Our Favorite Winter Activities Near Magnolia Landing

When it comes to the winter season, the state of Maryland truly shines the brightest. The area is a sight to see year round, but during the winter months, there is an additional sense of wonder that can easily be felt within the air—especially with the abundance of holiday festivities that the area boasts. 

At Gemcraft Homes, we always ensure that we build our new home communities in locations that have everything today’s homeowners are looking for, and that includes an endless array of activities all year round. Our Magnolia Landing community is nestled within the charming region of Joppa, Maryland, and we know that our homeowners will easily be able to find a number of winter activities to fill up their calendars with this year, so read on to see a few of our favorites. 

Ice skating under the winter sky

If there’s one activity in particular that always makes a spot upon our winter calendars, it would be ice skating—and around Joppa, Maryland, there is no shortage of places to frequent for this particular winter activity. 

Close by our Magnolia Landing new home community you’ll find Ice World in Edgewood, and this location is the perfect place to visit during their many public skating sessions they have available. The arena also offers an abundance of skating programs for everyone to enjoy, so make sure you bring the whole family along when you go. 

It’s always a good idea to take a trip into the bustling city of Baltimore, especially during the winter season where so many activities are on the agenda. The Inner Harbor Ice Rink is always a stop you’ll want to make to glide by and see the stunning views of the harbor. 

Take in the stunning winter scenery 

While the winter weather brings a chill to the air, getting outside and staying active during the winter months is always a great way to spend your time and experience some of the most breathtaking views of the year. 

Close to our Magnolia Landing community, our homeowners will easily be able to visit both Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville and Cromwell Valley Park in Hampton for an endless array of hiking trails to explore this winter. 

If you’re determined to hit the ski slopes this season, you’ll have a bit of a drive ahead of you, but the experience and the views are always worth it. The lone ski resort within the state of Maryland is Wisp Resort in McHenry, but with 172 acres of skiing to enjoy, high-quality skiing and snowboarding lessons available and a specific area at the resort for snow tubing for all ages—you will never regret making the trip. 

Gemcraft Homes

At Gemcraft Homes, we’re always looking for top locations to build our new construction communities in throughout the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia, and our Magnolia Landing community in Joppa, Maryland checks all of the boxes. If you’re looking to make the move to this incredible new construction home community in the new year, give us a call at (800) 291-7436 or fill out our online form today.