The experience of outdoor movies allows viewers to enjoy food, drink and good company in a variety of casual settings while seeing the stars "under the stars." Here are locations in Maryland that offer outdoor movies, many of them are free. In some instances, viewers can purchase food and drink on-site. Please check individual location websites before heading out for the most up-to-date information. EASTERN SHORE Movies on the Beach Families can gather for a[...]
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When people call Maryland “The Land of Pleasant Living,” they’re talking about the Piedmont Plateau. Just north of Baltimore and marked by the rolling hills of Maryland’s famous horse country, the rich, loamy soil and ideal mix of aeration and sunshine makes the Piedmont Plateau a wine-growing region to give Europe’s best a run for their money. Here you’ll find some of Maryland’s oldest and most established wineries, as well as cutting-edge meaderies, cideries, and[...]
March is Maryland Wine Month This March, oenophiles can celebrate during Maryland Wine Month at events and by visiting Maryland's 10 wine trails. Maryland Wine Trails Explore Maryland's Wine Trails, they are self-guided tours––and each winery offers a different experience. When you visit a Maryland winery you get to meet the winemakers and see how your favorite wine goes from grape to bottle. Spend a day (or a weekend!) in Maryland's wine country, or simply[...]
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[...]
Located in an area traditionally known as “Hunt Country,” where fox hunts and steeplechase races are still a popular pastime, some of the farms you see during this relaxing drive across the beautiful Maryland countryside are also famous for producing Thoroughbreds that have raced on major tracks across America. TOWSON TO JACKSONVILLE Including Cromwell Bridge Road, Glen Arm Road, Hydes Road, Dulaney Valley Road Begin your journey at HAMPTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, home of the[...]
An easy drive from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia, making the trip along the Antietam Highlands Wine Trail can feel like an escape to another century. Anchored by a dozen unique vineyards, meaderies, and even a pair of cider mills, the Antietam Highlands Trail is connected by a glassy smooth ribbon of asphalt winding through Maryland’s lush, rolling hills, historic battlefields, and unforgettable small towns. Tour the Antietam battlefield, home of[...]
It's time to sail on the Chesapeake Bay, build sandcastles in Ocean City, visit some of Maryland's many wonderful parks and outdoor spaces, and get into a mountain of steamed crabs—this is just the beginning of summer in Maryland! Here are just a few ideas of activities happening 4th of July weekend across Maryland. Reach out to the organizers for details. WESTERN REGION Boonsboro Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks Shafer Park & Surrounding Area 37[...]
Enjoy a great day or evening out with friends or family, playing games, enjoying rides, food, live entertainment, contests and much more. Local produce and livestock will create a great agricultural learning experience for all. Check out the Maryland Department of Agriculture's full list of county fairs and agricultural expos. The Maryland State Fair This is usually the summer's crescendo offering great food, fun and family entertainment including: tame and thrilling rides, classic fair and[...]
When it comes to ice cream, Maryland is full of firsts. First ice cream on the continent? Check. Governor Thomas Bladen served up the sweet, creamy treat way back in 1744 (it was strawberry, if you’re wondering). First commercial sales of ice cream? Check again. A Baltimore milkman by the name of Jacob Fussell began the commercial selling of ice cream in Baltimore in 1851, and we’re still leading the way with the Maryland’s Best[...]