fall travel in maryland

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E njoy a vacation thats worth the drive. Explore one of Marylands Scenic Byways your choice of 18 adventures that showcase all that Maryland has to offer. From hiking and biking trails to historic waterfront towns, every corner of our state is just waiting to be discovered.Start exploring today go to VisitMaryland.org and order your free Maryland Scenic Byways guide. 800-543-9315

Martin OMalley, Governor

MARYLAND TRAVELMOne of those historicmain streets is locatedin Berlin. Located justseven miles from the

Atlantic Ocean, Berlin was recently namedthe coolest small town in America byBudget Travel Magazine. The publicationcites Berlins easy access to nature, itsspecial events, and its historic downtownas key selling points. As for those events,well, one of Berlins signature festivals

takes place on October 18. Fittingly,its Octoberfest, a multi-block partyfeaturing a beer garden blooming withbrews, bratwurst, strudel, and live music.Elsewhere in Worcester County, FurnaceTown Living History Museum in SnowHill hosts the Chesapeake Celtic Festival

on October 4 and 5. Expect bagpipes,kilts and Celtic grub and grog. Meanwhile,you can schedule a visit anytime to

the Delmarva Discovery Center inPocomoke City. The center allows visitors

to learn about the geography and historyof the area while immersing themselvesin engaging exhibits and activities. u

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PHOTOS COURTESY MARK HUEY

TOP: Biking tothe Octoberfest

in Berlin.LEFT: Embroideryon view at theCeltic Festival.FAR LEFT:

Appearing in fullcostume at theCeltic Festival inSnow Hill.


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Step into the world of a working waterman. . . see the beauty and wonder of the Chesapeake Bay like never before!

Join a working waterman aboard a historic skipjack or traditionalworkboat, and embark on an extraordinary experience!Learn about the watermens culture and history, hear what life is like outon the water, and discover the natural and cultural history of the area.

With so many watermen serving as guides for the Watermen HeritageTours, no two tours are exactly the same! You can take a sunset sail ona skipjack or enjoy a land tour of an oyster-seeding facility. You can tryyour hand at oyster tonging, or have an authentic crabbing experience

including catching, cooking, and partaking in a delicious crab feast.Or let one of the trained waterman guides customize a private tour justfor you. Sign up for a tour today!

Go to www.watermenheritagetours.org or call 443.924.0500

www.watermen heritage tours .org443.924.0500

S i g n u p f o r a t o u r t o d a y !


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Finally, Worcester County is home to OceanCity, so heading to the beach in the off-season is yet another option.

Marylands other noted coastline is the

Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Kent,Queen Annes, and Talbot County all line the waterfront. In Talbot County , its allabout the water. Fall is the perfect time toset sail or kayak off the shores of Oxford

or St. Michaels. TheChesapeake BayMaritime Museumin St. Michaels is thesite of several specialfall events. The Mid-

Atlantic Small Craft Festival, taking placeOctober 3-5, is one of the countrys largestgatherings of boat enthusiasts and unique

watercraft. On October 25, the museumhosts OysterFest. The homage to the

Chesapeakes favorite shellsh features livemusic, boat rides, retriever demonstrations,oyster slurping contests, and cookingcompetitions. Elsewhere in Talbot County,Tilghman Day on October 18 explores thatislands heritage with oyster shucking andcrab picking contests, along with boat races.

In Easton, the Academy Art Museum hostsa juried craft show from October 17 and19. Later in the fall, the Waterfowl Festival

takes ight in Easton between November14 and 16. The time-honored EasternShore tradition pays homage to the annualmigration of geese through wildlife-themedart and decoy auctions. There are alsopainting and photography classes; childrensart activities; and the World Championshipsof duck and goose calling.

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PHOTO COURTESY CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM

PHOTO COURTESY MARYLAND OFFICE OF TOURISM


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Just across the BayBridge sits QueenAnnes County.Start an autumn

adventure there by exploring on October4, when historic sites, some of which dateback to the 1700s, are open countywide.Check out courthouses, churches and theOld Wye Mill, to name a few.On October 11, Chester hosts a Tasteof Kent Narrows, where the culinary

talents of the areas nest chefs will beon display. Check out another part of

the food chain at Warrington Farm inQueenstown. Through early November,

the farm is hosting an open house. Kidscan get lost moo-ving through its six-acre,cow-themed corn maze. Meanwhile, the

adults can prepare their holiday tables, aspumpkins, decorative mums, holiday ordersfor turkey, and homegrown fresh Angusbeef will be available for sale. For an earlystart on holiday gift shopping, the FallSea Glass Festival in Grasonville will beoffering up unique treasures. Held during

the weekend of November 14-16, u

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RIGHT: The Fall Seaglass Festival inGrasonville, November 14-16.

BOTTOM: Watermen on the bay.

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you can check out the vendors and alsolearn to make your own artwork out ofreclaimed glass. Additionally, the eventwill feature an Antiques Roadshow of asort for pottery shards. Experts will beon hand to help date pieces based oncolor, hardness and decoration.

A visit to theCounty of Kent for its fall events isworth the trip. TheHistorical Society ofKent County hosts

the Chester town House Tour & Art Walkon October 4. Three centuries of Americanarchitecture are reected in the homes andbuildings of the historic river port. This years

theme is Painted Ladies of Chestertown.Along with the popular Colonial homes,never before-seen Victorians will be openas well. On the same day, you can hopover to the Apple Butter Fall Festival

in Kennedyville. There will be cookingdemonstrations, apple cider pressing, andan antique tractor show. On the followingSaturday, the Rock Hall FallFest once againcelebrates the mighty oyster, with musicand family festival activities. At the endof the month, Chestertown is again theplace to be for the Sultana Downrigging

Weekend of Tall Ships and WoodenBoat Festival. Running from October 31

to November 2, there will be concerts,

lectures, reworks, and opportunities tosail on a eet of historic ships representing400 years of maritime history. Anotherpopular fall perennial is the RiverArtsAnnual Studio Tour. Running October 25-26 and November 1-2, the self-guided

tour showcases dozens of artists and theirstudios. Theres a wide range of artworkfor show and sale, from pottery, prints, andphotographs to sculpture, jewelry, textiles,wood art and furniture.

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ABOVE: Arial view of the Taste of Kent Narrows in Chester. BELOW: Oysters for a feast.


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In Frederick County take in the Antietam

National Battleeldand several other Civil

War sites. The areaalso includes ve national parks, 10 stateparks, and more than 30 museums. Andnow, theres a wine trail there. A guided van

tour of the trai l takes place every Saturdayin October. Participants can sample

traditional wines, unique meads, and locally-produced cider. Those with a preferencefor beer should head to Hagerstown for

the Quad State Beer Fest on October 4.Dozens of craft beers brewed in Maryland,Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania willbe showcased. Also in Hagerstown, theresan opportunity to listen to the MarylandSymphony Orchestra in October. TheMSO has dates at the Historic MarylandTheatre. Built in 1915, the theateranchors Hagerstowns downtown Arts& Entertainment District. Downtown is

also where to catch the countrys longest-running night-time parade on October 25.

The Alsatia Mummers Parade is a hugelocal tradition, as thousands of spectatorsenjoy the sounds of marching bands and

the sights of colorful oats.Frederick County is all about pumpkinpatches, fall foliage, and life on the farmduring the autumn season. Through earlyNovember, farms around the countyhost festivals, corn mazes, pick-your-own-pumpkin patches and more. Lawyers Farm,Summers Farm, Crumland Farms and GaverFarm are just a few of the places hostingharvest celebrations. The wild and woollyside of farm life can be examined at theAlpaca Fiber and Artisan Fair in Adamstownduring the weekend of October 11-13. Chatwith alpacas and their owners, and shopfor Maryland-grown yarns, as well as craftsand fashions made from local Alpaca wool.Fall colors set the backdrop for the 51stAnnual Catoctin Colorfest in Thurmont. u

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PHOTO COURTESY TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY

Schifferstadt Octoberfest

Crumland Hay slide

A scenic peninsula on theChesapeake Bay, this HistoricCounty offers shing, boating,kayaking, small beaches,awesome sunsets, theaters,museums, the arts, farmersand artisans markets, winery,boutique shopping and ishome to Eastern Neck Island.

KENTCOUNTY.COM410-778-0416

PHOTO COURTESY C. KURT HOLTER/TOURISM COUNCIL OF FREDERICK COUNTY


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The nationally-recognized juried arts andcrafts show, featuring around 300 artists,

takes place October 11-12. Those datescoincide perfectly with the time MotherNature starts painting her seasonal colors

in the mountains. On October 18 and 19, the Schifferstadt Architectural Museumin Frederick celebrates Oktoberfest.The festive event on the grounds of thehistoric German colonial farmhouse comescomplete with arts and crafts, plentyof German food, an oompah band, anddemonstrations of colonial life.

And Around the Corner Washingtonians neednt go far to have afall ing in Maryland. The Gaylord NationalResorts Relche Spa is showcasingan autumn menu featuring all sorts of

pumpkin-inspired treatments. The pumpkinspice facial and orange cream pumpkinpedicure sound quite yummy. The spa isnot the only Gaylord outlet inspired by

the time of year. The resorts signaturerestaurant, Old Hickory Steakhouse, willalso be featuring seasonal fare. Then,looking ahead on the calendar, GaylordNational is bringing back ICE!, the award-winning winter attraction that highlights the

resorts 49-day Christmas on the Potomaccelebration. The ICE! theme this year isFrosty the Snowman. The world of Frostywill be carved from more than two millionpounds of colorful ice by talented artisans

from Harbin, China. If ICE! isnt enough ofa holiday extravaganza, check out the hotel,which features more than two million l ights,indoor snowfall, a 60-foot-tall suspendedglass Christmas tree, gingerbread housedecorating, and holiday performances. TheGaylord National Resorts holiday goings-on take place between mid-November andearly January, 2015. Overnighters can buypackages including entry to ICE! and othervalue-added extras. n

Ice slide at the Gaylord National Resort

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