Maryland - November 20, 2024

"Visit Maryland" for Main Street Shopping, a Holiday Road Trip, Fall Festivities, Holiday Deals and More!

Tis' the Season for Holiday Shopping ...

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Tis' the Season for Holiday Shopping

November 30 is Small Business Saturday, a perfect excuse to get out and shop to your heart's content along Maryland’s iconic Main Streets. Support local businesses while finding the perfect present for everyone on your list. At the end of the day, put your feet up with a local Maryland brew or Old Line cocktail and rest up for another day of deals at a classic Maryland hotel or historic inn .

Photo credit: Jill Jasuta

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A picture of the Annual Antietam Illumination for the holidays.

Take a Holiday

Road Trip

Take a holiday road trip along one of Maryland’s 18 Scenic Byways. Travel the Antietam Campaign Scenic Byway and experience winter events like the powerful Annual Memorial Illumination on December 7, or plan a getaway on the Star-Spangled Banner Scenic Byway with a stop at the Garden in Lights at Annemarie Gardens and Sculptural Arts Center. Find more holiday experiences along all of our 18 Scenic Byways. Book a room now to extend your stay!

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Experience the German Christmas Market

Head down to the Inner Harbor to find unique gifts at the Christmas Village in Baltimore, from November 23- December 24. Take a break from shopping to enjoy a wide variety of food offerings and stop for a hot or cold drink at the Winter Wunder Bar. While you’re in town check out these Top Things to do in Winter and stay a while at a Maryland hotel or cozy inn.

 

 

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Celebrate Fall

Holidays

Plan your celebrations for a Maryland Thanksgiving and National Native American Heritage Day. Find uniquely Maryland ways to give thanks and enrich your holiday by celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of Maryland’s Native people at sites, events and commemorations around the state. Get cozy at a hotel or tucked-away inn to make it a real holiday getaway.

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Say “Welcome Home for the Holidays!”

Make coming home or staying home in Maryland for the holidays a little brighter with our “Welcome Home for the Holidays” packages and winter deals— we have special promotions on hotels, restaurants, attractions, events and shops— all wrapped up in one spot just for you. And why not treat yourself to a little something special from Maryland while you’re at it? 

 

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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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