TABLE OF CONTENTS DESTINATION MARYLAND CONTENTS FEATURES 8 What’s New in Maryland Plan an adventure around new things to do. 13 Indulge All 5 Senses in Maryland Photo Essay: Be inspired by these only in-Maryland adventures. DEPARTMENTS Culinary & Dining Wine, Craft Beer & Distilling Sports & Entertainment History Family Fun Outdoors State Parks & Forests Amenities Road Trips & Driving Tours Beaches & Waterways Arts & Culture 18 22 24 26 28 32 36 39 43 46 Maryland’s Regions Western Maryland Capital Region Central Maryland Southern Maryland Eastern Shore State Map Featured Events 49 50 63 82 106 116 142 145 MARYLAND THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO MAR YLAND STATE TRAVEL DESTINA TIONour THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO MARYLAND TRAVEL DESTINATION MARYLAND The New Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center DISCOVER Maryland’s Beauty Along 18 Scenic Byways EXPLORE ON THE COVER Bestpitch Ferry Road Bridge over the Transquaking River Cambridge Photo courtesy of Dorchester County Tourism dents.ua. Culinary Delights and Hand-crafted Spirits, Brews and Wines SAVOR IN EN OP RCH A M G 17 20 org Historic wooden bridge near the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, set to open March 2017. 11/22/16 5:47 PM 4 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 VISITMARYLAND.ORG 17MD_FCBC_IFCIBC.indd 3
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