a message from Visit Maryland Dear Friends, Forget the “fastest time to destination” and opt for a relaxing road trip as you travel this great state, from the sandy shores of the Atlantic Coast to the Appalachian Mountains in the west. To help plan your next Maryland trip, we have partnered with the National Scenic Byways Program to develop the amazing routes you’ll find in this book. The Cape to Cape Byway stretches along our beautiful Atlantic beaches to Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City – the classic American beach town. Explore the waterfront getaways and pristine Chesapeake shores on the Chesapeake Country , Lower Susquehanna and Roots & Tides byways. You can also mix in some mountains and travel along the Alleghenies to Western Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake on the Mountain Maryland Byway . Let our byways be your history books and open your eyes to the breadth of the American experience. Follow in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, a true Maryland hero, along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway and experience a landscape still alive with her great courage. Make a pilgrimage to sacred sites on the Religious Freedom Tour . Retrace the War of 1812, America’s “Second War for Independence,” and witness the birthplace of our National Anthem along the Star-Spangled Banner Byway . Explore some of our nation’s more somber days during the Civil War on the Antietam Campaign , Journey Through Hallowed Ground , and John Wilkes Booth: Escape of an Assassin byways. You’re encouraged to explore Maryland’s unique culture on the Mason & Dixon , Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and Horses & Hounds byways. Discover our welcoming small towns on the Old Main Streets Byway and take the classic American road trip on the Historic National Road . Enjoy a unique, urban outing on Baltimore’s Historic Charles Street or the Falls Road byway. No matter what journey you take, the best part might be the amazing Marylanders you’ll meet along your way. With our big cities, small towns, mountain adventures, ocean getaways, and, of course, the unique American treasure that is the Chesapeake Bay, there is always something for everyone on a Maryland excursion. Using this guide, get out there and explore our great state by journeying along one of Maryland’s many beautiful byways. VIEW OUR SCENIC BYWAYS ONLINE 1-877-333-4455 | www.visitmaryland.org | 1
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