Savage, Maryland travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Savage is a community of 7,500 people (2020) in Central Maryland.

4 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Savage

Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge

A 160-foot (48-m) double-span suspension truss bridge, built in 1852 and moved to this site in 1882. It is one of the oldest standing iron railroad bridges in the United States.

National Cryptologic Museum

Museum for the National Security Agency, the main American signals intelligence agency.

Carroll Baldwin Hall

Commodore Joshua Barney House

Terrapin Adventures

Featuring zip lines, a climbing tower, obstacle course, and a giant swing, Terrapin Adventures offers guests an unforgettable outdoor adventure and team building experience! This is definitely not an attraction for those…

Patuxent Branch Trail

A 4.6-mile (7.5-km) mostly paved trail that follows the Patuxent River from Savage Park to Lake Elkhorn. The trail has interpretive signs and crosses the historic Guilford Pratt Truss Bridge. Good for walking or biking.

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 — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 23 mi away (major hub). Directions

Savage is located along the Paxuent River between I-95 and Route 1. MARC operates trains from Union station in Washington, D.C.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge, Carroll Baldwin Hall, Terrapin Adventures
Lunch Sweet Cascades Chocolatier
Afternoon Patuxent Branch Trail, Commodore Joshua Barney House
Evening Brewing Good Coffee Company

Day 2

Morning National Cryptologic Museum
Evening Rams Head Tavern

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Savage is located along the Paxuent River between I-95 and Route 1. MARC operates trains from Union station in Washington, D.C.

Go Savage railway station

📍 9009 Dorsey Run RoadChecked Jan 2022

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Get around

Savage is a relatively small area. Walking around is often the best way to enjoy Savage.

See

See Bollman Truss Railroad Bridge

A 160-foot (48-m) double-span suspension truss bridge, built in 1852 and moved to this site in 1882. It is one of the oldest standing iron railroad bridges in the United States.

📍 Foundry St at Patuxent River⚠ Last checked Nov 2020 — confirm before you go

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See Carroll Baldwin Hall

A Richardsonian Romanesque-style building built 1921–1922 in honor of the life of Carroll Baldwin, Savage Mill's well-known supervisor who died in 1918. It is a two-story structure with stone from the nearby Little Patuxent River on the exterior. The building was built for the use of the entire community, and it continues to function as a community center today.

📍 9035 Baltimore St☎ +1 410-294 3561⚠ Last checked Nov 2020 — confirm before you go

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See Commodore Joshua Barney House

An original 2½-story brick house built around 1760 with two additions built in 1941 and 1946. The original part of the building has three bays on each facade, a hip roof, and a central chimney. Although it was probably built by the Ridgely family, its more famous resident was Commodore Joshua Barney. Commodore Barney led forces in the Revolutionary War, was captured three times, and escaped twice. Commodore Barney also led forces in the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812.

📍 7912 Savage Guilford Rd, Jessup⚠ Last checked Nov 2020 — confirm before you go

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See National Cryptologic Museum

Museum for the National Security Agency, the main American signals intelligence agency.

Fort Meade⚠ Last checked Feb 2018 — confirm before you go

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Do

Do Terrapin Adventures

📍 8600 Foundry StTake I-95 to Exit 38A, Rt. 32 East towards Ft. Meade. Follow signs to Savage Mill. In less than a mile, take exit 12B, Rt 1 South. At 2nd light take a right on Gorman Rd. Take right at Foundry St. Take 2nd left on Baltimore St., 2nd left at Fair St and enter parking lot on right🕒 9AM-6PM☎ +1 301-725-1313⚠ Last checked Jun 2015 — confirm before you go

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