Explore the beauty of Maryland's gateway to the Eastern Shore. Visit small towns and rural landscapes dotted by panoramic waterways. Enjoy local cuisine, waterfront accommodations and recreational amenities such as biking, birding and boating.Maryland’s gateway to the Eastern Shore invites you to experience our history, maritime culture, outdoor recreation and award winning waterfront restaurants and accommodations
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Maryland's Premier Water Sports facility featuring lessons, rentals, tours, summer camps, corporate team building and Beach Parties directly on the Chesapeake Bay. Offering SAILING, KAYAKING STAND UP PADDLING and WINDSURFING since 1985. Certified sailing and paddling school operating daily May thru September. Maryland's largest water sports rental operation.
At the crossroads of conflict, the long war engulfed homes and livelihoods, leaving its mark throughout the region's cities and towns. Local citizens, though divided by conviction, were united by compassion. Discover these stories and more, while exploring local art, culture, dining, and shopping in Maryland's Civil War cities and towns. Baltimore Barnesville Boonsboro Brookeville Brunswick Buckeystown Clear Spring Cumberland Emmitsburg Frederick Funkstown Hagerstown Hancock Manchester Middletown Mount Airy New Market Oakland Poolesville Rockville Sharpsburg[...]
Drive the Antietam Campaign Scenic Byway Travel across the Potomac River at White’s Ferry Enjoy the quiet and the wildlife at Dickerson Conservation Park Enjoy the scenery and wine at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards Learn details about Lee’s “Lost Orders,” at Monocacy National Battlefield Interpret the first major battle in Maryland at South Mountain Battlefield State Park Honor war correspondents at Gathland State Park Stroll across the Burnside Bridge at the Antietam National Battlefield From cow[...]
Professional art space features a wide variety of artwork and performances within the Saville and Schwab Mountain Maryland galleries.
A riding school in Harwood, Maryland providing instruction to riders of all ages and skills. Miles of trail riding at the farm.
On the upper bay with decks, bars and a dining area. Oysters served seasonally only. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail.
Family owned and operated seafood company first founded in 1939 on Hoopers Island. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail.
Charming family restaurant sits right on the Patuxent River and offers a beautiful view. On the Maryland Crab and Oyster Trail.