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Baltimore, MD (July 24, 2024) — The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism Development has released Maryland’s Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaway Guide, a 33-page inspirational travel guide. It includes features on quintessential Bay towns, history and maritime museums, Chesapeake Bay lighthouses and beaches, and Chesapeake Bay seafood among other family-friendly activities. “Running through the heart of Maryland, the majestic waterways of the Chesapeake Bay bring life to our cities and towns,” said Commerce[...]

Follow the Historic National Road Scenic Byway from Hagerstown to Grantsville Shop for old-time candy at Wilson’s Store Explore the unique stone fort that served as Maryland’s frontier defense during the French and Indian War at Fort Frederick State Park Bike, hike or skate the Western Maryland Rail Trail, along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Pick up some apples at the Blue Goose Farm Market & Bakery Explore the rugged mountains or the 243-acre lake[...]

Cast your fly in a remote mountain stream, drop a line in a pristine lake or swift running river, go for game fish out on the open Chesapeake, and hunt for the big billfish in the famed Atlantic canyons. In Maryland, fishing runs deep. With an unparalleled variety of species and habitats, there's something for every angler in Maryland; make sure you check out the official Fish and Hunt Maryland page here for an even[...]

This byway features a wide range of dining options including local seafood on the water, authentic Maryland crab feasts, sustainable farm-to-table offerings, high-end dining with fine wine and lots of casual options for burgers, crabcakes and pasta.

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[...]