When it comes to fall, Maryland has no shortage of scenic spots to admire changing leaves, but one county is getting national attention for its autumn scenery. Allegany County, Maryland, was recently named the No. 2 Best Place to Visit for Fall in USA TODAY 10Best’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Tucked into the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland, Allegany County, known as the Mountain Side of Maryland, has now earned a spot on USA TODAY…

Big hair, bigger personalities, and a whole lot of Baltimore attitude! Hairspray has become one of the most recognizable movies associated with Charm City. But long before the story became a Broadway musical and a major motion picture, it began with one of Baltimore’s most iconic filmmakers: John Waters. Born in Baltimore and raised in the area, Waters developed a fascination with movies early on and eventually became known for his wildly unconventional films, distinctive…

What if you could step inside a building in Maryland that stood nearly 100 years before the United States became a country? You can—and it’s right here in Dorchester County. Tucked among the trees along Church Creek is a small brick church with a remarkable story. Old Trinity Episcopal Church is widely recognized as the oldest church building in the United States still standing and in regular use. Though its exact construction date is unknown,…

As the world’s best tennis players head to New York for the U.S. Open, there’s an impressive tennis story that began right here in Prince George’s County. In College Park, the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) has helped develop generations of young tennis players—but perhaps its most famous alumnus is Maryland native Frances Tiafoe. Tiafoe, who grew up in the College Park area, has a particularly special connection to JTCC. His father, Frances Sr., was…

Long before ghost tours and haunted attractions, St. Mary's County was home to one of Maryland's most enduring legends. According to local oral tradition, Moll Dyer was an older woman who lived alone near present-day Leonardtown during the harsh winter of 1697 or 1698. As disease spread through the community and crops failed, frightened residents searched for someone to blame. They accused Moll of witchcraft, chased her from her cabin, and burned her home. Days…