Surrounded by rolling green countryside, this byway provides easy access to historical, cultural and recreational attractions as rural landscapes give way to the glittering Baltimore cityscape.

Journeying back in time to pre-Civil War America, explore the secret network of trails, waterways and safe houses used by enslaved people fleeing north to escape bondage. Part of Maryland's 2020 Year of the Woman.

In the 1800s, thousands of settlers crossed the Appalachian Mountain and headed west on the dirt, macadam and cobblestone covered National Road, America's first federally funded highway.

Since Colonial times, foxhunters have swept across these rolling, grassy fields in a colorful pageant of horses, hounds, and "hill toppers," who prefer to watch and ride at a slower pace.

For anyone interested in maritime history, fishing, shopping or sweeping river views, this unhurried drive offers plenty of opportunities to stop and explore.

Vibrant streets invite visitors to explore history heritage and architectures while savoring the flavor of local shops, eateries and lodging.

America's roots of religious toleration run deep in Southern Maryland, where some of the nation's oldest churches are an indelible part of this peaceful, small-town landscape.

Schooner Sailing out of Solomons Island: Enhance your recreational visit to Southern Maryland with a sail…and feel the power of the wind!

Service marina is situated on 18-acres of wooded and scenic shoreline.