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Art of the Chesapeake

October 27, 2009
The Maryland Tourism Office has designated “Art of the Chesapeake” as its promotional focal point for November.

Four Maryland Byways receive national designation

October 16, 2009
Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that four Maryland Byways – stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Catoctin Mountains – have been designated as America’s Byways.

Maryland Office of Tourism awarded $5.6 million grant

October 14, 2009
The grant awards, which are part of the FHWA’s National Scenic Byways Program, were announced Friday. The money will be used for managing and marketing Maryland’s Byways.

Severn River Snapshot Beats Out More Than 800 Photos

October 01, 2009
Ryan Lasek of Columbia, Md., won the top prize for his photo, “Sailing the Severn,” which earned 762 votes.

Maryland Ghost Tours and Haunted Houses

September 29, 2009
Houses inhabited by bloodthirsty monsters, spooky trails through forbidding forests and hayrides into another dimension are listed on the Maryland Tourism website just in time for Halloween.

Maryland's Hiking and Biking Trails

September 25, 2009
Pleasant temperatures, colorful fall foliage and a wealth of trails and roadways that are well suited for hikers and bikers make October an ideal time to experience Maryland up close, State tourism officials say.

Maryland Fall Foliage Hotline Reactivated

September 17, 2009
Travelers planning to tour Maryland’s scenic countryside can call the toll-free Maryland Fall Foliage Hotline to discover when and where the leaves will be at their peak and to learn about fall festivals happening throughout the state.

Snapshot of Maryland Tourism

September 02, 2009
Maryland’s tourism industry is outpacing national economic and employment trends, with increases this year in room demand, tax revenue and jobs helping to stabilize the State’s economy, Maryland Office of Tourism officials announced today.

Educa-Tours In Maryland Blend Authentic Experiences With Tourism

August 25, 2009
Come to Maryland for authentic and enriching experiences. The State is ideal for school trips, or as State tourism officials say: educa-tours.

Maryland Office of Tourism's Spotlight invites photographers to share their Maryland Treasures

August 11, 2009
The Maryland Office of Tourism announced an online campaign that encourages residents and visitors to post photos of their Maryland memories on the photo sharing site Flickr to be eligible to win a Maryland Getaway.
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