Maryland is a Mid-Atlantic state of striking contrasts: historic Chesapeake Bay crab country, Appalachian mountain ridges, Civil War battlefields, and the vibrant harbor city of Baltimore. Flanking Washington DC on three sides, the state blends federal grandeur with blue-collar charm, colonial waterfront towns, and some of the East Coast's finest seafood.
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Lexington Market
Baltimore's historic public market (original 1782 site); seafood, produce, prepared foods, crab cakes, deli
Where: Baltimore (Downtown)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; closed Sunday
Broadway Market (Fells Point)
Renovated neighborhood market with local seafood, specialty grocery, artisan coffee, and prepared foods in Fells Point
Where: Baltimore (Fells Point)
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; closed Monday
Annapolis Market House
Waterfront market at Annapolis City Dock with local seafood, fresh crab cakes, specialty sandwiches, and artisan foods
Where: Annapolis
Hours: Daily 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
R. House Food Hall
Modern food hall with 10 local chef-driven stalls; excellent for sampling Baltimore's diverse food scene; also hosts pop-up retail vendors
Where: Baltimore (Remington)
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM; closed Monday
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
The Avenue in Hampden
Fells Point Waterfront District
Annapolis Historic Downtown
Frederick Historic Downtown
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Arundel Mills Mall
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Westfield Annapolis Mall
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Towson Town Center
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM