Maryland - March 19, 2025

"Visit Maryland" for the 150th Running of the Preakness Stakes, Fun Spring Evens, to Celebrate Maryland Day and Much More!

Celebrate the 150th Preakness ...

Three women in fancy hats at the Black-Eyed Susan Race.

Celebrate the 150th Preakness

May 17 is the 150th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course—the pivotal jewel in the Triple Crown. Don’t miss Black-Eyed Susan Day on May 16 and plan to attend the week-long inaugural Preakness Festival, with concerts, tours, tournaments and other events all beginning May 10. Book your room at a cozy Maryland Inn or Historic Hotel, make your reservations at a local Maryland restaurant and get ready for post time.

Photo Credit: Maryland Jockey Club

Get in the Sadddle

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Steeplechase

Season

is Here

Feel the thunder of hoofbeats as Steeplechase season gallops back into spring. With events almost every weekend, get out and enjoy the excitement of Maryland’s cross-country horse racing and make plans to enjoy the many festive race tailgates. Make it an equine getaway with a road trip through Maryland’s gorgeous horse country on the Horses & Hounds Scenic Byway

Photo credit: Baltimore County Tourism

Giddyup!

"Hop To" for These Fantastically Fun Spring Events

Catch Peter Cottontail as he hops on down the bunny trail through Maryland at these spring-tastic Easter events. Egg hunts, the Maryland Zoo’s “Breakfast with the Bunny,” hands-on archeology, a train ride with the Bunny, and of course Carroll County Arts Center’s legendary PEEPshow are part of just some of the Spring fun waiting in Maryland. Click the link below to discover spring garden shows, kite expos, and so much more.

Photo credit: Peep Show/Carroll County Arts Center

Spring into Action

Plan Your

Maryland Getaway

Did you know that Annapolis was named one of the South’s “Best Cities” and St. Michaels was included in the list of “Best Beach Towns” by Southern Living Magazine? It’s time to plan your Maryland Spring or Summer getaway to these hot spots—and the rest of incredible Maryland. Complete your Maryland experience with a Chesapeake Bay Storyteller tour and get ready to embark on your very own Bay adventure.

Photo credit: @_brianwes

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Enjoy Maryland Day Festivities

On March 25, 1634, Maryland’s first “tourists” stepped off the Ark and the Dove and onto St. Clement’s Island. This year, you can join amazing Maryland Day celebrations across the state. Book a stay in one of our historic cities, along the coast, or in a quaint small town and enjoy a long weekend packed with Maryland Day fun.

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Party Like it’s 1634

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