Remarkable Scenic Byways Road Trips, A Solo Travel Article, and a Sampling of
Iconic Family-Owned Restaurants Featured
BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism announces the release of the 2022 Destination Maryland Magazine. This year’s free, full-color magazine retains the traditional regional listings of museums, attractions, history & heritage sites, arts & culture facilities, state and national parks, and visitor services; plus, highlights how readers can find their ideal getaway.
It also includes inspirational content on travel destinations throughout Maryland, engaging photo essays, a feature on iconic family-owned restaurants, a deep-dive into Maryland’s unique Chesapeake Bay Storytellers program, a fun “M-Files” exposé on Maryland’s most enduring mysteries, and inspiring journeys along the state’s 18 Maryland Scenic Byways.
“A majority of Maryland’s tourism businesses are owned and operated by people with deep familial roots in the state who are dedicated to making your family’s visit memorable,” said Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. “The 2022 edition of Destination Maryland Magazine introduces several of those owners by showcasing ten iconic restaurants (one of which dates back to 1939) and six of the Chesapeake Bay Storytellers (one of whom is a fourth-generation waterman).”
In March 2022, Maryland will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s birth. Artist Michael Rosato’s “Take My Hand” mural of Tubman located in historic Cambridge graces the magazine’s cover*, and inside the magazine, author Zoraida Diaz takes readers on a journey along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway.
“In recognition of this significant anniversary, our office wanted Destination Maryland Magazine to incorporate Tubman’s birthday in a meaningful way,” said Liz Fitzsimmons, managing director, Maryland Division of Tourism and Film. “Zoraida Diaz’s first-person narrative pays homage to the transformative nature of travel through personal discovery, and the powerful cover image of Tubman visually links visitors to our shared history and heritage.”
The magazine’s content also includes inspirational visitor images that have been tagged with #MDinFocus on social media. The guide also contains a curated sampling of special events, fairs and festivals.
Printed copies of Destination Maryland Magazine are available for pick-up at Maryland Welcome Centers, local county tourism visitor centers, or by calling 800-719-5900. Orders can also be placed on the Office of Tourism’s website, visitmaryland.org, where the guide is also available in an e-book version.
*NOTE: In order to visually appeal to multiple interests of its readers, Destination Maryland Magazine has been printed with two cover options since 2018. The 2022 edition features both Michael Rosato’s “Take My Hand” mural of Tubman located in historic Cambridge and a group of people enjoying their time at the Union Collective in Baltimore City’s Hampden neighborhood.
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~ Maryland Tourism
The Maryland Office of Tourism is an agency within the Maryland Department of Commerce. Visitors to the state spent $11.6 billion on travel-related expenses in 2020. The Maryland tourism industry also generated $1.7 billion in state and local taxes, essentially saving each Maryland household $775 in annual taxes, and directly supported Marylanders with 104,328 jobs. For more information, go to www.visitmaryland.org.
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Destination Maryland Magazine is produced in conjunction with Miles Partnership, a leader in travel publication and content development. With more than 180 travel marketing experts, Miles is 100 percent dedicated to marketing travel destinations, and creates award-winning, innovative, integrated online and print solutions that result in increased visitation.