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In the 1800s, thousands of settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountain and headed west on the dirt, macadam and cobblestone covered National Road, America's first federally funded highway.

The National Road Museum takes visitors on a journey through the history of the important Historic National Road, the first federally constructed roadway in the United States which helped build the nation and is today a national scenic byway.

Beat the Winter Chills with these Maryland Thrills! When the mercury drops, Maryland has got the goods to heat things up. Whether you want to get your blood pumping on the slopes or spend the day snuggled up by the fire in a world-class resort, this list has the perfect Maryland winter fun for everyone. Experience some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the mid-Atlantic on the slopes at Wisp Resort with stunning views[...]

On this easy-going drive along country vistas just south of the Pennsylvania border, prepare yourself for historical encounters, recreational endeavors and life “down on the farm.” Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon spent nearly four years helping to settle a land dispute by surveying newly established boundaries between Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Delaware. Though the 1763 Mason-Dixon Line is sometimes cited as the dividing line between slavery and freedom during the Civil War, the true border[...]

BALTIMORE (March 10, 2021) Maryland’s Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway has been designated as an All-American Road by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the highest designation a road can receive. This honor was announced along with 49 new designations to the America's Byways® collection, including 15 All-American Roads (AAR) and 34 National Scenic Byways (NSB) in 28 states. "With elevation of the Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway to an All-American Road, Maryland is[...]

The National Park Service created the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom to commemorate the places and people who shaped the journey to freedom. Network to Freedom sites are documented places where the enslaved escaped from bondage, the routes they took, places where they stayed or found assistance, and sometimes places where their freedom was tried and tested. Network to Freedom programs provide authentic information about the Underground Railroad and people who escaped. Network to[...]

BALTIMORE, MD (January 25, 2021) – National Plan for Vacation Day is January 26 and it is the perfect time to begin planning a future Maryland vacation. The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has just the right tools to help travelers uncover the many sites and attractions, special events, scenic byways, parks, recreational opportunities, and more that will make a vacation in Maryland a memorable experience. “National Plan for Vacation Day is especially[...]