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Experience America 250 in Maryland |
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| | Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at SAIL250® Maryland & Airshow Baltimore, June 24–30. Tour majestic tall ships from around the world, explore commanding U.S. Naval vessels, and climb aboard stately Coast Guard ships. Then, look to the skies as the Blue Angels headline a spectacular airshow over Baltimore Harbor. With live music, local food, family fun, and activities throughout the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, and the Baltimore Peninsula, as well as the Martin State Airport in Baltimore County, it’s the perfect patriotic getaway. Book a stay in or near Baltimore and you won’t miss a minute of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. |
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| | Photo credit: @mikeoswaldphoto |
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| Celebrate the 4th in Maryland |
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| | Celebrate Independence Day the Maryland way! From star-spangled festivals and small-town parades to dazzling fireworks displays, Maryland is the perfect destination for a 4th of July getaway. Explore the scenic Great Chesapeake Bay Loop, venture into the mountains of Western Maryland, or discover charming towns and historic cities in between. With cozy inns, historic hotels, and waterfront retreats waiting to welcome you, now is the time to plan your red, white, and blue escape. |
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| | | Enjoy a Classic Ocean City Getaway |
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| | Celebrate National Oceans Month with a timeless family vacation in Ocean City. Stroll the iconic boardwalk, enjoy rides by the sea, savor a bucket of Fisher’s Popcorn, and spend your days soaking up the sun on Maryland’s beloved ocean beach. Whether you're building sandcastles, playing in the waves, or enjoying the ocean breeze, the perfect spot on the sand is waiting just for you. |
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| Celebrate 250 years of C&O Canal Adventures |
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| | Construction on the C&O Canal officially started on July 4, 1828. Celebrate 250 years of American history with a ride or hike on some or all of the path’s nearly 200 miles. Along the way you’ll find breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, top bird watching spots, local restaurants, cozy places to stay, welcoming canal towns, and countless ways to get out and explore Maryland’s great outdoors, including mule-drawn barge rides. |
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| | | | | Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape at a cozy Maryland inn, a luxurious waterfront stay, an off-the-beaten-track cabin retreat, or a history-filled getaway, the Great Chesapeake Bay has an experience just for you. Savor fresh local seafood, take in breathtaking water views, and enhance your journey with a Chesapeake Bay Storyteller Tour to discover the stories, traditions, and hidden gems of this majestic region. Visit our website for curated trip ideas, complete with recommendations on where to eat, stay, and play on the Bay. |
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| | | | | Photo: "We started our day off with a lovely little breakfast at @isabellasfrederick! We had one savory dish (huevos rancheros) and one sweet dish (French toast). Both hit the spot!...." @andrew_cosentino
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| | | Get the Destination Maryland Magazine |
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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. |
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| | | 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-FM 92.3, and on Baltimore’s WBAL-AM 1090. |
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