Destination Maryland TABLE OF CONTENTS VISIT MARYLAND BY THE BOOK Yeah, We’ve Got That 8 Family-Friendly Fun 86 No matter what sort of vacation you’re after, we’ve got that. Trust us. We would never pull your “crab” leg. Finding ways to entertain the kids is easy all year round in Maryland. The opportunities for family fun are limitless! Robbie Booth Band Leonardtown Square Maryland’s Five Regions 16 Five awesome regions, one great state. There’s so much, so close for your Maryland perfect 10 vacation. Trail System Second-to-None 90 America’s Byways 28 You’re invited to roll your windows down and feel the breeze as you cruise our 18 scenic byways. World-class water and land trails make Maryland a top destination for nature lovers of every age and fitness level. The Crossroads of the Civil War 96 So Much in Maryland 36 A wealth of incredible attractions and adventures await travelers who prefer to explore a little differently. Journey through landscapes torn apart in America’s darkest hour and made whole again by its brightest dawn. Crab Fest Waterways, The Heart of Maryland 54 Raise a Glass to a Maryland Vacation 102 From the beaches of Ocean City to the cool, clean waters of Deep Creek Lake, water is a constant through line of Maryland culture, cuisine and history. Taste great drinks of every flavor at Maryland’s craft breweries, wineries and distilleries. TRIP PLANNING IDEAS Western Maryland Attractions Capital Region Attractions Central Maryland Attractions Southern Maryland Attractions Eastern Shore Attractions County & City Tourism Offices State Map 114 117 123 130 133 140 142 COME SEE FOR YOURSELF Washington Monument, Baltimore Photo: Sean Pavone Choptank River Lighthouse, Cambridge Photo: Jill Jasuta Real Maryland Find photos tagged with #MDinFocus throughout this magazine. Salisbury @thompsondroneworx 4 / VISITMARYLAND.ORG