Maryland - June 18, 2025

"Visit Maryland" for our 4th of July Celebrations, our Wonderful Road Trips, Great Summer Deals and Much More!

Time to Create Your Maryland Summer Family Fun Memories.

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Fireworks explode over Baltimore City during the 4th of July celebration.

Photo Credit: @mikeoswaldphoto

Go 4th and Celebrate!

There's no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than Maryland. From star-spangled festivals and hometown parades to dazzling fireworks displays, it's the ultimate patriotic escape. Whether you explore the scenic Great Chesapeake Bay Loop, the breathtaking mountains of Western Maryland, or anywhere in between—it’s time to start planning. Book a stay at a cozy inn or historic hotel and get ready for your perfect red, white, and blue getaway.

Plan a Picture-Perfect 4th

A beautiful orange sunset over the Scenic St. Clement's Island.

Photo Credit: @montillophoto

Swing into Summer

The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival is grooving into town July 10–13, with events on scenic St. Clement’s Island and in charming Leonardtown. Enjoy toe-tapping jazz, fresh local seafood, and dreamy waterfront views. Snag a room at a Southern Maryland retreat and turn your weekend into the ultimate Maryland escape.

All That Jazz

a pro golfer on the 15 hole during the BMW Golf Championship.

Photo Credit: Charles Cherney

See Greatness on the Green

Don’t miss the 2025 BMW Championship, coming to Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, August 12–17. See the PGA Tour’s top 50 players compete in one of the season’s most exciting events—the penultimate stop in the FedExCup Playoffs. Make reservations at a Maryland hotel or inn and enjoy a week of unforgettable golf, breathtaking scenery, and edge-of-your-seat excitement.

Get Your Tickets

A white lighthouse and white house with a red roof next to it.

Ready, Set, Road Trip!

Celebrate summer with a ready-made road trip along one of Maryland’s historic and scenic Byways. Travel the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Scenic Byway and explore Civil War battlefields, peaceful nature trails, and hidden waterfalls. Or follow the Star-Spangled Banner Scenic Byway to charming towns and waterfronts where stories of courage from the War of 1812 come to life. Find places to stay along the way and make it a fantastic family vacay!

Explore Even More

A table full of steamed crabs, corn on-the-cob, and a platter of oysters on the half-shell.

Savor Summer Savings

Make your summer planning a breeze with sweet deals on VisitMaryland.org. Whether you're dreaming of a romantic retreat, a journey through history, a sailing adventure, or indulging in our incredible food scene—we’ve got special deals and perfectly curated packages to make your summer unforgettable.

Discover Your Deal

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