Maryland Official Visitors Guide - 2026 Maryland Official Visitors Guide
Dear Friends
2025-11-04 04:13:40
Welcome to Maryland! With Destination Maryland as your guide, I encourage you to take time to explore every corner of our state — each with its own exceptional beauty, world-class attractions and restaurants, historic sites, and events and activities for people of all ages.
Maryland is home to one of the nation’s most valued treasures — the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy the Bay’s rich heritage with our Chesapeake Bay Storytellers, local experts who will bring you into their worlds while bringing the Chesapeake Bay experience to life.
Our beautiful and diverse 18 scenic byways offer ready-made road-trip tours of our state. From the rolling green of Western Maryland to our sparkling Bay and Atlantic beaches, to our quaint small towns and historic cities, these scenic routes will help you explore Maryland like a local.
If you are looking for a more active way to get around Maryland, I encourage you to check out our unparalleled trail system with hiking, biking and water trails for every level of experience.
Maryland’s thriving culinary scene ranges from our famous Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, oysters and rockfish to unique favorites like stuffed ham and Smith Island Cake, our state’s official dessert. Though Maryland’s official state cocktail is the Orange Crush, our state also boasts numerous craft wineries, distilleries and breweries, as well as a thriving agritourism scene.
Maryland has a wealth of historic sites and world-class museums. Plan a visit to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine — known for its pivotal role in the War of 1812, or follow in the footsteps of heroes such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, whose stories of bravery make Maryland the Most Powerful Underground Railroad Storytelling Destination in the World. See the exquisite craftsmanship of hand-carved decoys on display at the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum or marvel at the amazing self-taught artistry at the American Visionary Art Museum.
I hope this Destination Maryland magazine helps you plan the perfect getaway to our state. We look forward to your visit, and remember — you’re always welcome in Maryland.
Sincerely,
Wes Moore
Governor
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