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BALTIMORE, MD (July 14, 2020) - The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the 400 Years of African-American History Commission, which was formed in 2018 under the National Park Service to honor 400 years of African-American history in the United States. The grant will fund four research fellows, who will work with the Office of Tourism, the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland program at the Maryland State[...]

Baltimore, MD (March 30, 2022) - The National Park Service this week announced the newly designated National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom members, including three new sites in Maryland. The new listings have verified connections to the Underground Railroad and provide insight into the experiences of freedom seekers who bravely escaped slavery and those who assisted them. All three Network to Freedom sites were researched as part of the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of[...]

Here comes the sun! The Baltimore Orioles (and the state’s other ball players) will be back on the field eventually and their feathered counterparts (the state bird) are back in the treetops. Shake off any lingering cabin fever and enjoy seasonal festivals, fun overnight trips and gardens exploding with color. Pick your own berries or pick apart the season’s first crabs. Spring headlong into sensory delight. Tour Spectacular Gardens in Maryland Mother Nature shakes off[...]

BALTIMORE, MD (May 8, 2023)– Governor Wes Moore today proclaimed May 7-13, 2023 Maryland Travel & Tourism Week, in tandem with the U.S. Travel Association’s 40th Annual National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW). Maryland Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson presented the proclamation during an event with tourism industry leaders in Annapolis which included announcements of additional events for the weeklong celebration. “Maryland is a world-class travel destination,” said Gov. Moore. “I am proud to highlight this[...]

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a passionate spectator, Maryland's golf tournaments offer an exciting opportunity to experience picturesque coastal courses, lush mountain greens, and fantastic public courses. The Old Line State’s many outstanding courses are host to a wide array of world-class tournaments, drawing athletes and enthusiastic observers from near and far.

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[...]

In 2007, bluegrass pioneer Del McCoury invited some of his friends to do a little pickin’ and strummin’ in the heart of the Maryland mountains. Sixteen years later, DelFest has become a beacon for bluegrass, and the epicenter of American mountain music. Celebrating not just the sound, but the soul of the music, Delfest is a five day Appalachian experience. Don’t believe us? Pack up your tent, grab your fiddle, a cooler of authentic Maryland[...]

Take a selfie with the caboose at America’s oldest railroad depot, the B & O Railroad Ellicott City Station Pump it up by mountain biking at Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland’s first state park Sip a fruity wine at Linganore Winecellars Find your “Hip to Historic” experience at Frederick Visitor Center Stroll by bridges, fountains and trompe l'oeil art along the promenade at Carroll Creek Park Learn how triage was created at the National Museum[...]