Overview
Glen Burnie, with its neighbor Linthicum, has a population of about 45,000 in Central Maryland, just south of Baltimore. It is home to BWI Airport.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat
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Best things about Glen Burnie
Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation Area
Set on a paved loop trail, this observation area offers airport views, a playground & parking to the nearby Friendship Park.
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Baltimore)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 3 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
Glen Burnie and Linthicum are surrounded by all the major highways in the area—I-95, I-895, and MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) are all just west, MD-100 is south, I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) is north, and MD-10 (Arundel Expwy) is east. I-195 cuts east through the three western highways and leads directly to BWI.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation Area
- Lunch Crabtowne USA
- Afternoon Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating
- Dinner Honey Bee Diner
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
In 1812, Elias Glenn, a district attorney, established a county seat near what is now known as Brooklyn Park. He named his property "Glennsburne".
The name was changed to "Glennsbourne Farm", and eventually "Glenburnie", as the property was passed through Glenn's descendants. Records also show the name as "Tracey's Station" and "Myrtle", after local postmaster Samuel Sewell Tracey and one of Tracey's boarders, before the final decision was made.
In 1854, William Wilkins Glenn, Elias Glenn's grandson, incorporated the Curtis Creek Mining, Furnace and Manufacturing Company into his family's property. The business flourished during the 19th century, and with it came several thousand acres of land in northern Anne Arundel County.
Upon the death of William Wilkins Glenn, his son, brother and nephew began to manage the family's business affairs, and Glenburnie became an official state subdivision in 1888. The Glenn family contracted George T. Melvin and Henry S. Mancha to lay out and promote the town. It would not be until 1930 that postmaster Louis J. DeAlba decided two words were better than one, and changed the town's name to Glen Burnie.
Get in
By plane
Go Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI)
Baltimore's main airport and one of the three major airports for Washington, D.C.. It is just west of Glen Burnie. Parking rates for 24 hours: $22/hourly garage, $12/daily garage, $10/Express lot, $8/Long term lot.
By car
Glen Burnie and Linthicum are surrounded by all the major highways in the area—I-95, I-895, and MD-295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway) are all just west, MD-100 is south, I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) is north, and MD-10 (Arundel Expwy) is east. I-195 cuts east through the three western highways and leads directly to BWI.
By rail
The Marc Train Penn Line stops at BWI on its route between D.C.'s Union Station and Baltimore's Penn Station. Baltimore's Light Rail (which also goes to Penn Station) has five stops in the area, including its southern termini at BWI and Cromwell/Glen Burnie. Amtrak has three lines stopping at BWI: Acela Express, Northeast Regional, and Vermonter, connecting BWI to Baltimore, D.C., and most points northeast.
By bus
MTA runs numerous bus routes around the area, including ones into Baltimore.
See
See Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation Area
Set on a paved loop trail, this observation area offers airport views, a playground & parking to the nearby Friendship Park.
Do
Buy
Eat
Eat Crabtowne USA
Veteran stop for steamed & fried crab, shrimp & fish, with a vast range of old-school arcade games.
Eat Honey Bee Diner (Bee Diner)
Hearty breakfasts, sandwiches & steaks are featured at this retro-style American diner.
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