The museum begins with rare Ice Age fauna discovered in deep mountain caves, covers the arrival and lifeways of the region’s Native American populations and includes a rich cast of legendary frontiersmen.
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Museums and Galleries In Baltimore City and Central Maryland, see art from antiquity at the Walters Art Museum, and modern masterpieces at the Baltimore Museum of Art; don't miss the James E. Lewis Museum of Art - it's stunning collection of African and African-American art highlights this museum dedicated to the mingling of art and cultures from around the globe. In Annapolis, the Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Gallery at St. John's College attracts 10,000 visitors a[...]
Mountainous Western Maryland shines in the wintertime, when its slopes are covered with fresh powder. It’s a different kind of Maryland in the summer with a cool, Appalachian breeze calming the humidity. And the sounds soften as the pace slows with country songs on the airwaves, where wildflowers grow, and freight trains roll through the mountains. CAST A WIDE NET Fans of fishing are spoiled in these parts with crystalline waters lined in boulders and[...]
Western Terminus of the C&O Canal National Historical Park and start of 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. Home to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, C&O Canal Museum, Visitor Center, Canal Boat Replica, and Allegany County's first Winery. Enjoy shopping and dining, festivals and concerts, historical sites and outdoor recreation.