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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[...]

The National Park Service created the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom to commemorate the places and people who shaped the journey to freedom. Network to Freedom sites are documented places where the enslaved escaped from bondage, the routes they took, places where they stayed or found assistance, and sometimes places where their freedom was tried and tested. Network to Freedom programs provide authentic information about the Underground Railroad and people who escaped. Network to[...]

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[...]