These super-luxe adventures and experiences are totally worth the splurge! The Ivy Hotel Located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, The Ivy Hotel is a boutique hotel offering unparalleled service, amenities, and ambiance. With just 18 rooms, each with its own fireplace, The Ivy is an intimate setting, providing a sumptuous experience. The fine-dining bistro, Magdalena, is available to the public, but the spa and outdoor garden are exclusively for guests. Helicopter Heights For a[...]
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March is Maryland Wine Month This March, oenophiles can celebrate during Maryland Wine Month at events and by visiting Maryland's 10 wine trails. Maryland Wine Trails Explore Maryland's Wine Trails, they are self-guided tours––and each winery offers a different experience. When you visit a Maryland winery you get to meet the winemakers and see how your favorite wine goes from grape to bottle. Spend a day (or a weekend!) in Maryland's wine country, or simply[...]
Arts & Culture The Autumn Glory Festival has so much to showcase—one parade simply isn’t enough to get the job done! The Grand Feature Parade marches more than 100 units, including custom floats by local organizations, antique vehicles, bands and more. Shopping & Craft Shows Handcrafted goods and vintage gems abound at the Autumn Glory Festival. Peruse old-fashioned finds at the weekend Antique, Vintage & Maker Market, or shop one-of-a-kind factory selections at the Bear[...]
Beach Break at the Eastern Shore If you’re not going to let summer slip into fall without kicking and screaming, then you need to beeline to the beach communities. Since it’s about to be sweater weather, go ahead and indulge in the crab-filled delights and oysters that define the region at an authentic Maryland crab house—paired with a crisp local brew, of course. Be sure to dig your toes in the sand, stroll the iconic[...]
Railroads transformed American life in the 1800s and 1900s, and Maryland played an integral part in the creation of the railroad industry—the Baltimore & Ohio, the first intercity railroad in the Western Hemisphere, was begun in Baltimore in 1827. Visit these museums, attractions and sites of interest to learn more about the history of railroading in America. Baltimore: Where Railroading Started The first 12 miles of track laid in the U.S.—part of the first intercity[...]
In Maryland, the saying “there’s nothing to do” doesn’t compute, because there is always something to do year round, no matter what the season. Summer of Fun: Family Things to Do in Summer One of Maryland’s big summer treats is Oregon Ridge Nature in Hunt Valley with hiking trails and nature courses run by enthusiastic staff. Another hot spot is Terrapin Adventures in Savage. Terrapin offers a zip line, giant swing, high ropes challenge course[...]
On this easy-going drive along country vistas just south of the Pennsylvania border, prepare yourself for historical encounters, recreational endeavors and life “down on the farm.” Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon spent nearly four years helping to settle a land dispute by surveying newly established boundaries between Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware. The Mason-Dixon Line, created in 1763, has since come to define the divide between North and South. Westminster to White Hall Including US[...]
The aroma of Chesapeake spice permeates the mountains of Maryland too. If you are looking to combine a number of signature Maryland experiences together, head west to the mountains for a scenic drive or hike, and end your day with a traditional Maryland crab feast. As you visit restaurants along the Crab & Oyster Trail be sure to look for the “True Blue” symbol to support Maryland’s local crab industry. Click here for a list[...]
Surprise him with a chocolate and beer pairing or indulge her with a romantic spa getaway. Escape to a quiet cottage by the Chesapeake or a Western Maryland mountain cabin or fall in love all over again over a candlelit meal prepared by a celebrity chef. Valentine’s Day is in the heart of FeBREWary, visit our craft beer lover’s events page to find the perfect craft beer retreat, set out to explore a Maryland Wine[...]
Before the Civil War, Harriet Tubman repeatedly risked her life to guide more than 70 enslaved people from Maryland’s Eastern Shore into new lives of freedom. She was deeply rooted in values of family, faith and community and dedicated her life to humanitarian causes and continually fought for freedom. Discover Harriet Tubman in her homeland at the HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD VISITOR CENTER near Cambridge. The center is located within the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad[...]