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In 2007, bluegrass pioneer Del McCoury invited some of his friends to do a little pickin’ and strummin’ in the heart of the Maryland mountains. Sixteen years later, DelFest has become a beacon for bluegrass, and the epicenter of American mountain music. Celebrating not just the sound, but the soul of the music, Delfest is a five day Appalachian experience. Don’t believe us? Pack up your tent, grab your fiddle, a cooler of authentic Maryland[...]

Viewing the Ships October 4-8 View part of the hometown fleet and visit the Liberty Ship SS John W Brown and Nuclear Ship Savannah. Take a special tour of the vessels (through Monday Oct. 8 from 1:00 – 6:00 PM) and experience the life of a modern sailor! U.S., Canadian, and British Navy vessels along with U.S. Coast Guard and others are docked around the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Tide Point, and North Locust Point[...]

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Surprise him with a chocolate and beer pairing or indulge her with a romantic spa getaway. Escape to a quiet cottage by the Chesapeake or a Western Maryland mountain cabin or fall in love all over again over a candlelit meal prepared by a celebrity chef. Valentine’s Day is in the heart of FeBREWary, visit our craft beer lover’s events page to find the perfect craft beer retreat, set out to explore a Maryland Wine[...]

Western Maryland Western Maryland is a great place for outdoor adventures. You can climb Maryland's highest mountain, swim in numerous lakes, hike the Appalachian Trail, brave white-water rapids or enjoy all kinds of winter sports from skiing to ice fishing. The three counties of Western Maryland, where fall foliage arrives first and winter usually stays the longest, were Maryland's last frontier. One of the most important events in Western Maryland in the early 1800s was[...]

Dive in at the National Aquarium At this aquatic jewel on the Inner Harbor, you’ll learn about the finned, clawed and tentacled creatures living in our deepest oceans and regional waterways. Accessible features include wide walkways, elevators, a soothing quiet room and loaner wheelchairs. You’ll also find Braille signage, closed captioning and sound and light warnings, along with KultureCity sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones and fidget toys. LEARN MORE Explore the Calvert Marine Museum You’ll[...]

Lacrosse in Maryland From toddlers to colleges and all the way up to the pros, Marylanders love lacrosse, our official State Team Sport, and we’re not alone. This fast-paced, hard-hitting sport was invented by American Indians centuries ago, and many tribes continue to play to this day. Lacrosse may be the oldest team sport in the world, but it’s also the country’s fastest growing, and Maryland is the cradle of the game. The game’s popularity[...]