Things To Do

Maryland Bay towns offer an array of ethnic dining, performing arts, professional sports, trendy shopping and world-renowned museums and attractions.


Baltimore is Always Entertaining with Top-Notch Music and Museums

Baltimore Museum of Art In the opinion of many visitors to Baltimore, “Charm City” gets its charm from the beautiful museums and amazing performance venues that are located throughout hip, chic and unique neighborhoods. In the Mount Vernon area, The Baltimore Art Museum… Read More

Family Fun Throughout Downtown Baltimore

National Aquarium A family day in Baltimore City can be one filled with exciting discoveries, fun educational experiences and virtually limitless dining options. The world-famous National Aquarium is one of Maryland’s leading tourist attractions. Featuring more than 16,000 creatures, the aquarium is… Read More

Biking and Hiking Trails

Blackwater National Wildlife Preserve The Bay region’s generally moderate, mid-Atlantic climate, combined with fairly level terrain, makes it popular with both hikers and bikers. The Eastern Shore is home to several popular biking events and trails, since the flat roads make possible lengthy rides… Read More

Wildlife On Display

Birdwatching on the Bay The fields, woodlands and marshes lining the Chesapeake Bay are filled with birds and wildlife. Leggy blue herons, legions of sea gulls, and osprey, who seem to think channel markers are meant for their nests, are commonly spotted. Bird-watchers also… Read More

5 Hot Reasons To Go Boating On The Bay

1. Totally awesome tours. Your choice: everything from nature cruises to trips back in time on an authentic skipjack. Look into tour-boat day trips leaving from St. Michaels, Baltimore, Annapolis and other great harbors. Secluded stop-offs could include Smith Island,… Read More

Boating

Photo by Shannon Mackenzie Palmer The Chesapeake Bay is one of the nation’s best areas for boating, and it’s easy to get started. Maryland boasts 600 marinas and 250 public boat ramps – many are part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network. Go in your… Read More

Paddling

Loch Raven Reservoir To truly feel one with the tributaries and waters of the Chesapeake Bay, it takes a paddle. It also takes a recreational kayak, a sea kayak or a canoe, depending on your preference. Outfitters throughout the region are happy to… Read More

Take Time to Visit Tubman’s Town

Bucktown Store, photo by Leon Reed Cambridge is the starting point for a national Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad byway that extends 125 miles up the Eastern Shore. A famous African-American “conductor” who aided enslaved people as they followed secret trails to freedom, Tubman was born in… Read More

Art Occurs Morning, Noon and Night in Cambridge

kids at opening The arts community in Cambridge flourishes thanks to active groups like the Wednesday Morning Artists, who gather to create artwork, share ideas, participate in fundraisers and partner with the Dorchester Center for the Arts as well as other local… Read More