Home of Maryland’s oldest wine festival and some of the finest wineries in the region, the Carroll Wine Trail marries amazing wineries to the traditions and cultures of Carroll County farm and horse country. People have been traveling to this region for years to taste the fruits of the harvest and to enjoy life. Each winery along the trail will welcome you with charm, character, and delicious hand-crafted wines. Learn about both new and age-old-wine[...]
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Berlin Without the Lederhosen Germany is a long flight, and we’ve got our own Berlin right on the Eastern Shore and just minutes from the beach. Walk and shop the charming streets of “The Coolest Small Town in America” enjoying unique takes on Eastern Shore seafood, great seasonal events such as the annual Fiddler’s Convention and the hilarious annual bathtub races. See why this quaint town was the setting for films such as “Runaway Bride”[...]
Wondering where to begin your shore-combing among Maryland’s 7,719 miles of coastline? Read on for suggestions to get started. Cool Off at the Swimming Hole: Maryland Beaches and Lakes At Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, you can fish, crab, hike and rent a boat on the northwestern shore of the Bay. Stroll the boardwalk and enjoy the low salinity at Betterton Beach. If you prefer lake swimming, try Cascade Lake in Hampstead, which features[...]
Stand-up paddleboarding, SUP for short, is becoming one of the fastest-growing water sports. Outfitters throughout Maryland offer rentals and instruction to those new to SUP, a mashup of surfing and canoeing. They also regularly host social gatherings—and even yoga classes—for paddleboarders to enjoy. When you’re ready to get on the water, there’s no shortage of places to go for an aquatic adventure. Capital Region Stunning views of the Potomac River await National Harbor paddlers in[...]
Historic stone archways, picturesque covered bridges, and stunning Chesapeake vistas are just some of what you’ll experience on a tour of Maryland’s unique bridges. Explore Maryland’s Historic Covered Bridges Sometimes called “romantic shelters” or “kissing bridges,” covered bridges gave courting couples a place to sneak a kiss. Maryland is still home to six beautiful and unforgettable covered bridges. Built in 1865, Jericho Covered Bridge spans Little Gunpowder Falls to connect Baltimore and Harford counties. Now[...]
Frederick County’s appeal is as diverse as its visitors—rich Civil War history, a vibrant arts scene, outdoor adventure, and a celebrated farm-to-table dining culture all draw travelers here. Tying these experiences together is the Frederick Wine Trail, a journey that captures the spirit, scenery, and flavors that make the region unforgettable. Established in 2007 as Maryland’s first wine trail, this scenic route winds past historic battlefields, through eclectic downtown Frederick, and across fertile farmland. Along[...]
Enjoy sightseeing, small-town warmth and the Delmarva Peninsula’s famous fresh seafood along this water-laced route — and bring your gear for fishing, camping, paddling or biking while exploring scenic trails once traveled by Native Americans. Explore Maryland's section of the byway from Ocean City to Stockton, or travel the entire byway, a 200-mile driving route from Cape May, New Jersey to Cape Henlopen, Delaware through Maryland and onto Cape Henry, Virginia. Discover More about the[...]
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[...]
Take a trip through bizarre Baltimore and visit welcoming neighborhoods like Hampden, Fells Point, Charles Village, Mount Vernon, the famous Inner Harbor and more, and fall in love with this great city’s silly side. Art Everywhere Sure to leave your flabber thoroughly gasted, the American Visionary Art Museum's remarkable Kinetic Sculpture Race is an annual event pitting teams head-to-head in a race through the streets, parks—and even waters—of Baltimore. These fabulous Art-O-Nauts pilot hand-made, amphibious[...]
A Dangerous Journey Escaping bondage and running to freedom was a dangerous and potentially life-threatening decision. Making the choice to leave loved ones, even children behind was heart-wrenching. Surviving exposure without proper clothing, finding food and shelter, and navigating into unknown territory while eluding slave catchers all made the journey perilous. At Maryland’s Network to Freedom sites and programs, you can discover personal stories about the ways enslaved people struggled for freedom and how others[...]