Lake Placid

Located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Lake Placid is located in Arnold, Maryland. Baltimore is 29 miles northwest, and Washington D.C. is 27 miles southeast.

The closest place for urgent care is the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, 14 miles north. The Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 22 miles northeast.

Entrance to the Chesapeake Bay

Lake Placid is an eight-acre lake that serves as a launchpad into the Chesapeake Bay. The largest estuary in the United States is known for many things, most notably its commercial shellfishing industry.

Kayaking along the more than 11,000 miles of shoreline is one popular way to spend your time here. Other watersports like jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and fishing are also popular here.

Fish for oysters and blue crabs, ready for you to pick them. If you're looking to cast a hook and line out, expect to find striped bass, flounder, red drum, speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and more!

Things to Do Around Lake Placid

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake is a great adventure the whole family can enjoy! Hop on the pirate ship and cruise around in search of buried treasure.

Visit the Chase Lloyd House and walk through the home of Samuel Chase, who was one of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Learn all about the history of the home and enjoy its Georgian Architecture.

Fort Howard Park has several playgrounds and pavilions for the whole family to enjoy, all while being right on the water! Learn all about how Fort Howard played a role in the largest invasion in U.S. history on the morning of September 12th, 1814.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the locals’ favorite places like Red Hot & Blue Annapolis, The Point Crab House & Grill, or Park Tavern.

Visit Baltimore

The Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place is home to the iconic landmark that was the first of its kind dedicated to George Washington. You can climb up the tower for a view of the city or take a tour of the monuments gallery and learn about George Washington and our nation.

Visit the Top of the World Observation Level and enjoy a breath-taking view of Baltimore. Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime view with friends and family.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum has an abundance of exhibits and programs that are hands-on. This is the perfect place to learn all about the world around you.

After a day exploring the city, enjoy a bite to eat at one of the city’s favorite spots like SoBo Cafe, Stanford Grill, or the Helmand.

For the Lover of Nature

Lake Placid is the perfect choice for those looking for exciting lake life while being close to Baltimore!