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Annapolis and its surroundings Central Maryland is located on the Chesapeake Bay’s western shore, where the Chesapeake Bay Bridge has its terminus. The colonial waterfront city of Annapolis, dubbed the sailing capital of the world, presents plenty of top-notch sight-seeing, eating and shopping venues. But there’s more to explore. With miles of shoreline above and below Annapolis, the area boasts numerous charming waterfront historic towns like Edgewater, Deale and Shady Side. Several well-known seafood restaurants[...]

Succulent, sweet, and centuries of tradition. Baltimore Oyster Bars These venues offer oysters from a variety of locations, so you can sample the subtle flavor differences that arise from their diverse environments and salinities. To savor oysters and seafood delicacies in Fells Point, head to Thames Street Oyster House for the fresh or fried oysters paired with mustard sauce, or Catonsville Gourmet in the suburbs — they dish up favorites like fried-oyster salad along with[...]

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center See the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center. Immerse yourself in Tubman’s world through informative and evocative exhibits. The center is the best place to orient yourself to byway sites where Tubman’s life unfolded. The national historical park preserves landscapes where Tubman lived and carried herself and others to freedom. Hailed as the “Moses of Her People,” Harriet Tubman was a heroic leader in the fight against slavery. Her[...]

Questions & Answers for video topics What makes Maryland unique? When I think of Maryland, I think about what I appreciate most about our great state. Its diversity in geographical uniqueness makes it a sportsman’s paradise. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and its grandness provide not only views that can only be appreciated in person but it has also provided the watermen of our great state a history of bountiful harvests that has been passed down generation[...]

Historic stone archways, picturesque covered bridges, and stunning Chesapeake vistas are just some of what you’ll experience on a tour of Maryland’s unique bridges. Explore Maryland’s Historic Covered Bridges Sometimes called “romantic shelters” or “kissing bridges,” covered bridges gave courting couples a place to sneak a kiss. Maryland is still home to six beautiful and unforgettable covered bridges. Built in 1865, Jericho Covered Bridge spans Little Gunpowder Falls to connect Baltimore and Harford counties. Now[...]

The Heart of the Bay On Maryland’s Middle Eastern Shore (or mid-shore), you’re in the Heart of Chesapeake Country, where locals depend upon the bay for their livelihoods, and fresh seafood is just a stone’s throw away. Experience the Eastern Shore culture by sampling crabs and oysters, visiting oyster hatcheries and oyster festivals and taking a skipjack sailing tour. Engaging maritime museums help you explore the watermen’s heritage and the local's livelihoods and connection to[...]