All About Maryland
Come discover what vacation is really about. A soothing sail on the Chesapeake Bay … A quiet cabin near mountain trails … A cozy clubhouse just beyond the 18th green … Maryland says “welcome” in so many ways.
We’re passionate about giving you a complete vacation experience, so visit our five unique regions to find fishing, skiing, sightseeing, sumptuous food and sandy beaches. Pack your days with family fun – fill your nights with unforgettable entertainment. www.visitmaryland.org
Maryland’s Eastern Shore
On the Chesapeake Bay side of the peninsula you'll find quaint Eastern Shore towns in every nook and cranny. St Michaels, Easton, Chestertown, Cambridge and Crisfield are some of the most prominent. Exploring the little waterfront towns of the Maryland Eastern Shore is a great way to spend a weekend. Each of the nine Maryland counties of the shore has their own special history and events. Take a brief history tour or just collect some of our seafood recipes. Visit http://www.easternshore.com/ to plan your trip to the parks and events listed and be sure to visit the businesses that provide our unspoiled and vibrant way of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Ocean City
Ocean City, a year-round resort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that boasts a 10-mile beachfront, a three-mile boardwalk and an endless number of eateries and shops – some dating back to the 1920s. From saltwater taffy to gourmet seafood; from boardwalk shops to luxury accommodations, Ocean City offers all the fun and amenities that you’d expect from a popular seaside resort. Whether you stay for a weekend or a week, you’ll have plenty to do. www.ococean.com
Baltimore
A stroll around Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbor, Baseball’s Camden Yard or Raven’s Football, or a visit to historic attractions including Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key wrote the National Anthem, to one of the city’s many cultural venues, to one of the city's assortment of ethnic neighborhoods will immediately show you why Baltimore – the city by the bay – is known as Charm City. Follow your trip to an Orioles or Ravens game with dinner in near-by Little Italy. Ride a water taxi from the National Aquarium in Baltimore to the hip, historic streets of Canton and Fells Point. http://baltimore.org/
Annapolis
Maryland’s state capital, which has more 18th century buildings still in use than in any other U.S. city, offers beautiful, historic architecture clustered along winding, cobblestone streets that meander to the harbor where a variety of boats, large and small, make their home. Be sure to walk along the red-brick streets near City Dock. Visit a local pub or the US Naval Academy. Stop by a gallery. You’ll find everything from maritime antiques to designer clothing to magnificent works of art. Or, take advantage of the plentiful choices for recreation on the bay, including boating and fishing. http://www.visit-annapolis.org/