Adventure & Nature
Explore Maryland’s seashores, trails, parks, and other places to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Destination Main Street, an initiative of Main Street Maryland, features places to visit across the state.
Festival Park
Aberdeen's premier venue for outdoor concerts, festivals, and community celebrations throughout the year. Expansive green space and family-friendly amenities make it a popular gathering place for residents and visitors alike.
Schooner Woodwind Sailing Cruises
Sailing cruises are offered aboard authentic schooners on the Chesapeake Bay. Guests can enjoy scenic daytime, sunset, and specialty cruises while experiencing Annapolis from the water. The bar is stocked with wine and beer, including a nice selection of local craft beer. Sail on the boat that was used in the movie Wedding Crashers!
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B&O Railroad Park
Make a fun stop in Brunswick, where railroad spirit comes alive in a fresh and exciting way. Kids will love climbing the stairs of the historic WB Tower to the viewing platform to watch trains rumble through town, while adults take in sweeping views of the tracks and the Potomac. Follow the stamped railroad sidewalk to the standout feature of the park, the I‑beam swings that combine industrial railroad character with a fun, family‑friendly experience.
Park Row Floats
Located in Chestertown, the studio offers visitors an unexpected opportunity to relax, recharge, and experience wellness in a uniquely peaceful setting. The studio specializes in float therapy, a calming experience where guests rest effortlessly in warm, mineral-rich water inside a private float suite designed to reduce outside sound, light, and distractions. Many visitors describe float sessions as deeply restorative—helping to ease stress, quiet the mind, and create a rare sense of calm that’s hard to find in everyday life.
Tracks and Yaks
As one of the few rail-bike excursions in the country, it provides a unique outdoor experience for all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. Gliding downhill along the historic Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, visitors are surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Allegheny Mountains, immersed in history, and are treated to an adventure that can only be found in Frostburg, MD.
Butterfly Trail
This family-friendly trail highlights historic landmarks, beautiful outdoor spaces, hidden works of art, local businesses, and fun discoveries throughout Leonardtown. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the Butterfly Trail Adventure, search for trail markers, explore public art, and learn more about the places that make Leonardtown special.
Mural Tour
Explore Long Branch through a collection of vibrant murals that celebrate the neighborhood's diversity, history, and creativity. The self-guided experience turns the streetscape into an outdoor gallery.
Ocean City Boardwalk
One of Maryland's most recognizable attractions, the boardwalk stretches along the Atlantic shoreline. Visitors can enjoy amusement rides, arcades, shops, restaurants, and classic seaside entertainment along this iconic destination in Ocean City.
Franklin Woodland Trails
Located in Reisterstown, the trails offer visitors a chance to slow down, explore nature, and experience a hidden gem. The trail system winds through mature woodlands with trees that have stood for more than 200 years and provides a welcoming outdoor space for families, hikers, nature lovers, and even four-legged visitors. Along the trails, visitors will find a Story Trail, Children's Discovery Area, outdoor classroom, sound garden, mud kitchen, and other hands-on features designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and learning in nature.
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Unity Square
A vibrant, centrally located urban park in Downtown Salisbury—situated at Division and Main Streets—designed as the City's first dedicated public gathering space. It features an interactive splash fountain, flexible lawn seating, play areas, a reading garden, public art, and a sculpture. The park hosts seasonal events like Third Fridays, Maryland Folk Festival activities, tree–lighting ceremonies, and more, making it a year-round community hub.
Black Barn Alpaca
Located in Sykesville, the storefront is as an extension of their working alpaca farm and features visits from live alpacas, giving guests a memorable opportunity to interact with these gentle animals up close. Inside, visitors can explore a curated selection of alpaca fiber goods, learn about sustainable farming practices, and discover the journey from fleece to finished product.
Thurmont Trolley Trail
Beginning in the heart of Thurmont Main Street, this walkable/bikeable trail that takes visitors to the award-winning Thurmont Regional Library. Walkable for all ages and ADA accessible.