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 Shopping Malls
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. Belvedere Square
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Call it unique - a place like no other - your very own hang out. No matter what, you can call Belvedere Square yours. From boutique retail shops and restaurants, to a European-style fresh market, you'll find shopping that inspires, dining that delights, seasonal events that entertain, and a place that reminds us that life's best hot spots are just around the corner.
2. Power Plant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Slick5276 - Salisbury, United States
This is an awesome sight to see. Love the way they’ve redone the building and put a Barnes and Noble bookstore in it. Hard Rock is there too.
3. RIO Washingtonian Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
RIO Washingtonian Center is a lakefront shopping, dining and entertainment experience for the whole family, located just off of I-270 in Gaithersburg, MD.
Reviewed By S136CZkellyl - Gaithersburg, United States
There are lots of places to eat at the Rio and you can stroll and walk around the pond. They have specialty shops as well as name brand stores. They have it all.
4. The Shops at Wisconsin Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By romadaro - Washington DC, United States
High rollers and shopaholics will love this locale with Bloomingdales, Lord and Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Saks and well as Nordstrom Rack and Marshall’s all within a few blocks. Generally, if you can’t find it here, you don’t need it! Wish all the stores were under one roof so that you could avoid the elements on hot summer or cold winter days, but there’s lots of great coffee shops and bistros for a hot or cold beverage while you navigate the landscape. Metro is steps away or lots of free, validated parking by one of the stores also to make this venue attractive.
5. Foxwell's Antiques Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By SarahMaryland - Owings Mills, United States
Great estate jewelry finds that are market Found several pieces and very happy. Will be back! Also it’s right off 50 which makes it an easy in and out on the way to the beaches. Location is everything as we all know. Easy to drop in for 10 minutes or stay for a couple of hours if you like to take your time.
6. Bethesda Row
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By rachelandbeto - Weston, United States
Best place to eat, shop, walk around! We love Bethesda Row, highly recommend. Fun for everyone and much to do!
7. The Avenue at White Marsh
8. Arundel Mills
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 498 reviews
Arundel Mills is the largest outlet shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Maryland. With more than 200 stores including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth, Pink, Lego and The Disney Store, Arundel Mills has everything you need.
Reviewed By pawlover - North Carolina, United States
We went to check out this mall since it was not too far away from our hotel, a chance to walk around a safe area and get some exercise and it is right by the casino where we wanted to go for dinner. There is plenty of parking. You can park almost anywhere around the mall. We chose park at the Bass Pro shop and walked in that way. This is the largest mall in Maryland. It is very big but not the biggest mall I have been in. We loved walking around the mall just hanging out relaxing. We went into a few stores. I used one of the massage chairs that you just use cash or a credit card for and it worked great but was too rough for me – I cannot handle a long deep tissue massage. The mall is clean overall. The bathrooms were clean. They have all your normal store types in here: women’s, men’s, clothing, shoes, services, kids, entertainment, sports/hobbies, and food. Also, they have a Cinemark that has 24 screens. This mall has a big dining food court area that has a big open area with tables and chairs. There are several food places in this dining area to eat that covers Italian, American, Asian, etc. There are couches throughout the mall and some of them have charging stations built in. There are other charging stations throughout the mall for free. There are other random things throughout the mall such as a mini melts ice cream vending machine, massage station in the middle of the aisle where you can have a trained masseuse massage you, cell phone repair station, currency exchange, car carousel for kids, a virtual experience and one of the options is you can ride a roller coaster, dipping dots, dot popcorn, a proactive vending machine, Live! Casino recruitment center, etc. Most evenings the mall closes at 9:30pm. Just check the times to be sure. We would definitely go back to this mall again if we are in the area. We would try out a restaurant and go into more stores that we don’t have back home to have some new experiences.
9. Park Plaza Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
10. Westfield Montgomery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
Located at 7101 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda, Md., Westfield Montgomery is the region's premier destination for fashion, food, and film, and features more than 1.2 million square feet of retail that puts a modern twist on everyday classics for its customers. Its shopping venues include anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy's, Macy's Home and Sears, as well as more than 190 specialty retailers and restaurants. The property is home to the only East Coast location of ArcLight Cinemas. Westfield Montgomery has recently undergone a multi-million dollar revitalization project resulting in a complete transformation of the property. Conveniently located at the intersection of I-270 and I-495, the center is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 11am- 6pm.
Reviewed By anapcarder - Potomac, United States
Great food court and anchor restaurants, variety of stores at all price points, nice movie theatre/bar experience, and plenty of parking. Unofficial walkers group meets here during cold months, too!
