Ah, summer in Maryland – the sweltering heat and humidity are ramping up this week. If you’re looking to get out and about but yearn for a cool oasis, Savage Mill has you covered. We’ve got new AC units, and big fans keep the fresh breezes moving.
Come chill with us! Here are five fun diversions guaranteed to take your mind off the temps outside:
1. Embark on an Exciting Adventure
The Bonnie Wee Bookstore specializes in gently used books in all genres and for all ages. While away an afternoon on a comfy couch or chair with a newfound treasure in hand. New at the store: Blind Date with a Book. Select the genre and vibe you enjoy, and let yourself be surprised by what’s under the wrapping paper!
2. Discover a Cavernous World
Release your inner treasure hunter in The Antique Center. A walk through this partially-subterranean 20,000 sq. ft. escape reveals wonders around every corner. With over 150 dealers, each with their own area of focus and interest, there’s sure to be something that’ll tickle your fancy!
3. Play in the Mud
Who knew that working with clay is cooling? But it’s true – the water evaporating from the clay takes heat with it! Stop in at Clay Coven to select and paint a pre-made ceramic piece, or try a cool experience with fresh clay. For children age 10-15, Clay Coven is offering two one-week sessions in July to learn the basics of using the pottery wheel, handbuilding, and painting. How cool is that?
4. Refresh Your Look
Try out classic, current, fun and funky styles at Charity’s Closet, an upscale resale boutique. With all pieces just $5, you can’t go wrong with trying a new look. The best part is that all sales benefit the mission of Success in Style, which provides business attire free of charge to disadvantaged women and men seeking employment.
5. Melt in Your Mouth
Whether you’re savoring a truffle or caramel or venturing out with a bite of hot pepper-infused chocolate or an Old Bay-seasoned chocolate crab, Sweet Cascades Chocolatier’s cool interior ensures you can enjoy your selection without it melting in your hand.
Bonus
Bring your children and pups to wander the cool hallways and explore seldom-seen nooks and crannies. You’ll pass by over 70 businesses, discover details of our rich industrial heritage, and get in a lot of steps and stretching, all within the air conditioned comfort of this beautifully-restored complex of buildings.
