and connections to the eight-mile Jones Falls Trail are among the many ways to more actively enjoy the park, which also include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and disc golf course. Within the park are a <a href="http://www.marylandzoo.org" target="_blank">zoo</a> and <a href="http://www.rawlingsconservatory.org/" target="_blank">conservatory</a>, two major attractions unto themselves.
Amy Davis, Baltimore Sun
A contemporary of Central Park as one of America’s first large urban parks, Druid Hill is a 745-acre oasis in the middle of the city. Rolling hills and groves of mature trees opening up into a 55-acre reservoir dotted by cherry trees on the north shore provide a idyllic setting for a picnic or stroll. A 1.5-mile path around the lake, partially closed now for a massive clean water compliance project, and connections to the eight-mile Jones Falls Trail are among the many ways to more actively enjoy the park, which also include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and disc golf course. Within the park are a zoo and conservatory, two major attractions unto themselves.

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Every week for a year, from May 2017 to April 2018, The Baltimore Sun’s Travel Unraveled newsletter shared a new must-visit destination in Maryland, D.C, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. To read about all the places on a single page, go to the list.

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