Visit Maryland's Tidewater Region for the ultimate summer road trip. Travel along the Chesapeake Country Byway, and take your time exploring the pristine waterways and historic villages. Don't miss the wildlife refuges, maritime history, and sandy shorelines along the way.
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June 2018 Barefoot Theory calls Assateague & Chincoteague Island Road trip one of the East Coast’ top Five for Adventure Indianapolis Star Names Ward Wildlife Museum One of “America’s Landmarks and Hidden Gems Hagerstown is One of Expedia.com’s “Most Beautiful Towns in America” Ocean City Named One of Top Weekend Beach Deals in the Country, According to Southern Living Philadelphia Magazine Sings the Praises of an Ocean City Vacation Fodor’s Calls Assateague One of the[...]
Day 1 A Day By The Bay Start your day in Annapolis, on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Let an Annapolis Tours by Watermark attired guide take you back to the 18th century. They will lead you through the Old Senate Chamber, in the Maryland State Capital Building, where in 1783 George Washington resigned as Commander-in-Chief. Travel through the gates of the United States Naval Academy, founded in1845, and home to 4,000 of our[...]
Day 1: Arrive in Maryland and check into your hotel. Enjoy time at Arundel Mills Mall and/or Live! Casino & Hotel. Day 2: Take a short commute to Washington, D.C. and tour the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Plan on a full day at the museum. Enjoy dinner at the famous Carmine’s and then stop at the new Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial illuminated for the evening. Return to the[...]
As WorldPride celebrates its 50th anniversary in Washington D.C., Maryland welcomes visitors from all over the globe to stay in the Old Line State. With a “humble brag” that we are Washington D.C.’s favorite neighboring state, we are planning an amazing variety of special offers and Pride-worthy packages to extend your 2025 WorldPride adventure. Beginning May 17th through June 8th, WorldPride D.C. will offer a variety of events, festivals, concerts, parties and parades. As you[...]
Begin the tour at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, birthplace of American railroading, featuring new and expanded exhibits and rare artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution. The 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse also includes special Civil War-era locomotives and rolling stock. A narrated seasonal train ride is available. Travel to the Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Visitor Center, where you can view a film about the sites and history of Baltimore. Spend some time at the Inner[...]
Fine Dining Baltimore has an amazing selection of fine dining options. For your next night out, try Blk Swan’s dynamic variations on American classics in an “urban elevated” atmosphere or savor Magdalena’s bistro-style locally focused seasonal “from scratch” offerings. Papi Cuisine, with their innovative Afro-Latin fusion or the Tilted Row’s classic American fare with a Mediterranean twist, are two more date night spots that won’t disappoint. If you're in search of mouth-watering, slow-roasted chicken, try[...]
Maryland Beer Apps, Trails and Tours Download the Shore Craft Beer App, click here for Apple and here for Google Play versions. When you check into any of our locations either through the "Find Beer Near Me" or "Challenge" links you will automatically be entered to win a two-night stay in Ocean City, Maryland. Follow the hops! Uncover the malt! Be a seeker of suds as you travel along the HowardOnTap Craft Brew Trail! You’ll[...]
Day 1 Arrive for a guided tour of Baltimore to explore the city’s illustrious past while driving through colorful and diverse neighborhoods. Then, it’s off to the Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O Railroad Museum. You’ll see antique toy train layouts and treasured holiday memorabilia; enjoy train rides with Santa and Frosty; and listen to archival recordings from the B&O's Glee Club. After lunch, visit the Inner Harbor where the Inner Harbor Plaza is[...]
Day 1: Baltimore is home to the Star-Spangled Banner and the birthplace of American Railroading. Arrive late morning and begin with a visit to Fort McHenry National Historic Monument & Shrine. Here students will meet with their guide and learn the story behind the writing of our National anthem by Francis Scott Key. Then travel to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House to see where the 30’ x 42’ flag was sewn. Dinner can be enjoyed[...]