If you like antiquing, you’ll love these spots for finding the best deals on all things vintage. Antiques Stores in Baltimore In Baltimore, the venerable Antique Row takes up residence along the 800 block of N. Howard Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. Here you’ll find artifacts collected from all over the globe including fine art, rugs, large furniture and light fixtures. Other popular Baltimore shops include those in Hampden, O’Malley Antiques in Mount Washington[...]
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Southern Maryland Welcome to Southern Maryland! Truly a horse haven! Southern Maryland is a geographical, historical and historic region in Maryland composed of the state’s southernmost counties on the Western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The area includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince Georges and St. Mary’s Counties and the southern portion of Prince George’s Counties. There are many things that we love about Southern Maryland. It is home to a number of wineries, draws[...]
From the Beach to the Bay Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore is known for its traditional watermen culture, where locals rise with the sun and work the waters to bring in the day’s catch. Nestled between the vast, blue Chesapeake and the white, sandy beaches of the Atlantic, a tapestry of farms, woodlands, rivers and marshes paint an unparalleled landscape picture. Among the wide open spaces, watermen villages and towns, like Deal Island , Crisfield, Princess[...]
Spend A Day By The Water Ocean City is a perfect introduction to the Eastern Shore. You’ll find a party pretty much every season—from Winterfest to Springfest, Sunfest and beyond. While in Ocean City make sure you fit in a stroll along the award-winning Boardwalk. You’ll find amusements, arcades, and plenty of snacks—like Fisher’s famous caramel popcorn and Thrasher’s french fries. You’ll definitely want to stay the night in Ocean City so you can enjoy[...]
Maryland’s vibrant Arts & Entertainment Districts provide endless opportunities for dining, shopping, creating and exploring. From west to east, there are many A&E Districts filled with things to do. Western Maryland Tucked in the Appalachian Mountains, the towns of Western Maryland benefit from a rural setting and strong cultural arts scene, so there are a number of places arts fans can experience great art. In Cumberland, catch a production at the Cumberland Theatre or attend[...]
Cast your fly in a remote mountain stream, drop a line in a pristine lake or swift running river, go for game fish out on the open Chesapeake, and hunt for the big billfish in the famed Atlantic canyons. In Maryland, fishing runs deep. With an unparalleled variety of species and habitats, there's something for every angler in Maryland; make sure you check out the official Fish and Hunt Maryland page here for an even[...]
Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman—Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, Civil War spy and nurse, suffragist, and humanitarian. Born into slavery in early 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, Tubman rose above horrific childhood adversity to emerge with a will of steel. Owing her success to unique survival techniques honed in the forests, fields and marshes of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Tubman transcended victimization to pursue lifelong dreams of freedom, equality, and justice. Named Araminta, or “Minty,” by her parents[...]
The Original Boardwalk Fries: Thrasher’s French Fries Few things evoke summer in Maryland more powerfully than the particular cocktail of sensations one experiences “downy ocean"— hot sand and cool waves, the clamor of crowds and carnival rides muted by the briny breeze, the scent of suntan lotion and...malt vinegar? A boardwalk mainstay, Thrasher's French Fries has built a fervent following (evidenced by its perpetually long lines and countless imitators) on the humble french fry, elevated[...]
Blue Crab: The Beautiful Swimmer Easily the icon most often associated with Maryland, the blue crab, whose scientific name Callinectes Sapidus means “savory beautiful swimmer,” is both a staple for locals and a symbol for the rest of the nation. From its most basic preparation to its most refined—using only the choicest jumbo lump meat for crab cakes—blue crab is prized for its delicate, moist texture and sweet flavor. In Maryland, crabs are seasoned and[...]