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When originally built, The National Road was America’s first “moonshot” — a road that would carry the young nation west. Carved from forest and mountain, spanning mighty rivers, it was the marvel of its age and stoked the dreams of thousands who followed this macadam and cobblestone ribbon into the frontier. Begun in 1811 to carry settlers and trade from Maryland into the then-wilds of Illinois, The National Road would take four decades to complete[...]

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[...]

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[...]

When you buy from local farms you get the freshest products and you're supporting independent family farms which helps strengthen the local economy. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, the Ice Cream Lovers' Guide to Maryland will lead you to the Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail featuring cow-to-cone creameries with their own dairies and other sweet places to enjoy summer's favorite, ice cream. Click on the county below to find a Farmers Market near you[...]

The Music City Maryland Festival is a free community event featuring live music on four stages and a vendor area with local artists, restaurants and food trucks in the heart of Catonsville, Maryland. The event will take place on 08/26/2023 at 2:00pm.