About Glen Burnie, MD

History of Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie was originally founded by the Glenn family in the 19th century as a place to run the Curtis Creek Mining Company. Elias Glenn established an estate in 1812 that he called "Glennsburne"; over time, this name mutated until it became "Glenburnie," from which "Glen Burnie" was derived. The area officially became a state-recognized settlement in 1888, but the name wasn't officially Glen Burnie until 1930. In the early 20th century, two major thoroughfares helped spur the growth of the area: The Crain Highway which connected Baltimore to Route 301 in 1927, becoming the town's main street, and the Ritchie Highway, connecting Baltimore with Annapolis in 1939. These highways spurred commercial development, plenty of housing developments, and, in 1958, the building of Harundale Mall, the first enclosed shopping mall east of the Mississippi River. While the 1960s saw some deterioration along some of the highways in the area and stretches of abandoned storefronts, the 1970s brought forth efforts to revitalize the area in new ways that have continued to breathe life into the area to this day.

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• Glen Burnie History

Location

Glen Burnie is an 18-square-mile tract of land in the greater Baltimore area in the center of Maryland. The Central Avenue intersection and the Crain Highway form the boundaries of the area's postal quadrants.

• Living in Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie Weather

Glen Burnie has hot and humid summers and generally chilly winters. Overall, the temperature in Glen Burnie throughout the year can vary between 28 degrees and 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer tends to be clearer with far fewer clouds in the sky than winter, but even on cold and cloudy winter days, you won't have to worry about snow in Glen Burnie! It doesn't snow often in the area, the snow doesn't tend to stick around, and the snowy season only lasts about three months a year.

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• WBAL Forecast

Things to Do in Glen Burnie

Since Glen Burnie is a suburb of Baltimore, there are plenty of things to do to keep you busy in the area. The most popular place to visit with the whole family is Baltimore's National Aquarium, where you can explore the different sea creatures in their tanks. You can also participate in ticketed events like dolphin training sessions, shark tours, animal care tours, and 4D films. If you're enjoying the water but you're looking to splash around yourself without any fish, you can take a visit to the North Arundel Aquatic Center to go for a swim in the 25-yard-long competition and leisure pool and have fun with indoor water features, a splash pad for kids, a huge water slide, and poolside spas. When you're ready to dry off and enjoy the great outdoors, take your kids to the Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation Area, a park that doubles as the perfect spot for the whole family to watch planes take off and land.

• Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation Area
• North Arundel Aquatic Center
• National Aquarium
• Giant Crash Test Dummy

Where to Eat in Glen Burnie

When you're looking for food in Glen Burnie, you won't have any problem finding something to satisfy your cravings. Glen Burnie and the greater Baltimore area have a wide variety of restaurants, covering common cuisines like Italian (The Olive Tree) and Mexican (Mi Pueblo) as well as Peruvian (Sardi's Pollo a La Brasa) and Thai (Mali Thai). Of course, you can't dine out in Maryland without running across a place that has great crab cakes, too, and Pappas Seafood certainly fits the bill. And once you've eaten at one of the best restaurants in Glen Burnie, you can head to a nearby bar to relax with a drink or two. Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill is a great bar in Glen Burnie if you're looking for your favorite brews on tap and a comfortable spot to watch the game with your friends. Or you could drop by the Broken Oar Bar & Grill to enjoy a view of the water while you have a snack and a drink.

• Pappas Seafood
• Mali Thai
• The Olive Tree
• Mi Pueblo
• Broken Oar Bar & Grill

Where to Stay in Glen Burnie

There are plenty of hotels in Glen Burnie to stay at during your visit. If you have a preference for your favorite chain, you'll have no problem finding a room within whatever budget you have. The Red Roof Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites, and Extended Stay America are just a few options for hotels near Glen Burnie, and you'll also find some independent hotels and bed-and-breakfasts in and around the area.

• Doll Motel
• Paradise Bed & Breakfast

Dental Care Services in Glen Burnie

When you're looking for a Glen Burnie pediatric dentist to help with your child's oral health, you'll have no trouble finding one. At Main Street Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics, our experienced team of dentists and hygienists understands the value of keeping kids' teeth and gums healthy, and we also know how to help kids feel comfortable while they're here and encourage them to keep up good habits at home. Whether you need emergency care from a dentist in Glen Burnie, a routine cleaning, or braces, we're well-equipped to help you. Contact us today by calling (410) 670-4525, or book an appointment online.