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June 2018 Barefoot Theory calls Assateague & Chincoteague Island Road trip one of the East Coast’ top Five for Adventure Indianapolis Star Names Ward Wildlife Museum One of “America’s Landmarks and Hidden Gems Hagerstown is One of Expedia.com’s “Most Beautiful Towns in America” Ocean City Named One of Top Weekend Beach Deals in the Country, According to Southern Living Philadelphia Magazine Sings the Praises of an Ocean City Vacation Fodor’s Calls Assateague One of the[...]

The Appalachian Mountains Features include: The Allegheny Mountains Deep Creek Lake, Maryland's largest lake Backbone Mountain, Maryland's highest point of land Mountains, valleys, lakes and streams Forests, farms, orchards and vineyards Sub-arctic swamp 350-million-year-old rock formations The Piedmont Plateau Features include: Rolling hills, pasture and fertile farmland Quarries and iron pits Susquehanna and Monocacy rivers Great Falls of the Potomac River Fall line, where the Piedmont Plateau flattens into Atlantic Coastal Plain The Atlantic Coastal[...]

In Maryland’s many museums, you’ll find enlightening exhibits for all ages and interests, from fine art and science to history and maritime culture. Family Fun at Inner Harbor Museums At the family favorite National Aquarium in Baltimore, get up close and personal with sharks and 17,000 other fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals in habitats that include replicas of a coral reef and tropical rain forest. Across the harbor, bring the kids (or the kids-at-heart)[...]

Maryland's nicknames: "America In Miniature," "Old Line State," "Free State" Maryland has been called "America in Miniature" because so much is packed into its 10,460 square miles of land and water. You can find just about any kind of natural feature here, except a desert. That's because water is almost everywhere in Maryland. The "America In Miniature" title also applies to the role Maryland has played in our nation's history, from the founding of the[...]

With more than 100 brands on the market, Maryland is barreling back into the booze business. Maryland ranks as one of the fastest-growing states for distilleries in the country, with 25 distilleries of all sizes, all with a story to tell. Bring in the cheer of the holidays during November - Maryland Spirits Month by checking out the offerings of the Free State’s distilleries. Embracing the spirit of Maryland’s historic artisan distillers, the modern entrepreneurs[...]

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Riding stables across the Old Line State including our officially recognized Maryland Horse Discovery Centers are open to provide your family with the kind of fun you can only get up on the saddle and under the Maryland sky. Whether you’re an old hand expert or looking for your first equestrian experience, Maryland’s Horse Discovery Centers are waiting with just the adventure for you. And don’t forget a stop at a Maryland saddlery for that[...]

Best Buys Around Baltimore In Baltimore, venture to the shops in Hampden Village including a must see for antique lovers, CHARLOTTE ELLIOTT. This two-story gold mine showcases vintage artifacts from all over the world; you’re sure to covet ornate furnishings, ancient pottery, vintage fashions, and historic texts. Other popular stops RUST-N-SHINE in Highlandtown and Ryan’s Relics’ two locations on Belair Road. Find Your Treasures Near D.C. Just outside of Washington, D.C., another marvelous metropolitan antiquing[...]

Maryland, so famous for its seashore and smooth sailing, also has a wild side characterized by rugged mountain trails and rushing river waters. Four seasons of outdoor pursuits — including hiking, skiing, fishing and boating — are available for anyone wishing to explore the Western Maryland countryside, from its thick forests and rambling rivers to the state’s largest freshwater lake. Pockets of history also emerge amid small towns tucked into the mountains. (continued below) Keysers[...]