The 11 Best Fall Activities across Maryland!

One of the greatest things about living in Maryland is that you have access to a variety of landscapes within an hour and a half drive. Whether you want to be in a small town by the beach, hiking in the mountains, or visiting a big city everything is possible on a day trip.

In the fall, this variety is on full display and you will never run out of things to do on the weekend. Here is our roundup of the 11 best fall activities to do in Maryland.

ZooBooo!, Baltimore, MD

Have a blast with the kids at the Maryland Zoo this year. At ZooBooo! you will find plenty of kids and adults roaming around in costumes, live entertainment, crafts and fun activities for all ages. There is a costume contest and trick-or-treating so this is truly an all-day event, given that the kiddos will still want to see all of the amazing animals.

Hike in Cunningham Falls State Park

Located only an hour from Baltimore, Cunningham Falls State Park is a world away. This park has so many hiking trails that you could trek for a week and still have plenty to do. The waterfall is beautiful and located above a picturesque lake, surrounded by stunning fall foliage. There is camping here as well, so you can easily make a weekend of it.

Visit a pumpkin patch

Find the infamous Great Pumpkin, go on a hayride, try some apple cider, or get lost in a corn maze. Maryland has numerous pumpkin patches and all are a lot of fun.

Go wine tasting

Maryland has a thriving wine region and there is no better time to celebrate it than during crush season. Running Hair Vineyard in Prince Frederick, Maryland is a prime destination for award-winning wines, a gorgeous setting, and plenty of entertainment. They have live bands playing on the weekends and craft beer for anyone in your group that isn't looking for a bright chardonnay.

Visit a farmers' market

Annapolis, Baltimore and many of the smaller cities have fabulous farmers' markets and it is easy to see why. Maryland is home to numerous local farms and rural areas, which is one of the reasons that our state is so culturally diverse. Whether you are hankering for some fresh pumpkin pie, some local honey or arugula with a bite - you can find it all close to home.

Attend a Ravens game

Fall would not be complete without a trip to M&T Bank Stadium. Our former Super Bowl champions do not disappoint and there's nothing like a football game on a crisp fall day in Baltimore.

Ghostly pub crawl

What goes better than ghost stories, beer, and Annapolis? Ghostly pub crawls are the rage this time of year and there is no place better to grab a pint that in historic Annapolis. Join a pub crawl or head to Reynolds Tavern for some grown-up Halloween fun.

Camp under the stars

The weather is beautiful this time of year and the fall foliage of red, yellow, and orange leaves can make a standard camping trip absolutely spectacular. With plenty of state parks to choose from, you can camp at the ocean, in the mountains, or on the Chesapeake.

Baltimore Beer Week

Nough said. It's a week full of beer - good tasting, craft beer, brewed in the land of pleasant living. Add smoked meat, tasty street food, a run to burn off all those calories, and entertainment for an unforgettable week.

Visit a museum

Now that the weather has started to cool, it is an excellent time to head to Baltimore and visit the science, art museum, aquarium and more. You could spend a weekend museum hopping and still not have time to see everything.

Free fall Baltimore

There are more than 300 free events in and around Baltimore in October. You can find free museum and choral tickets, farm tours, crafty events, and more. It's free and it's fun so basically, you can't go wrong.

There is so much to do in Maryland this fall that there are simply not enough weekends to enjoy it all. Plan wisely, pack up the car, and head out for adventure.

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