Maryland - January 15, 2025

Visit Maryland for Delicious Seafood, Outdoor Adventures, Our African-American History, and Much More!

Plan Your Maryland Escape ...

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Plan Your Maryland Escape

Start planning your perfect Maryland Spring or Summer getaway now. VisitMaryland.org has carefully curated Maryland itineraries designed just for you. From outdoor adventures to serene wellness escapes to family-friendly road trips with hidden Maryland gems, to scenic byways through lush green mountains and quaint small towns— we’ve got a trip for everyone. And the best part is, we’ve done all the work. All you have to do is decide which adventure to take first!

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Discover Delicious Deals

January means Winter Restaurant Weeks! From now until March in almost every corner of the state, Maryland chefs are cooking up fantastic flavors and can’t-miss deals just for you. Get the inside scoop on new deals and just-added restaurants. Creative drink specials, innovative new dishes, and tried-and-true old favorites are all at your fingertips on Visit Maryland.org. Why not make it a delicious getaway at one of Maryland’s cozy inns or hotels and rest up for another day of dining?

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Fantastic “Only in Maryland” Adventures

Get started on your new year’s resolution to enjoy all the unique and wonderful things our state has to offer. Follow the Maryland Crab & Oyster Trail, set sail with an authentic waterman on a Chesapeake Bay Storyteller adventure, explore the work of self-taught artists at the American Visionary Arts Museum, follow in Harriet Tubman’s footsteps, explore our state parks, such as the hidden gem of New Germany State Park… and so much more!

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Make the Most of

Black History Month

The African-American Story in Maryland is inspiring and uplifting. Plan ahead for a powerful and enriching Black History month with specially designed road trip getaways to explore our state’s amazing history. Choose from escapes to explore fascinating civil rights history in Annapolis, Baltimore or the Capital Region or take a road trip to see amazing sites on the Underground Railroad in Maryland. And don’t forget to check out all the incredible tours, exhibits, talks and events happening all across Maryland in February and beyond.

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Travel Like

a Local

It’s cold outside! After you hit the snowy slopes in wonderful Western Maryland or hike Maryland’s Trail System Second-to-None, curl up by the fire with a steaming mug of hot cocoa and a copy of Maryland’s official (and free!) travel magazine. Destination Maryland is packed with insider travel tips, detailed articles, full-color photos, and everything you need to begin your Spring and Summer dreaming. Get started today by clicking here.

 

 

 

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"See Yourself Here"

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Get Your Destination Maryland Magazine

Destination Maryland Magazine is not only the official guide to Maryland travel, it’s a fun, informative, and beautiful look at destinations from Maryland’s coast to the mountains out west. Oh, and did we mention, it’s free, it’s awesome, and it’s just a click away.

 

Maryland Minute

Each week, the Maryland Minute provides highlights and insights on events around the state. Maryland Minute is featured on Audacy radio stations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., WERQ and on Baltimore’s WBAL-AM 1090.

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