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See the Baltimore Orioles Play at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore When Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened in 1992, it changed the landscape of baseball forever; and 29 years later, it remains the best place on Earth to enjoy the greatest game on the planet. Catch just one game at “The Yard” and you’ll understand why. As the first stadium in more than a generation built into its city rather than heaped on[...]

Just off I-95 near the top of the Chesapeake Bay, Ripken Stadium is the Taj Mahal of minor league baseball. Home to the Aberdeen IronBirds, the Baltimore Orioles’ High-A East league team, this gem of a park is Iron Man (and Aberdeen native) Cal Ripken Jr.’s love letter to America’s pastime. The stadium is Camden Yards in miniature, right down to the Marriott Hotel situated in left field and built to look like the big[...]

Looking for the perfect way to beat beach traffic to Ocean City? Catch a Shorebirds game. Located right off of Route 50 and just a home run away from the beach, Perdue’s classic, three level brick concourse combines the essence of those glorious, golden-age minor league parks with all of the modern amenities. Home of the Orioles’ Low-A East league affiliate, Perdue Stadium welcomes kids with its extra friendly environment. And the best part- by[...]

Meritus Park, home of Maryland’s newest minor league team, the Flying Boxcars, was part of a revitalization project in Hagerstown and is a hub for the community, hosting more than sixty Atlantic League Professional Baseball games every year. The stadium also serves as a venue for concerts, community events, and much more throughout the year. It opened in the spring of 2024. The team’s unusual moniker is an homage to the nickname for the famous[...]

Home of the Orioles Double-A Eastern League affiliate, and just 25 miles from Camden Yards as the Oriole Bird flies, Bowie is THE place to catch the hottest young Orioles stars before they hit the bigs. The lighthouse by the bullpen is a standout landmark in this homey park. Face painters, a bounce-house, carousel, and inexpensive general admission seats with ideal sightlines make this a great baseball getaway on a budget. And with the park’s[...]

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[...]

PREAKNESS! The Preakness is the pivotal jewel in horse racing’s ultimate series, the Triple Crown. The race that has shaped the legacies of champion horses such as Seabiscuit, is a 1 3/16 miles course for three-year old colts, geldings and fillies. Watch this space for more details for the running of the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in 2026, and the return of Preakness to the newly reconstructed Pimlico Race Course[...]

Enjoy a great day or evening out with friends or family, playing games, enjoying rides, food, live entertainment, contests and much more. Local produce and livestock will create a great agricultural learning experience for all. Check out the Maryland Department of Agriculture's full list of county fairs and agricultural expos. The Maryland State Fair This is usually the summer's crescendo offering great food, fun and family entertainment including: tame and thrilling rides, classic fair and[...]