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 66 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. Managing Director Cassandra M. Vanhooser 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. 76 State Parks Map A Maryland Glossary Get to know Maryland like a local. See what our many state parks have to offer, from camping to fishing and beyond. Experiences for Every Season 78 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 52 Food and Drink 85 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 88 County and City Tourism Offices 89 Western Maryland Attractions 93 Capital Region Attractions 100 Central Maryland Attractions 108 Southern Maryland Attractions 111 Eastern Shore Attractions Executive Editor Theresa Donnelly Publication Editors Florence Brant Brandon Chan Rich Gilbert Ana Hall-Defoor Anne Kyle Connie Spindler Leslie Troy For advertising information, contact Carly.Stedman@MilesPartnership.com. Maryland Byways Road Trips Our scenic and historic byways are ready for roadies. Top Attractions for People With Diverse Disabilities Discover accessible attractions across the state. 56 Your Guide to Maryland Lighthouses You’ll take a shine to this illuminating scavenger hunt. 61 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 Explore quaint waterfront communities and adventure with Chesapeake Bay Storytellers. ON THE COVER Maryland THE OFFICIAL MARYLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE EDITION DESTINATION The Beauty Scenic Byways of Our We Love Our Lighthouses ALL OF Maryland THE OFFICIAL MARYLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE EDITION DESTINATION We Love Our Lighthouses ALL OF The Beauty of Our THEM Scenic Byways Four Seasons of Maryland Magic THE M Crab Cakes, Soul Food and Fresh Catches Birthplace of American Railroading DISCOVER THE Birthplace of American Railroading DISCOVER THE @TravelMD @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 2027 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 Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Anne Arundel County Jay Fleming Photography Helmstetter’s Curve, Allegany County Brett Bodenschatz 4 DESTINATION MARYLAND
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