Maryland Official Visitors Guide

Crossword

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Puzzle Your Way Across Maryland

Use the clues and page numbers to solve the puzzle — and find more Maryland adventures you might have missed.

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Trail Mix

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Plot a New Path Each Season

Got trails? We do. Miles (and nautical miles) of them. Take a gander at just a handful of our trail networks — and turn your next hike, bike, paddle or snowshoe into a memory-filled retreat.

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State Parks Map

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MARYLAND PARK SERVICE
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401
1-800-830-3974

Revervations: parkreservations.maryland.gov
1-888-432-2267

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Build Your Own Maryland Vacation

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Jump-start your vacation planning with these trip ideas. Stick to one or mix and match things to do … whatever floats your skipjack.

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Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaways

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Immerse yourself in this unparalleled universe as you explore quaint waterfront communities along the loop and set out on excursions with Chesapeake Bay Storytellers.

Kayaks and Culture

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Your Guide to Maryland Lighthouses

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Scavenger-Hunt Style

Dozens of lighthouses dot Maryland’s 3,190 miles of gorgeous coastline, and each has a fascinating history and loads of Chesapeake Bay charm. Check out these favorites as you follow our lighthouse scavenger hunt, which offers some — dare we say “enlightening”? — maritime trivia.

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Top Attractions for People With Diverse Disabilities

Jackie Duda — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:05:03 +0000

When Maryland says “You’re welcome,” we mean it. More destinations are opening doors previously closed to visitors with disabilities and putting accessibility at the forefront. Here’s just a snapshot of what’s accessible.

PARK PASS PERKS

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Maryland Byways Road Trips

Jackie Duda — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:02:26 +0000

Each of our 18 scenic byways have the makings of a perfect road trip. And with nearly 2,500 miles of scenery — from bridges soaring over waving wetland grasses to rolling mountain vistas — they’re easy on the eyes, too. They’re also packed with things to do along the way (and on side trips). You’ll encounter cosmopolitan cities, charming small towns, Underground Railroad sites, intimate art and history museums, historic battlegrounds and more.

This flag denotes one of our six federally designated America’s Byways®.

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Matchless Maryland

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We don’t like to brag, but we will. Maryland is a multiverse with a flavor all its own. One day, you could be jamming out at a mountain music fest, while the next you’re cheering on Thoroughbreds. Take a look at just a handful of the attractions that make us so cool.

Preakness Stakes and Steeplechase Races, Baltimore and Laurel

Maryland’s love for horses is so hardcore that our state sport is jousting (minus the clunky armor). Get in on our horseplay as these sleek athletes pound the dirt at the Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. Historically held at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, the Preakness makes its 2026 home in Laurel Park — known for thrilling live Thoroughbred races courtesy of the Maryland Jockey Club — before returning to a rebuilt Pimlico in 2027. You can also catch riders leaping the timbers at My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase in Monkton and the Grand National Steeplechase in Butler, where tailgate traditions and deep-rooted pride reflect Maryland’s equestrian spirit.

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Food and Drink

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Taste Maryland Specialties

Soul-Comforting Food

Across the state, restaurant owners honor their heritage by blending traditional family recipes with fresh, local ingredients and modern twists. Savor down-home cooking Maryland style in soul food, Caribbean fare, barbecue and more.

In Waldorf, Lefty’s Barbecue Unlimited is a go-to for comfort food. This beloved, family-run spot serves up homestyle recipes with local roots, from tender signature ribs rubbed in a special spice blend to hearty sides like sweet-potato soufflé and chicken-seasoned green beans.

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Experiences for Every Season

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Plan your next Maryland vacation around these top-reviewed places and events, from festivals where oysters are shucked at record speed to the only mountaintop recirculating white-water course in the world.

Winter

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A Maryland Glossary

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From Snowballs to Skipjacks: A Maryland Glossary

Learn the language of the localsand get ideas for how to enjoy some of the foods and pastimes that make Maryland extra special.

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Map

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MARYLAND WELCOME CENTERS

The Welcome Centers are a wonderful place to stop in and get the low-down on what to see and how to get there. These trained counselors love to share and are the perfect partners for planning your getaway.

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How to Use This Guide

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Welcome to Destination Maryland …

WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?

Destination Maryland is created with you in mind, because we want you to explore Maryland your way — whether that’s using the magazine as trip-planning inspiration before rolling out or keeping it in your car as a travel guide once you’re here.

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Dear Friends

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Welcome to Maryland! With Destination Maryland as your guide, I encourage you to take time to explore every corner of our state — each with its own exceptional beauty, world-class attractions and restaurants, historic sites, and events and activities for people of all ages.

Maryland is home to one of the nation’s most valued treasures — the Chesapeake Bay. Enjoy the Bay’s rich heritage with our Chesapeake Bay Storytellers, local experts who will bring you into their worlds while bringing the Chesapeake Bay experience to life.

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