Enjoy wine tasting at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard; credit Maryland Tourism
Maryland
Maryland is an incredible mix of heritage sites, modern culture, oceanfront beaches, bayside dining and harborside attractions sure to please all ages and travel interests for a day, a week, or a month. In short, Maryland has it all. Shake up how you vacation and come see all that Maryland has to offer.
Having lasting memories from your vacation makes all the planning so worth it. Maryland is home to a variety of sights and adventures. You’ll find amazing waterscapes, from mountain streams to rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic. Here, you’re never far from an adrenaline rush or a relaxing walk.
Once you cross a short bridge to Ocean City, an oceanfront boardwalk to the east, and marinas facing west towards the mainland. Bask in a family-friendly wealth of an arcade, water park, miniature golf, Go Karts, and a small amusement park with thrill rides. The best thing in Ocean City is always the sandy beach and ice cream on a hot day.
Nobody does crabs like Maryland, Nobody!; credit Maryland Tourism
And come hungry, because seafood is the star of Maryland’s culinary scene with crabs, oysters, rockfish, and more. For an extraordinary dining experience, explore our Crab & Oyster Trail, where you’ll get a true sense of Maryland’s stunning landscapes and delicious seafood.
You’ll be inspired by the rich history in destinations including Fort McHenry, Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and Scenic Byway. You’ll be romanced by the beautiful scenery found in Deep Creek Lake, Brookside Gardens, Historic St. Mary’s City, the Ocean City boardwalk and Assateague Island. You’ll be entertained by the fun and excitement of Wisp Resort, Six Flags America, National Aquarium, Delmarva Discovery Center, National Harbor, National Aquarium, and a wide array of attractions in the Baltimore area. And it doesn’t end there.
Bubble-making at Hammerman Beach in Baltimore County; credit Maryland Tourism
Maryland is full of unique experiences that lead to incredible memories. Travel through Chesapeake Country, where idyllic towns form a web of authenticity around our treasured bay. Whether you’re riding the historic Oxford-Bellevue Ferry, or enjoying a dockside feast, Maryland’s Eastern Shore is where truly incredible memories are made.
On the Western Shore, you can paddle through famed ship graveyards on the Potomac. At National Harbor the Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln monuments beg you to take family photos with them. Enjoy a plethora of dining options, a beach and a ride on the giant Capital Wheel is worth the wait for tremendous views of the Potomac River and Virginia. MGM Casino Resort is also nearby.
If you need a place for teens to hang out, visit The Mall at Columbia where they can see and be seen while shopping for trend-setting garments and gifts.
For a taste of true American history, walk in the footsteps of those who came before us at the Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields, where so many brave soldiers gave their lives. And on your trek west, experience Deep Creek Lake in the summer or rock and roll through our white-water rapids. And in the winter, soar down the mountain at Wisp Resort.
Selfies at a scenic overlook in Western Maryland; credit MD Tourism/Doug Sanford
To experience true folklore, you can follow the Patapsco River or the explore Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway, Barn Quilt Trail, visit the Carroll County Farm Museum, or dine with celebrity chefs.
If city culture is what you’re looking for, Annapolis and Baltimore each share their own unique history and experiences.
Visit the Naval Academy in Annapolis and the Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, American Visionary Art Museum and Fells Point nightlife in Baltimore. And if history is what you’re open to, visit Fort McHenry, the birthplace of our national anthem.
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass holding court in the National Harbor promenade; (c) Soul Of America
We’re proud of our great state. And we’re proud to offer a true melting pot of authentic experiences. Whatever your adventure, whatever your joy, you’re welcome to make Maryland yours.
WEBSITE: https://www.visitmaryland.org
PHONE: 877-333-4455
Capitol Wheel lights up National Harbor at night; credit Gaylord National Harbor Hotel
