Welcome to Maryland the Most Powerful Underground Railroad Storytelling Destination in the World. Plan a visit to Antietam National Battlefield, site of one of the most dramatic battles of the Civil War. Check out our vibrant arts and folk traditions, such as the famous painted screens in Baltimore’s row house windows, the exquisite craftsmanship of hand-carved decoys on display at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury, and the Decoy Museum in Havre de Grace or our many world-class museums and art collections located across Maryland. When you visit, be sure to stop by one of our 10 Welcome Centers around the state. Our knowledgeable and helpful travel counselors can direct you to the perfect adventure, such as exploring the charming towns around the Chesapeake Bay, historic sites along the Underground Railroad, and our unique Crab & Oyster Trail, with more than 100 seafood destinations. With road trips being more popular than ever, our 18 scenic byways make for perfect opportunities to explore Maryland. We encourage you to visit local businesses and restaurants along the way that have taken and posted our Maryland Back-to-Business Pledge, which assures you that they are taking all necessary precautions and are following prescribed health recommendations. If you’re looking for more Maryland travel inspiration, I invite you to our website, VisitMaryland.org, and follow us on social media at #VisitMaryland and #MDinFocus. Let this Destination Maryland Magazine help you to plan your perfect trip. As you are open for travel—Maryland is open for you. Governor Larry Hogan and family Dear Friends, I am pleased to share with you the 2022 edition of Destination Maryland: The Official Maryland Travel Magazine. This annual publication provides a comprehensive overview of all that our state offers as a travel destination— from the Appalachian Mountains to the sandy shores of the Atlantic coast, and all our vibrant cities and charming towns along the way. I hope this is a valuable resource when you are planning your next getaway in Maryland. Maryland has a rich, diverse array of experiences and landscapes, and I want to encourage you to take time and explore our five regions. Each area has its own exceptional beauty, unique attractions, historical sites, and events and activities for people of all ages. The Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most valued treasures, offers countless recreational options including paddling on water trails, sailing, boating, fishing, and crabbing. One of the best ways to get out on the water is with one of our Chesapeake Bay Storytellers. These men and women make their living on the bay, understand its history, culture and ecology, and know how to bring your Chesapeake Bay experience to life. Seafood lovers will be right at home in Maryland, with our famous Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, oysters, and rockfish. I encourage you to sample our other culinary traditions, such as stuffed ham from St. Mary’s County, a snowball or pit-beef sandwich in the central part of the state, or our official state dessert, Smith Island Cake. Maryland also boasts numerous world-class wineries and distilleries, and has a thriving craft beer industry, including the Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House, the company’s first brewing operation in the U.S. since the 1950s. Our state’s history is another thing that makes Maryland unique. You can tour the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, known for its role in the War of 1812, or follow in the footsteps of heroes like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, whose stories of bravery and sacrifice make Maryland Sincerely, Larry Hogan Governor 2 / VISIT MARYLAND
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