Left to Right: Power Plant Live!, Baltimore; Slow Boat Captains for Truth and Justice, Taste of Cambridge Theatre and Cultural Center and more—all packed into a walkable Arts and Entertainment District. For the perfect date night, head to Glen Echo Park’s Spanish Ballroom. Dance events start with an introductory lesson to get you started on a night of dancing. Frederick’s Weinberg Center for the Arts consistently hosts celebrated stars of the entertainment world. In the mountains, Black Bear Tavern, a restaurant and nightclub that hosts live music, is a go-to destination after a day on Deep Creek Lake. On the Eastern Shore, stroll the streets of Cambridge for its mix of restaurants and a collection of traditional pubs. In Ocean City, after the sun sets you have plenty of nightlife options. And while Southern Maryland’s tranquility is part of its charm, nights are anything but quiet at The Rex in Leonardtown. Housed in a repurposed movie theater, the restaurant and bar hosts high-energy DJs and live music. The streets of National Harbor offer plenty of opportunities to play, including the MGM National Harbor hotel and casino. ✥ High Rolling Fun at Maryland’s Casinos PHOTO: DEAN RAY/VISIT BALTIMORE; DAVID HARP/CHESAPEAKEPHOTOS.COM; OCEAN DOWNS; MARYLAND LIVE! CASINO Whether you’re a keen card player or looking for a low-key, slots-and-a-show experience, Maryland’s casinos offer up non-stop entertainment and excitement. Combine a trip to the beach with a visit to the Casino at Ocean Downs in Berlin, with its 800 slot machines and live harness racing. If you want the excitement of gaming at a top-notch casino with small-town friendliness mixed in, Hollywood Casino, just a quick hop off I-95 in Perryville, is the place. There’s live music every Saturday evening and you often have a chance to play for fabulous, unique giveaways. Horseshoe Casino is a major hub for exciting nightlife in Baltimore. Enjoy the lavish setting of the high-limit Oriole Palace Room, off-track betting, and special events like weekly “Rockstar” karaoke with a live band. It’s also home to several celebrity chef restaurants. Located at National Harbor on the banks of the Potomac River, the MGM complex has 12 restaurants, a world-class casino, and luxurious shopping and accommodations packaged in a bold, contemporary design, all within minutes of Washington, D.C. Maryland Live! in Hanover prides itself on its one-of-a-kind promotions. Past giveaways include a trip to space and five Teslas. Guests can also see headline entertainment at the casino’s 500-seat performance venue. Rocky Gap, near Cumberland, offers slots, blackjack, craps and roulette in a breathtaking mountain setting. Retreat to the pristine shores of Lake Habeeb where you can play a round on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course or relax at the spa when you aren’t gaming. Above: Ocean Downs, Berlin Below: Maryland Live!, Hanover DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 21
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