Maryland - December 4, 2024

"Visit Maryland" for Winter Getaways, Merry-Land Holiday Festivities, Fantastic Seafood, and More!

Plan a Winter Getaway ...

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Plan a Winter Getaway

Get ahead of the post-holiday blues with a plan for a cozy Maryland winter vacay. Order a free copy of Destination Maryland, Maryland’s offichttps://outgoing-img-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/images/spacer.gifl travel guide and get the inside scoop on the best way to travel in Maryland this winter. Find fantastic road trip ideas, uniquely Maryland getaway inspiration, and so much more. Order your copy today and get a headstart on your New Year’s resolution to explore all of our amazing state.

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Enjoy a Perfect

Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to get out and enjoy the best Maryland has to offer with festive events across the state. From Hampden's Miracle on 34th Street, to Christmas in St. Michaels, to the Menorah Car Parade in Annapolis, to Chestertown’s Dickens of a Christmas Weekend, to the Solomons Christmas Walk and so much more. Head to VisitMaryland.org to find special Maryland deals and discounts for everyone on your list and get ready for a wonderful holiday. 

Photo Credit: Jill Jasuta

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Savor Maryland Seafood

Follow the Crab & Oyster Trail this holiday season. Discover authentic Maryland seafood spots in every corner of the state and enjoy festivals, maritime museums and more along the way. And remember— gift certificates from Maryland’s amazing seafood restaurants make the perfect gift for everyone. Don’t forget to sign up for a Seafood, Eat Food Pass  and get points toward prizes with every delicious bite. 

Photo credit: Andrew Cosentino

 

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Keep Holiday

Shopping Local

Explore Maryland's amazing Main Streets this holiday season and enjoy festive decorations in our historic cities and small towns while checking everyone off your list. Finish off your shopping with a visit to our website to give the gift of amazing Maryland experiences including events, tours, museums, outdoor adventures, concerts, pub crawls and so much more. You might even find something for yourself!

 

 

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Celebrate

in Annapolis

Head the historic city of Annapolis for a holiday getaway and shopping excursion this month. Deepen your holiday experience with meaningful events like the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Roots Statue on City Dock on December 9 and make a visit to the newly renamed Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum to explore the city’s “roots” further. Book a night at a cozy historic inn or B & B to see more of our gorgeous capital the next day.

Photo credit: @ljuriephotography

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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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