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Voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country, providing a sleek and sophisticated setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail.

When originally built, The National Road was America’s first “moonshot” — a road that would carry the young nation west. Carved from forest and mountain, spanning mighty rivers, it was the marvel of its age and stoked the dreams of thousands who followed this macadam and cobblestone ribbon into the frontier. Begun in 1811 to carry settlers and trade from Maryland into the then-wilds of Illinois, The National Road would take four decades to complete[...]

With thousands of miles of shoreline along our Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic coastal bays, mighty rivers and western lakes, Maryland has hundreds of hotspots for watching birds on the water. Just like the birdbath in your backyard, Maryland waters are magnets for birds of all varieties. During the fall and spring, millions of birds pass through Maryland during their epic migrations to rest and feed along our shorelines. Winter is a magical time on Maryland waters[...]

When you shop along Maryland’s Main Streets, you’re supporting local businesses and the historic properties they steward. If window shopping by foot, dining at new spots, antiquing and collecting art sounds like a great day out, you’ll absolutely adore these Main Street destinations. Shop the Shore in Berlin’s Unique Stores With a population of about 4,900, Berlin is small but packs a lot of charm. This Eastern Shore gem, known for its great jewelry, gift[...]

Watch the Game A good sports bar has plenty of TVs, cold beer flowing from the taps and a lively crowd to cheer on your team. In the Capitol Region, that place is TAP Sports Bar which features 70 flat-screens and a full line-up of seasonal and local brews. If you’re in Baltimore to see a game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards or M&T Bank Stadium, don’t miss Power Plant Live, an open-air entertainment[...]

PREAKNESS FESTIVAL 150 Maryland First Lady Dawn Moore, Preakness Festival 150 Committee and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland have announced a lineup of signature events for the inaugural Preakness Festival, a weeklong celebration leading up to the historic 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. The lineup includes a star-studded concert, a family-friendly festival in Park Heights and a golf tournament. The Preakness Festival is “More Than a Race” that will transform Maryland into[...]

Spring There are plenty of things to do in Deep Creek during the spring. Trophy trout and bass await with Maryland Mountains Fly Fishing, a fantastic resource to help you cast your troubles away. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon learning to fly fish, all equipment provided, in the pristine rivers of the Appalachian Mountains. Away from the lake, fish for local treasures at the year-round Mountain Fresh Farmers Market or Simon Pearce[...]

Mountainous Western Maryland shines in the wintertime, when its slopes are covered with fresh powder. It’s a different kind of Maryland in the summer with a cool, Appalachian breeze calming the humidity. And the sounds soften as the pace slows with country songs on the airwaves, where wildflowers grow, and freight trains roll through the mountains. CAST A WIDE NET Fans of fishing are spoiled in these parts with crystalline waters lined in boulders and[...]