BALTIMORE (March 10, 2021) Maryland’s Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway has been designated as an All-American Road by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the highest designation a road can receive. This honor was announced along with 49 new designations to the America's Byways® collection, including 15 All-American Roads (AAR) and 34 National Scenic Byways (NSB) in 28 states. "With elevation of the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway to an All-American Road, Maryland is[...]
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BALTIMORE, MD (July 10, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has published a new travel guide and web content for Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights and the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The content helps travelers discover the state’s many attractions, scenic byways, outdoor recreational opportunities, and more. “Maryland leads the way as one of America’s most diverse and welcoming destinations,” said Governor Wes Moore. “During Maryland’s[...]
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[...]
BALTIMORE, MD (August 22, 2024) — Governor Wes Moore today proclaimed September 2024 as the sixth annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of legal enslavement in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive civil rights movement that followed. “The heroes of the Underground Railroad continue to have an international impact even[...]
BALTIMORE, MD (November 6, 2024) – The 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards were presented today at the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County, Maryland. The awards, given by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism Development and the Maryland Tourism Development Board, recognize excellence and major contributions in expanding the market of Maryland tourism products, maximizing opportunities to generate overnight stays, leveraging partnerships, and showcasing Maryland as an exciting, must-see tourism[...]