Your Guide to Our Magazine: Table of Contents 2 8 10 14 How to Use This Guide Find a quick overview of the guide’s magic (and some deals!). Destination Maryland 70 Build Your Own Maryland Vacation DESTINATION MARYLAND The Official Maryland Travel Magazine Governor Wes Moore Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism World Trade Center 401 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 410-767-3400, Toll-Free: 877-209-5883, Fax: 410-333-6643 VisitMaryland.org To order additional copies of this guide, please contact the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism. Acting Managing Director Marci Wolff Ross Managing Editor Brian Michael Lawrence Map Travel planning is easier with these trip ideas — including suggestions for business travelers. Orient yourself with this handy map. You’re welcome. 80 State Parks Map A Maryland Glossary Get to know Maryland like a local. See what nearly 70 state parks have to offer, from camping to fishing and beyond. Experiences for Every Season 82 Trail Mix Plan your vacation around top-reviewed places and events. A treasure chest of land and water trails means year-round delights for outdoors lovers. 19 29 35 54 Food and Drink 89 Crossword Dig into seafood, farm-fresh fare and locally made craft beverages. Puzzle your way across the state. Matchless Maryland Don’t miss these quintessential Maryland attractions and events. Trip-Planning Ideas 92 County and City Tourism Offices Executive Editor Theresa Donnelly Publication Editors Florence Brant Brandon Chan Rich Gilbert Ana Hall-Defoor Anne Kyle Robin Smith Connie Spindler Leslie Troy Chris Zang For advertising information, contact Carly.Stedman@MilesPartnership.com. Maryland Byways Road Trips Our scenic and historic byways are ready for roadies. 93 Western Maryland Attractions 97 Capital Region Attractions 103 Central Maryland Attractions 110 Southern Maryland Attractions 113 Eastern Shore Attractions Top Attractions for People With Diverse Disabilities Discover accessible attractions across the state. 60 Your Guide to Maryland Lighthouses You’ll take a shine to this illuminating scavenger hunt. 65 Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaways Find the Magazine Online Bookmark this page in case your friends “borrow” your copy and forget to return it: VisitMaryland.org/brochure . Stay in the Loop Sign up for the latest Maryland news at VisitMaryland.org/newsletter . Follow the Fun on Social Media Use #MDinFocus to tag us in your adventures. @VisitMaryland @TravelMD Explore quaint waterfront communities and adventure with Chesapeake Bay Storytellers. ON THE COVER Ocean City Adobe Stock AmazingAerialAgency Western Maryland Getty Images Richard T. Nowitz @maryland Destination Maryland is Maryland’s official travel magazine, produced and distributed as a free publication by the Maryland Office of Tourism, a division of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Articles, itineraries, advertisements and listings appearing in this travel guide are intended as a service to travelers and do not constitute an endorsement by the state of any business, organization, or attraction. Applications for listings are available through the Maryland Office of Tourism. Information in this publication is as correct as possible at press time, but is subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information before traveling. Unless otherwise noted, most attractions are closed on major holidays. Reproduction in whole or in part of any photographs, maps, illustrations or articles without prior written consent by the copyright holders is prohibited. Copyright 2026 by Miles Partnership. Destination Maryland is produced in partnership with the state of Maryland by Miles Partnership. 6751 Professional Pkwy., Ste. 200, Sarasota, FL 34240 800-683-0010 MilesPartnership.com 4 DESTINATION MARYLAND
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