"Visit Maryland" for a Thanksgiving Road Trip, Chesapeake Bay Festivals and Museums, Family Fun on the Farm, and more!

Savor a Thanksgiving Road Trip

Plan a Thanksgiving getaway on one of Maryland’s 18 incredible Scenic Byways. Travel through Western Maryland’s lush mountainscape, visit historic sites and cities, spend time in our quaint small towns or wander along the edge of the sparkling Chesapeake Bay–whatever your family’s getaway dream, your holiday planning just got a whole lot easier. So go ahead and make a turkey day reservation at one of Maryland’s incredible restaurants and book a few nights at one of our unique inns or cozy hotels.You’re welcome!

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Wing Your Way Away Along the Bay

Celebrate the Chesapeake Bay’s unique art, culture and cuisine with a few days at the annual Waterfowl Festival in Easton, November 7-10. Continue your “lucky duck” getaway with a trip to the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum to see their world-class collection, take a Storyteller Tour, or make your way to one of Maryland’s maritime museums–The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum or The Calvert Marine Museum to dive deeper into the wonders of the Bay.

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the Waterfowl Festival

Celebrate Indigenous Heritage in Maryland

November is National Native American Heritage Month and an ideal time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of Maryland’s indigenous people. Explore the vibrant culture and deep heritage of the many different people who made their home in Maryland at Native American heritage sites, events, and celebrations around the state.

 

 

 

 

Fall into

Family Farm Fun

Whether you want to pick pumpkins, take a haunted hayride, get lost in a corn maze, bob for apples or do it all– now’s the perfect time to enjoy some Fall fun in Maryland. Pack up the car and head out to soak up the cool weather and changing colors with a day down on the farm. Make it an “apple-solutely” wonderful escape with a stay at one of Maryland’s snug inns or luxurious hotels .

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Gallop Across Gorgeous Maryland

"See Yourself Here"

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