Top Things to do in Maryland
Top Hotels in Maryland
- 1. Hyatt Place Ocean City / Oceanfront
- 2. Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
- 3. Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
- 5. Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Condos
- 6. Graduate Annapolis
- 7. Historic Inns of Annapolis
- 8. Staybridge Suites Baltimore - Inner Harbor, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Dunes Manor Hotel, Suites & Court
- 10. Grand Hotel
Things to do in Maryland, United States: The Best Neighborhoods
Maryland is known as “America in Miniature” because of its great variations in topography and culture. This makes it a perfect east coat travel destination for those who would like to experience a little bit of everything. From amusement parks, to beaches, to mountains and historical sites, there is plenty to see and do. Each region of Maryland provides its own unique and fun activities to do. If you're headed for some fun in the sun in Ocean City on its eastern coast, be sure not to miss the Ocean City Beach, the Boardwalk, or Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park for an all-ages fun experience. Central Maryland is home to a Six Flags theme park, the Annapolis Golf Club, and countless hubs of art and culture such as the African Art Museum and Annapolis Opera, Inc. Heading to western Maryland? It is perfect for lovers of nature and the outdoors, with the Washington Monument State Park, Wisp Resort ski slopes, and the spectacular Muddy Creek Falls.
Restaurants in Maryland
1. Butchers Hill
2. Fell's Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,779 reviews
This charming national historic district, dating back to the 18 century, has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, craft and antique stores, coffee houses and street fairs. Stop by the Art Gallery of Fells Point to see some fine work by local artists.
Reviewed By scraphollie27 - Comox, Canada
Fell’s Point is such a quaint, historic area and you definitely won’t be disappointed with the fabulous food and drink you find down here!
3. Little Italy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 471 reviews
Reviewed By Room-in-my-suitcase - Ottawa, Canada
I just finished an almost all day stint at the Baltimore National Aquarium and I was famished, but I did not want to eat fish. Meandering around the surrounding area, a short walk from The Big Fish House, I stumbled upon the warm and inviting neighbourhood of Little Italy, nestled nicely between the Inner Harbour and historic Fells Point. This community is small, full of vintage houses, fragrant bakeries, charming cafes and a bevy of fine Italian restaurants. Italian immigrants settled here, and not only brought over their bodies, but their culinary skills as is reflected in the reputation of the cluster of eateries that are here. What better place to seek out a meal. To accomplish this task, I needed to get the lay of the land , so I decided to explore Little Italy a little further. As I strolled through the narrow streets I noticed this area is embraced by the gentrification efforts in the revitalization of Baltimore. Buildings here seem almost bolted together, but each exhibited their own unique personality. Restaurant facades showcased like the neat row houses that flanked the streets. Peeking inside a few restaurants, I discovered that the decor generally followed the standard Italian eatery pattern, much like the restaurant depicted in the Godfather movie where Al Pacino whacks his fathers arch gangster enemy along with a NYC police captain. The building footprints are not over spacious and on entry to these establishments you are usually greeted with a substantial display case sporting all kinds of Italian desserts: cannolis, napoleons and the like, accompanied by signs that display quips like 'Eat Desserts First Or Perish' or some such. Lots of exposed brick, painted and unpainted, candles, large salami, pastrami and pepperoni sticks hang around as well as an assortment of shelved cheese rounds and walls are usually profusely adorned with a collection of photos of the old country ...Italia. The tables are squashed closely together and to wiggle your way to your chair you have to suck your belly in only to worry that after you eat you may not be able to accomplish this manoeuvre. The table cloths are predominately a matrix of 1" x 1" squares that could sub for a chess or checker board. These restaurants are usually a mom and pop or intergenerational operation reflecting lots of pride in ownership, strong customer relations and exemplary Italian culinary delights. The range of restaurants is outlandish, from casual to fine dining, all aimed at tickling your taste buds. I passed Amicci's, touting it's 'Build Your Own Pasta" plate by selecting your favourite pasta type and smothering it with your sauce of choice, and then there was Sabatino's with its signature, tongue tingling Penne with vodka sauce. Don't forget La Tavola, renowned for its home-made ravioli avalanched with cream sauce or Gambino's, ( a mafia sounding name), serving up authentic Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. The sheer number of eateries in Little Italy causes pandemonium when it comes time for restaurant selection. So I decided to just meander down the streets and randomly, , walk into Little Italy restaurants to consume a different portion of my meal at each....sort of a game of Italian restaurant 'roulette'. All the restaurants in Little Italy are worthy of going too.....so what did I have to lose..I'm like a blind monkey playing darts and can't help but hit the bullseye. First up was was a Moretti beer and an appetizer in the form of Spicy Bruschetta..nicely diced Romano tomatoes with a zesty sprinkling of herbs on a bed of Italian baguette.. that altogether sparkled like a firecracker.....takes the nip out of your belly. Next stop, another beer, Peroni this time with Italian wedding soup....beef broth packed with pingpong sized meatballs, kale, micro sized pasta spheres and lightly sprinkled with mozzarella cheese.......this was a slam dunk. Continuing on, I opted for a 50-50 pizza, half Garlic BLT Cauliflower and because we are in Maryland, the other half was a Blue Crab. I ordered an extra large since I wanted leftovers for tomorrow. Both parts were tasty, but the more savoury Cauliflower side won the taste test. Now for my sweet tooth, the piece de resistance, a 1/2 orange with its innards scooped out and filled with Italian gelato with a smidgen of limoncello over the top...ooh so good. Winding down at a bakery/bar, a cappuccino was in order, not the ones made with a high tech appliance but custom-crafted with goats milk froth and mildly capped with shaved chocolate...the real McCoy. As an ending, I opted for a shot of grappa. This stuff can come almost 100% proof making it nearly a fire accelerant. I spilled a drop or two on my shirt and it burnt a hole in it and after a drink of this stuff, your lips pucker up like you just kissed your mother-in-law. All of the 4, on a wim restaurants I haphazardly visited provided savoury food, well presented, in comfortable surroundings and with great service, sometimes even from the owners of the establishment, a rarity these days. So, if you would like to visit the essentially Italian community of Baltimore, with its cadre of Italian eateries amped up to provided authentic hand-crafted Italian food.....try Little Italy......to Tickle Your Taste Buds.
4. Hampden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By prophetesssandraw - Baltimore, United States
Beautiful! Fun times! Great way to get into the Christmas Spirit! ???????? I highly recommend taking the entire family!
5. Mount Vernon Cultural District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore's most prestigious cultural institutions including: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra，The Walters Art Museum， The Lyric Opera House, Centerstage, Spotlighter's Theater, The Peabody Institute,Contemporary Museum, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute, Garrett Jacobs Mansion, The George Peabody Library, Maryland Historical Society, Theatre Project
Reviewed By mailo17 - Baltimore, United States
Lots to see, experience and enjoy great food. Visit all the museums, monuments and find a walk tour. Great food in the area. Also fine bars with great food options.
6. Annapolis Historic District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,255 reviews
Reviewed By klineposada1944 - Canton, United States
The ideal first stop here is the main Visitors Center (with the Gotts Court parking garage next door) to gather a map and info. This is just a block from the beautiful capitol building which is a MUST to visit (self-guided tour and photography allowed) and surrounded by gorgeous vintage buildings. Radiating like spokes from the street circling around the capitol are streets lined with unique shops, galleries, a pottery studio, restaurants... This is a delightful area and so easy to explore on foot while your car is tucked away in the parking garage.
7. National Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By Bobbystwocentsworth - Gaithersburg, United States
National Harbor is the perfect location for a extended family Christmas staycation. Having our families meet and stay a few days and nights at the Residence Inn across from the Gaylord where lots of indoor Christmas and holiday activities for children and those young at heart take place.was perfect. The children enjoyed the outdoor movie with blankets to use and free popcorn was a bonus. There are plenty of restaurants and hotels to chose from as well for every palette and budget. Cheap eat hamburgers to expensive steaks and everything on between. During the Christmas time weekend the Gaylord was packed with families having a festive time. The sidewalks throughout National Harbor were crowded as well. However, there is plenty’s of parking garages reasonably price for a tourist area. Christmas lights are around the area as well. Then to top it off after the outdoors movie. Fireworks were set off above the Waters of the Potomac River. If you and your family are looking for a great time locally this is a perfect place for a Staycation. If you like to gamble MGM is within site of National Harbor. With a quick shuffle ride you will be there.
8. Roosevelt Row
9. Charles Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
