Fall is arguably the best season to visit Maryland's Eastern Shore: oyster season opens October 1, tens of thousands of migrating waterfowl and bald eagles arrive at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and the
Sometimes the best trip is the one closest to home. We spent two nights and three days at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Maryland, eating incredible food, staying in a gorgeous suite, and never once
Most couples searching for romantic Maryland getaways miss the best properties entirely. While chain hotels dominate search results, the Eastern Shore hides intimate inns with private cottages, waterfront boutique hotels with
Looking for the best weekend getaways from Philadelphia in 2026? Philadelphia’s prime location makes it the perfect jumping-off point for exploring charming small towns in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and
This guide covers 8 real haunted places across Maryland, from a Civil War prison camp on the Chesapeake to a downtown Baltimore hotel with one of the state's most-repeated (and most disputed) ghost stories. Every site is tied to documented history: a real
Rock Hall, Maryland is one of the last real waterman's towns on the Chesapeake Bay. Working harbor, sandy beach, great crabs, and shops worth finding. Here's what to know before you
Open just a year, with 212 modern rooms and part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel is a stunning lakeside retreat tucked in seven wooded acres where you can
We spent 3 days at Brampton 1860 in Chestertown, MD and it was the perfect winter escape. Private cottage with a fireplace, Christmas tree in our room, and a cat who shows up to
From a rooftop pool overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi to a Fourth of July celebration on the water and outdoor concerts at the legendary Merriweather Post Pavilion, here is your complete guide to a
Planning a spring trip to Maryland's Eastern Shore? We spent five unhurried nights at Brampton 1860 in Chestertown, split between the private Mulberry Cottage and the Fairy Hill Suite in the manor house. No schedule. No agenda. Just
Some places promise escape. Brampton 1860 actually delivers it. From the moment we arrived, the world outside seemed to fade away. This 35-acre retreat in Chestertown, Maryland is not just a
Looking for the best Victorian Christmas festival? We explored Chestertown’s Dickens of a Christmas. Discover the best food, shops, and why you should stay at Brampton 1860.
